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Today saw the conclusion of the slalom at the Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam after five fantastic days of racing. After a further one and a half eliminations were completed, Antoine Albeau (RRD / NeilPryde) was crowned the King of Fuerteventura after claiming his third victory of the week in the final race of the week, whilst Cyril Moussilmani (Starboard / Severne) achieved his first bullet of the year, which keeps the Frenchman at the top of the overall rankings after the third slalom event of the season.
Antoine Albeau after winning the final elimination and the event : : “Yeah, I just wanted to do my best. I had a good start and the first reach was nice and windy so I was feeling good. It’s been a good week with great wind. The start of the week was a bit tough but as the week progressed I found my form and started winning some eliminations. I’m super happy to have won this event !”
Overall Results Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam - Slalom :
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