Source: http://waterloggedbyscooper.blogspot.com/2010/09/gusts-you-can-see-are-better-than-ones.html
Saturday, December 18, 2010
News Headlines - Wed 29th
Racing special! PWA Sylt, WaterZ Denmark, Italian Formula, North Sea Cup, and 48-knot fins...
News Headlines - Tue 31st
Reunion Wave Classic, BSA / UKWA Worthing, Boujmaa hits the UK, BWA Welsh Champs, and more...
Friday, December 17, 2010
Bjorn Dunkerbeck confirmed in the Australian windsurfing marathon
Bjorn Dunkerbeck will be leading more than 400 windsurfers in the annual Lancelin Ocean Classic, to be held on 6th February. All competitors will face an eight leg 26km race from Ledge Point to the Endeavour Tavern, in Australia. The contest will include wake sailing, marathon and slalom.
The Lancelin Ocean Classic is a windsurfing event born 25 years ago with a few enthusiastic windsurfers and a handful of competitors for a one-day event.
Nowadays, the competition lasts for four days and attracts thousands of spectators. Lancelin, located in Western Australia, has long been a destination for windsurfers worldwide and is one of the most popular wind spots.
The total prize money is of $25.000. The windsurfing marathon is about kick off. Who will take the famous crown?
The 2010 PKRA season wraps up in Australia
It's all over for the world's best kiteboarders. The Gold Coast Kitesurfing Pro 2010 has been concluded and the winners were crowned.
The last day of competition opened with the Red Bull Boarder Cross. Despite the light winds, riders rushed to the start line in hopes of being the fastest to swivel around the Red Bull buoys edging their way to the final obstacle near the shore, where jumping over the last Red Bull sausage buoy was mandatory.
Mitu Monteiro was the fastest and finished in first place, followed by Mario Rodwald and Julien Kerneur. In the Women?s division, Jalou Langeree was the first to cross the last line, Kari Schibevaag took second place and Karolina Winkowska followed in third place.
In the ceremony gala, Andy Yates and Gisela Pulido got their 2010 PKRA Freestyle Championship titles.
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The final results are:
RED BULL BOARDER X
MEN
1. Mitu Monteiro (F-One, CPV)
2. Mario Rodwald (North, GER)
3. Julien Kerneur (Takoon, FRA)
WOMEN
1. Jalou Langeree (Naish, NED)
2. Kari Schibevaag (Ozone, NOR)
3. Karolina Winkowska (Slingshot, POL)
2010 PKRA World Tour
MEN?S FREESTYLE WORLD CHAMPIONS
1. Andy Yates (Slingshot, AUS)
2. Alex Pastor (Airush, ESP)
3. Youri Zoon (Slingshot, NED)
WOMEN?S FREESTYLE WORLD CHAMPIONS
1. Gisela Pulido (Airush, ESP)
2. Bruna Kajiya (Flexifoil, BRA)
3. Karolina Winkowska (Slingshot, POL)
MEN?S WAVE WORLD CHAMPIONS
1. Guilly Brandao (Mormaii, BRA)
2. Mitu Monteiro (F-One, CPV)
3. Ian Owczarzak Glaza (Mormaii, BRA)
WOMEN?S WAVE WORLD CHAMPIONS
1. Gisela Pulido (Airush, ESP)
2. Kari Schibevaag (Ozone, NOR)
3. Ainhoa Garcia (Airush, ESP)
MEN?S RACING WORLD CHAMPIONS
1. Julien Kerneur (Takoon, FRA)
2. Olivier Dansin (North, FRA)
3. Bruno Sroka (Cabrinha, FRA)
WOMEN?S RACING WORLD CHAMPIONS
1. Caroline Adrien (Cabrinha, FRA)
2. Kari Schibevaag (Ozone, NOR)
3. Kristin Boese (Best, GER)
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Source: http://www.surfertoday.com/kiteboarding/4573-the-2010-pkra-season-wraps-up-in-australia
News Headlines - Tue 19th
Xavier Ferlet Vice World Masters Champ, Matanzas Waves, Weymouth Slalom, the SUPflip, and more...
LWA Icebreaker-Cancelled
The LWA Icebreaker event which was being held this Saturday 27th November has been cancelled due to the extreme weather conditions forecast for the weekend.
We will be circulating next year’s dates in the next week or two, but for info the LWA AGM will be held on Sat 5th
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Source: http://ukwindsurfing.com/news/2010/1125_lwa-icebreaker-cancelled/
Thursday, December 16, 2010
News Headlines - Wed 20th
Graham Ezzy does Guincho, Taboulet and Traversa do ramps, Thorpy does La Franqui, and more...
News Headlines - Tue 17th
PWA Cape Verde confirmed, Reunion Wave Classic entries announced, and more...
News Headlines - Fri 15th
Silent Tiree, Luderitz noise, interviews, gossip and more...
the Invention of Windsurfing video
Wind & Water - the Invention of Windsurfing from Joseph Schuster on Vimeo.
