Missions

March 23, 2013

Intermission until mid-July

As of March 22nd, the first part of the two standby periods for 2013 has ended.

The hunt for suitable storms will be resumed in mid-July. This intermission has been scheduled since the inception of the 2013 extension, as the probability for suitable storms during this timeframe is very low.

February 10, 2013

Ginormous Moves on Mission 1

It has possibly been the most radical day in windsurfing history. With wind speeds peaking at over 70 knots and angry, 20-ft waves, athletes pulled off ginormous moves.

Here are four of the most notable ones, stitched together as sequences for your viewing pleasure. Kudos to these guys!

January 30, 2013

Ten Who Slayed The Storm

They say only the strongest will survive, so what does it take to tackle the perfect storm?

Ireland whipped the Atlantic Ocean into a frenzy and these ten heroes not only managed to push the limits of storm sailing, but actually put on a mesmerising show of sky-high jumps and thrilling wave rides as well. Let's meet them and see what's required to make it such a spectacle.

January 29, 2013

Ireland - Mission 1 Roundup

After a ground-breaking day of hurricane-strength windsurfing, six sailors - Browne, Bruch, Fernandez, Swift, Taboulet & Traversa - advance to Mission 2.

With wind speeds peaking at over 70 knots and angry, 20-ft waves, the ten competitors on Mission 1 completed three rounds of competition at two spots in Brandon Bay.

December 22, 2012

Red Bull Storm Chase in 2013

Red Bull Storm Chase unluckily caught a calm storm season this year.

The original plan was to complete the event and crown the Storm Chaser of the year before the end of the waiting period, which was two weeks ago on Nov 30, 2012. But as it turned out, none of the three aimed missions had been accomplished by then.

December 5, 2012

Red Bull Storm Chase Will Return

Red Bull Storm Chase unluckily caught a calm storm season this year. None of the three aimed missions could be accomplished so far.

More information about the further prospect of the event is coming soon.

One thing is for sure: It's not over yet!

November 5, 2012

Status Quo for Red Bull Storm Chase

Two missions had to be cancelled at the last minute, although there were perfect conditions ahead...

Klaas Voget reports on the status quo. He leaves no doubt that competitors and crew are still fired up to achieve their goal: Hunt down the three storms of this year, by all means.

August 20, 2012

Cancelled Mission to Tasmania

Last week it looked like the first mission was about to be held in Tasmania this coming weekend.

Unfortunately things took a different turn, as the mission preparation was cancelled last Sunday after a lot of coordination had already taken place. Here's the backstory...

August 13, 2012

Mission Preparation and Logistics

Probably the biggest question on everyone's mind at the moment is: When's the first mission going to start?

It's part of Red Bull Storm Chase that neither the crew nor the competitors currently have a definite answer to this...

Red Bull Storm Chase Blog - Missions

Intermission until mid-July

Ginormous Moves on Mission 1

Ten Who Slayed The Storm

Ireland - Mission 1 Roundup

Red Bull Storm Chase in 2013

Red Bull Storm Chase Will Return

Status Quo for Red Bull Storm Chase

Cancelled Mission to Tasmania

Mission Preparation and Logistics

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