The popular multi-lingual Surf-Forum have launched a SUP forum too.
Nearly time for the Surf Festival, Makkum (Holland), a joint-run event between the Dutch 'Surf' Magazine and German 'Surf' magazines, from 9th-11th October.
With a Dutch Open Slalom and Formula event, all the brands with their 2010 gear to try, parties, Star appearances from Josh Angulo, Kauli Seadi and Brawzinho, plus a speed challenge and FourDimensions Movie screening it's a must-go event for Northern European windsurfers.
(Timo Mullen - Ho'okipa April 1st)
Congratulations to Taty Frans for his record-breaking crossing.
A new iPhone surf check app from Oakley.
News of a new inland comp called 'Bavarian StyleKing' in Germany, which is set to attract big names as well as talented locals on the landlocked scene.
EFPT and PWA rider Ruben Petrisie is already booked-in
Couple of good (French language) April Fool's gags from WIND magazine we missed yesterday...including Dunkerbeck's switch to Kiteboarding and the new PWA Masters Tour.
Guru coach Jem Hall sent in some good news from the Bring Back the Swansea-Cork Ferry campaign which many of you readers have supported.
Jem says it's looking good for trips to County Kerry for travelling to one if his wavesailing clinics in October!
Speaking of Maui there's a treat for you guys in store this weekend from David of the Epic Sessions Blog.
David says "Keith Teboul, Jake Miller, Pascal Bronnimann, Levi Siver and I are joining forces for a team webcast - though I think Levi is still in Europe judging a snowboarding comp. Still, its gonna be sick!
We should be webcasting all days - Friday/Sat/Sunday."
A bit more April foolery from Timo Mullen (pictured top) who sent in these pics from Hawaii.
"First day on Maui, just getting into sailing starboard tack again, Ho’okipa was good size, logo/mast high but loads of east in the swell so not exactly epic, anyway I get worked on this one wave, swam for my gear and sail back out, then I see my arm has a gaping open cut!
The new fins I had been trying were pretty sharp and I guess I must have hit them when I went over the falls.
(Nice Gash)
The Lifeguards patched me up before heading to Maui Memorial hospital for some stitches.
(Matt's Cutty)
I'm staying at UK PWA slalom sailor Matt Wemms' house while in Maui so you can imagine how surprised I was to see Matt turn up at the hospital one hour after me with a pretty deep cut on his chin, somehow he had got washed on the rocks and slipped and hit his face on a lump of coral!
(Matt's Cut)
Fortunately the Dr who stitched us both up was Dr Ben Massenburg winner of his age group at the Da Kine Maui Slalom series so we were in good hands and hopefully with his help we can both get back in the water ASAP!!
Other casualties that day were Micah Buzianis, who I heard hurt his [previously injured] leg wavesailing at Ho’okipa."
Many thanks to Timo, Matt and their photographic assistants.
Here's some more windy windy Maui GoPro footage from Kanaha Kai.
A new website from UK Freestyler Tom Parsons.
Bad luck and a good effort regardless by Allison Shreeve on her Bass Straight Crossing.
Speaking of mammoth crossings, it'll be 25-yrs this Fall since Aristocrat and pioneering legend of Windsurfing - Baron Arnaud de Rosnay - disappeared. He may be gone but he'll never be forgotten.
Thumbnails of 2010 gear and Ho'okipa action.
Some good 'ol Super 8 [surfing] film for a grainy retro feel.
A new event added to the the EFPT Schedule.
Crazy CapeTown on U-Ride.
A Point 7 demo event in Sardinia. (German)
Another JP Australia Young Guns' Camp organized by the PRO CENTER Christof Kirschner in Prasonisi, Rhodos, Greece has has been announced.
Guest stars will be 3x Wave World Champion Kauli Seadi BRA-253 and Andy Chambers K-540 from the JP team.
Here's the official Press Release:
YOUNG GUN CAMP
Prasonisi – 6-13th August 2009
Starting 6th August a one week freestyle and wave training for youngsters will be held at the Pro Center Christof Kirschner. A maximum of 40 participants will be coached by the world’s best riders and professional coaches in the disciplines freestyle and wave.
Kids from many nations will share their passion for the sport and improve their skills in an amazing way!
A professional video team will accompany the youngsters and record hour by hour. With all their experience they will cut the daily video immediately. Only a few hours after the training the video will be ready and presented to the kids on a wide screen. We’ll also put it straight on the internet.
So all friends, parents and relatives have the opportunity to follow the camp on a daily basis.
This year's big surprise: the world cup heroes Kauli Seadi and Andy Chambers will join the other coaches and show some sick action on the water!
Like last year Steve Chismar will be head coach. Steve has been working as an editor and tester for the German Surf Magazin for more than 10 years. He started windsurfing at the age of 12. Steve managed a windsurf school on Corsica for 2 years, thereafter he worked as a head-instructor for Naish Hawaii on Oahu and as a centre manager for MichelBouwmeester for 12 years. His motto: Windsurfers for peace!
We are also very happy to have the coaches Manuel Vogel and Jonas Holzhausen with us again!
Manuel is windsurf instructor at the University of Kiel in Germany. He speaks English and French and is a licensed VDWS surf instructor. Manuel has been testing for the German Surf Magazin since 2004 and is a true walking freestyle – move library.
Jonas is an educator at the Russee youth centre in Kiel. His focus is on experiential education and he arranges organized activities for young people. In addition he is a licensed VDWS surf instructor and teaches windsurfing at the University of Kiel. Since 2004 he has been part of the test team of the Surf Magazin and like Manuel he is a real freestyle pro.
For further details check out our website
e-mail: procenter.prasonisi@eunet.at
phone : +43-316 318606
