| Perinne Messialle is the Kona European champion |
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| Monday, 30 August 2010 21:00 |
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In the light conditions, her boat speed and excellent tactical sailing kept her in contention from race one, and as the Championship progressed Perinne just got better and better, finishing off with three 2nds. and two bullets. Remarkable, but not surprising considering the friendly and fair Kona "non pumping" rules - enhancing tactical sailing. Perinne's celebrated victory certainly proved the point of the unique Kona OD concept, and it was even boosted further by the fact that 4 women finished in the top 10. Helena Andreatta (4), Kajsa Larsson (6) and Lucie Belbeoch (8) gave the boys a run for their money. Although the conditions were light throughout the event, - with winds from 3 to 9 knots - the organizers managed to run 10 races, which again would be unattainable in any other windsurfer class today. The French dominated in home waters, with Julien Congar Scalabrin and Morgan Behrel finishing in 2nd. and 3rd. The competitiveness of the class is steadily growing, something the current leader of the world ranking Lucien van Delst (NED) experienced- finishing in 12th. this time. Results: 1 Perrine Messialle, France 109
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