René Egli's windsurfing centre in Sotavento celebrates the return of the World Cup: "The wait is over! At René Egli Fuerteventura, we are delighted to invite you to the 35th anniversary of the legendary World Cup on Fuerteventura!" This is possible thanks to the support of the local authorities and a hotel chain, they say. In previous years, the event could not be organised due to a lack of acceptance in local politics.
From 27 July to 5 August, the slalom riders will be making a guest appearance in Sotavento, which could mean the next regatta with strong winds shortly after the event in Gran Canaria. The men and women will also be competing in freestyle - the first World Cup of the season for them.
However, the organisers are not only focusing on equality, but also on sustainability: "In cooperation with our environmental partner SOMWR, we will also offset the entire CO2 emissions of the athletes, crew and event operations by a factor of 10!" they say. In addition to windsurfing, the programme also includes races organised by the Global Wingfoil Association GWA.
After planned contests in Croatia and Tenerife had to be cancelled this year, the confirmation should bring joy to athletes and fans alike.
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