SurferTodayTaty Frans and Kiri Thode blast the Curacao Challenge 2013 - SurferToday.comSurferTodayA total of 85 windsurfers from some of the world's best sailing countries like Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao competed in front of hundreds of spectators. The 5th edition of the Curacao Challenge showcased an high level of competition mixed with a great
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From Teahupoo with love and rockets
Windsurfing News17 May 2013 | 10:48 amCan surfers get bored of powerful and deadly waves because they're riding them for three consecutive days? Down at "The End of the Road", the big wave surfing hysteria keeps rolling. -
Taty Frans and Kiri Thode blast the Curacao Challenge 2013
Windsurfing News17 May 2013 | 1:44 amTaty Frans and Kiri Thode have claimed the Slalom and Freestyle titles at the Curacao Challenge 2013, in the Netherlands Antilles. A total of 85 windsurfers from some of the world's best sailing countries like Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao competed in front of hundreds of spectators. The 5th edition of the Curacao Challenge showcased an high level of competition mixed with a great atmosphere. The event held a Tow-In Freestyle contest, Slalom races and a SUP battle. -
Learning holidays for teenagers
Windsurfing News17 May 2013 | 2:23 pm… one-week holiday for teenagers who want to work in the outdoor activities … sessions – which can include sailing, windsurfing and rock climbing. The cost … gives adventurous and independent-minded 15–17-year-olds the opportunity to travel to destinations … -
Rum Lords Wavesailing Video
The Peconic Puffin Windsurfing Blog15 May 2013 | 6:45 amI love Cape Hatteras, and so I go every year. Except I've missed the last three years. I must correct this. Ever correct though are the Reef Warriors, who thrash water and rum with equal fervor. The video above is...
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Taty Frans and Kiri Thode blast the Curacao Challenge 2013 - SurferToday.com - SurferToday
17 May 2013 | 2:01 amSurferTodayTaty Frans and Kiri Thode blast the Curacao Challenge 2013 - SurferToday.comSurferTodayA total of 85 windsurfers from some of the world's best sailing countries like Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao competed in front of hundreds of spectators. The 5th edition of the Curacao Challenge showcased an high level of competition mixed with a great -
Thailand Windsurfing Championships draw entrants from 8 countries - Pattaya Mail
16 May 2013 | 7:51 pmThailand Windsurfing Championships draw entrants from 8 countriesPattaya MailCompetitors from eight countries took to the ocean for the Thailand Windsurfing Championships at Jomtien Beach last weekend. Teens and adults from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand battled it out May -
Gunnar Asmussen is the 2013 Funboard Slalom world champion - SurferToday
13 May 2013 | 8:21 amSurferTodayGunnar Asmussen is the 2013 Funboard Slalom world championSurferTodayUp to 63 Funboard windsurfers from 14 countries have sailed their best, with Southwestern wind ranging between 12 and 25 knots, in the last day of races. Four eliminations rounds decided the best sailors. The situation before the fourth and final -
Thailand Windsurfing Championships in Jomtien - Pattaya People
13 May 2013 | 5:33 amPattaya PeopleThailand Windsurfing Championships in JomtienPattaya PeopleOn Saturday morning as part of the Sea, Air and Land 2013 Sporting Festival, Pattaya Mayor Ittipol Khunplume, acting as Chairman of the Windsurfing Association of Thailand together with Captain Weerayut Dityasarin, President of the Royal Aeronautics -
Surfers are in Panama Santa Catalina for ISA World Windsurf Competition - National Turk English
9 May 2013 | 4:10 amNational Turk EnglishSurfers are in Panama Santa Catalina for ISA World Windsurf CompetitionNational Turk EnglishThe international windsurfing championship gathered worldwide known surfers in the region of Panama, Santa Catalina and continues with excitement. In the region of Panama, Santa Catalina, today is the forth day for ISA World Surfing Games.and more »
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From Teahupoo with love and rockets
17 May 2013 | 10:48 amCan surfers get bored of powerful and deadly waves because they're riding them for three consecutive days? Down at "The End of the Road", the big wave surfing hysteria keeps rolling. -
Push the boat out at Yeadon Tarn
16 May 2013 | 4:09 pmWould be sailors and windsurfers are being invited to Push the Boat Out with an event at Yeadon Tarn this weekend. -
Warriors impress at Weymouth & Portland
16 May 2013 | 12:00 pmWILL'S WEYMOUTH WARRIORS: Emma Stephenson, Lily Thomas, Ali Stevenson, Jay Limb, Sam Anstey, Lily Young, Josh Squibb and Scotty Stallman A WINDSURFING team of youngsters named in memory of Weymouth schoolboy Will Mackaness made a strong racing debut on home waters. -
Surfing Great Britain aims to reduce carbon footprint
14 May 2013 | 2:55 pmSurfing Great Britain will will be monitoring the environmental effect of its events to find reductions in the carbon footprint. -
Koa Rothman shines in heavy Teahupoo
14 May 2013 | 2:55 pmTwo weeks after the announcement of the best big wave rides of the 2013 season, Koa Rothman enjoyed an unforgettable swell in one of the most dangerous wave in the world - Teahupoo.
