Blowing in the Wind While the conditions were nice on Saturday, Sunday was a little low on wind, and the afternoon heats had to be postponed. It’s not in MOTO style to leave their spectators hanging though, so Plan B was set into motion and we all jumped on the Tip Top for an amazing afternoon, and sunset, on the water. While a booze cruise will distract us for a bit though, that’s not what we’re here for, so we were back at it Monday morning. The Madness Continues The morning surf sessions were really nice. Despite a less-than-perfect swell, riders gave it their all trying to outdo each other and show off their skills. While stills such as these three windsurfs can be pretty impressive, I found most of the pictures just weren’t doing these competitors justice, so I went ahead and picked some of my favorite sequences and put them together for your viewing pleasure. Epic talent from both sexes Mother nature didn’t disappoint Monday, and we were blessed with more out-of-this-world action. like this amazing back flip on windsurf. I don’t know about you guys, but I could get used to watching this all day. The Results are Coming In Now after 4 days of almost non-stop competing, some of the winners have been determined. The overall category, the toughest of them all, where one rider competes in all four sports, has completed. As has the Teams category, where a team of riders work together to complete each sport. Tonight, the results and winners will be announced and celebrated over a few drinks at VoyVoy, right here on Cabarete beach. But wait, There’s More! Don’t leave us yet though! Tomorrow and Thursday, local and visiting watermen alike will be able to showcase their talents in their favorite sports in the expression sessions. The expression sessions allow riders who excel in one, but not necessarily all, watersports to try their hand at an award. Oh yeah, lots more fun to come. :)

Day one of masters: Masters was graced with beautiful weather yesterday. A gorgeous sunrise led way to bright and shiny blue sky, nice waves for surf in the morning, and incredible wind in the afternoon.   A few things still had to be taken care of before the competition could proceed….   But after much anticipation…   Everything got under way. Saturday, the heats comprised of competitors in the “overall” section, whom as individuals showed off their skills in all four sports. We were treated to great performances from our riders right off the bat yesterday morning, starting with surf. But the wind started picking up, and we moved on to the SUP heats, which did not disappoint!! Zane  Schweitzer Impressed everyone with a full 360 on his SUP. Here are just a few photos of his performance: But let’s not forget the other competitors, who also blew our socks off:   After a quick lunch break, the competition proceeded with kiting, which is SUCH a spectator’s sport, with bright colors up above and spectacular aerials! I know one lady who was PUMPED to show the boys how it’s done. Kiting is eye candy, that’s for sure… …but in the last session, riders got to show off their windsurfing skills. Sharp turns and fast speed, front flips and back flips, it was such a treat. What’s most amazing to me is that these world-class athletes were on their feet all day, and competed not once but 4 times, in 4 different events, without any signs of letting up, but some did enjoy a cat nap in the hammocks and bean bags. Spectators were not only entertained by the events on the water, but also by activities on the beach, where spectators and participants alike had an “indie board” show down to the tune of house beats.   Congratulations to all contestants who will  be advancing to the the next level of the “overall” competition. I myself took an accidental snooze in the sun which resulted in a full-frontal sunburn, so please, learn from my mistakes and don’t forget your sunscreen in the upcoming days (or ever, really) Day two of masters: This morning started off a bit overcast and my skin was very thankful, but now the sun’s out in full force again,… Continue Reading