Gollito and The wave Show - coming soon to St. Martin.
F41 before winter from fra541 on Vimeo.
Men in green from fra541 on Vimeo.
Starboard are stoked about their iSonic 111 test.
Diary of a Haole from Frans den Hartogh on Vimeo.
Gollito and The wave Show - coming soon to St. Martin.
F41 before winter from fra541 on Vimeo.
Men in green from fra541 on Vimeo.
Starboard are stoked about their iSonic 111 test.
Diary of a Haole from Frans den Hartogh on Vimeo.
Some nice, errr, surfing shots on GP's Blog.
Store's impression from Starboard US dealer meet.
Italian language MUFC X-Twin test. (Use Google translate.) Great to hear MUFC are also now supplying Mistral.
And of course you can read all about MUFC in Windsurfer International mag this month!
Something unusual washed-up on UK shores.
Here's a couple of snaps of Mikey Clancy (shot by his Dad - MC) from our super-fun weekend session on the beautiful west coast of Ireland.
Mikey, Oisin, myself and a few others hit Belmullet and enjoyed a nice little reefbreak wave and a sweet beachie right next to it - you could ride both waves on the same run back in.
Thanks to Cormac (below - on the reef) from Coláiste UISCE center for sharing his waves with us.
MC Senior even took one of me when the sun came out. Thanks Mr C!
You can see more great shots of Mikey in a slideshow at his website and Blog.
WIND magazine 335 is out now!
May's issues features the low-down on a winter's development with Cyril Moussilmani and the 2010 Starboard iSonic Slalom boards, plus, Fabrice Beaux reveals his discoveries from a 9-month exploration in Indonesia.
There's also an extensive investigation into Quad fins after some solid testing and quizzing of top riders and shapers on Maui.
More talk from Gollito about the possibility of the PWA swoopin' into El Yaque in May...although some say that event might be scheduled for the end of the year..let's wait and see.
I promised you that The Hustle Project would be back - and it is - bigtime!
This week you can win some sweet Lycras/Rash Vests from generous, quality British wetsuit brand Spartan - who are also offering a Wetsuit to the winner of the 'Grand Finale' quiz this Friday.
If you want dedicated windsurfing wetsuits, tough enough and warm enough to survive a British winter, (or even a British 'Summer'!), then look no further.
So to kick things off today, for a Rashie, please answer this question and say why you want a Spartan Rash Vest so much.
Q1 In what year did Spartan first start making wetsuits?
Please leave your answers in the Comments section below and mail your answers to me. Thanks.
Only Timo Mullen could persuade his Mom to fly over from Ireland to England to see him on Mothers' Day, then miss the return flight home and drive overnight to Scotland to take shots of him windsurfing World-Class reefbreak Thurso instead.
Here's Timo's side of the story. "I couldn't get anyone to do the 14 hour drive with me so I drafted in my Mum and Dad who were over visiting from Ireland...
Only problem was that Sunday was Mothers' Day, which meant missing my wife's first ever Mothers' Day as well as dragging my mum all the way in a van to the cold cold north of Scotland.
Anyway 'we' scored some amazing conditions, 3.7m logo high point break on the first day, then two sessions the next day both side shore, 4.2m on a pretty hollow and shallow break in front of a Nuclear Power station!
I was using my Evo 70 and a Kode 80. It's one hell of a drive but well worth it for the conditions!"
Well the family that plays together stays together I guess? Thanks Mrs Mullen. You're a gem. And a pretty hot shooter too.
Wind reports on Google Maps - well done Windfinder. (Also check out and/or add a listing to the biz directory.)
German star Michiel Bouwmeester's opening a new Pro Center in Sardinia.
Not very windsurfing related but very important news.
Kauli goes SUPing at home.
GP's knackered. But not too tired to post you shots of gusty, windy Maui.
A link to some nice Galician conditions on Continent Seven's homepage.
Video of Alice Arutkin in South Africa and pics of Boujmaa Guillol who's currently in Marseille on U-Ride.
