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  • News Headlines - Friday 27th

    Boardseeker Magazine | Latest News
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:57 am
    Morning update - Traversa, a new PWA stop, Brouwersdam, Baja...and bears?

  • News Headlines - Friday 27th

    Boardseeker Magazine | Latest News
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am
    PM update - Levi Siver, Lagoon Dreams, Drysuit Freestyle, mast-and-a-half at Margs, new events and the Friday Timelapse Special...

  • Kitesurfing life begins at 60 for Richard Branson

    Windsurfing News
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:46 am
    Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is a busy man but he has always time for one of his favourite hobbies.

  • Taking a winter vacation? You better start training - CTV.ca (blog)

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    27 Jan 2012 | 7:37 am
    Taking a winter vacation? You better start trainingCTV.ca (blog)So you've booked your vacation down south for Reading Week, or March Break, and you can't wait to go running on the beach, or windsurfing, or just playing with the kids in the pool. Many of us do a lot more activity while on vacation than when we're

  • Reggio Calabria added to the world windsurfing tour

    Windsurfing News
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:10 pm
    Italy will be hosting a new stage of the Professional Windsurfers Association World Tour stage, for the first time in 10 years.
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  • Taking a winter vacation? You better start training - CTV.ca (blog)

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:37 am
    Taking a winter vacation? You better start trainingCTV.ca (blog)So you've booked your vacation down south for Reading Week, or March Break, and you can't wait to go running on the beach, or windsurfing, or just playing with the kids in the pool. Many of us do a lot more activity while on vacation than when we're

  • Reggio Calabria added to the world windsurfing tour - SurferToday

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    SurferTodayReggio Calabria added to the world windsurfing tourSurferTodayItaly will be hosting a new stage of the Professional Windsurfers Association World Tour stage, for the first time in 10 years. The 2012 Reggio Calabria PWA Slalom World Cup has been added to the calendar of competition and windsurfers will have the PWA World Tour – New host announcedSail Worldall 2 news articles »

  • All-action Turkish delights - Yahoo!7 News

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:07 pm
    Yahoo!7 NewsAll-action Turkish delightsYahoo!7 NewsWhy lie and relax in the sun, when you can be windsurfing? David Wilcock discovers the sportier side of Turkey's beautiful coastline By David Wilcock MARMARIS, Turkey, Jan 25 PA - If there's one thing you won't find yourself doing at Club Adakoy, and more »

  • Pattaya ASEAN Windsurfing Championship - Pattaya People

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am
    Pattaya PeoplePattaya ASEAN Windsurfing ChampionshipPattaya PeopleOn Wednesday morning, Pattaya Mayor Ittipol Khunplume paid a visit to Jomtien Beach to officially open the Pattaya Asean Windsurfing Championship Tournament. The Mayor, who is also president of the Windsurfing Association of Thailand welcomed the and more »

  • Tyson Poor conquers the 2012 La Ventana Classic - SurferToday

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:50 am
    SurferTodayTyson Poor conquers the 2012 La Ventana ClassicSurferTodayGreat weather conditions, superb windsurfing and kiteboarding competitions, paddling clinics, live auctions, parties and fund raising efforts. Again, the old and healthy rivalry of windsurfers and kitesurfers was here to stay.
 
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  • Reggio Calabria added to the world windsurfing tour

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 am
    Italy will be hosting a new stage of the Professional Windsurfers Association World Tour stage, for the first time in 10 years. The 2012 Reggio Calabria PWA Slalom World Cup has been added to the calendar of competition and windsurfers will have the opportunity to taste the warm weather of one of the oldest cities in Italy. The windsurfing contest will be played between 19th-24th April on the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. Men and women divisions are planned and everyone should expect thermal winds. Reggio Calabria is well known as one of Southern Italy’s premier windsurfing locations. The…

  • Tyson Poor conquers the 2012 La Ventana Classic

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:43 am
    Tyson Poor has conquered the 2012 La Ventana Classic 11-Mile Island Crossing, held at Baja California Sur, in Mexico. The event represents the spirit of wind riding. Great weather conditions, superb windsurfing and kiteboarding competitions, paddling clinics, live auctions, parties and fund raising efforts. Again, the old and healthy rivalry of windsurfers and kitesurfers was here to stay. The year 2012 has seen a couple of windsurfing victories and the 2012 La Ventana Classic drove in the same way. Tyson Poor secured the title for his sailing class, in the long distance race, leaving two…

