Beach Telegraph

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Some thoughts on Twin Fins from Ola Helenius.

Congratulations to Stephane Etiene's winning team involving Boujmaa Guillol and Robin Goffinet for winning the Fuerteventura Wave Classic, and to Thomas Traversa for taking the vote on 'Best Rider of the Contest'.

 Photos, videos and write-ups all at the event website.

New Zealand Freestylers get an event to showcase their skills at.

A guide to Front Loops for Dummies.

More success for MauiSails racing.

Grey & gloomy Maui footage. But hey - it's still Hawaii!

Some new talent on the Ezzy Sails team. Looks like some nice sessions been going down on Sardinia...

Following a successful and popular feature at Boards magazine it's time to take the test and see if you're a 'Claimer or a Flamer?'

A guide to another potential Cabo Verde Goldmine. (German Language.)

Watch out for a new mini-poll later...

Fins and Spins

Surfer Today announced this great looking contest down in gnarly, sharky, Tasmania.

UK board builders Moo suggested you take a look at their Super Moo.

The Peconic Puffin got caught in a [Sharky] spin.

I noticed on WSJ that Seadi is trying out Quad fins at Cabo Verde. It's funny 'cos today I was going to ask if anyone had read the 'Naked Ambition' profile I wrote [last year] of Kauli in the latest Boards Magazine?

In that feature Kauli says he'll not be playing with Thrusters or Quads, but sticking with Twinzers.

We also talked about how he likes to wear those Speedos and stay in the buff around the house. Anyone read that piece? What do you think? (About the article and the Quads - not the nudity. Well you can talk about that too if you really want.)

I got a mail from George who's suffering from serious Maui withdrawal symptoms. Hang in there and get well soon George.

Maui Ultra Fins have welcomed Florian Jung onto their team.

I was thinking. Let's hustle the industry and get you guys some stash. How about some free T-shirts or bags or something?

I can post questions here, you answer, I choose the winners and the brands send you the booty? Sound good?

Let's see who's reading and what they've got. No easy questions mind you. You've got to deserve this gear and know your stuff. Please leave any suggestions in the Comments section below. Thanks.

Brand Managers - please drop me a line and let's tee it up.

PS. I just got this PR from the Fuerteventura Wave Classic with the confirmed entries. Nice event poster too.

Hi all,

Please find enclosed the final entry list of the confirmed riders we will welcome on the first edition of the Fuerteventura Wave Classic, Feb. 28th to March 10th 2009.

16 riders : 4 locals and 12 of the world top waveriders, which makes 8 teams of 2 riders (very certainly drawn lots)

International guests
_Jonas CEBALLOS
_Klaas VOGET
_Marcilio BROWNE
_John SKYE
_Alex MUSSOLINI
_Boujmaa GUILLOUL
_Francisco PORCELLA
_Philip KÖSTER
_Anthony RUENES
_Dario OJEDA
_Thomas TRAVERSA
_JB CASTE

Local guests
_Yannick ANTON
_Will WARD
_Stéphane ETIENNE
_Ilya ESCARIO

You can find all the informations, poster, logos, pictures, portraits and details of the Fuerteventura Wave Classic on our "blogsite" www.fuertewaveclassic.com ! Stay tuned!

Green Light

It's great to see so many contests being confirmed for 2009. A really positive sign in fact.

The latest event getting the green light is The 2009 South American Championships confirmed for March 20th to March 23rd in Potrerillos, Mendoza, Argentina. 

This festival event will decide the continental champions for 3 classes : Formula, Raceboard, and Techno 293. You can find out more at www.amwindsurf.com.ar

France is also lucky to have a Speed event confirmed too. (French).

Stehsegelrevue (German language )interviewed Andre Paskowski about his Road Trip film.

George Markopoulos  has been enjoying his Maui experience.

Here's some nice shots of Klaas Voget and Victor Fernandez training at Melkbos in Cape Town from the Fanatic website.

French PWA Pro Leo Ray took on the chill and currents of France's River Rhone. Don't forget, if you're a fresh water freak, there's always gallons of fast flowing action to be seen at RiverRippers.net

Epic Sessions are all excited by new Waterproof HD cameras.

Continent Seven have a Cape Town spot tour and their Blog confirms the comments that Thomas Traversa left here clarifying that he's staying with Tabou. Thanks for clearing that up for us Thomas and good luck for 2009.

Jonas Ceballos has a clip of Pozo action posted a few places but where better to see it than at his Blog?

More Later. As usual, any interesting links left in the Comments section below are much appreciated.