RS:X excitement continues in Cyprus

A strong breeze welcomed the competitors on another beautiful day in Limassol, Cyprus for the RS:X Youth World Windsurfing Championships.

The second competition day was filled with excitement and tension as the conditions were not much different than the previous day. A slightly different wind direction with wind gusts up to 22knots allowed another great day with three races completed for both, men and the women fleets.

The Aruban Mack van den Eerenbeemt remains consistent and in top form after three bullets. In the other fleet it was the Israel’s Yoav Omer who played his cards well with a 1-2-1 scoreline. In third position another strong Israeli competitor Tom Reuveny picked up a 2-3-4 and is followed by French sailor Camille Bouyer.
 
A few Words from Mack van den Eerenbeemt:
Getting into RS:X
“I started windsurfing when I was 8 years old and in 2013 I got the opportunity to qualify myself for the Youth Olympic Games in China, so I tried the Bic Techno 293 and qualified for the 2014 Youth Olympics and well after Techno 293 I stepped over to the RS:X.”
Preparation:
“Its a pretty long story; actually I recently moved to Holland and got accepted into the Dutch team and I have spent some time training with them for about three months. In the end I can say that I was well prepared for this Championships.”
This season:
“I attended the Europeans and some other small events, It was not a busy season for me as I was moving from Aruba to Holland and I have been occupied with my last school year, but now it seems to get a bit busier.”
About Cyprus:
“So far I really like the place and the conditions and the wind has been perfect so far. The Conditions are perfect, nice and choppy.”
Strong Opponents :
“The defending Champon Yoav Omer from Israel is performing well, in fact the whole team from Israel is strong including the Dutch team.”
Frame of Mind:
“I feel happy, relaxed and fit as I trained a lot so after the lay day I will put the focus on having some more good races.”
A Shout out to my Fans:
Masha masha Danki pa e support i mi ta hasi mi best ( Thank you very much for the support and I will continue to do my best )

In the women’s fleet the Israeli team remains on top with three competitors in the top five.

Emma Wilson from Great Britain keeps it interesting and is third overall after six races. Noy Drihan continues to lead the fleet after three second day bullets and in second place is her training partner Katy Spychakov.
 
A few Words from Noy Drihan:
Preparation:
“I did a lot of training back home in Eilat, Israel and our team came to Cyprus early, about two weeks ago for our training camp.”
Strong Opponents:
“Well my own team is very strong, then there is Emma Wilson from Great Britain and the girl from Peru; Maria Belen Bazo.”
Frame of Mind:
“Its fun and exciting to be in the lead.”
Looking forward:
“I do feel pressure but I try to put it aside and to continue to give my best.”
About Cyprus:
“Its my second time here in Cyprus and I love this place, except for the chops they are quite big.”
Next up:
“Auckland 2016 Youth Sailing World Championship to represent my country.”
Shout Out to my Fans:
Peace, Love and Happiness

Youth Men top 5 after 6 races:
1. Mack van den Eerenbeemt | ARU 11
2. Yoav Omer | ISR 24
3. Tom Reuveny | ISR 60
4. Camille Bouyer | FRA 2
5. Luuc-Adrianus van Opzeeland | NED 55

Youth Women top 5 after 6 races:
1. Noy Drihan | ISR 20
2. Katy Spychakov | ISR 32
3. Emma Wilson | GBR 7
4. Maya Morris | ISR 7
5. Mariam Sekhposyan | RUS 13

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