The internationally recognised location of Pozo will play host to the most talented wave sailors from around the globe as they embark on the opening wave event on the 2011 PWA world tour.

Pozo is famous for its howling winds and steep waves that provide the perfect playground for the tours most extreme sailors to do battle. The awesome conditions found at this highly regarded destination allow the sailors to perform the most extreme and radical maneuvers known to windsurfing.

The local effect in Pozo Izquierdo, means that the slightest breeze escalates quickly, and can reach speed of around fifty knots, ensuring sailors will be reaching for the skies with their huge jumps and attempting to slash burn and turn their way through every heat to defeat their opponents.

What's the deal?

Six days of unreal action taking place on the 5^th - 10^th July. The world's most extreme male and female wave riders will battle it out in the relentless winds and waves for a taste of the prize packet, as well as gaining precious points towards their overall tour ranking.

Who to watch

Men's Fleet

The 2010 world champion Victor Fernandez Lopez (Fanatic / North / MFC) and will be returning to Pozo to defend his title and perform his perfect double loops in Pozo's crazy winds.

The three times freestyle world champion turned wave sailor Ricardo Campello (JP / NeilPryde / MFC), will be looking to break his way into the top spot with his exceptional port tack jumping.

Wonder kid Philip K?ster (Starboard / NeilPryde / Dakine) is aged just 17, and it has been rumoured he has been pulling triple forward loops off the Pozo shores. Keep an eye on K?ster, he is expected to put in a mind blowing routine to earn his way onto the podium.

The consistent Brazilian and three times world wave champion Kauli Seadi (JP / NeilPryde), will be gracing Gran Canaria with his presence and his radical wave riding. Seadi will be looking to place in the top three in order to gain valuable points towards the whole tour.

Also in the mix port tack demon Dany Bruch (Starboard / Severne / AL360), the consistent Brit Robby Swift (JP / NeilPryde), and the style master Marcilio ' Brawzinho' Browne (Fanatic / North / MFC) will all be bringing with them an armour of tricks and crisp cut backs in order to defend their positions in the top ten.

The fleet will also be littered with locals, ready to take on the world's best on their home ground. Big names to watch out for are Pozo rippers, Dario Ojeda (RRD, Simmer, Dakine, MFC), and Jonas Ceballos who have previously excelled themselves at events in Gran Canaria. Alongside young talents Alessio Stillrich (Fanatic, North, AL360), and Jose Romero (JP, NeilPryde),