  • Alberto Menegatti wins the 2012 Langebaan Downwind Dash

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:45 am
    Alberto Menegatti has conquered the famous 2012 Langebaan Downwind Dash, in South Africa. Up to 237 windsurfers, kitesurfers and other watercraft competed in the West Coat, from Langebaan all the way down to the port of Saldanha. In the end, windsurfers raised the flag against rival kitesurfers. Menegatti completed the challenge in 23 minutes and 15 seconds, ahead of Arnon Dagan by only 15 seconds. Colin Heckroodt was the best kitesurfer and finished in fourth place overall. He cleared the 20-kilometre race in 26 minutes and 20 seconds. As usual, the wind was there with a good constant 20+…

  • Steve Thorp is the fastest windsurfer on Earth

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:24 am
    Steve Thorp is now the fastest windsurfer in the world. The British sailor has set a new world speed windsurfing record by reaching the 50.48 knots, at West Kirby, England, on the 3rd January 2012. Thorp wore two GPS units that delivered different results. The first one peaked at 54 knots and the other one at 50.48 knots. After a careful review gpsspeedsurfing.com confirmed the second record, which was enough to take the lead. "Obviously they couldn't both be right and in the end it was found that the faster time was a spike due to the gps loosing a satelite or two for a few moments, possibly…

  • Laura Dekker completes youngest solo sail around world

    23 Jan 2012 | 5:38 am
    Laura Dekker, 16 years and four months old, has become the youngest person ever to sail alone around the globe. The Dutch sailor arrived at the Caribbean island of St Marteen after one year and one day of adventures. Dekker traveled 43,450 kilometres and has broken by six months the unofficial record set by Jessica Watson, from Australia. The young sailor sailed to victory in "Guppy", an 11.5-metre yacht. Her new record will not be registered because the Guinness World Records decided to stop recognizing records for youngest sailors. The father of Laura Dekker was accused of irresponsibility…
 
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    Cooler Windsurfing

  • WWEC 2012 update

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    23 Jan 2012 | 12:40 pm
    THE FIRST WWEC 2012 EVENT IN LITHUANIA SHALL BE RACED ON 11.-12.2.2012! There is no ice at the moment in Lithuania for proper racing platform, but local event organizer is ready to act as soon as the ice appears! The event calendar for WWEC 2012: 1st WWEC event: LITHUANIA, 11.-12.2.2012 2nd WWEC event: LATVIA: 3.-4.3.2012 3rd WWEC event – ESTONIA: 13.-14.3.2012 4th WWEC event – FINLAND, 15.-18.3.2012, together with WWE Open 2012 If you have any questions in your mind regarding WWEC 2012, don’t hesitate to contact! Kindly send your request by email to Sanna REMEMBER THE…

  • WWEC 2012

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    16 Jan 2012 | 1:41 am
    FINALLY THE WINTER HAS ARRIVED! It is time to get ready for WWEC racing. The event dates are being finalized as the lakes and the sea are getting their icy cover. The preliminary event dates & places: 1st WWEC event – LITHUANIA, end of Jan 2nd WWEC event – LATVIA, end of Feb (after WISSA) 3rd WWEC event – ESTONIA, beginning of March 4th WWEC event – FINLAND, 15.-18.3., together with WWE Open 2012 The first WWEC event might have to be postponed until later due to the weather conditions. More information coming soon!

  • Winter Windsurfing European Open 2012 Movie!

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    4 Jan 2012 | 11:38 am

  • WISSA 2012: First Trials of the Season in Arkhangelsk!

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    15 Dec 2011 | 9:06 am
    Check this out! The season has started in Arkhangels with Hiberna Slalom racing! More on WISSA 2012 web site – click here!

  • WWE Open 2012 update!

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    12 Dec 2011 | 12:51 am
    It is party time! Registration fee for WWE Open 2012 includes 5 warm meals, a t-shirt and free entrance to Bar & Restaurant Dyyni every night during the event!
 
