Kitesoul Magazine #17 English Edition

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Sal-Boavista Downwind
My 75 km in the Atlantic Ocean: adrenaline, fatigue and endless joy
as possible close to the wind, because once
passed the harbour the wind is off shore, gusty
and light. Any less than that meant missing
the set point.
Despite not knowing the spot, I immediately
found myself in second place. Once passed
the harbour though the wind was not sufficient
for me and close to the finish line I arrived
third. I cannot deny that in these last 8
km of race I did feel my legs fatigued!
Everyone has arrived let's party!
Well done everybody! The taste of victory remains
in the realization of this challenge: getting
from Sal to Boa Vista on a kiteboard. The
enthusiasm of us riders did not fade upon arrival,
where a lot of people were waiting for us,
applauding and congratulating us. All's well
that ends well: group photos, awards -giving
and just like in the best occasions, sparkling
wine shower, buffet lunch and beer offered by
the Morabeza restaurant.
Now the real waiting begins, the one for next
year's crossing: the second edition of the
Open Ocean Crossing Sal - Boa Vista.