The PWA Fly! ANA Yokosuka, Miura Windsurf World Cup in Japan wrapped up the 2024 PWA Foil Slalom season with exciting races in challenging wind conditions. With lighter conditions four eliminations were completed for both men and women. As the rankings were very close the athletes faced many strategic challenges to gain maximum out of the conditions. The event offered a thrilling finale for fans and competitors with unmatched scenery of Japanese nature.
The Men’s Fleet
In the men’s fleet, our Starboard rider Matteo Iachino delivered an impressive performance, finishing 3rd in the event and earning 4th place overall for the 2024 season. After facing some challenges in Sylt, Germany, Matteo regained his form and showed determination as he fought for top positions. On the first day of competition in Japan, he started strong, leading the event with two 2nd-place finishes in the eliminations. By the end of the event, Matteo secured a well-deserved spot on the podium in 3rd place. This fantastic result contributed to his 4th-place ranking in the 2024 overall Foil Slalom standings.
The Women’s Fleet
In the women’s fleet, Blanca Alabau wrapped up her season with an impressive 3rd place overall ranking, consistently showing her ability to compete at the highest level throughout the year. Our youngest rider Bobbi-Lynn de Jong finished 4th in the overall rankings. What a performance! Meanwhile, last year’s event winner, Lina Eržen, delivered another outstanding performance in Japan, finishing 3rd in the event. As one of the younger competitors in the fleet, Lina’s achievements highlight her incredible talent and the promising potential for even greater success in the future.
All our riders were using the Starboard X-15 foil slalom board. With strong results from Matteo, Blanca, and Lina, Starboard continues to dominate the world windsurfing stage.
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