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Taty Frans and Kiri Thode blast the Curacao Challenge 2013
17 May 2013 | 1:44 amTaty Frans and Kiri Thode have claimed the Slalom and Freestyle titles at the Curacao Challenge 2013, in the Netherlands Antilles. A total of 85 windsurfers from some of the world's best sailing countries like Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao competed in front of hundreds of spectators. The 5th edition of the Curacao Challenge showcased an high level of competition mixed with a great atmosphere. The event held a Tow-In Freestyle contest, Slalom races and a SUP battle. -
The windsurfing book for young people
14 May 2013 | 9:59 am"Go Windsurfing!" is a windsurfing book for young people published by the Royal Yachting Association. Written and illustrated by Claudia Myatt, "RYA Go Windsurfing!" offers easy reading style and engaging content to children aged between 7-12 years old. The entertaining and clear format takes the reader from the beginnings through to starting to race and what they need to know to stay safe while out windsurfing. There is also an informative section at the back which explores Windsurfing amazing facts. -
Gunnar Asmussen is the 2013 Funboard Slalom world champion
13 May 2013 | 8:05 amGunnar Asmussen has been crowned the 2013 IFCA Slalom world champion, in Westerland, Sylt, Germany. Up to 63 Funboard windsurfers from 14 countries have sailed their best, with Southwestern wind ranging between 12 and 25 knots, in the last day of races. Four eliminations rounds decided the best sailors. The situation before the fourth and final elimination couldn't be more exciting. Four riders were in striking distance for the World Championship title: Gunnar Asmussen, Vincent Langer, Jordy Vonk and Maciek Rutkowski. -
Patrice Belbeoch races to glory in the 2013 Défi Wind
13 May 2013 | 1:46 amPatrice Belbeoch has stormed the 13th edition of the Défi Wind, in Gruissan, France. The famous Tramontane wind blessed 805 sailors in the world's largest windsurfing marathon. In the fifth and final race, Belbeoch sealed the deal and finished ahead of Andrea Cucchi and Sébastien Bonhomme Allaire. The 2013 Défi Wind saw riders traveling from 31 countries, including Japan, Chile, South Africa and the USA. The event's DNA mixes pros and amateurs, without distinction. -
Sailor dies training for the America's Cup
10 May 2013 | 2:16 amAndrew Simpson, British sailor and member of the 72-foot Artemis Racing AC72 catamaran team, has passed away while training for the America's Cup, in the San Francisco Bay. Simpson and his 10 team colleagues saw the competitive yacht Artemis capsizing, half a mile north of Treasure Island. The sailor got trapped underwater and could not be resuscitated by the rescuers. The 36-year-old, who had collected a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and a silver medal at the 2012 London Games, was declared dead about 20 minutes later.
