Overview

• Köster edged world number one Marcilio Browne in both the semi-final and final to secure the title by narrow margins
• A dramatic wipeout in strong winds cost him his board mid-heat but he regained composure to complete a winning series of high-flying maneuvers
• Watching from the beach, his wife and two young daughters provided an extra motivational boost on his adopted home turf Windsurfing legend Björn Dunkerbeck praised Köster’s power, thorough preparation and consistent performance in challenging conditions
• With this victory, Köster tops the early PWA World Tour standings ahead of upcoming events in Tenerife, Sylt and the Aloha Classic in Hawaii