Beach Telegraph

One Shot

Another sad goodbye to a popular and happy windsurfer.

Good spying slideshow from Maui.

Part II of GP's amazing story.

Remember the Estonia Photo Contest? Well here's the winners!

More later.

Game On

Hope everyone enjoyed St.Patricks Day. A little wind here helped with the celebrations.

A quick notice: Windsurfer International is looking for equipment, accessories, gadgets, locations and other relevant material to review in the mag. 

So,  if you've a hot resort, new range release or any other interesting items you'd like the world to know about, please drop us a line. Thanks.

Dan Ellis - back in the game.

Cojones Grande.

The Blog of Schlog.

Another cautionary tale.

The Carve is reborn.

C7 chatted to Iballa Moreno after the FWC.

You break you buy Maui slideshow.

Sonntag Fins.

Meltdown

Total Van Meltdown (TVM) yesterday so never got to posting.

Firstly, big thanks to everyone who posted news of the new mag on their websites and Blogs, and to anyone who's shared it via forums etc. It's much appreciated and great to see people spread their 'copy' far and wide with other riders.

OK onto the news. My mailbox is rammed so gonna draw a line in the sand and start from today. 

Check out this clip of Victor Fernandez and Klaas Voget. Back on the water in post-quake Chile.

umi pictures have a sneak preview of their latest creation 'Novelas das 8' on WSJ.

Ho'okipa slideshow.

GP's Story. Pt 1.

Another Maui Blogger...

Whales on a March visit to Ho'okipa.

Ho'okipa March Windsurfing from Neal Wagner on Vimeo.

It's St. Patrick's day and a public holiday tomorrow so please check back later in the week for updates.  My apologies if you've sent in news that I've missed.

Windsurfer International Magazine - March Edition

Oh yes. The time has come. Your free-to-read online Windsurfing Magazine's March issue is live now and ready-to-read.

Special thanks to all the contributors for their hard work.

Inside this month:

• Canarian Gallery A Stormy Winter for Hardcore Islanders
• Tropical Fantasy Kauli Seadi’s Dream Boat Trip to Micronesia
• Vietnam Fun Cup The 11th Mui Ne Event
• Middle Earth Extreme Scenic Sailing in New Zealand
• Shadow Box Meet the innovative 3D GPS System 
• Warm Winds Chinook Windsurfing Multimedia Profile
• Beginner To Winner More Waveriding Tips
• Tricktionary Super-Trick Switch Flaka
• Sun Sea Sand Environmental News

If you like it please share it on Facebook, Twitter, mail or whatever floats your boat. Enjoy, have fun, keep your beach clean and sail safe!

Augmented Reality

Spotted this clip at U-Ride

The 8 points wave from guillaume pelletier on Vimeo.

Nice new Windfinder features for Augmented Reality using Wiktitude.

The Kona Class wins ISAF recognition.

Red Bull Master of Caribbean Clip

Master of Caribbean in Martinique from masterofcaribbean on Vimeo.

Albeau came out the victor despite light wind.

Maui Love

Sail Maui from your desk.

High IQ

BD Interview.

More Maui love.

FWC could run later.

Close Cut

Albeau just misses out on Laureus Awards as Stephanie Gilmore takes trophy. Congratulations to Albeau anyway for his achievements and nomination. 

Robby Naish told me in his interview about being a Laureus judge that he's checked the Beach Telegraph out and I hope Albeau does too sometimes! 

Anyway, before he left for Abu Dhabi the champ got the chance to play a little golf... (Check out the photos of recent storm damage to Albeau's hometown on Isle de Ré on that page too.)

Little 7th Wave thruster review and slideshow. Is it just me, or maybe the shot, but the Fins look real far forward and also pretty large. (Spanish language.)

EDEN from Sean Mullens on Vimeo.

Snap it Up

Texas Freestyle School.

Fanatic Boarders Center Photo Comp.

But does it work yet? Is this really it?

Phew. Be careful people.

Nice Bristols

Baaaaa

Cape Town snaps.

Naish & Albeau in Abu Dhabi

I wrote a few lines for Red Bull on Robby Naish just as he left to attend tonight's Laureus World Sport Awards. 

