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Super Close Call at Pozo

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:01:00 -0400

Pro windsurfer Eva Oude Ophuis (H-99) almost gets run over at Pozo.

A Windsurfing fitness program?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:45:00 -0400

Hot Testing at Hookipa

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:35:00 -0400

Ezzy crashes hard at Hookipa

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:32:00 -0400

What's on Matt Pritchard's Back?

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:19:00 -0400

It's 8-year-old Benny Boy from Australia!

Jeff Henderson's Loop-Not?

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:32:00 -0500

Lesson with Matt Pritchard

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:38:00 -0400

Bjorn Dunkerbeck's New Website

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:16:00 -0400

The PWA Slalom World Champion has a new website with a blog, gallery and all news about his life and career. CLICK HERE to check out bjorndunkerbeck.com.

Huge Kono by Dieter Van der Eyken

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:58:00 -0400

What is a Culo?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:25:00 -0400

Flippin' Fanore

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:57:00 -0400

THIS is Sloshball!

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:33:00 -0400

Join Pro Windsurf La Ventana in Baja for an epic game of Sloshball...

Jet Surfing with Kai Lenny

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:06:00 -0400

Could this become a new move?

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:29:00 -0400

Phil Soltysiak's Bongka

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:57:00 -0400

Goya talks... Peruvian Wave

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:35:00 -0400

Jeri Backloop by Phil Soltysiak

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:35:00 -0400

Backside 360 Training

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:34:00 -0500

Closeout Bomb - Wipeout

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:47:00 -0400

The Future by Taty Frans

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:48:00 -0500

Jem Hall Clinic at Punta San Carlos

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:54:00 -0400

Steve Thorp joins Hot Sails Maui

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:47:00 -0500

Hot Sails Maui has announced that speed sailor and all around ripper Steve Thorp has joined their team! CLICK HERE to read more about it...

GoPro View: Wave 360

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:03:00 -0500

Choko

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:32:00 -0500

Britanny, Babes, Booms and Bottoms

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:35:00 -0400

Cyril Moussilmani moves to Severne

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:53:00 -0500

After his official departure from North, the signing of Cyril became more and more obvious as he was spotted carrying suspicious bags from the local warehouse. Not happy with just the Slalom World Champion in the team, the young Australian brand recruited the 4th overal from 2011 and big podium candidate a couple of weeks before the 2012 season officially kicks off.

Severne: Why did you choose us?

Cyril Moussilmani: I chose Severne Sails because I need every advantage to win the World title. With North I had quite competitive equipment in high winds but 80% of the PWA events are in light winds. In light/medium winds equipment efficiency is a lot more important than in high winds. In light winds rider talent is not enough to win. I need the best equipment to reach my goal.

Severne: How long were you with North Sails? Why did your partnership end?

Cyril Moussilmani: I was with North from 2006 - 2011. I decided to stop because I need a team behind that can push me to the top. With Severne Sails International and Hitech the French Distributor I will have all the tools I need to get to the higher steps of the podium.

Severne: How tall are you and what do you weigh?

Cyril Moussilmani: My size is 1,96m and 93 kilos

Severne: What sizes will you register for the 2012 PWA season?

Cyril Moussilmani: During this season I will use Severne REFLEX III 9,6 / 8,6 / 7,8 / 7,0 / 6,2 and 5,6 .
I think the Starboard iSonic 127 will match with REFLEX III 9,6 and 8,6 iSonic 107 with REFLEX III 8,6 / 7,8.
And iSonic 87 with the REFLEX III 7,0 / 6,2 / 5,6

Severne: What are the fundamental differences between your old sails and the REFLEX III?

Cyril Moussilmani: The big difference with my old sails is the less drag of the SEVERNE Sails and a really slippery, gliding feeling. One of the main keys is a perfect set up and working harmony between sail and mast. This is where Severne R and D is focused. If you have the wrong set up, nothing works.

Severne: Who is your biggest rival on tour for 2012?