Here's a Press Release from JP Australia:
JP / HARRY NASS WINDSURFING CAMP IN DAHAB
20.-27 August 2009
with Micah Buzianis US34 and Robby Swift K89
powered by JP Australia and
Harry Nass Surf and Action Center, Dahab/Egypt
After the successful events in 2007 and 2008 this one is going to be even bigger a better.
Many windsurfers would like to become faster, some have considered to compete in a Slalom event – just for fun - but were not sure if they are actually good enough to do so? Or they simply want to get their jibes finally to perfection? If you are one of those guys - this camp will be excellent for you.
Micah Buzianis, US34, top PWA Slalom Racer from Maui Hawaii, Robby Swift top PWA Wave rider and Slalom Racer and head coach Dirk Muschenich, former winner of the German Windsurf Cup and now professional windsurf coach plus Harry Nass and his team will tune your speed and jibing to perfection.
Don’t worry this camp is not aiming at semi professionals – while they are still welcome – but at people who simply love windsurfing, enjoy speed, want to get faster, improve their jibing and maybe get a bit involved in racing. Or some might simply join because they enjoy sailing with a group of people.
In groups of maximum 10 people you will find out about how to
- trim and fine tune your equipment
- get faster (GPS)
- improve your jibing and bring it to perfection
- jibe around a buoy in the middle of a racing fleet
- do Lemans beach starts
- do boat starts
- get your body ready for slalom and speed (Gym, Nutrition)
- win races
As you can see jibing is a very important point. Jibing is the one thing which decides between enjoying windsurfing or hating it and most races are won by the best jiber in the fleet.
To achieve this you and your coaches will use the latest equipment
- start boat
- video analyses
- GPS devices to check your speed
At the end of the camp we will have a Slalom competition. The winner will get a brand new JP Slalom board.
If you are concerned that this sounds all too serious - don’t worry, there will be plenty of fun. We really want to emphasis that you don’t need to be a top-level windsurfer to enter this camp. If your main goal is to become a confident jiber and get that bit faster so that you can upset your friends a bit by overtaking them – you will enjoy this as well as everybody who wants to start racing and get ready for it or those who already race and want to get better. There will be various training groups with various levels and goals for the week.
The EUR 190,- package price include:
- one week camp with Micah, Robby, Dirk, and Harry’s team
- a JP/Harry Nass Windsurfing Camp Lycra
- participation in the final race
- price giving party
You can bring your own equipment or rent the latest JP and NP stuff from Harry Nass.
Yikes. Bit of a news backlog over the weekend. Here we go in no particular order. Oh Yeah. The shot's from the Campello Wind Center on Margarita, Venezuela. More shots and news below.
Firstly, remember this is the last day of the 'Air Taka or Goiter' Poll to the right. Here's the clip before you vote. Thanks.
GP hit da harbor and sailed a light Maui Kona wind too.
Kev Pritchard confirmed that with such sketchy Konas it all didn't quite go to plan.
Tatiana Howard clicked-off a couple of snaps of that surf for you too.
Watersports Photographer Dani Miguel's on-fire and has re-discovered FUN. Check out his other [Spanish language] great photo Blog too.
My head's swelling from the fact that my Blog's read by Celebs. Check out Josh Angulo's comment and official confirmation on the 'Goiter issue'.
Speaking of the innovative older Angulo brother, check out Makani's 'Mutant' video.
Snaps of Starboard 2010 Protos getting a good once-over in Vietnam.
Jimbo got caught in a spin with some sharks.
U-Ride - you rule! Check out the link to two movies from Ezzy and JP under the link 'Hawaiin Party'!
Surferworld pubished news on Taka Kamaguchi signing with Naish and an interview with 2008 PWA Wavesailing World Champion Kauli Seadi.
There are a few last places available for a Peter Hart clinic in Cabo Verde.
Yeeaaaah niiiiice one! (Quicktime player.)
Jeroen posted some pics of the new 'Big Boyz' Hot Sails low-end sail - the 'Firepower'. Thanks Jeroen.
More snaps of the 'Secret Spot' as featured on GP's Blog recently. This time it's got Starboard 'ProKids' Rider Zane Schweitzer's take.
