Extreme 40 Sailing Series 2011 - Cowes

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Dear Colleagues, Wakeboard behind a boat that harnesses nature’s power - Pro Wakebaorder Quentin ‘Kick’ Delefortrie was lucky enough to get towed by the Red Bull Extreme Sailing Team. The fantastic display stunned onlookers as they watched Kick ride behind a boat that harnesses nature’s power.

In extremely choppy conditions, with winds gusting up to 25 knots Kick landed a back roll revert and attempted a front roll but was hindered by the tough conditions. The catamaran shape limits the amount of wake produced, so Kick was forced to use natural waves to perform tricks.

Quentin Delefortrie said: ‘That was the most insane thing I have ever wakeboarded behind, so quick and powerful and surprisingly responsive to a wakeboarders needs. I can’t believe it doesn’t have an engine!’

The Extreme Sailing Series takes place directly in front of the village (Egypt Point) where the event takes place and has been considered the index attraction for the last five years.

Day 5 of the Extreme Sailing Series at the notoriously windy course off Cowes were cancelled on Wednesday after the first race due to heavy winds and gales. The 1,250-kg carbon catamarns had to return to shore after a test run.

Red Bull Extreme Sailing – Roman Hagara, Hans Peter Steinacher, Will Howden und Luke Cross – are podium favourites. The racing will resume on Thursday at 4 p.m. Central European Time (CET).

The Cowes Week is one of the largest sailing events in Europe. Hundreds of thousands of spectators come to watch the competitions on the Island of Wight featuring dozens of different sailing categories. The island turns into a Mecca for sailing enthusiasts.

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