Maciek Rutkowski – Poland and Justine Lemeteyer – France win the opening event of the PWA Windsurf World Cup at Lake Garda in the discipline Slalom and take the lead in the world ranking.

Women’s classification French Justine Lemeteyer presented herself in outstanding form and won six of the seven races that were held in the women’s classification. Second place went to Blanca Alabau from Spain. Marion Mortefon from France took third place.

Men’s classification The 2022 Slalom World Champion Maciek Rutkowski confirmed his form at the opening regatta of the World Championship series at Lake Garda. He finished consistently in the top-4 and won one race which secured him the event win ahead of 2019 Slalom World Champion Pierre Mortefon from France and the newcomer Will McMillan from Thailand.