An interview with Jimmy Diaz (English) on Turkish language website Ruzgarvmi. Thanks to Berky for the link.
I got this Press release from the newly opened Campello Wind Center in Venezuela. Their website is under construction but there are contact details at the end.
Thanks to CWC for sending the news and some snaps. Here it is:
Press Release
RICARDO CAMPELLO OPENS “CAMPELLO WIND CENTER” IN EL YAQUE, MARGARITA
As promised the “Campello Wind Center” is now open! Everything is set up in El Yaque to start welcoming new guests. It’s been a lot of work but I’m satisfied with the results. All is focused to give the best service and most enjoyable experience for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
The center is equipped with the latest JP Neilpryde kit, from beginner until freestyle/wave boards and a variety of sails that will satisfy clients demands. We offer daily instruction for complete beginners to advanced and also I will be organizing clinics throughout the year. Where clients will receive pro training from myself and other pro windsurfers.
El Yaque is windy most of the time but if you fancy taking a day off we have a number of options. These include kayaking, mountain biking, surfing, trekking, horse riding, island tours, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, go-karting and trips to the beautiful island of Coche and Cubagua. We also host ”WINDSURFING NIGHT SUPER SESSION” at Ipanema Beach Bar, where you can see all the pros in action at night while enjoying a BBQ and live bands as well as all kind of international food. Once a week we’ll also have a competition with all the guests and prizes!
We can arrange accommodation within El Yaque to suit all needs, check the list below.
Windsurf Paradise
El Yaque Paradise
Coche Paradise
Atti Hotel
Casa Rita
Casa Viento
El Yaque Beach
California Hotel
Jump n´ jibe
So if you fancy a windsurfing/kitesurfing holyday I invite you to come to El Yaque, a great beach on the north of Margarita Island in the Caribbean. This is the right place to come and we are the right team to satisfy your requirements and much more!
The Campello Wind Center website is under construction but feel free to contact us through email for any further information or reservation.
[email protected] 0058 2954167747 office
Ricardo Campello
x3 Fresstyle Worldchampion
Crikey if you've got this far you'd agree that's enough for now. It's St. Patricks Day tomorrow which is a Public Holiday here in Ireland, so I might not be online :) Thanks for reading.
Finn Mullen sent in a couple more pics of his session on the North Coast of Ireland - thanks to his youngest brother Tam for taking the shots.
You can also see a sweet sequence here too.
The Fuerte Wave Classic's now showing a video link.
WIND Mag also have some nice shots from Gilles Calvet along with some [French but you can use google translate] commentary.
I guess WIND see that this event's going to be spread all over the net anyway and have decided to cover it well themselves? A good move but I'm sure they'll save some good stories for the print edition!
The Quick Interview quiz Ricardo Campello.
Phil Horrocks talks about his JP experience in Cape Town in a nice action video.
The PWA find out Kevin Pritchard's 'Kode to success'.
However this 'Kode' might not be exactly true...most pics of KP at CV appear to show him on a twin fin...not the single-fin Freestyle/Wave model Kode.
That 'aint no Kode! Pic JC/PWA.
Once again, it seems strange to make a big deal of something when it's perhaps not strictly the truth eh? Perhaps KP only used it in the single elimination final then chose his regular boards when they arrived?
We've discussed this here before, and although people understand pros use customs and protos, it's another thing to make a claim that they don't, which causes damage to the brands that do actually act as they say they do.
Timo Mullen scored some great conditions at home with his brother Finn in the North West of Ireland. See the end of the post for more pics.
Thanks to Timo and his brother Tam who took the shots.
U-Ride have a couple of new video links up including footage of Victor Fernandez training in Cape Town.
The Boardseeker February Podcast is available to download now or to view on their homepage player.
Watch out for Pirates...
There's some good news on SurferToday for those thinking of a Spring Break or visiting Guincho for the PWA World Cup about TAP airlines and surfboards.
French speakers and lovers of the famous Gruissan spot, please pledge your allegiance to this campaign. Thanks.
Windsurf Journal have a great Go Pro video on their player of World Slalom Champ Antoine Albeau drag racing with fellow PWA Slalom racer Cedric Bordes.