 
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  • Giant Tuna Fishing on Cape Cod Bay

    Captain Ryan Collins
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:27 am
    Cape Cod Bay’s Giant Tuna Hotspots The nearly 604 square miles that constitute Cape Cod Bay can make it difficult for the average angler to locate an area holding giant tuna. The tuna are out there, however without the aid of a spotter pilot it can be difficult to locate a spot that will produce some action. The Bay is encompassed by outer Cape Cod to the east, and the Mass South Shore to the west. Seriously big tuna can be found throughout the Bay during the fall, summer and spring months. On some years giants are even seen in the Bay in early winter. Big bluefins have free reign over…

  • Things To Do In Rio De Janeiro Brazil

    Bruna Correia
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:18 am
    The cafe and cusine choices in Rio de Janeiro are almost endless; the natives (cariocas) adore to eat out, experiencing the flavors and the ambience of every meal with no rushing or stressing. The generic food options incorporate pasta, seafood, beef and fowl, nevertheless these are zested with regional tastes and flavors. Street vending is also generally safe, not to mention a delicious and affordable source to most food choices. The climax of the Rio de Janeiro festival scene is the popular Carnaval, probably the most parties in the world. Carnival is four days long and draws thousands of…

  • You really should Continue being Hotels in Bol

    Borna Horvat
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:56 am
    Into Croatia Scamming inside the Mediterranean therefore the Balkans, the united kingdom with Croatia is a really nation who benefits a multitude of citizens. Vacation goers wish to check into typically the country’s amazing normal area and may appear. Additionally, there are a good number of sites having to do with community and even famous legacy for this nation too. At this site, throughout Croatia, there is museums combined with striking shorelines throughout the small islands very. Folk think to visit Croatia at the maximum. But the truth is, they can on top of that obtain superb…

  • Where To Stay In The Amazon Rainforest Along With Your Rio Acompanhante

    Paula Bruggemann
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:08 am
    Can you envision rising to the sounds of the Rio Negro drifting by, the echoes of the spider monkeys announcing their morning hellos, the fluttering of wings of the almost endless numbers of birds and butterflies, all around the quiet dripping of the dew drops dropping from one verdant green plant to another one? Well, all of this is possible and accessible to you plus your rio de janeiro acompanhante. It also comes with volume management, depending on how lavish a Lodge you decide on. Each Eco-Lodge includes its very own package deals for exploring the adjoining forested acres and waters.

  • Planning An Exciting And Adventurous Vacation

    Evan Garcia
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:33 am
    Do you get tired of spending all of your vacations with your family? Are you tired of being made to feel selfish because you want to do something else on your vacation besides sit on a couch and stare at your parents’ television? Getting over the guilt can be hard. At the same time, why should you get to take a vacation you enjoy once in a while? Why not have an adventure on your next vacation? Heck, you might even be able to fit in weekend adventure treks and still have time to spend with your parents looking through the old photos (again). Here are some adventure travels that you…
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    The Peconic Puffin Windsurfing Blog

  • Windsurfing Bear Video

    Michael
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:46 am
    Windsurfing bear video. That's what I said. Berni sails a JP one handed, loops off of waves, and has the one handed (one pawed?) thing down. (First spotted on Average Joe Windsurf Blog.)

  • Windsurfing Boards as Wall Art

    Michael
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:38 am
    A recent thread about an old board (and what to do with it) in the iWindsurf forums turned into a discussion of old boards as displayable art. "Noshuzbluz" Ron displays some beauties on his patio. In the second photo I...

  • More Press for The Wolf

    Michael
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:18 am
    The Wolf continued to dominate the media spotlight over weekend, following his dramatic rescue at New Suffolk last week. “I hope the Giants win so this nonstop Wolf coverage calms down,” Jeff Slecta said to me yesterday (the Giants won...

  • Windsurfing Video for Friday (critics say it's "really good!")

    Michael
    20 Jan 2012 | 2:55 am
    One of my favorite windsurfing bloggers (and the Peconic Puffin's #1 commenter from Malta) Bunty calls this a "really good Neil Pryde video" and I agree. Philip Koester is in it, which means you're going to see monster jumps (and...

