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    Boardseeker Magazine | Latest News
    16 May 2012 | 2:06 am
    AM Update - Buzianis going big, Tenerife waves and sick ski action...

  • Win Windsurfing Lessons during the Hutchwilco Boat Show - Sail World

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    16 May 2012 | 5:16 am
    Sail WorldWin Windsurfing Lessons during the Hutchwilco Boat ShowSail WorldWin a BIC Techno Windsurf Lesson during the 'Hutchwilco Boat Show' competition starts the Winter Windsurf Program. Come join a bunch of young sailors who love blasting no matter what the weather. They just want to go fast standing up.and more »

  • Kiteboarding: A whole new class

    Windsurfing News
    14 May 2012 | 5:14 pm
    The man who began New Zealand's stellar success in Olympic boardsailing, Bruce Kendall, is angry about the sport's unexpected ejection from the Games-but says the promotion of kiteboarding could yet be an opportunity for New Zealand.

  • Venezuela and Neil Pryde defend windsurfing in the 2016 Olympic Games

    Windsurfing News
    15 May 2012 | 9:06 am
    The Venezuelan Sailing Federation has expressed its disagreement with the vote and decision made by Teresa Lara, their representative in the ISAF, so that kiteboarding makes it to the 2016 Olympic Games, instead of kiteboarding. The official statement criticizes Lara for changing the overall position made by the Venezuelan Sailing Federation. "The Venezuelan government has invested time and money in preparing the class and as a result, our athlete Daniel Flores has classified for London 2012". After Spain and Israel, Venezuela promises to add another fire to controversial decision to drop…

  • News Headlines - Weds 16th

    Boardseeker Magazine | Latest News
    16 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    PM Update - BWA Latest, more Olympic woes, Rick Jendrusch's Fresh Flick, King and Cleworth in Cornwall, Storm Chase and more...
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  • Win Windsurfing Lessons during the Hutchwilco Boat Show - Sail World

    16 May 2012 | 5:16 am
    Sail WorldWin Windsurfing Lessons during the Hutchwilco Boat ShowSail WorldWin a BIC Techno Windsurf Lesson during the 'Hutchwilco Boat Show' competition starts the Winter Windsurf Program. Come join a bunch of young sailors who love blasting no matter what the weather. They just want to go fast standing up.and more »

  • Comets ready for new season - Bakewell Today

    16 May 2012 | 3:25 am
    Bakewell TodayComets ready for new seasonBakewell TodayCarsington Comets will be hoping that 2012 is the year they can wrestle back their mantle as the region's top youth windsurfing team when they get their 2012 Team15 Midlands Inter-Club Challenge Series season underway at Carsington Water on Saturday.and more »

  • Sailing: Windsurfing fury won't change vote - New Zealand Herald

    15 May 2012 | 12:32 pm
    Sail WorldSailing: Windsurfing fury won't change voteNew Zealand HeraldBy David Leggat The row over how kiteboarding came to usurp windsurfing for the 2016 Olympic Games is fast descending into a shambles. However, the bosses of both Yachting New Zealand and the New Zealand Olympic Committee remain convinced that no 2016 Olympics: Venezuela splits in ISAF Windsurfing vote debacleSail Worldall 29 news articles »

  • Windsurfer Korzits waves flag for Israel in London - Reuters

    15 May 2012 | 6:51 am
    euronewsWindsurfer Korzits waves flag for Israel in LondonReutersBy Ori Lewis | MICHMORET, Israel (Reuters) - Women's RS:X windsurfing world champion Lee Korzits is relying on her affinity with the waves to help her to an Olympic podium place in London, but the Israeli knows the unpredictability of her competitors Windsurfer Korzits sees accidents rather than the elements as biggest threat Haaretzall 4 news articles »

