PWA World Cup Catalunya Costa Brava day five tension mounts

6:58 PM Sat 4 Jun 2011 GMT

'Andrea Cucchi - PWA World Cup Catalunya Costa Brava 2011 Day 5' &copy John Carter / PWA

PWA World Cup Catalunya Costa Brava 2011 saw tensions mount in relatively calm weather on day five. The event site has now taken on a carnival vibe as spectators have headed to Ballena Alegre to dance to the beat, show some skin in the weekend sun and witness slalom's finest strut their stuff. It was a quiet morning on the wind front putting the sailors into a lethargic mood and allowing them to catch up on sleep, read books and browse the net. They were caught off-guard at the turn of 12 when the wind switched, pushing above seven knots. ...

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by Vivienne Masters