  • How To Self Rescue On The Water

    Michael
    18 Jan 2012 | 2:48 am
    Ted Bretter has been telling me for months about an old Windsport article that did a thorough job of explaining how to derig at sea. He told me that it once got him out of quite a jam. “You’ve got...
 
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    Windsurfing New Zealand

  • British sailor has set a new world speed windsurfing record by reaching the 50.48 knots

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    26 Jan 2012 | 5:29 pm
    Steve Thorp is now the fastest windsurfer in the world. The British sailor has set a new world speed windsurfing record by reaching the 50.48 knots, at West Kirby, England, on the 3rd January 2012. http://www.surfertoday.com/windsurfing/6824-steve-thorp-is-the-fastest-w... Thorp wore two GPS units that delivered different results. The first one peaked at 54 knots and the other one at 50.48 knots. After a careful review gpsspeedsurfing.com confirmed the second record, which was enough to take the lead. read more

  • Southern Lakes Win Riders news Jan/Feb 2012

    admin
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:21 pm
    Club Day Out . Social sailSat 28th or Sun 29th Jan. The BIG Glenorchy Fun Weekend ! 18th/19th Feb. Other events coming up. 25th/26th Feb. tbc. Womens Kitesurf and Windsurf Weekend at Lake Clearwater. All levels welcome.10/11th March. Kitesports Challenge. Christchurch.Sat/ Sun 24/25th March. Club Event 3. South Coast/ Local/ Aviemore. Venue tbc weather dependent.April. Club End of season sail. Local. Venue tbc weather dependent. Click through for more details and other news (heaps!) read more

  • Wellington Harbour Festival

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    24 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Sat 21 Jan 2012Sun 4 Mar 2012 Wellington Harbour The following weekend sees the Wellington Ocean Water Sports Centre organising a “Get on the Harbour Day” for Wellingtonians on the Saturday of Waitangi Weekend. People will be able to come down to the Sailing Academy in Oriental Bay and have a go at kayaking, waka ama, sailing, stand up paddle boards, windsurfing and surf paddle boards. Clubs and companies such as Canoe and Kayak, Wild Winds, Windsurfing New Zealand, Tunui a te Ika Waka Ama Club and Maranui Surf Life Saving Club will be out in force on the day.

  • Wellington Harbour Festival

    admin
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:57 pm
    Wellington Harbour Festival ready to go! Planning is well advanced for the Wellington Harbour Festival, six weeks of Ocean Water Sports action on Wellington Harbour this summer. “This is the second year of the Wellington Harbour Festival which includes a diverse range of water sports,” said Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. “This event showcases our stunning harbour and encourages people of all ages and abilities to get wet in or on the water, as well as watching world class races.” read more

  • Canterbury Windsports - January 2012

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    24 Jan 2012 | 5:34 pm
    Canty WindSurf Champs Postponed. Revised date to be advised due to clash with WS Nationals in Dunedin from 2-6 February. Beginners WindSurf School at Scott Park this Saturday 28 Jan starting at 9 am Canty Kiteboard Champs was a great success last weekend - thanks to Cooke organising everything including the wind on Saturday. Results will go on the website asap. Well Done Taylor Boyd - 1st Junior in the Ledges to Lancelin Marathon WindSurf Race in Western Australia on Saturday 14 Jan - 30th overall out of 105 to finish. http://www.cwa.org.nz
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  • Just another beautiful day in paradise

    26 Jan 2012 | 12:48 am
    I'll tell about my sessions later, let's start the photo report.this guy came out of the water after this wave and is going to score a free photo. He gave me his email address...a smile most women can't resistHookipa around 5pm. I have never seen anyone getting barreled at Middles unless it's blowind Kona.the guy who did that amazing performance, gets rewarded with another shotthere were some fun sectionsmy new friendgreat way to enjoy the show of the sunset on the cliff in front of the wavesFederico's leash broke in two points. That's another first.not a bad onenot a bad one!!!!!My sessions.

  • worst windsurf session ever?

