European Freestyle Pro Tour
between the 27th of April and the 1st of May, will be…
From May 10 to the 17, Sayulita will become the epicenter of StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard, receiving the top athletes on the planet. The competitors will have the opportunity to showcase their talents while having the honor of representing their respective nations as they battle for the Gold Medals. Several nations announce their rosters, such us Australia, the defending champion, USA, South Africa, Spain, France, New Zealand, and for the first time ever, also Hawaii will be looking for a Gold Medal of their own.
Will Australia successfully defend their title?; Photo: © ISA/Rommel Gonzales
As the defending Team Champion, Australia will face the toughest competition to date. However, they will be bringing back strong performers from the 2014 contest in Nicaragua including: Jackson Close, Jordan Mercer, and Beau Nixon, which will give them a solid chance to keep the Gold Medal down under. The traditional Opening Ceremony for the event will commence on May 10th and will feature the traditional Parade of Nations and Sands of the World ceremonies. The competition will begin on the 11th, with the finals, crowning of Individual and Team Champions, and Closing Ceremony on the 17th. Stay tuned!
It is an “Olympic Style” event – teams will compete for medals and the honor of representing their countries. The excellence of competition reaches its highest level as each participant defends his or her country’s flag; Photo: © ISA/Michael Tweedle
Cover Photo: © ISA/Michael Tweedle
Source: http://www.isasurf.org