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Countdown to the PWA Cabo Verde 2010 finals:  The time is here and  excitment is high . For the first time in years the PWA finals will be decided in epic down the line conditions. As the title race is still wide open many of the forerunners are already here and getting used to the conditions in hopes of securing their place in windsurfing history. Current number 1  Victor Fernandez has been on the island since Oct.27 and had this to say . ” I came early in order to get very comfortable with the ocean conditions and overall vibe of this island. I also went very early to both Pozo and Denmark this year and that tactic paid off. So far here in Sal, I have surfed and windsurfed every day , pretty much alone and some days with just 1 or 2 people out. I am getting my equipment tuned up and am feeling comfortable. This is the first time I’ve ever entered the final event in first place and it definitely feels good . Here in Sal we’ve been well received and are having a great time. It’s definitely become one of my favorite places to visit.”

A name synonomous with Ponta Preta is 2 time event winner and 2 time world Champion, Josh Angulo who  we asked for his thoughts on the conditions this time of year.” November is typically the time o year when the trade winds return and the winter swells start rollling in. Everybody thinks it only works in Feb/ March, but actually many of our best sessions are in November and we pray this year turns out the same. I’m confident that between the 15th and 23rd we’ll get a bombing swell with wind and once again Ponta Preta will show why it is the world’s showcase event. This year beyond the windsurfing, the event has expanded into Santa Maria where we will have some awesome cultural events. The Cabo Verde event is basically becoming a must attend watersports festival with the coolest vibe possible. There will also be a live web-streaming which can be seen at www.caboverdeworldcup.com amongst other websites”

Also on island are 3 time world champion and 2008 event winner , Kauli Seadi ” It’s good to back in CV. I have a real affinity with the place. The people treat me like family and so I feel more and more at home each year. I’m in the run for the title and Victor has a lead which puts me in a position that I definitely need to win here to give myself a chance for the title. It will be a big challenge, but my equipment and focus is rock-solid so I go into the event feeling strong and looking forward to sailing here in Cabo Verde.”

First time visitor and windsurfing phenom Phillip Koster had his maiden voyage yesterday at Ponta Preta” Yesterday I was hanging out at the Angulo Beach Club because there was not much happening and Josh came and got me and said there was some small waves at Ponta Preta, so I headed over there with him. The waves were small and close to the rocks and the wind was very light, but it was cool to get my first session under my belt and Josh was telling me how to line up and show me some things so it was a good way to have my first ever Ponta experience.”

So with the main tour forerunners in the house and many of the Ponta Preta rippers on the way, the event is shaping up to be one of the biggest and baddest in the history of our sport.

Should anyone have forgotten how Ponta Preta is like when it is firing, then check out this video of Josh ripping it at the previous years contests. See you on Cabo Verde

Josh at home from umi pictures on Vimeo.

After defeating Kauli Seadi twice, Josh Angulo made sure the Cabo Verde crown returned to its homeland, winning the event for the second time in its history. Kauli Seadi produced some inspirational sailing to finish in second, Kevin Pritchard took third, and Marcilio Browne climbed the ranks of the double elimination to finish in fourth.

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