Remember - don't forget to check Pin up of the Day each time you visit WSJ. It's great for swimwear fashion ideas ladies...
Windsurf Italia's March edition is out now featuring John Skye on the front cover.
Surferworld.it report that top wave sailor Anne-Marie Reichmann has joined the Starboard SUP team.
Does this mean she's going to be competing on Starboard on the PWA Tour too instead of Naish?
MadWindsurfing have some shots of waves on Curacao in the Dutch Antilles.
Here's some more of those shots from Ireland.
There's been plenty of talk about Quad fins and thrusters recently, but take a peak at this 2010 prototype from Starboard.
Also, Check out this new move from Gollito that will feature in Andre Paskowki's upcoming 'Samba' film. Looks like a kind of Kono-Peverso Reverso to me.
This is pure genius. Journalism at it's Pullitzer prize-winning best in my opinion. You think I'm being sarastic don't you? I'm not. I wish I'd thought of it. Well done and keep it up.
I'm also not sure I totally agree with 'my' answer in 'my interview'. And, for some reason I can't stop keep making anagrams of this Blog author's name, Per Tilmekty.
Here's a slightly longer interview of MauiSails' Designer Barry Spanier for our Italian readers.
I tried Google translate but it didn't come out so well. This is a shame as it would be nice to read a longer, more detailed profile of this one of our sports most prominent, influential and longtime figures.
Do you want to see these quick, done-by-email Q&A articles for free on websites, or would you prefer to get a more in depth focus and prforessionally written piece for a few bucks in print?
Yes, I know you want the quality article for free online, or even in print, but no journalists are getting properly paid for these are they, and almost no websites are raising enough funds through online ads to pay for dedicated staff writers either? What do you think?
First-up is a nice shot sent in by George from the Live2Sail Blog. Thanks George.
Here's a really short interview with PWA Wave Tour leader Josh Angulo on Maui.ee.
A Chilean adventure on video with Fabrice Beaux.
Some boom-Cam action from Seatex Boards on Windsurfmag.it.
After scraing some seals, GP is being cruel to Oceanic mammal life. Again. This time he's taken on a Sea Lion.
Don't you just love these vintage magazines. I love the smell and feel of these old issues crammed with great stories and less ads than in many you see today. (Even with the recession.) Check out the great surf books there too.
Speaking of Surf books, PWA and legendary surf scene photographer Alex Williams has launched a new book of some classic shots of British Surfing in the 70s in a new publication titled 'Atlantic Surfers'. (You can preview the first 15 pages online.)
The March issue of Boards is out and I've got two articles published.
(That's Canadian PWA Freestyle rider Phil Soltysiak on the cover by the way.)
First up I've a review of the career of Scott McKercher followed by an investigation into the new Freestyle Classix format.
If you've read these I'd love some feedback on either the articles or the subject. Thanks.
WIND Mag issue 333 is also out now and it's a monster test issue. Check out the huge list of gear they've tried out.
Any other new issues of magazines out? Please leave the details in the Comment section below. Thanks.
U-Ride have a link to some video of Slalom racing action in The Gorge.
With the Fuerteventura Wave Classic a few days away, WSJ have posted a link to video of Spew Pits cranking on the island from last week to whet your appetite.
UK Windsurf and SUP pro John Hibbard wrote in; 'The main right peak at this beach is rammed with Surfers everyday and is a 100% No Go Zone for SUPers.
The left in between the main break and the rivermouth is empty but it's hard to catch - not on my Starboard 8' 5" though!'
And finally. The Hustle Project. We've got a winner of the Fanatic T-Shirt contest.
So congratulations to Rudie from Holland correctly answered that Fanatic won 4 World Cup events in 2008 - World freestyle champ Gollito won Podersdorf and Lanzarote and world number 2 wavesailor Victor Fernandez won in Pozo and Sylt.
Rudie said 'I really like Fanatic because one of their boards got me back in to windsurfing big time!! And they are not through with me because I still want the freewave 86 ltr!'
