Overview

• Spain's Marc Paré, the world number one, narrowly defeated Philip Köster in the Sylt World Cup final.
• Racing took place in unusually strong wind with heavy whitewater and powerful currents on the North Sea.
• Köster said he was satisfied with his performance and that only small details decided the victory.
• The Professional Windsurfers Association season title will be decided in Hawaii, with competition scheduled for October 13–24.
• Köster, 31, is a five-time world champion and competed at his home World Cup event on Sylt.