| PETER VOLWATER JOINS AVANTI SAILS: INTERVIEW! |
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PETER VOLWATER H-24 INTERVIEW We caught up with Peter from his off-season base in Margaret River, Australia. Look for H-24 in the upcoming famous Ledge to Lancelin long-distance race this weekend. Enjoy the interview and pics of PV on his brand new 9.4 Avanti Machine M-1!
Signing with Avanti is quite a change, what made you decide on making the move? PV - Mainly because of the new technology sails and masts in all the sizes which are obviously working incredibly well and also because of the huge potential of Avanti Sails as a brand with the people involved working closely together in a team. I believe in it's success.
How do you rate your chances to raise your game and reach the PWA podium for 2012? PV - I certainly expect to raise my performance, but to reach the podium will require racing extremely well. I feel this is more possible than ever before.
With which characteristics of the new Machine M-1 are you most impressed? PV - Where shall I start? The acceleration is insane and the wind range is much bigger, which is really important as the wind has the tendency to change quite a bit and typically right before or in the heat!
Do you think training and testing with Finian on an everyday basis will propel both of you to reach new heights together? PV - Finian and I have been training together for a long time so finally we are actually joining forces. We are both going to benefit being team-mates. I want to see him win even though I like to win myself as well. We are starting on a solid base so now we can tune the rigs further. So yes, I am positive about this point.
How do you rate Dan Kaseler as a designer? Do you think he has what it takes to take you to the top? PV - Dan is no doubt one of the most talented designers in the industry. He has already earned big respect working for big companies like Naish and Gaastra. His design legacy includes breaking 3 yachting speed world records with Finian and it doesn't stop there. At one point in time, all of the Top 3 were using Dan's designs in the PWA freestyle.
What are your goals for 2012? PV - Win races and train hard so I am maximum prepared.
Finally, what makes Peter Volwater work so hard as you have the reputation on the world tour as the 'Energizer Bunny"? PV - I guess I just have fun doing what I'm doing. Windsurfing remains not only my job but also my hobby and it keeps me excited! Peter is sponsored by Avanti, Fanatic and Pro-Limit.
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PETER VOLWATER JOINS AVANTI SAILS Tempo di cambiamenti e di nuove sponsorizzazioni anche per l'olandese volante Peter Volwater H-24 che lasciata la veleria Hawaiiana Maui Sails si accasa per la prossima stagione agonistica con AVANTI SAILS del suo amico Dan Kaseler, dimostrando così quali siano gli obiettivi reali della neonata veleria che già conta nel suo team di sviluppo un certo Finian Maynard attuale N 5 del ranking PWA slalom.
Una sfida certamente interessante quella che si preannuncia negli obiettivi di Volwater che in questi giorni ha ricevuto il primo set di vele che metterà alla prova nella prima regata dell'anno, l'annunciata Lancelin Ocean Classic Marathon in quel del Western Australia,in programma questo fine settimana. Regata che vedrà sulla start line alcuni dei principali pretendenti alle prime posizioni della prossima stagione slalom, tra i quali uno su tutti il campione del mondo della disciplina Björn Dunkerbeck... Di seguito il testo del messaggio rilasciato da Volwater sul suo sito
"Hi! just a quick message, a grand set of Avanti Sails 5.5 - 9.4 arrived on the doorstep today. Rigged them this morning in the garden and they are absolutely magnificent while I even had the pleasure to sail the 9.4 today. There was only 06-12 knots out there and already jamming around; actually it was hard to believe to be planing sometimes I didn’t see any wind but was still planing! These are really the sails for the future and you can get YOUR very own one online atwww.avantisails.com. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
The first event of the year is coming up in Lancelin, it’s the infamous Ledge to Lancelin ocean race. Unfortunately the wind forecast is not all that good, but we’ll be praying for at least a light seabreeze in the afternoon to make the downwinder; we’re not asking for much! I’d like to get of a decent start and battle for the winning place: my gear is the very best, so no excuses!
Here you can follow news on the event: http://www.lancelinoceanclassic.com.au
good winds!
Peter"
SOURCE:PETER VOLWATER BLOG
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