  • 2016 decision stuns windsurfers - Fraser Coast Chronicle

    14 May 2012 | 9:04 pm
    Ynetnews2016 decision stuns windsurfersFraser Coast ChronicleAUSTRALIAN Windsurfing Association president Brett Morris has had the wind taken out of his sails. The Sydneysider said he could not believe the International Sailing Federation's decision last week to scrap his sport from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics Israel: Olympics delegates misunderstood kiteboard voteYnetnewsVenezuela and Neil Pryde defend windsurfing in the 2016 Olympic GamesSurferTodaySailing could be next for Olympic axe, says Neil PrydeSail Worldall 12 news articles »
 
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  • Venezuela and Neil Pryde defend windsurfing in the 2016 Olympic Games

    15 May 2012 | 9:06 am
    The Venezuelan Sailing Federation has expressed its disagreement with the vote and decision made by Teresa Lara, their representative in the ISAF, so that kiteboarding makes it to the 2016 Olympic Games, instead of kiteboarding. The official statement criticizes Lara for changing the overall position made by the Venezuelan Sailing Federation. "The Venezuelan government has invested time and money in preparing the class and as a result, our athlete Daniel Flores has classified for London 2012". After Spain and Israel, Venezuela promises to add another fire to controversial decision to drop…

  • Israel says delegates were napping while voting for Olympic kiteboarding

    14 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Yehuda Maayan, chairman of the Israel Sailing Association, believes that national delegates didn't realize what they were voting for, at the ISAF meeting that decided that kiteboarding would be in the 2016 Olympic Games, instead of windsurfing. "The delegates were probably confused or didn't understand the motion fully because of language difficulties, or some may have been napping at the presentations and then cast their votes without realizing the implications," Yehuda Maayan said. "The expert committee vote to retain the RS:X sailboard passed 17-2, but ISAF's broader forum, where many…

  • Gruissan prepares for the long distance windsurfing marathon

    14 May 2012 | 6:25 am
    The 2012 Défi Wind is gearing up for another incredible windsurfing marathon with over 850 sailors from 25 countries ready to storm Gruissan, in France. The most important worldwide windsurfing meeting will challenge a Pro-Am Long Distance race of 25 miles. Gruissan and its famous Tramontane wind promise to be the perfect place in South of France to welcome hundreds of windsurfers on the same beach. The 2012 Défi Wind is also a true windsurf festival. There will be 15 music bands, parties and even a windsurf movie festival with exclusive footage and beautiful images from all over the world.

  • Micah Buzianis speeds to victory at Jinha Beach

    14 May 2012 | 5:33 am
    Micah Buzianis and Valerie Arrighetti were crowned winners of the 2012 PWA Ulsan World Cup, in South Korea. Despite tricky water conditions, windsurfers completed the challenge in great style, at Jinha Beach. Bjorn Dunkerbeck suffered a deep cut to his foot after crashing into his fin due to a plastic bag getting caught around it. After returning from hospital, he explained what happened. "On the landing from one of the jumps, the nose of the board ploughed into the wave in front and my front foot went underneath the board and slammed into the fin. The next thing I knew, I was lying in the…

  • Spain admits voting error in Olympic windsurfing drop

    13 May 2012 | 5:03 am
    Controversy, mistakes and general confusion. The world of windsurfing and kiteboarding is living the worst nightmare over a place in the 2016 Olympic Games. Days after the ISAF decision to get kiteboarders a chance in the Olympic sailing event, the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation (RFEV) announced that their representative, Gerardo Pombo, voted against instructions at the mid-year ISAF meeting, held last week. "Spain has supported and supports the continuation of windsurfing in the 2016 Olympic Games. In the last years, RFEV has invested heavily in the development of future windsurfing…
 
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  • 3 Solid Scuba Diving Lessons to Keep You Moving in The Right Direction

