The PWA is in full swing for 2012, and while the PWA website keeps you up to date with the results and great images, we would like to bring you something different, and exclusive to Boards.
Dan Ellis will be reporting daily, from the Slalom event in Korea providing you not just the results, but the full scoop on how the Brits are doing, the inside info on the equipment that’s really performing and any other beach side gossip.
The event runs from the 5th to the 11th May, but the first report from Dan will be right here tomorrow, as the sailors make their final preparations before the first race day.
We caught up with Dan on his way to Korea, to find out how things are shaping up pre event:
Name: Dan Ellis
Nicknames: only for those who remember!
Sail number: K 52
DOB: 24/01/1978
Years windsurfing: 24!
Disciplines: Slalom
Home town: London
Current residence: Paia, Maui
Sponsors: Myself, North sails, Mean Line Fins, Bluesmiths
On the PWA tour since, and best result:
Did the UK Brighton world Cup in 1998 then on the tour from 2004-2010. Ranked 8th in slalom 2006. Won a race in 2008 oh and I was the 2007 IFCA Slalom World Champion!
How well prepared are you for Korea?
I feel really prepared, I’ve been working with the North race development team the last year and have a lot of hours on the sails so am really looking forward to lining up against the boy’s after a year off the tour.
How do you think you could do?
Well, my aim is the podium!
How are the other Brits going?
I heard on the grape vine that Ross was absolutely flying in Italy, but was unlucky to hit a submerged object in an early round. It looks like it’s just the two of us from the entry list!
Names to watch out for:
The bookies would say Bjorn, but I think Antoine will be out for blood. Also Micah and Finian will have something to prove on their respective new sails after Italy, so it will be as fierce as ever at the top. Hopefully some of the “young” guns like Benny or Gonzo can find a crack in the old guard and continue their rise to the top.
Who could bring a surprise result?
Arnon Dagan or Ross Williams.
How are the conditions looking:
Windguru is showing enough wind to kick straight into racing on Saturday, and I can’t wait to put on a wetsuit for the 1st time in two years and hit the course.
Join us for an update from Dan tomorrow, right here on Boards.
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