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Learning holidays for teenagers
17 May 2013 | 2:23 pm… one-week holiday for teenagers who want to work in the outdoor activities … sessions – which can include sailing, windsurfing and rock climbing. The cost … gives adventurous and independent-minded 15–17-year-olds the opportunity to travel to destinations … -
Record Setting Crowds at Caribbean and Latin America Hotel Conferences in Miami
16 May 2013 | 3:11 pm/EINPresswire.com/ COSTA MESA, California, USA – The numbers are in, and both the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) and Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) welcomed record crowds in Miami this past week. The conferences were … -
Flight Centre Celebrates Beachcomber Tours Birthday With Mauritius Deals
16 May 2013 | 6:36 am/EINPresswire.com/ Flight Centre is celebrating Beachcomber Tours 18th birthday by offering travellers a range of deals at selected 4-star and 5-star Beachcomber resorts in Mauritius. Shout yourself to a holiday in Mauritius and get all your drinks for … -
BHN Hotel Events Surpass US$10 Million in Contributions
14 May 2013 | 9:57 am/EINPresswire.com/ Costa Mesa, California, USA -- Burba Hotel Network (BHN) announced today that the company and its events have surpassed the US$10,000,000 mark in contributions for scholarship, humanitarian aid, research, and educational product … -
Direct Travel Insurance Celebrates 21st Birthday
13 May 2013 | 11:36 am/EINPresswire.com/ Happy Birthday! Direct Travel Insurance is 21 and celebrating. The award-winning travel insurance company was founded in 1992 and has become a top UK travel insurance provider, renowned for low prices and high quality. You learn a …
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Rum Lords Wavesailing Video
15 May 2013 | 6:45 amI love Cape Hatteras, and so I go every year. Except I've missed the last three years. I must correct this. Ever correct though are the Reef Warriors, who thrash water and rum with equal fervor. The video above is... -
The Swap Meet is on Saturday
10 May 2013 | 2:54 amThe swap is on Saturday. The weather might look marginal, but the goods are meant to get wet. Water sports! Begins 9AM. Contact Hampton Watersports for details 631-283-9463 (283-WIND) -
ABK Clinic @ Tiana...you need to sign up soon!
8 May 2013 | 4:44 amAndy Brandt and his merry crew of instructors are coming to Tiana next week (May 17-19) for three days of magnificent windsurfing instruction and fun. It's coming down to crunch time, meaning if you sign up now (and wait until... -
We need a new spot for the East Coast Windsurfing Festival
29 Apr 2013 | 5:19 amDamage from Hurricane Sandy (and delays in getting Federal funding to repair Heckscher Park) rule out Field 7 (Joe's Beach) for the sixth annual East Coast Windsurfing Festival. The organizers need an idea for an alternate site, and right now... -
Mast Bend
25 Apr 2013 | 3:08 amAs seen on World of Windsurf on Facebook.
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Windsurfing Slalom Racing returns to Eastbourne.