Rudie - I'll be in contact about the details. Let's see what the rest of the industry can come up with for you guys? I guess you'll shout loudly about what you got from them at the beach hey? Power to the people! Lets get you some stash.
A hairy 24 hours in Cabo Verde for PWA wavesailor Dario Ojeda.
With that in mind, should you plan trips thouroughly ahead or Roll the Dice?
The Moussilmani twins though have been enjoying life at home in the South of France...
While big bro Cyril enjoyed his first ventures on his new Starboards in Western Australia...and joining in boss Svein Rasmussen's SUP madness on the way home in Bangkok. (French language - or use Google translate.)
But, Starboard team mate Boujmaa Guillol got battered with a 5 thousand US excess baggage bill (French) leaving the WA photoshoot. Ouch.
The UK announce their 2009 GPS Speed Ladder and posted the final 2008 top speeds.
U-Ride have a link to a wavesailing video from Gran Canaria.
The PWA report on Alex Mussolini's new deal with Tabou boards. Hopefully their Cabo Verde Event Preview will go online today or tomorrow too with the first pictures of the warming-up.
Here's Skyeboy's on-location report of what's happened, or not happened, so far.
OK back to the 'The Hustle Project' where I help you score great stuff from the industry. Once again there's another Fanatic T-Shirt to be won for a person who correctly answers:
How many PWA Events were won by Fanatic Riders in 2008?
Rules: 1. No pros or sponsored riders or dealers are allowed to answer. We will know who you are! 2. I'll think up more rules as I go along.
Please leave your answer in the Comments section below AND mail me at [email protected] stating why you want the shirt and like the brand for when I choose the winners. Thanks.
GP gets up early and enjoys Pro-less Ho'okipa. I'm glad he liked yesterday's weather link too...
Windsurf Journal put Kauli And Victor Head-to-Head.
Freestyle film wizard Andre Paskowski announces another new release due March 9th - including 5 new moves from Gollito.
An interview with Josh Angulo at Maui.ee
Some good fun had in Asia with Chris Pressler and the Starboard crew.
Various pics from a heavy session at the 'Isle of Cows' in France including Thomas Traversa, Thierry Belbe'och and Erwan Jauffroy at U-Ride and WIND. (And in another post at WIND.)
Gollito went racing.
Hot Sails have signed a new Speed Sailor.
I see the Starboard Futura Charity Auction has crossed the 2 Thousand bucks mark. I don't know what the charity or cause is? I'll ask them. I wonder if it's something environmental like Surfrider as mentioned in our Poll?
An event to mark something important for Italian readers.
Someone lucky's off to Maui.
***EDIT*** The link apearing here earlier to a story regarding the alleged retirement of PWA Freestyle sailor Normen Gunzlein has been removed at Normen Günzlein's personal request.
Günzlein stated that the Q&A interview with him that appeared on windsurfersmag.de was factually incorrect and has demanded that it also be removed.
In the meantime I have asked that Normen clarify the situation directly for you himself on these pages as soon as possible.
Here's some hope for the next generation - according to WIND magazine (French language) Camille Juban has finally earned entry to the PWA Cabo Verde World Cup.
Get bidding people - it's for charity.
More Go Pro action from GP.
Manu'i day from The Black Local.
A week or two ago I forgot to mention this UMI Pictures video of Victor Fernandez in Brazil on Boardseeker. Watch out for more from UMI in the coming weeks.
Windsurf Journal have an exclusive interview with Karin Jaggi. Here's the Google translated page.
Fresh from the water at the Farmers' Market.
Maybe I should've put these boards inside before it snowed and froze over? I guess it's that cold in the cargo hold of a plane right?
Good news. The waves on Maui will be a little less crowded around photoshoot time this Spring.
The Bad news. Starboard and Severne won't be there to gather images of their new equipment. It's OK. There's more good news. WIND mag report that the two brands have more or less already completed their shoot in Western Australia and plan another in Bonaire.
WooHoo. (Hope there's more of the same from the 14th onwards...)
Spanish PWA rider Rafael Cervero wants you to check out his Freestyle video. Thanks Rafa.
Isn't she a beauty? And not a Quad-fin in sight.