Cyril Moussilmani: Let 's be clear : Bjorn. With Bjorn as SEVERNE Sails Team partner I think we are setting up the best Team ever on the PWA. With both of us, we will help the brand rise to the highest level of windsurf history. Bjorn is a fabulous rider with an exceptional World Cup collection, but it's the first time I will fight against him on equal equipment with equal chances to win. Then I know I can be The Champion in front of him...! It's a fantastic challenge, and it will be a massively interesting season...!
My other direct rivals could be Antoine, of course, and very closely behind Ben, Finian and Micah.

Severne: How big is the race scene in France? (Defi wind has an amazing amount of entrants)

Cyril Moussilmani: France has a very big windsurfing scene in general. French people love to Windsurf and it's a big market with lot of different places to Windsurf with different kinds of conditions. The French competition scene is also big with lot of long distance and a quite high level French Championship. I'm member of the official French Sailing Federation Funboard Team.

Severne: Good luck Cyril

Cyril Moussilmani: All the best and have a good sailing...!

Before Cyril has a change to try out his new setup on his own spot, he'll be testing his new gear in New Caledonia where he is preparing for the upcoming season.

Davy Scheffers' Culo

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:50:00 -0500

Quick Look-March Aloha Clinic

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:05:00 -0400

Peter Volwater Double Forward

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:27:00 -0500

Making of "Don't Let Go" - Wrestling

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:42:00 -0500

Order your copy today at dontletgomovie.com (and check out the insane windsurfing action).

Daniel Aeberli joins Fanatic

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:56:00 -0500

Former F2 shaper/brand manager is joining the Fanatic Team...

Craig Gertenbach, Brand Manager Fanatic:
“I have known Dani since many years, he has provided us with some great Choco Fins for a number of our Fanatic board models. Dani brings a wealth of experience with him in both Product Development and Marketing. He will be a perfect addition to our team, supporting both Sebastian Wenzel, Juergen May and myself in the Product Development department. As well as being a great brand ambassador at events and connecting with our Pro Team, to develop the best products out there. We are really excited to get Dani started, we will be keeping him very busy in future!”

Daniel Aeberli:
“What a great change! I am more than happy to join the Fanatic team. I always knew if I would ever change to another brand, that I would want people around me who live 100% for our great sport. Craig Gertenbach and Sebastian Wenzel are in the industry since many years and have so much experience to share. They both started their careers as racers and made their way to the top at a brand like Fanatic, one of the strongest brands in Windsurfing and Stand Up Paddling. I believe I proved at F2 over the last years that I have high quality design skills, as well as good organisational and marketing talents. And now I will have this amazing chance to join this already powerful team to develop even better products for Fanatic. I am more motivated than ever, looking forward to a great future to push my love of windsurfing to the next level.”

Kono by Youp Schmit in Bonaire

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:04:00 -0500

Taty Fran's Triple Puneta

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:02:00 -0500

AWT Kickoff Party 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:35:00 -0400

Rabbit Start at Defi Wind 2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:42:00 -0400

Thanks to Sam Bittner of the AWT for the video!

Push Loop tips from PWA Pros

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:26:00 -0500

The Push Loop is one of the most impressive jumps on tour and can be performed a number of different ways. The PWA asked the wave fleet to share their top tips for cracking it.

CLICK HERE to learn how!

Oxbow Switch featuring Kai Lenny

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:23:00 -0500

CLICK HERE to check out the video of Kai Lenny and Matt Maola for Team Oxbow

The Windsurfing Movie 3?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:55:00 -0500

Is this an official announcement from Levi Siver at the X-Dance Action Sport Film Festival... READ HERE.

What would Steve Allen do?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:44:00 -0500

He was one of the first sailors to perfect the tabletop forward in competition and now he has turned to the racecourse, this week we catch up with Australian windsurfing legend Steve Allen.

