
Remko Bolt at the Romanian Open. Photo: Alex Stoica

Remko Bolt broke his ankle when he was caught out by rain during the Pre-PWC in Romania in August this year.
In the XC Files in Cross Country 149 Remko describes what happened and we look at what happens – and what can happen – if you do fly in the rain.
Then the rain really started to fall: I was surrounded by rain, sunlight and green trees – a beautiful sight.
Just before landing, I estimate 50m above the ground, I noticed my forward speed was suddenly gone. I realised I was in a deep stall.
Read the full article in Cross Country 149.
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