| Young guns challenge winds of Klitmøller Bay |
| Wednesday, 26 October 2011 09:24 |
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The annual JP Young Gun Classic in Klitmøller is considered the world’s greatest camp for 8-18 year old windsurfers, and the 2011 edition was no exception. Seventy young guns and about the same number of parents took part in the 2011 edition in the Klitmøller region, that was recently also hosting the PWA World Cup. The YGC is probably the coldest windsurfing camp in the world, but never the less, most kids spent daily 5-6 hours on the water. This year, the Young Guns experienced almost all the faces of world class spot Klitmøller through four action packed days. The camp started with sunny and quiet conditions on the first day with great waves for surf and SUP, and with all young guns out in the Klitmøller Bay. The sun was shining from a clear blue sky, and the temperatures were comfortable for the time of the year: 12ºC in the air and 14ºC in the water. On the second day, the wind increased slightly and provided perfect conditions for the group of kids who got their first ever windsurf experience on the same reef where Kauli Seadi, Ricardo Campello and all the other PWA pros were competing just three weeks earlier. On the fourth day, Klitmøller showed what it is also known for: True northern conditions with freezing cold 35 knots of wind and mast high waves. Only a handful of Young Guns challenged the waves at its roughest, while the remaining group either just enjoyed an excellent show – or went to the lake nearby and had some hours in more calm waters. Christian Justesen, former slalom junior world champion, gave his best tuning, speed and jibing tips, and showed that he is also a good coach for beginners. Sebastian Kornum, slalom and formula junior world champion, is one of the few that handles all windsurfing disciplines, and besides coaching, he was also inspiring with breathtaking rides on his JP-Australia SUP board. "This year’s Young Gun Classic was by far the best we ever had. The conditions on the water were outstanding, and the kids were amazing! We saw lots of new talents, and I must say that it is very inspiring for me to spend a week coaching such a great group of active kids. There is a fantastic atmosphere between the Young Guns, and the parents seemed to heave a really good time too", says Sebastian Kornum.
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