    25 Jan 2012 | 12:20 am
    This photo report is from Sunday, most likely my worst windsurfing session ever.The wind was gusting 10 to 30 and I just can't sail in those conditions. I mean, look at the graph from iWindsurf.com! Steady 20 mph between gusts and lulls. Pure shit in my book.So I sat all day and enjoyed a beautiful sunny day at the beach, while taking some photos from a different angle. Here we go.Despite this nice hit, Josh Stone commented "it was pretty rough out there!"FerdiMaurizio Ubaldi sailed really well. I was impressed.Morgan dominated the field. Without a doubt, the best sailor of the day. Good…

  • Another very good day to be recovering

    17 Jan 2012 | 10:56 pm
    Maui has always been the Mecca for both windsurfing and kitesurfing. Thanks to its wind and with the new shift of surfing towards the aerial manouvres,  it may now well become the surfing Mecca too.Well, we'll see about that, but for sure today there was all kind of action in the water and the level was mind blowing. In fact, here's a brief summary of who was in the water:- The new generation of windsurfing kids ripping it up at Lanes.- 13 times (or whatever they were) world champion Robby Windsurfing Naish.- 2 times SUP world champion Kai Lenny.- An old windsurfing legend like Pete…

  • the Bernd Roediger show

    16 Jan 2012 | 10:59 pm
    Another day of kona wind. This time just really light and with some bigger waves.Bernd was the first one out and he stuck an a beautiful aerial on pretty much each single wave he caught. Like these three.the surfers at Hookipa weren't too bored eitherBrad used to live in Maui. We shared the office many times (teaching windsurfing at Kanaha). Now he's taking care of a family business somewhere on the mainland. He misses the ocean, but he goes snowboarding and he just came back to Maui for a vacation with his girlfriend... life can be a lot worse than that. Shoots brah!Zack Howard. This turn…

  • immediate karma punishment

    15 Jan 2012 | 10:29 pm
    Guess I bragged too much about my amazing first 10 days of the year...The punishment came in a viral form that knocked me out in bed for four days. Today I was finally able to step outside, but I still have a sore throat, so I'm not out of it yet. It's definitely going around a lot in Maui these days.I missed some of the best surfing days of the year, but that's ok... it could be worse and there will be more epic days.Small Kona conditions saw some sailors out at Lanes. I don't have a favorite one, so here are my photos in chronological order. Gonna try that "add a caption" feature, so for…
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  • Latest Maui Videos

    Jeff Bennett
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:37 am
    A bunch of new windsurfing videos shot on Maui hit the web the last few days. Here’s a collection for your viewing pleasure, with the likes of Levi Siver, Marcilio Browne, Ricardo Campello, Kauli Seadi and more from French twins … Continue reading →

  • Explore And Play Hawaii

    Jeff Bennett
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:20 pm
    French twins Sylvain and Benoit Moussilmani travelled to Maui to sail some waves. Watch the video and spend a day with the twins. We’ve had a week or more of Kona (when the winds turn the opposite direction of the more … Continue reading →

  • Kanaha Fun

    Jeff Bennett
    13 Jan 2012 | 11:53 am
    Been some epic days at Uppers Kanaha last week. Even the most jaded and hard-to-please of us Uppers regulars have been heard using words such as epic to describe the sessions. Some people don’t like Uppers, but it’s days like … Continue reading →

  • Pe’ahi , aka Jaws Video

    Jeff Bennett
    8 Jan 2012 | 12:28 pm
    First really big swell of 2012 hit Maui north shores last week and all the buzz is about the action at Pe’ahi, aka Jaws. Lots of photos of this already posted on Facebook. This is the first video of it … Continue reading →

  • Fresh Maui Windsurfing Videos

    Jeff Bennett
    4 Jan 2012 | 7:54 pm
    Haven’t had the time myself to shoot or edit any new video, but a couple of new windsurfing videos of Maui action have hit the interwebs recently. Italian sponsored rider Andrea Franchini and Adele Frola posted this video of their … Continue reading →
 
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  • 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…

