WARSAW PWA INDOOR WORLD CUP!
For a brief moment 30,000 spectators are thrown into darkness as the lights dim in the Polish National stadium bang on schedule at 8pm. They have come to witness one of the most insane windsurfing spectacles in this awesome arena and the atmosphere is buzzing as we wait in anticipation for the show to kick off. Down on the pitch, thirty four massive fans connected by thousands of metres of electric cables to huge generators overshadow the ninety by thirty metres pool containing 3000 cubic metres of water. Everything is calm right now but in fifteen minutes time, there will be a cauldron of man-made wind and choppy water; a gladiator pit for the remaining warriors to fight it out for the victory. It is time for them to to step up to the plate, be brave and outwit their opponents; no guts, no glory, its all or nothing from now on!
Story & Photos JOHN CARTER
(This feature originally appeared in the October 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!)