    Judy Smitson
    16 May 2012 | 11:42 am
    Making mistakes and overlooking things is a normal part of learning when you are just beginning with scuba diving. A really good idea is to pair up with someone who is much more experienced. This will not only make your adventures underwater safer, but also you will learn little tricks that are helpful to know. Checking things at the right time is a good habit to get into. When you are on the boat heading for a dive point, it is too late to check to see if you have everything you need. Have a list of what you need at the dive shop, and don’t leave until you have everything that is on…

  • Actions In Winterize Outboard Motor Maintenance

    James Bennett
    15 May 2012 | 10:11 am
    Boat owners will want to perform an annual winterize outboard motor job. There are crucial actions to take as a way to protect the engine more than the winter period of idleness. It really is critical to keep and follow the owner’s manual. Types of lubricants, steps of maintenance, and kinds of replacement parts will be clearly specified and quite useful. The warranty may possibly also require the use of specific merchandise. In the event you run your boat in salt or brackish water, you will have to flush the unit with freshwater. You’ll find special kits produced for this purpose…

  • Going To The best Archipelago Water-skiing Destinations

    Jacky Louis
    14 May 2012 | 7:33 am
    Sea kayaking Archipelago destinations take boaters from the ordinary into a world where nature’s ordinary has been left untouched. Marine life, wildlife and birds thrive. The following are just a few popular sea kayaking destinations. Galapagos National Park The legendary Galapagos Island destinations are said to become enchanted. Water-skiing the area is definitely an enchanting encounter, according to individuals who’ve been presently there. Iridescent turquoise seas, lava channels, azure lagoons, deserted clfs and pristine beaches would be the stuff associated with dreams.

  • Fantastic World of Diving in Cozumel

    Becky Anderson
    13 May 2012 | 5:31 am
    People should be warned before they’re going diving in Cozumel that the diving can be truly addictive. Not due to any odd reasons, but because of the excellent and colourful underwater world, that meets each diver. Divers in Cozumel will never tire of the sights, because there is always something new to see and discover. When you think you’ve seen enough, you’ll discover something new again which will keep you coming back for more! Where is Cozumel? Cozumel is an element of the second biggest reef system worldwide , the Great Maya Barrier Reef. It is within the 32-kilometer…

  • Going To Among the better Hawaii Mountain-climbing Destinations

    Jeremy Rodgers
    12 May 2012 | 4:34 am
    Windsurfing Hawaii is as peaceful as being in a solitary exercise trip next to a peaceful river or perhaps as outrageous as a difficult ocean experience. Popular windsurfing destinations is found on The island of kauai, Maui and also Molokai. Some of the most gorgeous areas inside Hawaii are really difficult to gain access to via dry land but windsurfing gives paddlers instant access to appreciate and luxuriate in nature’s attractiveness. Kauai will be the only Traditional island using a river ideal river regarding kayaking. Wailua Lake on the asian side with the island can be a favored…
 
 
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    The Peconic Puffin Windsurfing Blog

  • Fun Wavesailing Video For Friday

    Michael
    11 May 2012 | 6:32 am
    This is the weekend I'd like to have:

  • Keep Windsurfing in the Olympics! Sign the petition.

    Michael
    9 May 2012 | 5:45 am
    What are those Olympic people thinking (a proposal to replace windsurfing with kite stringing)? Support your sport's Olympic status and sign the petition. Please.

  • Swap Meet This Saturday

    Michael
    8 May 2012 | 6:02 am
    You gotta go if you need windsurfing equipment (or need to get rid of some). Kiting and SUP too. Here are the Peconic Puffin's top tips for the Spring Edition of Hampton Watersports' swap meet: 1. If you want to...

  • Helipad Suppin'

    Michael
    7 May 2012 | 5:58 am
    Twas a weekend of modest conditions east of the Helipad. I caught some with the Wolf and Jeff on Saturday, and on Sunday Christian took my place. My dinged elbow is still holding me back...I can not push or pull...

  • Saturday...a little ocean potential?