Steve Allen (Starboard / Severne) has a wealth of experience to his name both in and out of a competition environment. He started windsurfing at the age of ten and joined the PWA world tour ten years later, and since then he has achieved a huge amount. Allen has consistently finished the slalom tour at the top of the pack and this season he was able to finish in an amazing 11^th place, despite having missed Costa Brava and part of the Aruba competition. We caught up with Allen to find out a little more.

PWA: Firstly, what would you be doing if you weren’t windsurfing?
Allen: “I would be a plumber or into renovations for older houses and flats.”

PWA: What are your thoughts on the 2011 season and how would you rate your result?
Allen: “I had some bad luck, with having to miss Costa Brava from having a FW event on at the same time and then the next event in Aruba my gear arrived after two days of competition dropping me from 3^rd in the ranking after the first two events to very deep in the pack.”

PWA: How long have you been windsurfing?
Allen: “28 years.”

PWA: Who has been you biggest influence on your sailing?
Allen: “My Father, as he taught me to windsurf”.

What are your goals for 2012?
Allen: “Get my weight up to give a stronger fight for a top podium finish in Slalom and FW.”

CLICK HERE to read the complete interview with Allen at pwaworldtour.com.

Air Chacho by Taty Frans

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:40:00 -0400

Finian Maynard cruises to 3rd...

Wed, 19 May 2010 10:25:00 -0400

Following two days on standby, day five of competition began in a similar fashion. However, with signs of the weather clearing up, race director, Juan Antonio Aragon, made the call for the sailors to be ready to race at a moment's notice. By 14:30 there were promising signs that racing would take place, and within the hour, the competition was in full swing.

Whilst most of the world's best were hitting the wall, Finian Maynard (RRD, Gaastra) was quietly plugging away, making amends for his premature start in the very first race of the contest. After winning all of his heats, he cruised into the final and sailed home in 3rd, putting him back on the radar and in the top 3 overall...

(CLICK HERE to read more on the RRD blog!)

RRD Fire Ride is worth a look

Fri, 07 May 2010 08:30:00 -0400

The RRD Fire Ride is completely re-designed to mix speed and control. This freeride board is worth a look!

- Read the 2010 Windsport Magazine test of the RRD Fire Ride

- Go to robertoriccidesigns.com for more info

- Download the full Fire Ride press release

Windsurfing in Guam

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:48:00 -0400

What's up on the Original Windsurfer Blog?

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:57:00 -0400

Click here to read:

"Validation of the Original, some 30 years later"

Scary Crash by Boujmaa!

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:30:00 -0400

Click here to go to mauiwindsurfing.net and see photos of Boujmaa's scary crash!

Go windsurfing by Golf Cart

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:15:00 -0500

Do you 'LIKE' Robby Naish?

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:31:00 -0500

The legendary Robby Naish now has an athlete page on Facebook so we recommend you CLICK HERE to check it out and press the 'LIKE' button to follow what goes on in his world.

WASSUP = Windsurf As SUP...

Mon, 10 May 2010 08:44:00 -0400

WASSUP stands for: "Windsurf AS SUP." This is what RRD calls the water bike for future generations. The WASSUP line is composed of 4 different shapes to cover all possible rider’s uses. All boards are great windsurf boards and are also available in a Convertible version (with a removable center fin to be able to sail upwind in light air).

- Click here to learn more about the complete RRD WASSUP line at robertoriccidesign.com

- Click here to download the RRD WASSUP press release PDF

What is Gaastra's IQ?

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:40:00 -0400

The IQ is set to free your mind. Presenting, the first Thomas Traversa signature wave sail from Gaastra... and Kevin Pritchard won the 2010 Pistol River Wave Bash on it!

CLICK here to find out more!

Kai Lenny on Lake Michigan

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:39:00 -0400

Red Bull pro windsurfer Kai Lenny attempted a daring feat today, attempting to cross Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Muskegon.

Unfortunately, although weather reports looked good, the wind died halfway across and the team had to turn back. Never one to let even Mother Nature defeat him, Lenny promises to face the challenge again next year...

(CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND SEE PHOTOS)