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PULTRON 2000

Very demanding but ideal conditions greeted the contestants in the Pultron 2000 Windsurfing Classic at Kaiti Beach during Anniversary Weekend. With an 18-20 knot wind and New Zealands top windsurfers entered, it turned out to be a spectacular event. Winner of the Open (and $1000) was Shane Bright, husband of Olympic gold medallist Barbara Kendall who had to settle for 2nd place. Locals did well with Larry Foster winning the Masters with a very "chuffed" Brett Sherriff 2nd and John Simmonds 3rd.

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In front of a grey sky and a grey sea, competitiors in one of the Open heats line up for a "Le Mans" type start.

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The master in action... Larry Foster carving a Jibe as he rounds the marker bouy at the finish of a heat.

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2nd In the Masters, Brett Sherriff.

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Chris Brown (Napier)

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Above Right: Winner of the Open section, Shane Bright.

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There's nothing of her but can she windsurf! Olympic champion Barbara Kendall.

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With hats autographed by Barbara Kendall are Kelly Humpries & Matthew Radich.

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Current world champion in the Formula 42 & fun board divisions, Terry Vernon who was not placed in the top 3

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Michelle Franks moving the finish bouy

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3rd in the Petit Final consolation, local competitor Murray Beaufoy comes out of the surf after one of the heats.

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Peter Griffiths getting some elevation in the home run.

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