While racing was the more popular event (with over 45 competitors) the freestyle action was fast and furious and a whole lot of fun! We were stoked to have Phil Soltysiak and crew join us from Canada, though they had to hit the road on Sunday and missed the final competition.
Freestyle Pro Men
1 - Mike Burns (The King of the East)
2 - John Sassone
3 - Larry Hoff
4 - Ed Dehart
5 - Phil Soltysiak
6 - Josh Soltysiak
7 - Tom Soltysiak
8 - Kuba
Freestyle Sport
1 - Kurt Vieth
2 - Michael Alex
3 - George Pav
4 - George Marr
5 - Pete Roesch
6 - Jeff Schultz
7 - Ian Warren
8 - Ira
8 - Rich Simmons
10 - Jill Marr
11 - Tom Dehan
12 - Martin ("this dude took the train to the event and borrowed gear!"-Mike Burns)
13 - Ted Bonner
14 - Mike Jamieson
Women
1 - Jill Marr
Juniors
1 - Alex Hering
2 - Xavier Campos
3 - George Marr III
4 - Katie Pav (owner of a massive duck jibe!)
5 - Doug Marr
(Photos by Bill Doutney. Can we shout out Bill for this closeup of George Marr sailing back to back? I will...yeah Bill!)
(Photos by Bill Doutney. Can we shout out Bill for this closeup of George Marr sailing back to back? I will...yeah Bill!)
what a great event! i cant imagine how great next years will be when its officially official!!!
Posted by: jon sassone | June 09, 2008 at 11:14 PM
What a grrrrreat weekend. Never thought windsurfing could be fun in less than 15kts, but get 50+ windsurfing yahoos together, throw in a little competition on speed and style, and watch them go at it for the bragging rights.
BTW, what does starboard tack mean?
New respect for longboards, just ask the Terminator.
Anyone got a long skinny for sale, circa 1988?
Can't wait till next year, you guys done good!
Posted by: Tony the Tiger | June 10, 2008 at 12:11 AM
Wwell done it looks like it was a great success and most of all alot of fine. Nothing more fun than a whole load surfers together out on the water just to enjoy themselves.
Posted by: Bunty | June 10, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Looks like a truckload of fun.
Next year you'll have an Aussie at the event, I promise!
Posted by: Pc45 | June 11, 2008 at 06:15 PM
It was great fun (but we were Aussie-less...nobody from Malta either!)
Next year is going to happen...and it's going to be bigger and better. Stay tuned...
Posted by: Michael | June 11, 2008 at 06:58 PM
A really good time ,my congratulations to everyone who worked hard to put this event together. I was unfortunately only able to attend on saturday but it was great getting out and seeing everyone. I came in last place in freestyle and am tied for last in the race, is there an award for most windsurfingly challenged.(Am I being politicaly correct) The freestyle I can place the blame squarely on Andy Brandt. Having attended about a dozen ABK clinics obviously hasn't helped at all, and lets not forget the wind, it died just as I was about to go for my signature move. I don't even remember entering the races, must have someting to do with to much college in the seventies, but anyway, all you lower numbers resting on your laurels, I'll be back. Next year I have only one way to go and thats up. I'd love to continue this rant but I have to go practice. See you all next year
Posted by: Michael jamieson | June 11, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Mike Mike Mike you forgot to bring your Buddha!
Mad props for coming in last (I've done that myself, and remember how much effort it took.)
Re ABK though, we must point out that the top six slots are all held by ABK graduates. You may be listed in the races by accident (there was another non-racer listed in last...I'll correct that.)
Looking forward to seeing you on the water, and to next year!
Posted by: michael | June 11, 2008 at 09:50 PM
check out this video guys...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjkQ3TwUUw8
Posted by: caesar finies | November 14, 2008 at 01:20 PM
Hey Michael, keep up posted on 2009 events. It requires planning here but would like to attend this time. (Early planning, you might call it.)
Cheers,
P.
Posted by: Pc45 | November 15, 2008 at 02:31 PM