RS:Convertible Class Wind Foiling World Championships 2017
NeilPryde is proud to announce the first Wind Foiling World Championship organized by the International Windsurfing Association (IWA) in the Azores archipelago. In partnership with Clube Naval Praia da Vitoria and the Azores Government, the RS:Convertible Class Championship will be held from October 30th to November 4th, 2017 at Praia da Vitoria on the island of Terceira.

Both male and female fleets will be competing separately for €40,000 in prize money. Just a few of the big names that will be competing are Marina Alabau, London Olympic gold medalist; Julien Bontemps, Beijing Olympic silver medalist; Shahar Tzuberi, Beijing Olympic bronze medalist; Thomas Goyard, RS:X Youth World Champion 2010; Sebastian Kornum, 3rd 2015 Formula Windsurfing World Championship.

The RS:One Convertible is the ultimate wind foiling convertible performance pack, comprising of a full carbon foil and fin with a 7.8 rig for the men and 7.0 rig for the women. This cutting-edge equipment is expected to allow athletes to raise the racing bar to a whole new level and show the world the excitement of foil racing.

The Championship, open to all who meet the requirements, will allow competitors to compete in various courses including the Pulsar (compact slalom), the Super 8 (long distance), and the Regatta (America’s Cup style). In addition, the courses will be set up to provide spectators with an exciting view of the action. Competitors will race a maximum of five races per day in a 16-race series with a requirement of three races to validate the Championship.

For more information please visit:
http://worlds2017.rsconvertibleclass.com/
https://www.rsconvertibleclass.com/