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