When every weather forecasting model North of the equator was calling for an all-time Klitmoller, the PWA's most proficient wave heads could barely contain their excitement as the lows began tracking across the North Sea. By the end of the first day the reef showed signs of movement, and when the official contest took place - over the following three days - some mast high barrels jacked up, creating the best European wave contest seen in recent PWA history.

The conditions ranged from cross-off perfection to violent cross-on euro style storm riding, enabling only the most all-round wave warrior to be crowned after a full double elimination. With winds of 15-30 knots and plenty of stronger gusts in the squalls, the sailors had to have their full quivers rigged from 3.7s to 5.7s, and a caddy on hand to ensure they could make the most of the unpredictable conditions during their heats.

King Of Klitmoller

Three times former world champion, Kauli Seadi (JP, NeilPryde, MFC) stamped his authority on the fleet during the single elimination in Denmark with an impressive display of jumping and riding. However, with no easy runs it was hardly a stroll in the park for Seadi, who had to take the scalps off many a seasoned pro before he could stand tall on the podium.

After first seeing off German youngster, Leon Jamaer (Fanatic, HotSails), the Brazilain sensation met port tack legend Dario Ojeda (Tabou, Simmer, Dakine, MFC), who very nearly stopped him from advancing any further with an excellent taka in the jaws of a brutal North Sea monster. Unfortunately for Ojeda, the judges gave it to Seadi who went on to meet his team mate Robby Swift (JP, NeilPryde). The British wave hero put up a fight, as did Seadi's next victim, Kevin Pritchard (Starboard, Gaastra, Dakine), but the Brazilian was on flying form and wasn't about to let his run of glory go to waste.

In the single elimination final he met another of his JP/Pryde team mates, triple loop daredevil Ricardo Campello (JP, NeilPryde, MFC) who'd also been having a superb run of fortune on the reef in Klitmoller. It was a closely fought battle with the former wave champion having the edge in the waves, but Campello was always a threat due to his perfect doubles. Luckily for Seadi the Venezuelan couldn't find a ramp in time, leaving the Brazilian as the champion for the first time in over a year.

Suicide In The Single

The current tour leader and event favourite Victor Fernandez (Fanatic, North) sailed for just twelve minutes in the single elimination against an on form Camille Juban (Gun) who was claiming radical rides in every heat. Fernandez had the skills to match the young Frenchman from Guadeloupe, but failed to find his form and went out immediately causing a shock to the system.