    Michael
    4 May 2012 | 5:53 am
    Thus spake NOAA: Sat: NE winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. What say ye, men of wind and waves? Ponquogue?
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  • RS:X & Techno team are at the Auckland Hutchwilco Boat Show 17-21st May

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 10:19 pm
    Great looking set-up, check out their web site RS:X Techno NZ. They are giving away free lessons so get your friends, especially the ones with kids to call by the stand. When the going gets tough ... these guys are rising to the challenge and deserve our support - if anyone can think of a way to help them, get in touch. read more

  • 2012 Défi Wind - the race, the music, the parties, the films ...

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 7:54 pm
    The 2012 Défi Wind is also a true windsurf festival. There will be 15 music bands, parties and even a windsurf movie festival with exclusive footage and beautiful images from all over the world. Pro-Am Long Distance race of 25 miles in Gruissan is backed up by on-shore entertainment including a movie festival. Send them your windsurfing movie (max 6 minutes) and you could be famous, win prizes etc. 17th-20th May.

  • Windsurfing is still in the Olympics.

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 8:43 pm
    Rather than squabbling over the spoils of 2016 Olympics decision to switch from windsurfing to kiteboarding, the value of which is still unknown, Windsurfing New Zealand (WNZ) believes we should be focussing on supporting our current 2012 Olympic competitor J P Tobin. They also think the victims of the recent decisions deserve more support than they have received so far. In about 70 days the 2012 Summer Olympics will begin, and windsurfing will be there. Jon-Paul Tobin sailing in the RS:X windsurfing class is one of our best prospects of a medal. We should not lose sight of that fact. read…

  • 100km Westpac Rescue Challenge

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 3:46 am
    Sat 12 May 2012Thu 31 May 2012 Wellington Harbour Sail 100km and support the Westpac Chopper Appeal. As part of the Westpac Chopper Appeal Bruce Spedding is planning to try windsurfing 100km in a day, weather permitting sometime during May. You could too. read more

  • YNZ discussion around Kiteboard racing in NZ

    admin
    9 May 2012 | 7:19 pm
    Wed 16 May 2012 YNZ Offices, Auckland Are you interested in Kiteboard Racing? Everybody who has an interest in kiteboard racing is invited to YNZ’s offices on 16th May at 7pm for a discussion around the implementation of Kiteboard racing in NZ. As you are mostly all aware the Kiteboard has been given the vote to be included in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. This is a decision that has come as a bit of a surprise and we need to get organised in NZ as soon as possible. Whilst this decision has presented a few challenges it also provides a great opportunity to organise racing across read more
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  • Been a long time

    9 May 2012 | 1:32 am
    Thanks to Emma and her behind for entertaining the readers that checked the blog to see if there was any update... I believe that helped making the disappointment a bit sweeter.Well, let's start this post with another beautiful girl... why not?I bought a new water proof camera (the gopro is the best for taking shots of yourself, but I wanted one with a bit of zoom to take shots of the others) and my friend Alexa was happy to model for the first test.It's a Fujifilm Finepix xp50 and Costco sells it for $180 with a memory card.I bought it because I want to take photos of the beautiful waves I…

  • maui ass report

    18 Apr 2012 | 11:48 pm
    Got to love girls with a sense of humor...Photo taken from here.Check the rest of her blog too. She got some amazing shots... so good that I had to steal another one.This is like nature's revenge against the human unnatural constructions.

