Beach Telegraph

Rockin' Rollin' Riding

New and improved NOAA forecast buoys for Hawaii.

Manuel Klövekorn freestylin' in France.

A [Google Translated] interview of Keith Teboul and his views on Quad fins by U-Ride.

KP's amped about his water housings.

Named after Mauritius' funnest reef break, Manawa Surf Shop in Firenze, Italy is finally open!

The new rolling and roaming format for the Irish Speedsailing Association has proved to be successful from the start.

This past weekend, reigning record-holder John Kenny took the lead after Round 1 in 22-28 knot conditions in Belmullet.

Here are some nice alternative Maui lifestyle and Hot Sails shoot snaps from Mystery Bob.

Planche Mag issue 319 is out tomorrow.

Sweet perspectives.

News of a new newsletter for German windsurfers looking for travel deals.

Information on Camp One Surf Camps for Danish windsurfers looking to improve their skills.

How cool would it be if we could get some of these NeilPryde threads into The Hustle Project for you guys?

If anyone at Pryde Group, or any other brands, wants to offer up some prizes to readers for a fun quiz then please mail me for details. Thanks.

So that brings me to today's question to win another Spartan Rash Vest from the generous, quality British wetsuit brand   - who are also offering a Wetsuit to the winner of the 'Grand Finale'  quiz this Friday.

Please answer this question and say why you want a Spartan Rash Vest so much.

Q2 What is the neoprene thickness of the XTR convertible?

Please leave your answers in the Comments section below and mail your answers to me. Thanks.

Congratulations to Stoofer who won yesterday's prize by corrrectly answering that Spartan have been making wetsuits since 1958.

Stoofer said ' I'd like a Spartan Rashie because, like wetting yourself in public, everybody can see it, but only you can feel the inner warmth.' Nice. I hope he only means peeing in his wetsuit in public?

Over the Falls

(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!

A Whale of a time on Maui.

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!! 

(Dr Ben)

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.

Tuesday Late Edition

GP mounted the Go Pro on his mast. What do you think?

There's swell headed towards Hawaii - but not enough to run The Eddie. I'm sure our Maui Bloggers will capture all the action at Ho'okipa for us though.

Josh Angulo took some time to talk you through his new Magnum Slalom board range. (I wonder if he'll launch any Higgins, Rick, TC or even any Zeus and Apollo models?)

C7 interview Jonas Ceballos.

WIND are showing a clip of Levi Siver on his new Goya sails with English text from Levi, sail designer Jason Diffin, shaper Keith Teboul and the Snr. Goya himself.

Here's a Press Release I got from the Fanatic Boarders Center in Fuerteventura about some girls camps.

FBC Fuerteventura (Flag Beach) will be offering exclusive GIRLS ONLY KITE and SURF CAMPS this summer. Held over 7 days the camps will include all instruction and equipment, self-catering accommodation, all transfers, beach parties, yoga, daily lunches, girlies goodie bags with lycra, t-shirt, Aloe Vera beauty packs and more..! Camps will be held over various dates in June, July and September and are suited to beginners and intermediates. Book early to avoid disappointment!

For more info and bookings travel@fanatic-boarderscenter.com