Antoine Albeau's been nominated this year for his outstanding achievements on the water.

Bonza Mate

 The Butterflys are heading to Fiji!

South Africa clip.

 Fin frenzy. Spotted at JME

Rise Up

 Issue 2 of Severne's Revolution Mag is out now. Check out the Race Issue.

Worst photo ever?

A [Spanish language] tribute to Francisco Goya.

Greece Up

GP on fine form.
 

Win stuff.

Good news  -a Greek National Speed event will be run through GPS-Speedsurfing.com Thanks to Alexander for the update.

Loko on Lobos?

North race sails are killing it with 3 victories already in 2010.

Could be on for a sick session on Lobos Island for the FWC.

Matt's Monday Tip.

Got this PR from Milos about a new clinic in Croatia.

<<<PR

Windsurf Clinic Premantura

 Do you had enough of winter and cold temperatures? You want to windsurf again as soon as possible?

Then join us from 2nd till 5th of April on the beautiful end of Istria in Premantura just south of town Pula. Wind is from North/NorthEast (Bora) or from the South (Jugo). The beautiful scenery with small islands and a lot of wind made this destination so famous. In front of Surf Center Premantura there are perfect conditions for all levels. 

On a day with no wind there is plenty alternatives as:

stand-up paddling

mountain biking

sightseeing...

Book the unforgettable windsurfing adventure!

When: from 2nd till 5th of April 2010                  

You can join 

Beginner, 

Advanced 

Loops&Moves Group 

Prices: from 180€, 

includes: 4 days of windsurfing tuition with video analysis, rent of equipment, accommodation in apartments, lunch

Booking and additional info: msmilos@hotmail.com

Banzai!

Thanks to Christian for sending this clip.

Waves Saved?

After last week's scare, I got this more positive-sounding message from the, now closed, Save the Waves of Fuerteventura Facebook Group. 

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At the meeting in Coraljo the president of the Cabildo (island government) stated that AT NO TIME had hey intended to prohibit surfing or any other nautical sports in Fuerteventura. This slightly different than the Alcaldesa told the surf schools, so we will see. Actions sometimes speak louder than words.

He continued that they are conscious of what surfing in all its forms, as well as other nautical sports, bring to the islands tourism market and the direct and indirect impact of this on the local economy.

He also recognized that this ADVANCE document was full of errors and that they plan on taking into account the views on the document by private parties, associations and federations, such as those presented on behalf of the APSO (Association of Surf Professionals of La Oliva) which basically request that the North Shore remain open for the practice of all water sports, into account.

Within 4 to 6 months a new PROVISIONAL document will be ready and that they will again call on us to examine the new document and take in any possible comments/alegations that might be made to that next version of the document.

The fact that he took the time to meet with us, explain their position and open the floor to anyone present for comments or questions is already a positive action.

Thank you for your time and support. We are now closing the group. If the Cabildo change their minds, we will let you know.

>>>

Jedi Knights

BY 2011 all [UK] kids may speak only Jedi.

GUN 2010 clip.

The British Wavesailing Association go live including a 'Rookie' guide to competition.

Dream On

A cool to place for French-speaking windsurfers to hang out online - Espace Windsurf.

If you missed the action this weekend find out all you need-to-know from the Fuerteventura Wave Classic. (Here's the direct live Portal and Gallery link.)

Good news - the EFPT Kids' Tour dates are confirmed.

More 'Elevate' clinics added to the 2010 schedule by PWA Pro Laure Treboux.

9000, yes nine thousand windsurfing products... 

Time to dream...but when you get to Maui call these guys and get yourself caught having the time of your life. (See if you can spot GP in the gallery...)

Juice

Robby Swift's 'Down Under' video.

Dhakla (Morocco/Western Sahara) Festival pics.

Thorpy's UK Speed Spots Guide. (Includes satellite info maps.)

Ollie Scott from Bryan Metcalf-Perez on Vimeo.

A juicy Maui sesh for GP.

Sylvain Moussilmani interviewed on the Simmer Race Sails by LocalSailing.nl

Tatiana filmed [windsurfing] by kite.

WSJ say Sarah Hébert's planning a Trans-Atlantic windsurfing mission.

Fuerte Wave Classic could get a green light today.