  • Day 6 la ventana classic

    19 Jan 2012 | 8:29 pm
    We had a 7 am boat ride across the La Ventana bay with 98 other wind enthusiast for the long distance crossing. As usual we sat around and waited for the wind to fill in....By 2pm we were fully lit in 15-20k on a 20 min beam/broad reach across the channel between La Ventana Island- by the way- its for sale!- back to mainland baja California Mexico. I started low with the rest of the windsurfing fleet and getting some local knowledge to make a big arch across the bay I account for the wind shift as you crossed the channel. Tyson broke out from the pack as Bryan myself an Wyat all took the low…

  • Baja road trip

    18 Jan 2012 | 11:44 am
    Day 5: We packed up & left Los Barrriles en route to La Ventana. The van was packed with 5 racers and their gear. We arrived and set up camp on the beach and finally hit the water for the 1st lit up session in what seemed like months. The board felt great but 34cm fin may be too small as I seemed to be spinning out some going into the gybes. I tried putting my back foot back further on the board to carve but it may be better with 39cm for lit up conditions and 44 for regular conditionsSo far- the quiver is getting dialed in 6.3m 34cm fin 25k +7.0m 39cm fin 18-257.8 44cm fin in…

  • Day. 4 final showdown

    17 Jan 2012 | 7:41 am
    The only thing left was the Lord of the winds showdown long distance race With only 12-14k it was no match against the kiters on the upwind course. Johnny Pacifico Heineken took the line honors.I vowed to either to return next year with a formula board or kite.www.stevebodner.com
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    Chris Pressler´s windsurfing blog

  • 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 teh 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…

  • Winter Windsurfing at Lake Neusiedl

    chris
    28 Dec 2011 | 6:43 pm
    Had recently some nice Slalom sessions at my homespot Lake Neusiedl. The wind while the wintertime feels so much stronger and I feel like James Bond sailing in my dry suits. Already used the new 2012 iSonic 87. Is a sweet one. Jibes are super easy and has a lot of control. Had my 7,0 on. Looks like the weather will stay relatively warm and the lake will not be covered with hard ice very soon. Right now we ae testing new fins for 2012. Peter produced a new model, the S3, which will fit for the 87 or smaller boards. I am extremely excited about the results!

  • A windy year on tour

    chris
    7 Aug 2011 | 5:51 pm
    2011 is the season with the most wind I´ve ever had since I started competing on the PWA Slalom circuit in 2005. Wind in Vietnam, wind in South Korea, extremely strong wind at the Costa Brava, wind at Aruba, but I competed in Texel, Holland, in the IFCA Worlds, where we had a lot of wind,too and 40+ knots of wind at Sotavento, Fuerteventura. So far I used my 9,2, the biggest registered size, only in two eliminations, but my 5,6 in 10 eliminations. In 2010 there was the chance just in one elimination at Fueteventura to use the 5,6. Now I am here at Alacati, Turkey, where the wind blows…

  • 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.
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  • 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 teh 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…

  • Videoportrait about me by Kevin Pritchard

    chris
    14 Jan 2011 | 5:18 pm
    Kevin Pritchard is one of the guys on tour, who gives me a lot of inspiration and support as well. He tought me how to circle jibes towards the marks and helped me out with several trainingsessions. While the last years event at Jinha beach, South Korea, he filmed me while sailing and took an interview. Later he edited the clip quite nice! Thanks a lot to him and as well to the PWA for the support and publishing the clip. I look forward to a great season and really hope to compete in many events on the 2011 PWA Slalom tour. There are events in Vietnam, South Korea, Spain, Aruba, Canary…
 
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  • JULES DENEL IN V.O.

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    16 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am
    Jules, de 21 años, frente a la cámara, nos habla de sus inicios, su temporada 2011, sus buenos resultados y sus objetivos para 2012… * Esta es una noticia de: WINDSURF-TODAY, visita nuestra TIENDA ONLINE

  • SUDAMERICANO DE RS:X

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    16 Jan 2012 | 11:25 am
    Ha finalizado en aguas de la localidad brasileña de Buzios el Campeonato Sudamericano de RS:X, prueba en la que la windsurfista Marina Alabau ha demostrado una vez más su buen estado de forma y se ha colgado el oro de manera indiscutible tras firmar ocho victorias parciales en las 12 mangas disputadas. Por su parte, el alicantino Iván Pastor, que ya se ha asegurado su billete para Londres en el Mundial de vela olímpica el pasado mes de diciembre, afrontaba la cita brasileña como un importante entrenamiento y lograba finalizar en el tercer cajón del podio. Sin duda alguna, la cita…