  • best day of my life

    18 Apr 2012 | 1:01 pm
    Yesterday my foot hurt, my hip hurt, I didn't even get close to hit any lip... how is it possible that is was the best day of my life?Did I meet the girl of my dreams?Did I win the lottery?You guys keep guessing, I'll tell you at the end.Another horribly windy day. Some sailors don't mind. One of them is for sure Mark Angulo, who was all over the place. Photo of the day goes to him.Chronological.Ricardono discrimination of nationality, race, religion or... size on this blogMarkMarkVictor sailed really wellthings you can write on a SuperfreakKauli. He let me try his board, but I didn't do…

  • jumping shoot

    17 Apr 2012 | 1:26 pm
    I got 15 minutes to do this post, so it's gonna be short.It was another cracking day at Hookipa. Not for me though, since it was very windy and you guys know how much I dislike that, but I'll talk about my session at the end (time permitting.Neil Pryde was having a shoot at Lanes, you'll see the photos below.Chronological order.Timo preparing to face a most likely rejectionNicoVictorJosh went back to throwing goiters. He's having a blast windsurfing, also motivated my the fact that his 13 yo son Hurley is stoked on itTimoMark. Beautiful.in the warmup for the photoshoot, Browsinho joined his…

  • a fairly big day

    16 Apr 2012 | 1:08 am
    I hate good days like yesterday, because I end up with too many photos to post... :)But despite the abundance of good windsurfing shots, I must start this post with this photo of my friend Ulli doing his famous "the flying mangina" dive.Ulli, you outdid yourself. That shot is phenomenal. Congrats to the photographer too.Another great shot. Jimmie Hepp caught Colin and a whale... just in time! The whales are about to leave, in fact...Before we start the photo report, here's a little video that was requested by an Italian blog reader who wanted to know how you sail out at Hookipa.By pure luck,…
 
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  • 2012 Maui Race Series Dates

    Jeff Bennett
    5 May 2012 | 3:03 pm
    The dates for the 2012 Maui Race Series have been officially announced: June 2 – North Sails Slalom June 16 – Da Kine Classic June 30 – Hot Sails Maui Grand Prix July 14 – Quiksilver Cup July 28 – … Continue reading →

  • Maui in Transition

    Jeff Bennett
    28 Apr 2012 | 1:34 pm
    Has it been another week already? We had a variety of conditions on Maui over the last week. Some light wind days some blasting days. Pretty damn windy and bumpy on Tuesday. Gorgeous sunny day though and not too crowded … Continue reading →

  • Hookipa Last Sunday

    Jeff Bennett
    21 Apr 2012 | 1:48 pm
    Bernd and some friends share a few waves at Hookipa last Sunday.  

  • Ricardo Campello in Maui

    Jeff Bennett
    14 Apr 2012 | 12:27 pm
    Ricardo Campello shares some of his recent riding action here on Maui.   Erratic, up and down shifty wind earlier this week has given way to very light winds the last couple of days. Trade winds should start filling back … Continue reading →

  • More Video from Maui

    Jeff Bennett
    7 Apr 2012 | 1:51 pm
    Latest set of videos from Maui. Philip Köster, pulling of a cutback and almost a double forward off the lip. Graham Ezzy pulls a hangover Latest video from the Epic Sessions crew.    
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  • 2012 Elvstrom Zellerbach regatta report

    9 May 2012 | 4:23 pm
     This past weekend's Elevstrom-Zellerbach regatta at The St. Francis Yacht Club will be remembered  by some as the supermoon regatta. For the formula boards and kites who started later in the day during max ebb, racers got the full brunt of the San Francisco voodoo chop & 15-25k sea breeze; For the foiling moths- a smooth flood tide and low teen breeze made for equally impressive racing.Sharing the same course as the lasers, radials & kites made for some close encounters around the race track and our formula fleet had some of the tightest racing we've had in years. We we're…

  • Thoughts on 2016 Olympics- windsurfing & kiting

    7 May 2012 | 5:33 pm
    Lots of mixed opinions flying around these past few days regarding the decision to include kite boarding in the 2016 Olympics at the expense of windsurfingObviously - a very happy crowd here in San Francisco with the kite racers ready to take the Olympic spotlight.I for one couldn't be more happy for them (and Ive been racing windsurfers competitively since the early 90's- getting on the bus late but nonetheless enjoying the ride.)It's their time to shine so why not embrace it vs fighting it.28 years of Windsurfing as an Olympic sport 1984-2012 is not a bad run. Other classes have come and…

