The good news fell at the beginning of the week. The 4th edition of the Caribbean Foiling Championships will take place from December 8 to 10, 2023 on the magnificent site of Orient Bay.
Building on the resounding success of introducing Wingfoil as a new discipline in the 2021 edition, the 2023 Caribbean Foiling Championships are delighted to include Wingfoil as an integral part of the standard format.
The event will feature three disciplines: Wingfoil, Windfoil and Kitefoil, each offering professional and recreational classes to accommodate participants of all skill levels.
“The upcoming event promises a sensational weekend, bringing together people sharing highlights and foiling enthusiasts,” said Maxim van den Pol, the organizer of the event.
The 4th edition of the Caribbean Foiling Championships will span three days of racing. Two days will be dedicated to high level races, while the third day will be dedicated to the thrilling long distance race known as 'Around the Island Race'.
Undoubtedly the highlight of the competition, the race around the island is eagerly awaited by all participants. This 26 nautical mile lap will see competitors sail around the island of St. Maarten/St. Martin, crossing both Dutch and French waters in a bid to achieve the fastest time.
For the record, two years ago, Julien Quentel smashed the record, finishing the race in a staggering time of 1 hour, 12 minutes and 17 seconds, surpassing the previous record by more than 15 minutes.
In response to the overwhelmingly positive feedback received about the long distance race for the Wingfoil discipline, the organizers have committed to holding at least one long distance race per class. This means the Wingfoilers will embark on a challenging 13 nautical mile downwind course to Long Bay, ensuring an extraordinary experience for all participants.
In the weeks leading up to the event, further details regarding the courses, qualifying rules and safety protocol will be provided to participants and made available on the official event website:
www.caribbeanfoiling.com. _AF
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