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DanWeiss
Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 2296 Location: Connecticut, USA
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:47 pm Post subject: Introducing Rasmus Sayre, World Champion |
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We have a new Kona World Champion. US sailor, 17 year-old Rasmus Sayre from the Island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts on the US East Coast won the championship in big style on Wednesday after taking an impressive six bullets out of twelve races. His total series is outstanding: 2-1-1-1-4-2-1-4-2-1-(BFD)-4.
"I am very happy. It’s my first World Championship title and I value it highly. It’s been a challenging championship with a very high level of the competition. I managed to keep my racing on a steady level throughout the five days" gold medalist Rasmus Sayre, said.
Danish windsurfing legend Tim Aagesen finished second. He has won international world championship titles in four different classes during three decades. He won the Kona Worlds in 2011 and finished second in 2012. "This is by far the best Kona Worlds I have attended. The level of competition is constantly raising since the class continues to attract both young talents and experienced racers" Tim Aagesen comments.
The bronze medal was won by Rasmus’ father Nevin Sayre, American windsurfing icon and winner of the US Kona One Nationals earlier this year. He managed to move himself up from eight to third place, in the overall, last day after a strong performance. "Today I am a proud father. I am also grateful for the opportunity to compete in the same international championship as both my children. That is was makes Kona quite unique" Nevin Sayre comments.
Everyone seemed to agree that this was the best Kona Worlds so far. A total of 105 competitors from thirteen countries like China, Brazil, Bermuda and Egypt competed under perfection sailing conditions with winds ranging from 12 – 30 knots during the five days. More than anything it has been and event of great smiles, friendship and Kona spirit.
At the last skipper’s meeting Kona profile “Woody” Woodworth from Canada spoke on behalf of all competitors when he thanked event chairman Michael Fox and the rest of the organization for putting together a top-class event.
For final results, follow this link:
http://uswindsurfing.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Kona-Worlds-2014-Races-1-12.htm.html _________________ Support Your Sport. Join US Windsurfing!
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RickCronk
Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 167
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:20 am Post subject: |
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Congratulations to the Sayres and all who attended the event and to those who hosted what sounds like a new standard for world class events. _________________ NY30 |
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outcast
Joined: 04 May 2004 Posts: 2724
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pe4387
Joined: 22 Jul 2002 Posts: 85
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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Well done Raz Sayre...2013 KONA World Champion. Wow. Well done Sayre family. Well done Kona Worlds.
In the last two months we have have the Youth RS:X Worlds, the Kona Worlds, 6 ABK clinics, and the AWT/PWA Aloha Wave Classic. Bravo USA Windsurfing.
Great article on the Kona Worlds on US Windsurfing Facebook site. It was a happening in Florida.
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Wind-NC.com
Joined: 30 May 2007 Posts: 980 Location: Formerly Cape Hatteras, now Burlington, VT!
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome report! Sounds like a great event. Congrats to the Sayres!! _________________ formerly known as hodad.andy
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geohaye
Joined: 03 Apr 2000 Posts: 1437
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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All hail Kona King Rasmus! |
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SuzieQ
Joined: 04 May 2000 Posts: 98
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Congrats to the Sayre family! Amazing! |
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inlandsea
Joined: 29 Sep 1996 Posts: 174
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Strong work RAZ! Congrats to the Sayre's. Has to be an amazing feeling! |
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