  • Spring training

    1 May 2012 | 6:54 pm
    2012 has kicked off to be a great year so far for wind in the SF Bay. With just a few powder boarding days in the late winter storms- the afternoon westerly thermals have kicked in earlier than previous years.To date Ive got almost 40 sessions this season & sailed for the first time in Tomalas Bay- what a treat to sail the big swell that comes in off the pacific in a cold march morning. Despite no mavericks competition this season, the swell has been pumping through the gate all winter and spring. Ive had some unbelievable rides in head high to double overhead sessions just outside…

  • Baja fog

    26 Jan 2012 | 1:55 am
    It was billed as the ultimate showdown between kiters and windsurfers with 3 events spanning 9 days on the sea of Cortez on southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. While the kiters showed up in numbers, the windsurfers still found ways to keep the bragging rights for another year. At the end of the day- we found we had more in common than what separates us and in hindsight, I’d say it was more a gathering of the tribes- where we all spoke the same language- wind! After enduring what seemed like a windless (and snowless) fall and early winter in northern California- I made plans for…

  • Last day la ventana classic

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:56 pm
    Last day la ventana classic brought more course racing. We nearly missed the 1st race as we went whale shark diving in morning.Luckily we got back in time for the 5 min gun and I helped the rest our crew get out on the water while the wind build and the windsurfers started later.  I rigged 7.8 and f4 48 cm fin vs Lyn on 10.0 formula for 5 quick 4 min races. All in all- the slalom board puts up a good fight vs the formula board in quick racingMy best races finishes were just behind top kiters in 5th place overall in the mixed fleet racing In my worst races I understood too mark and needed…
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  • South Korea Journey 2012

    chris
    14 May 2012 | 10:23 am
    This 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…

  • Andalusian Dream 2012

    chris
    10 Mar 2012 | 5:54 pm
    It was a while since I travelled to Tarifa. More than 10 years ago I spent several days at Tarifa, when driving down to Morocco with Rudi Breitwieser. We were lucky and had some nice waves and strong Levante at Las Dunas. But I said myself that I will return for sure to this wonderful area at the south western end of Europe, where Africa almost touches Spain. This time together with my girlfriend and some Slalomgear. So Kerstin and myself decided to jump on a plane and enjoy some days in Europe´s wind capital. And it was worth to travel there. 12 days, 12 great sessions: highwind slalom…

  • Cold Russian air arrived

    chris
    4 Feb 2012 | 7:11 pm
    Finally 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…

  • Stormy days after new year

    chris
    12 Jan 2012 | 4:30 am
    Are the winters wamer nowadays? It was an awesome start in the new season. Just returned from new year´s celebration and the storm Andrea fully kicked in at Lake Neusiedl. I only sailed on 5,6 or 7,0 and used most of the days my smallest iSonic with 87 liters. We saw 5 great days out of 6 and tomorrow the wind machine will be on again. On the January 6th, the Twelfth Day, the storm had its peak and I was definitely on the limit with 5,6 and 87 liters. The temperatures were ok with 4° to 7° without the windchill. But still, unusual warm for January. Are the winters getting warmer? We saw…

  • Getting used to the cold

    chris
    30 Dec 2011 | 6:52 pm
    Each session in cold temperatures is teaching me how to get better in keeping my body protected against the cold air. Today, December 30th, a nice breeze was on and I was motivared to test my latest toys: Titanium socks, 1mm thick seamless gloves combined with my drysuit and a 5mm strong Titanium Arctic hood. And it worked well. Sure, the wind was ligter than in my previous sessions. Was on the iSonic 107 from 2012 and the Reflex 8,6. But the long socks under the drysuit kept the ankles warm. This are was a problem zone at my last session, when I used ordinary boots. The hands felt as well…
 
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  • South Korea Journey 2012

    chris
    14 May 2012 | 10:23 am
    This 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…

