JOHN SKYE – GLADIATOR PIT!
JOHN SKYE TAKES ON THE PWA RACE TITANS IN FUERTEVENTURA!
Still in contention in 6th position I slam into the churned-up water at the last mark. Ahead of me, Cedric Bordes is swatted down, his sail spiralling across the water, blocking the way of Kordel in front of me. The German is forced wide, stops dead and, unexpectedly, a gap opens before me. Suddenly the fourth qualifying slot is all mine and I pass through mid gybe and come out ahead. I feel the adrenalin kick in, but right at that moment there’s an almighty scream from behind. In that brief moment of shock I go down and watch as my hopes vanish as quickly as they appeared. This is war, this is PWA slalom and this is my first ever heat.
Story JOHN SKYE // Photos JOHN CARTER
This feature originally appeared in the September 2014 issue of Windsurf Magazine. To read more features like this first, Print and Digital subscriptions are available. Prices include delivery globally for 10 x issues a year!
