PWA Confirms First World Cup of 2021 in Israel

  • 2021 Tiberias PWA World Cup


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    World Cup Slalom is back!


    The PWA is pleased to announce the confirmation of the first World Cup Slalom event to take place since the start of the pandemic. The 2021 Tiberias PWA World Cup will take place in Israel from the 21st to 25th June at the city of Tiberias, on the Western shores of the Sea of Galilee.


    The event will create a unique combination of past and present. As the first event to be run using the PWA’s new integrated slalom format, cutting edge windsurfing technology will be perfectly showcased against the backdrop of this truly historic location.


    Founded in 20 CE by Herod Antipas and named in honour of the Roman Emperor of the same name, Tiberias has great significance in both Judaism and Christianity and is steeped in history. In June of this year however, it will play host to a modern generation attempting to walk on water, albeit with the help of the latest in hi tech equipment! Throughout the summer months, regular thermal winds generate superb flat water conditions, and create an ideal location for any windsurfer, from those just setting out for their first steps on the water to the seasoned professionals of the PWA.


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    Delphine Cousin-Questel will be looking to defend her title in the new equal prize structure


    The Tiberias PWA World Cup will truly be an event of firsts. As well as being the first event of the new slalom format and the first slalom event with the new equal prize money structure, it is the first PWA slalom world cup to take place in Israel and the first to showcase the PWA’s new media service, delivering a range of content from live streaming, to daily online highlights and even including the first in what will be a new series of TV shows on the PWA tour. Perhaps more than anything though, as the first, full blown PWA world cup to take place since New Caledonia in 2019. It will be a welcome return of top level PWA windsurfing competition and all eyes of the windsurfing world will undoubtedly be turned on Tiberias towards the end of June.


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    Dagan leads the pack


    As the most prominent athlete in the Israeli windsurfing scene, Arnon Dagan, ISR-1 (NeilPryde, Future Fly) played an integral part in bringing the event to Israel, alongside the local event organisers – Comtecgroup and Target-Market.


    "Since I was 13 years old, I always looked up to the sailors of the PWA. I Could never imagine that the PWA will hold an event in Israel one day. In the past 15 years I have been trying to bring the tour to Israel and now finally its happening! Israel has incredible spots for windsurfing, from Eilat in the South, to Haifa in the North. The lake of Galilee in Tveria is one of the most consistent places in the world for wind in the summer. I can’t wait to welcome my friends and windsurfing superstars and see them flying on the water. It is an amazing development for the sport of windsurfing in Israel and everyone here is super excited”.


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    Pierre Mortefon on his way to the 2019 title, now ready for battle after an 18 month hiatus


    PWA President, Jimmy Diaz, ISV-11, (Duotone, Starboard), was equally enthusiastic.


    “The past 14 months have been incredibly tough for all the riders on the PWA tour and organising events in these unprecedented times has created unique challenges. To be able to realise any events right now is a great achievement, but to have one in such a great and historic location, with such great conditions, is a huge boost to our sport and to the PWA Tour. We are grateful to both the city of Tberias, Comtecgroup, Target-Market and Arnon for their efforts in making this a reality and we are all looking forward to being back on the start line”.

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  • Kann mir zwischenzeitlich schwer vorstellen, dass das Event stattfindet.

    Fuerteventura ist auch aufgrund der fehlenden lokalen Unterstützung abgesagt...schade

    In Israel sind bereits 55% der Bevölkerung vollständig geimpft, ab 1. Juni sollen alle restlichen Restriktionen aufgehoben werden. Geht es um die aktuelle Situation mit Palästina oder warum sollte deiner Meinung nach der Event nicht statt finden?

  • Ja, die Sicherheitslage ist kritisch und sehr dynamisch. Die Situation kann jederzeit wieder eskalieren. Dann wird natürlich sofort der Luftraum gesperrt. Dadurch könnte sich eine An- bzw. auch Abreise schwierig gestalten.

    Schlussendlich muss es die PWA entscheiden, ob mit dieser Ausgangslage ein event darstellbar ist. Persönlich sehe ich es als nicht durchführbar an.

  • man könnte die chance nutzen und ein verbindendes zeichen setzen.


    gibt ja auch projekte wellenreiter israelis und palästinenser gemeinsam und ähnliches


    als teilnehmer eine blöde situation, weil druck der sponsoren.....


    als veranstalter - noch blöder weil man für viele leute verantwortlich sind


    aber sportevents in (quasi) kriegsgebieten finde ich schon sehr problematisch


    so tun als ob nix wäre sehe ich als schlechteste lösung

  • Der Worldcup findet nach jetzigem Stand statt, habe ich gerade von der PWA erhalten:



    Dear Sailors


    Further to our last email on the subject, in light of the recent ceasefire agreement, and after careful consultation with our local event partners, it has been decided to continue with the event as planned, from the 21st to 25th June.


    We are aware that some official government information advises people not to travel to Israel, but some governments have already reverted to the same rules as were in place before the recent outbreak of hostilities, so we expect any remaining restrictions to be lifted in good time for the event.


    The official entry process for the event is open and we ask everyone to begin to make arrangements as soon as possible as time is now short because of the delays created by the recent unrest in the region. We appreciate that the situation is not ideal, but on the back of 18 months of no major events due to the pandemic, securing what we are confident will be a great event is also very important, so we thank you in advance for your understanding.


    Competitors may apply for entry HERE.


    Due to COVID, there are certain requirements and restrictions that we have to abide by in order to travel to Israel, and which are different to normal event entry requirements, so please ensure that you read the entry information in full and if you have any questions or are unsure about anything at all, then please contact us to check.


    Although we are now proceeding on the basis that the event will go ahead as planned, we will continue to monitor the situation in Israel closely, and should there be any deterioration in the situation, or should things not improve in the way we expect, then we will consider all options at that time.


    Kind regards


    The PWA

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    Tipp Weltmeister F1 2011 & 2013, Tipp Team-Weltmeister F1 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021!


    Check out:
    Surf-Wiki.com
    Windcraft-Sports.de


    Verbrauch derzeit:
    810081.png, mit C253.
    595812.png, mit R107.
    896532.png, mit E28.