  • Stormy days after new year

    chris
    12 Jan 2012 | 4:30 am
    Are the winters wamer nowadays? It was an awesome start in the new season. Just returned from new year´s celebration and the storm Andrea fully kicked in at Lake Neusiedl. I only sailed on 5,6 or 7,0 and used most of the days my smallest iSonic with 87 liters. We saw 5 great days out of 6 and tomorrow the wind machine will be on again. On the January 6th, the Twelfth Day, the storm had its peak and I was definitely on the limit with 5,6 and 87 liters. The temperatures were ok with 4° to 7° without the windchill. But still, unusual warm for January. Are the winters getting warmer? We saw…

  • The next events are getting closer

    chris
    26 May 2011 | 7:21 am
    The beach and bay of Jinha, South Korea. After I returned from South Korea – the trip was cool and I could score better in the last race of the event – I try to remember, what I learnt at Jinha Beach about racing, sail trim, body trim in between my rigg and board, pumping technique, jibing.. Additionally the time in South Korea is always a very relaxed one. Everything is organised great and as a rider you feel very much welcome!! I already had two excellent sessions on th ewater of my  homespot at Podersdorf, Lake Neusiedl and I could feel a lot of improvement in the settings.

  • PWA Slalom South Korea

    chris
    18 May 2011 | 7:36 pm
    The conditions here at Jinha Beach in South Korea are quite ok. We got wind on several days and so far almost 4 eliminations could have been finished. So far it´s one of my worst events, but two more days to go. Let´s hope for some more action. Some shots of Victor Couto and John Carter/PWA 2011 are attached: Sailing in lightest wind on iSonic 127 and the Severne Reflex 9,2 (Pic: Victor Couto). Men in the mirror. Light wind cruising (Pic: Carter/PWA 2011).

  • Windy Vietnam 2011

    chris
    9 Mar 2011 | 11:49 pm
    Hello from Vietnam, Mui Ne (Pic:Carter/PWA 2011). The PWA season started in Vietnam with a very early event in the 2011 season. Before the event I stayed at Fuerteventura and was much better used to the hot temperatures of South East Asia. I really felt good, but could not warm up before the event on the water because my new Reflex II sails arrived on the day when the event started. I took them out the bag, rigged them once – thanks to Kerstin and Patrick for the massive help – and went for the first heat out on the water. The speed felt great with the Reflex II 8,6 , the big…
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  • South Korea Journey 2012

    chris
    14 May 2012 | 10:23 am
    This 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

    chris
    4 Feb 2012 | 7:11 pm
    Finally 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…

  • Severne NCX tested

    chris
    4 Jun 2010 | 3:30 am
    When I am out for a freeride session I actually use the Severne NCX or the NCX pro in 8,0. It´s a sail, which feels extremely light, but gives you enough power, when the wind drops and a lot of control, when the wind picks up. You should have a try! Chris The 2010 NCX got tested by the German SURF (Source: Severne). Using the NCX Pro 8,0 on Lake Neusiedl (Pic: Kerstin Reiger).

  • Back home in Austria

    chris
    23 Mar 2010 | 10:25 am
    Now I am already back in Europe for 19 days. These last days were busy. Had one super windsurfing session in 8 Beaufort at my homespot, sorted out almost all my gear for the 2010 racing season, had a great skiing session close to my birth place, celebrated my birthday, passed by Munich and so on and so on.. The stormy wind graph of Podersdorf on the 13.03.2010 In the third week of April I will run the Windsurfing teacher lesson together with Didi Raditsch. Have to be prepared as well for this event, which will happen from the 19th till the 26th of April. If anybody is interested in to get the…