6 May 2013 | 3:51 amThe Wellington Windsurfing Association (WWA) staged its final summer event in Eastbourne recently when riders revelled and raced in winds ranging from 28 to 38 knots. Slalom racing is the ‘Formula 1’ of windsurfing, with equipment and courses set to achieve maximum speeds, usually in a down wind zig-zag course and speeds up to 70 km per hour. read more -
Windsurfing Event safety check-out / check-in board
3 May 2013 | 6:30 pmAt the recent Eastbourne Windsurfing Fun Slalom event we trialled a check-out / check-in board system for managing safety. I first encountered this at the National Slalom event in Dunedin and it worked well, so I decided to try it here. It worked well so here's the details on how to make and use your own (total cost $6) read more -
WWA Eastbourne Fun Slalom
22 Apr 2013 | 10:26 pmSun 28 Apr 2013 Eastbourne, Wellington Sunday 28th. This will be a fun slalom event at Eastbourne (opposite the ESSC/Shortt Rec.) open to all comers (stretch of water between the shore and Ward Island). Doesn't matter what you sail, come along. Slalom is a great way to improve your gybes. Course will probably be figure of 8 with beach starts (may be able to organise boat starts). Registration from 11am, first race at 12, BBQ after. NOR and more details to follow soon. Open to all WNZ and WWA members, join on the day. $5 to cover costs. Notice of race Entry form read more -
CWA - Christchurch Coastal Pathway proposal submissions requested
7 Apr 2013 | 12:39 pmCWA wants you to send in a submission regarding opposing, in particular, the pathway going through the centre of Scott park or around the edge of the estuary as their intention is to recommend this (by 17th April). http://www1.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay/ConsultationView.aspx?ConsultId=903 read more -
New Zealand Windsurfing Wave Nationals - results
6 Apr 2013 | 1:33 amChris La Franchie became the 2013 NZ Wave Nationals Champion with some nicely picked waves high up in the break, closely followed by Ferran Crespo in second and James Dinnis taking out third. The juniors also got a result with Hamish Dunning-Beck first and Luke Holliday second. (more) read more
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longboarding with the ladies and a few windsurfing shots
26 Apr 2013 | 12:45 amInspired by this little video by Jason Hall, I took my GoPro out yesterday at Hookipa in a small day.His surfing is way better than mine, but I got some ladies in my video! The editing of which took me exactly 5 minutes, so excuse me for the lack of uplifting enlightenment. Well today I didn't feel all that good, so I only sailed like half an hour. That means that I had time to take photos like the good old days. And like the good old days, here's the best ones. Photo of the day goes to Andres with this beautiful aerial in the sunset light.Uncle Robby turned 50 yesterday and Facebook was full… -
Jeff Hernderson interview
25 Mar 2013 | 10:51 pmIn the remote case that someone is still checking this blog, here's a sweet interview with Hot Sails Maui founder Jeff Henderson.I am lucky enough to have known Jeff for quite a few years now and I can say that he's one of the best guys I've ever met. Sure, I'm supported by his company, but, believe it or not, that has nothing to do with it. He's just a real, true, passionate, innovative guy.And he absolutely loves windsurfing. Here's the link to the interview. English version down below.And now a bit of catching up. Just a bit though.After an abornormally (or should I say… -
little interview with Browsinho
4 Feb 2013 | 11:58 amI asked Browsinho a couple of questions yesterday.For once that I remembered to put my hand around the microphone so that you can finally hear what the person has to say, I still fucked up by filming at very low resolution...But that would not be a big deal, since it's just an interview, not an action clip.The real problem is that I had to cut the first minute because it came out at super slow motion... what da?!?!No big deal either, he was talking about the Storm Chase in Ireland thing which was mostly a commercial operation setup by Red Bull who need to spend a lot of money in… -
Kauli Seadi interview + a bunch of photos
1 Feb 2013 | 12:48 pmThree times PWA wave world champion Kauli Seadi has joined Hot Sails Maui.Here's a little interview.Kauli is an amazing sailor (three times PWA wave world champion) with an incredibly fluid surfing style. I once wrote that he was born "in the pocket".He's also a very motivated professional. Many years ago I wanted to interview him for Windnews. I called him in the morning of a very rainy and onshore wind day, thinking it would be a good time for it. He answered:"no let's do it another day, I heard there's wind in Kihei... I'm gonna go practice some freestyle"."Sure no problem, I'll call you… -
the best show on Earth
17 Dec 2012 | 11:25 amSince 1970 (I was 7) and up until last Friday, the best thing I have ever seen on tv or internet had clearly been Italy-Germany 4-3 in the semifinal of the world cup in Mexico.The scoreline should give a pretty good idea of how dramatic that game was.8' Boninsegna (Ita), 90' Schnellinger (Ger), 94' Müller (Ger), 98' Burnich (Ita), 104' Riva (Ita), 110' Müller (Ger), 111' Rivera (Ita).Here's the link to the first extra time and here's the link to the second extra time. On those pages you'll find the first and second regular times too if you fancy watching the whole thing.Well, 42 years after…
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Blown off the water...
