DIONY GUAGAGNINO
Representing Venezuela was Diony, aka “Good Vibes”. At only 17 years old he won the most prestigious freestyle event in the world at the time, the King of the Lake in Italy, the birthplace of freestyle. He brought this talent and energy back to his home island of Margarita and paved the way for other athletes like Ricardo and Gollito to turn professional. He is one of the best freestylers and wave sailors coming out of South America. He had organized and coordinated the event by pulling the athletes, sponsorship and the Government together to stage a Beach Culture World Tour World Championship in Los Roques. He provided the local kids with windsurfing equipment and gave them the inspiration to the possibilities that exist within action sports. His generosity is renowned throughout the world.
RICARDO CAMPELLO
Also representing Venezuela was Ricardo aka “Fly Star” who arrived with his beautiful girlfriend Diana. He has claimed three world titles on the PWA freestyle tour and is one of the most radical wave sailors in the world, ever innovating spectacular new moves.
GOLLITO ESTREDO
Gollito and Airton arrived on Gollito’s speedboat, making their presence known in style. Gollito is the most successful freestyle windsurfer in the world with seven freestyle world championship titles and is the present freestyle world champ. Representing Venezuela, he is the ultimate competitor, having the determination and focus to win any event. He’s the man; you never know what new moves he will bring to a competitive environment.
AIRTON COZZOLINO
Airton had come for the ride with Gollito on his speedboat to explore Los Roques. He is one of the most diverse action water sports athletes in the world and the present strapless freestyle kitesurfing world champion. Representing Cape Verde, Africa, this man can dominate in surfing, windsurfing and SUP’ing but his strapless kitesurfing is mind-boggling. He has a natural flare and style in the water.
BRIAN TALMA
Representing Barbados, Brian Talma, DeAction Man is a legend of action water sports and plays an important role in establishing windsurfing, kiteboarding and SUP’ing around the world. Now he focuses on his BCWT tour and entertaining the world.