Latvian team already going fast with Severne HGO an iQFOiL
A recent presentation event of the iQFOiL class in Latvia already revealed the excitement for the new age of Olympic windsurfing with a wealth of young talents lined up for the development of a Latvian Olympic team.
Check out this great video showcasing the new gear already at work in the hands of the Latvian team.
Photos by Mareks Gaļinovskis / FotoMan.lv
Video by Sailing Latvia
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