7 May 2013 | 9:55 amIt's been one of the windiest springs I can remember on the San Francisco Bay.Last month we saw a week of 25k+ topped off by 2 days of 35-45k inside the golden gate.I should have learned my lesson and just left the whole quiver of sails in the van as the sail you need most is always the one you've left behind in the garage.That was the case again this past weekend at the Elvestrom Zellerback regatta at the St. Francis Yacht Club where it blew 25-35k on Saturday and most of the fleet, including myself got blown off the water.I'd been practicing on the smaller formula set up the past few weeks… -
Spring line up
11 Mar 2013 | 1:12 pmThe first race of the year is always a good chance to see where you stand after the winter off season. Sure enough- after a few months break from formula racing we lined up to find we were in the same pecking order as where we left off last summer.This year the kites and formula boards were invited to the Spring Dinghy regatta at the St.FYC along with 5 other dinghy classes. Xavier, Al and I traded spots throughout the 3 windward-leeward races on Saturday along the city front course with winds in the mid teens and a viscous 4 knot ebb tide ripping across the course. Unfortunately a work… -
El norte- a gringos adventure to the darkside & back
23 Jan 2013 | 4:10 pmPart 1- Dancing with the devilEventually we all end up chasing the wind.How far- depends on our level of addiction and our sense of adventure.This year again, I made the migration south on highway 1.1500 miles later I reached the end of the road- Baja California Sur where the pacific ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Its a wind lovers paradise with gringos from across the US & Canada making the annual winter pilgrimage in search of wind and swell.It's a desolate countryside totally controlled by the elements with the sun and the wind taking their tolls on the landscape and the people. The el… -
Fall Dinghy regatta report
26 Oct 2012 | 2:16 pmAnother great weekend of racing on the San Francisco city front with 91 sailors in 6 different classes spread out over 2 courses to close out our 2012 season. The formula fleet joined the kite boarders in mid afternoon starts both days while the 505's, wettas, lasers and radials all raced later morning starts and finishing by the time the big breeze rolled in.With 6 races spread over 2 days in 15-25k, we had some great racing despite only 6 formula boards in the line up. Our fleet is uber competitive and any 5 of those 6 sailors could win a race.Our finishes were typically within 20-30… -
Laylines
29 Sep 2012 | 11:50 pmWithout a doubt, the level of our local fleet continues to rise every season. It was all too evident in the last Friday night race of season when 3 of us tied for 1st place after 5 races. In the 12 + years Ive been racing windsurfers at the St. Francis- I dont ever think I've seen this happen.Out of 5 races, we had 4 separate sailors with bullets!It goes to show that no matter what- not only does every race count, but every decision you make on the course countsAnd with the way the racing rules for sailing are (appendix b for windsurfers)- even your throw outs count when you're tied at the…
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Exciting Sylt 2013 at the IFCA Worlds
15 May 2013 | 8:00 amJust attended the IFCA Slalom Worlds at Sylt from the 7th till the 12th of May. We went for four full rounds and got one discard. I had a slow start as I had no training on Slalom gear for many months. My new sails just arrived two weeks before the event start. But got tuned in better and better longer the event was on. We had very nice conditions with wind in between 10 and 25 knots and relatively flat water to choppy and wavy North Sea conditions. A great mix of all in chilly conditions. Landing out of space at the Slalom Worlds on Sylt. It needed a few days to find the racing… -
Croatian Slalom Championships 2013
13 Apr 2013 | 3:58 amSee you at the Croatian Slalom Championships 2013 in Bol. It’s an awesome venue with perfect wind around the famous Golden Horn and great vibes at the Zoo Station. Travel to Split and take the ferry boat to Brac island. More infos from Toni Bulic: zoo-station@net.hr The poster for the Croatian Slalom Championships 2013. Was fun racing there last year (Pic: Kerstin Reiger). -