  • Testing Starboards and the Reflex in Thailand

    chris
    27 Feb 2010 | 8:09 pm
    Back from Vietnam we immediately went for testing new iSonics. We drove from Bangkok down to Prak Nam Pran. Remi had a lot of gear on his pickup. The windconditions were excellent. 12 to 18 knots from southern direction. The spot is definitely one of Thailand´s best. Kerstin and myself were here back in 2007 already, when exploring Thailand for windsurfing spots. Besides testing iSONICs 111 I could test a Reflex 7,8 m Proto. Just can say the sail has power plus super smooth cam rotation!! Can´t await to ride on the production sails! We will stay for one more day. Let´s see, if we are lucky…
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  • Red Bull Storm Chase 2012 - Teaser - Windsurf

    16 May 2012 | 7:59 am
    3 massive storms beyond wind force 10, tough duels man vs. man vs. nature, and the entire planet as a stage: Red Bull Storm Chase 2012 gives 10 of the world's best windsurfers the ride of their lives. The most challenging windsurfing contest of all time is set to find the champion in storm surfing. Anybody is invited to suggest favourite competition grounds on www.redbullstormchase.com. Amateurs and pros alike can also register to take part -- if they dare. In July, the community votes the 10 finalists for this fierce challenge against the elements. And from August to November, the global…

  • Windsurfing Club Las Cucharas

    6 Feb 2011 | 2:49 am
    What we do at the club all year round. Find out more at lanzarotewindsurf.com

  • Sarah-Quita having fun

    5 Feb 2011 | 1:15 pm
    Sarah got a break from Uni and came down to have a bit of fun and to get out of the cold.

  • The Windsurfing Movie II - Trailer

    11 Dec 2010 | 4:57 pm
    Building on the award winning success of The Windsurfing Movie (2007), Poor Boyz Productions gives a glimpse into the future of windsurfing through the eyes of Red Bull athlete Levi Siver. http://RedBull.com

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    3 Nov 2010 | 4:18 am
 
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  • Olympic games - Windsurfing is out

    6 May 2012 | 2:44 am
    I just signed the petition. If you like to see windsurfing as Olympic Discipline vote here, this is the latest tiny little chance and now we need any passionate windsurfer to vote. It is not only about if you like RSX or not, but think about fellow windsurfers who's discipline is now gone. The decision has been made kitesurfing is in & windsurfing is out, this is the last small chance. I say lets find way more than 2000 votes! Share and sign the petition. Change.org : ISAF: Keep Windsurfing as Olympic Discipline petition

  • Mondial Du Vent 2012

    3 May 2012 | 4:03 am
    Checkout a video of the Mondial Du Vent Speed event that was held recently in the South Of France

  • Sandy Point - Australia video - This is speedsurfing

    6 Apr 2012 | 1:51 am
    Sandy Point - A Speedsailors Dream from Windsurf Australia on Vimeo.

  • 2012 European Speed Tour

    17 Mar 2012 | 1:38 pm
    The 2012 European Speed Tour dates have just recently been released. There is only 4 events this year unfortunately but with the current world wide financial situation making it hard to get financial backing for events we have to be grateful that we have the 4 events that have been organised. Hopefully in the coming years we will see more money being available and see a return of the full speed world cup tour. The events confirmed and unconfirmed are below:-ClassTitlePricemoneyFactorSupporting DocumentsStatusISWCBABCFANATIC / NORTHPowered by SonntagGruissan SpeedweekGruissan, France8/4/12…

  • ODYSSEY of SPEED 2012

    3 Mar 2012 | 1:54 am
    Karpathos, Greece 01.06.2012 – 30.08.2012 Notice of Race (Ver. 1.0) The Event As the event includes various disciplines (challenges) of speed/slalom surfing, the event is named as the Odyssey of Speed; in the tradition of the ancient Greek hero Odysseus, who had severaladventures to overcome. The philosophy of this challenge should be to bring together people from around the world, which enjoy the same passion of windsurfing in strong winds at high speeds. Therefore the participation is open for everyone in the windsurfing community from all skill levels from fun sailors up…
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