SLALOM-X HIGHLIGHTS from Day 5 at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup | PWA World Tour

The decision was made early on on Day 5 of the 2024 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup that Slalom X would have the priority today after three solid days of wave competition. Slalom X was making its debut on the World Tour and for the majority it proved to be hugely popular as the world’s best racers got to battle it out on purely fins for the first time in several years, but with the subtle twist that they would be required to jump a hurdle at some stage of the race today. From a viewing perspective the racing looked spectacular with many of the sailors being on their smallest gear to combat the strong winds and water conditions, which saw a mixture or chop, swell and waves to provide a genuine all-round test for the men’s and women’s fleets. At the close of play, Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) and Pierre Mortefon (FMX Racing / Phantom Sails / Chopper Fins) both hold healthy leads at the top of the current event rankings.

[@Paul-ry5cx]

This was the most amazing day of competition i have seen for a long time...congratulations PWA you deserve credit for what you have done introducing Slalom X...you knocked it out of the park.

[@paulk111]

Fantastic skills on the water and brilliant coverage on RUclips. And all free to watch! Thanks to you all for doing this👏

[@Rockboje]

that's is slalom at it best!!!
Deleted Fins from PWA i dont get so much fun to watch slalom since years.
Love it

[@sharewavestv]

Even oldschool racers like Andy Laufer from Germany is back in business. He must be my age 😉 but still fast and passionated for blasting on the fin. Finest racing so far. Looking forward to the next days.

[@rogerturner1880]

Looks fab, not sure the sausage adds a lot, but the upwind option is worth developing. Great drone coverage!

[@bombsquid6436]

It makes it more lively and fun :)

[@bob2787]

Great coverage guys! Epic fin slalom conditions!

[@latternlassen]

Slalom X , that ist a fantastic Event👍👍👍👍

[@jpaussi5604]

Ça c’est du sport!! 😮😮❤

[@bombsquid6436]

Fin is back!

[@renesim77]

Epic! Enjoyed the wave discipline (also for inspiring me to keep on learning). And Slalom X wow what an event. Wil there be a Masters round? Can't wait to see Ben competing there :-D

[@PWAWORLDTOUR]

Check out Day 4 Highlights for Ben! ruclips.net/video/MgcdVwrhfKc/видео.htmlsi=3MvuUJO7_yKsI6nx

[@Luigi-xy6gs]

Real slalom💪🤙🤙

[@glaros0]

Bjorn also in awards ceremony, so cool to see the multi-champion around!

[@PWAWORLDTOUR]

He’s actually the event organiser in Gran Canaria! Giving back to his sport after so many years 🫡