New fins in the pipe for 2013
25 Mar 2013 | 3:22 pmPeter Pfaffenbichler (AUT-84), good friend and trainings partner, worked hard during the wintermonths and released a new Slalom racing fin for 2013, his fourth Pfaffi Fin model, the S4 LTX pro Slalom. I am really excited about it as the fin has the modern Slalom fin look with a thin tip. The base is wider and the first prototypes have a nice stiffness. Peter as well developed a new measurement fixture and he is able to simulate the twist and torsion angle on land. The new model will be available in sizes from 33,5 cm up to 51,5 cm. Peter is working on prototypes in the necessary sizes and we… -
Wintersession in spring
21 Mar 2013 | 5:11 pmIt’s the coldest March since many years. Temperatures far below 10°, but wind above 30 knots. And that’s the most important. Got in the full drysuit and had fun at my homespot. But soon we are off to Italy for Pizza, Pasta and more, yeaah… Kerstin got some nice shots. I am really into freeriding at the moment. My new racing sails, the Reflex 4, will arrive during the second week of April and the boards later in the month. It’s all good. First competition will be on Sylt during the second week of May! ©all pics Kerstin Reiger -
10 new rules on the PWA race course
14 Mar 2013 | 5:34 pmThe PWA just released new rules for the 2013 season in Slalom Racing. Most of the changes are the results of difficulties the sailors or the race crew experienced through out the last season. 10 new rules got added. And if you plan to sail too hard, it can get fairly expensive. Have a look at rule 10. Will be interesting to see how the rules will be executed and if they will influence the idea of “no rules” on the race course. We will have 6 Worldcup Slaloms with a lot of new heats, which will show, if these rules will result any improvements… It will be interesting,…
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Exciting Sylt 2013 at the IFCA Worlds
15 May 2013 | 8:00 amJust attended the IFCA Slalom Worlds at Sylt from the 7th till the 12th of May. We went for four full rounds and got one discard. I had a slow start as I had no training on Slalom gear for many months. My new sails just arrived two weeks before the event start. But got tuned in better and better longer the event was on. We had very nice conditions with wind in between 10 and 25 knots and relatively flat water to choppy and wavy North Sea conditions. A great mix of all in chilly conditions. Landing out of space at the Slalom Worlds on Sylt. It needed a few days to find the racing… -
Croatian Slalom Championships 2013
13 Apr 2013 | 3:58 amSee you at the Croatian Slalom Championships 2013 in Bol. It’s an awesome venue with perfect wind around the famous Golden Horn and great vibes at the Zoo Station. Travel to Split and take the ferry boat to Brac island. More infos from Toni Bulic: zoo-station@net.hr The poster for the Croatian Slalom Championships 2013. Was fun racing there last year (Pic: Kerstin Reiger). -
New fins in the pipe for 2013
25 Mar 2013 | 3:22 pmPeter Pfaffenbichler (AUT-84), good friend and trainings partner, worked hard during the wintermonths and released a new Slalom racing fin for 2013, his fourth Pfaffi Fin model, the S4 LTX pro Slalom. I am really excited about it as the fin has the modern Slalom fin look with a thin tip. The base is wider and the first prototypes have a nice stiffness. Peter as well developed a new measurement fixture and he is able to simulate the twist and torsion angle on land. The new model will be available in sizes from 33,5 cm up to 51,5 cm. Peter is working on prototypes in the necessary sizes and we… -
10 new rules on the PWA race course
14 Mar 2013 | 5:34 pmThe PWA just released new rules for the 2013 season in Slalom Racing. Most of the changes are the results of difficulties the sailors or the race crew experienced through out the last season. 10 new rules got added. And if you plan to sail too hard, it can get fairly expensive. Have a look at rule 10. Will be interesting to see how the rules will be executed and if they will influence the idea of “no rules” on the race course. We will have 6 Worldcup Slaloms with a lot of new heats, which will show, if these rules will result any improvements… It will be interesting,… -
The big season final at Sylt 2012
