PWA Surf World Cup Podersdorf 2013 - Chiemsee Tow in
Gollito marches to an emphatic victory in Podersdorf
The inaugural event of the 2013 PWA World Tour saw Jose 'Gollito' Estredo (Fanatic / North) produce a supreme performance as he made the perfect start in the quest for an incredible sixth world title, by winning the opening event of the year ahead of Steven van Broeckhoven (JP / NeilPryde / Different).
After a quiet start to the PWA Surf World Cup Podersdorf on day one - which saw sailors registering for the upcoming competition, whilst basking in the glorious sunshine - Austria's famed Neusiedler See burst into life on day two as 25-30 knot winds greeted the sailors, allowing both the single and double eliminations to be completed after an enthralling day of action on the water.
The reigning world champion, Jose 'Gollito' Estredo faced Kiri Thode (Starboard / Gaastra) in the first final of the year and the Venezuelan wasted no time to explode into action as he launched into a monumental shaka, which Thode then matched to leave the heat evenly balanced. Gollito - as he so often does - found another gear as he rotated his way through a super smooth skopu and a radical ponch to edge ahead. The Bonairean tried to respond with a brilliant culo and a trademark air-funnel, but it was soon revealed that Thode hadn't quite done enough to prevent Estredo from winning another final.
Overall Results of the PWA Surf World Cup Podersdorf
1st Jose 'Gollito' Estredo (Fanatic / North)
2nd Steven Van Broeckhoven (JP / NeilPryde / Different)
3rd Kiri Thode (Starboard / Gaastra)
4th Anthony Ruenes (Tabou / Gaastra)
5th Davy Scheffers (Tabou / Gaastra)
6th Bjorn Saragoza (Starboard / Hot Sails Maui)
7th Taty Frans (Starboard / MauiSails / Mystic / Maui Ultra Fins)
7th Dieter van der Eyken (Starboard / Severne)
9th Adrian Beholz (Fanatic / Sailloft Hamburg / Maui Ultra Fins)
9th Tonky Frans (Tabou / Gaastra)
9th Youp Schmit (JP / NeilPryde)
9th Amado Vrieswijk (Starboard / Severne)
