Windsurf Cup Sylt: Finn slalom in the Shorebreak - Vincent Langer leads after two heats

After many light wind events with foil dominance, the Finns were once again the order of the day on the first day of the WIndsurf Cup on Sylt. Two complete eliminations were held off Westerland in decent winds, with a total of almost 30 riders at the start. As is typical on Sylt, the shore break on Brandenburg beach was a challenge that should not be underestimated.

In the first final, Gunnar Asmussen and Vincent Langer fought a close duel for victory. Despite all of Langer's attempts to overtake, Asmussen crossed the finish line first and secured the prize money for the first win of the event. Behind him, a very strong Anton Richter finished in third place ahead of Dutchman Koen Hessels and Fabian Wolf.

Wave alarm on Sylt

Anton Richter was also very strong in the second heat and finished second behind Vincent Langer. In the semi-final, the newcomer had even managed to leave the multiple German champion behind. Gunnar Asmussen only finished eighth, meaning that Vincent Langer ended the first day as the overall leader. Fabian Wolf came third ahead of the second Richter brother Leo and Justus Schott.

An official wave alert has even been issued for today, Wednesday, as the wind forecast is still stable! The Multivan Windsurf Cup on Sylt runs until Sunday, and the outlook for further races is very promising!

Interim results of the Windsurf Cup Sylt 2023

1. Vincent Langer
2. Anton Richter
3. Gunnar Asmussen
4. Fabian Wolf
5. Koen Hessels
6. Justus Schott
7. Leo Richter
8. Alexander Neubert
9. Jonne Heimann
10. Thijs Hanemaaijer

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