16 Nov 2012 | 4:14 pmIt was one of the most exciting and windy Sylt finals since I participated in the event at the North Sea for the first time in 2005. It was the 8th time competing on the island, where Jürgen Hönscheid, the former German waveking, grew up and where more than 10.000 spectators show up every year. In a great mood on one of the first days on Sylt (Pic: Pötsch). It´s great to compete there, even to rig a sail as people show up, talk to you, ask for signatures, analyse your results. That´s definitely an event, where the contact to fans and other windsurfers is quite high. …
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Exciting Sylt 2013 at the IFCA Worlds
15 May 2013 | 8:00 amJust attended the IFCA Slalom Worlds at Sylt from the 7th till the 12th of May. We went for four full rounds and got one discard. I had a slow start as I had no training on Slalom gear for many months. My new sails just arrived two weeks before the event start. But got tuned in better and better longer the event was on. We had very nice conditions with wind in between 10 and 25 knots and relatively flat water to choppy and wavy North Sea conditions. A great mix of all in chilly conditions. Landing out of space at the Slalom Worlds on Sylt. It needed a few days to find the racing… -
New fins in the pipe for 2013
25 Mar 2013 | 3:22 pmPeter Pfaffenbichler (AUT-84), good friend and trainings partner, worked hard during the wintermonths and released a new Slalom racing fin for 2013, his fourth Pfaffi Fin model, the S4 LTX pro Slalom. I am really excited about it as the fin has the modern Slalom fin look with a thin tip. The base is wider and the first prototypes have a nice stiffness. Peter as well developed a new measurement fixture and he is able to simulate the twist and torsion angle on land. The new model will be available in sizes from 33,5 cm up to 51,5 cm. Peter is working on prototypes in the necessary sizes and we… -
Sean O´Brien kept the cam on me
20 Jun 2012 | 3:17 amThe Australian pro racer and computer- and videoexpert Sean O´Brien filmed some really cool clips while the PWA Slalom at Jinha, Costa Brava. I talked about my lightwind board, the iSonic 117 wide and why I am so convinced choosing this board. Recently I won the Croatian Championships only using this model in 7 to 20 knots of wind with 9,2 and 8,6. Read an article here! In between the interview Sean put some clips from the this year´s racing at Jinha. Thanks a lot Sean for your great effort and so nice editing!! -
South Korea Journey 2012
14 May 2012 | 8:23 amThis morning I was walking down the beach and through the green forest of pines. It was my last relaxed morning walk here at Jinha. Still I have a lot of memories in my mind of an event, which was fun and challenging at the same moment. For the very first time I made it in all quarter finals at an event since I started Slalom racing back in July 2005. But this time it was not only a cool windsurfing experience. I also found enough time to follow the South Korean lifestyle and see some other places thanks to Mr. Han, the event organiser. And today I saw the Island of Myeoungseoudo covered in… -
Cold Russian air arrived
4 Feb 2012 | 5:11 pmFinally the cold Russian air arrived in Austria and the Lake Neusiedl is covered with a thick ice cap. But got some sessions done on the new Reflex III before the real winter arrived. The new sail, I used the 7,0 most of the time, delivers more power and stability comapred to the previous model. The cam rotation was great from the beginning on and the sail felt a bit lighter than the Reflex II. I tested the sail on the iSonic 87 and 107. The 7,0 feels great on the 107, what´s a good news. This combination can be used in relatively strong wind conditions. Jibing on the iSonic 87/Reflex III…
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Interview with Sam Bittner
17 May 2013 | 1:14 pmWatch a video interview with the AWT tour manager Sam Bittner about the American Windsurfing Tour. -
Culo – Paul Boef
17 May 2013 | 12:36 pmCulo by Paul Boef behind the sand bank at the Maasvlakte, Holland. -
Defi Wind 2013 – Video 2
17 May 2013 | 12:29 pmWatch the second video from the this year's Defi Wind. -
Italy Trippin with Adrian Beholz
17 May 2013 | 11:18 amAdrian Beholz: "7 days trippin through Italy, preparing for the Worldcup Podersdorf." -
Sigri, lagoon
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