I agree. Winter Rocks. Apart from when you gotta dust snow off your gear.
More clinics in the sun -this time with Boards magazine's Simon Bornhoft.
Someone else warming-up for Ponta Preta.
If you can't stop thinking about Cabo Verde then here's some more to fuel your addiction.
We've got another T-Shirt winner too. Congratulations Rob Hennessy who correctly answered that Fanatic's shaper Seb Wenzel has been using CAD since 2004.
Rob said "I'm a student so I've run out of clean Ts and I can't be bothered to do my laundry".
Great reason Rob - you've got yourself another days wear. I'll be in contact about the details.
Here's some news from Kauli Seadi in Cabo Verde.
And here's what Josh Angulo says about Kauli and those much talked about Quatro/JP Quad-Fin boards. "Kauli showed up early in Cabo Verde. His hunger to win here again is evident and his sailing is looking up to the task.
Just as most people are striving to try and mimic his unique style by riding similiar twin fins, Kauli has been sailing here on a little Quad.
He's shown some clear moments of brilliance on it and looks as though, when he gets them in the groove, that he's got great drive to propel him to where he wants to be on the wave.
All in all , I'd say Kauli is definitely on the extreme edge of R&D, and here in Cabo Verde he will be the main challenger for the title."
Windsurf Journal (French language) have a great story on a great achievement by a great man. (Google translated version here.)
Some nice pics of Chile on the Ezzy Blog.
Nayra Alonso's still in WA on the Starboard shoot. Is McKercher letting one rip in that underwater shot?
Phew. It's hot in here.
Gulp. These'll cool you down.
Hee's some information on the 2009 Raceboard and Mistral One-design World Championships.
Please check back in for more later - and who knows? Maybe I'll announce the first winner of the Fanatic T-Shirt quiz?
Deepfried.tv went deep. Real deep.
Happy Birthday Naish.
Be afraid. He's back.
Bill loves the smell of fresh print in the morning.
Another great 'on-forecast' competition format in the UK. This time for Freestyle.
Severne officially announced their signing of Karin Jaggi today. Isn't that amazing that she's got 27 world titles? How many sportspeople could say that?
Apparently Bjorn Dunkerbeck is the most successful sportsperson ever in terms of world titles. He has won 35... so far...and like Jaggi also sails for Switzerland and Severne sails.
WIND magazine are like a dog with a bone with the PWA right now. First there was the Defi Wind date clash with the PWA Korea World Cup, and now they're outraged that Albeau (French language) can't get into the Cabo Verde event.
It's tough, but a lot of riders, including some who did well at Ponta Preta last season, can't even get into this 32-man limited entry event. I guess that proves how high the standard is.
Maui's Top Dog Blogger GP Cammaro gives it to you uncut.
And Tom from Hot Sails went boom-cam crazy too.
Chris Pressler's been testing Starboards in 'Nam.
The Black Local enjoyed Ho'okipa too.
JP sent out a Press Release containing an interview with Antoine Albeau.
I've uploaded the [Word] file so you can read it uncut. Antoine's contract with JP/NeilPryde started February 1st.
WIND magazine (French) have an interesting piece on how up-and-coming youngster Camille Juban was refused entry to the Cabo Verde World Cup.
With old-skool riders like Goya being allowed in instead, Juban is feeling the cold wind outside of the PWA Top-32.
However some youngsters such as Kai Lenny and Graham Ezzy have been given Wildcards, which is great in terms of seeing fresh blood, but a bitter pill to swallow for a youngster with experience.
What are your views on this? Should Juban have been given his chance? Please leave any comments below. Thanks. (No sign-in required.)
Continent Seven posted something 'Baltic' to contrast those balmy images of Maui. Check out the link 'Halliday' on their front page.
Boards Mag report a new Ocean Source clinic in Morocco with John Skye and Nayra Alonso.
Mind you, 'Skyeboy' is out for a while after picking up an injury in Cape Town. Let's hope that heals swiftly before Cabo Verde.
Planche Mag 316 is out on the stands.
That's all for now folks. Please leave any news of other new print issues out or hot links in the Comments section underneath. Thanks.
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