Photo © Kitboyza

Photo © Kitboyza

This weekend was the first round of the 2007 Super Cup at Pembrey. The beach was a smooth as a billiard table (well most of it) and the sun shone and the wind blew! But it blew a horrible off shore gusty wind that tested everyone!

On the Saturday the wind blew too strongly and although we managed one short race it was decided that we would stop there before someone got injured. Sunday the day of the big race the wind was down a little and all us Yak pilots went out with our trusty 5m. Well being in the right place at the right time made a big difference with huge gains and losses  being made by chance lulls and gusts. I lead for the first 2 laps then Pete had some of the action and then I was back in the lead till after the first hour when I decided to come in and change kite to a 4m. I got stuck in the technical zone  for some time and eventually rejoined the race in 3rd place. I then battled with Chris Tinker for some time while the wind dropped and cursed my retched decision of changing  kites which would ultimately cost me the win! The final result was Pete Swann first me second and Chris 3rd! The attendance for the event was down because of a late change in date which meant many of the regulars had prior engagements but it was good to see some new pilots one of whom managed to get to 4th place using a Little Devil (which gives you and idea of just how turbulent the wind was)! It truly was a war of attrition with lots of wet kites and broken lines! The race was ended early on safety grounds but I think all the pilots had a great day regardless.

The Super Cup has now become the easiest race series to enter all you need is insurance before you turn up. The Super Cup organisation can then give you a test and issue you with a license  that will be valid for the year. The organisers of the Super Cup asked me to thank Ozone for there continued sponsorship of the event which has been invaluable. And I personally would like to thank the organisers for going to the effort of putting on the event.

Cheers Graham Steel

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