  • CALENDARIO PWA 2012

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    11 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am
    Por fin se ha liberado el calendario provisional de la PWA World Tour 2012. El lanzamiento de este calendario se ha retrasado por problemas de programación de última hora en relación con algunos de los eventos más importantes que había que resolver antes de poder liberar el calendario con exactitud. Uno de los eventos en cuestión era el Vietnam Grand Slam que se había programado para los días 9-17 de marzo. Sin embargo, debido a los retrasos en la confirmación de la financiación para el evento, ha sido pospuesto hasta el final de la temporada. El caso de Cabo Verde no se encuentra…

  • NO ES WINDSURF, PERO ….

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    11 Jan 2012 | 10:58 am
    Para los que amamos a los animales y especialmente a los perros siempre nos gusta ver imágenes en las que vemos a estos animales disfrutar con sus dueños y de sus aficiones, siempre y cuando realmente el perro disfrute de verdad y no de forma forzada para la foto………… En este caso no podemos dudarlo, solo con ver las imágenes podemos apreciar la felicidad de este bulldock inglés surfeando cualquier tipo de aparato y superficie. Un auténtico surfero canino. * Esta es una noticia de: WINDSURF-TODAY, visita nuestra TIENDA ONLINE

  • STARBOARD NUEVOS MODELOS 2012

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    11 Jan 2012 | 10:49 am
    Starboard acaba de publicar 11 nuevos modelos, dentro de su gama 2012. Aquí los tienes… * Esta es una noticia de: WINDSURF-TODAY, visita nuestra TIENDA ONLINE
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  • Close footstrap position best? Read this and think again

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:37 am
    If you think the smaller distance between front and backfootstrap the better, read this and think again. Maybe adjusting stance on boards is not always the best solution... Making the distance smaller between footstraps is kind of like getting in a racecar, move the carseat in front position. Now you don't have to push the pedal because your right foot is pushed on full thottle, might be fine on the straight/flat. But full throttle in every corner or bump you will lose your advantage and I hope you can find some way not to lose grip and crash the car. Corners and bumps happen quite a lot is…

  • West Kirby fires for the second time in January

    24 Jan 2012 | 12:11 pm
    This time it was only the British, which is to be expected really as the forecast was not great. There were however some really great performances by Portland Pirates members Jim Crossley and Ian Richards. Zara Davis also broke her own World Speed record for Women. The wind was broader than Jan 3rd when records were smashed, which means considerable rolling swell towards the end of the 10 second run. This is what makes Jims 10sec average speeds remarkable. Untitled from Chris Bates on Vimeo. Jim rides for PuraVida Boardriders on Fanatic and North, but also has a Custom Moo which was born from…

  • New quiver for 2012 and plans for reviews

    8 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    Happy new year to all of you speedsurfers. It was a great start to the year with sessions across western Europe and many people scoring PB's within the first 3 days. West Kirby fired and many of you will have already read my report on it. For myself it was a great start as I received my new boards from Ian Kraft (Surfkraft) who is the UK agent for Exocet. The boards I have chosen to start my new quiver off are; the RS4, their full dedicated slalom board 69cm wide and 111l; and the SL Sport 78cm 129l. These boards are just the start, I intend to complement them with the smaller RS2 and RS1…

  • Ghosts of speed

    14 Dec 2011 | 6:19 am
    A speedsurfing documentary in the making, just look at the first video and be amazed :) by: Angelo Pecere & Jeffrey Leeflang facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/282849708418975/ A Dark Speedsurfing in Strand Horst from Angelo Pecere on Vimeo.

  • new KA race 2012 action

    28 Nov 2011 | 4:56 am
    Awesome windsurf photo's Jeffrey Leeflang -For me the 1st time to see the new KA race and its looking great! Photo's token at Strand Horst, the Netherlands Dirk Doppenberg -NED51 Dirk Doppenberg-NED51
 
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