Never saw the video, have to share it. Just great, and also some speedsurfing included :)
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeedsurfingBlog/~3/Bh_ZRvVAJD4/invention-of-windsurfing-video.html
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Severne NCX tested
When I am out for a freeride session I actually use the Severne NCX or the NCX pro in 8,0. It�s a sail, which feels extremely light, but gives you enough power, when the wind drops and a lot of control, when the wind picks up. You should have a try! Chris
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Speedsurfing @ la franqui
Here is short video from the NP/JP team speedsurfing at La Franqui. Nice to see how Ben van der Steen and Jacques van der Hout have to conquer the chop before they get to the flat water. This is a post from: Mad Windsurfing. A windsurf blog with tips, news, and how-to's. Related posts:Speedsurfing at [...]
This is a post from: Mad Windsurfing. A windsurf blog with tips, news, and how-to's.
Related posts:Source: http://feeds.madwindsurfing.com/~r/madwindsurfingcom/~3/EHDPgha1x2g/
4 November - Strand Horst
Another Strand Horst session, with at least some better feeling afterwards regarding tuning :), also learned something else...
GP3S comment:
GP3S comment:
Tuningday :), started with W44+5.6, this was OK but the gusts gone by and it was nearly impossible to catch these gusts with some speed. After doing 4 speedruns in 1 hour it was time to try something else.
The iSonic W49 and Reflex 6.2, a combination which was not very good tuned during USM. Soo I started at the point where I ended in USM. Some finetuning after the first run, and it felt pretty good. Also the 3th run with this combination was efficient for the windstrength I had in my sail.
I was happy to see some rain with good gusts, and the first downwinder the sail was suddenly unstable and not OK. Looked and saw the crossbatten was broken thanks to a Stupid personal action (jumping from the board). Tried 3 more runs, but no use. Had little doubt to fix the batten (had spare parts etc), but want to do this good, the 6.2 will be my Strand Horst sail.
Total 10 downwind runs today. And the reason to go to Strand Horst was testing as much as possible LOL. I was thinking about 30 speedruns++ (5 hours time). I hope to get the ducks in a row next time on Strand Horst.
PS (if true), Roger congrats with your 80+km/h average at Bad Hoophuizen!!!
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeedsurfingBlog/~3/88zh2VJDVp8/4-november-strand-horst.html
Bj�rn and Carlos about the Starboard Speed Specials 2011
Bj�rn Dunkerbeck and Carlos Sosa are explaining the thoughts behind the boards. But also results during testing the final proto boards.
Friday, December 3, 2010
PWA Fuerteventura Freestyle Day 2
Gollito cleans up in the single at Sotavento
Source: http://www.boardseekermag.com/wnews/show/1/2329
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KP days Snippet
You guys got to check out KPDAYS.. A story about a boy from Riverside to am Man from Maui.. I like it but that is cause it is all about me. We want to make a dvd but I need to Red Bull to throw down some cash to finish...
Source: http://www.pritchardwindsurfing.com/content/view/733/44/
New Windsurfer International Magazine online
Hey everybody. I just received an email that the 13th issue of the Windsurfing International Magazine has been released. The magazine has been updated to improve your reading experience. In this issue you’ll find: Peruvian Gold Kauli Seadi Finds Untold Riches Pro Slalom Secrets Kurosh Kiani Gives You a Turbo Boost Who is Kenneth Danielsen? [...]
This is a post from: Mad Windsurfing. A windsurf blog with tips, news, and how-to's.
Related posts:- Windsurfer International magazine: February issue out
- Reading for the weekend
- Lots of sun no wind. What to do?
Source: http://feeds.madwindsurfing.com/~r/madwindsurfingcom/~3/RuROTuyIZ_k/
News Headlines - Mon 18th
Tiree Wave Classic, Weymouth Speed Week, movies galore, and more...
Saturday, October 30, 2010
BSA 8 ? Weymouth
The Final crowning event of what has been a hugely successful 8 race series so far will take place at the Home of British Sailing and the 2012 Olympic host venue- Weymouth.
Event information and on the BSA website.Source: http://ukwindsurfing.com/news/2010/1018_bsa-8-weymouth/
Friday, October 29, 2010
Julien Quentel is "Champion de France 2010"
Julien Quentel secured a third place in the last Wave event of the season and conquered the overall title of "Champion de France 2010", probably the last overall title in France.
Quentel was born in Guadeloupe, but lives in France.
Julien Quentel said: "Conditions were really marginal and I think we could stop the event at quarterfinals, but I can understand that event organizers want to close the event with a winner. So, in this kind of conditions, the only thing to do is to go on the water, trying to do your best. Of course you need good equipment, but it's mostly about your mind. My goal was to fight for the overall title. The only one who could take it apart from me was Jules Denel, who is really strong. So I gave my best to keep him behind me, and when I saw he was out of the contest and I was still in, I felt free and without pressure anymore. Honestly I'm really happy to have won this Overall Title having competed in this last event, and I'm really sad that this will be the last year in France with this kind of Overall ranking, since I think that this ranking pushes you to be more complete in all the disciplines. I'm really proud to be the last winner of the France Funboard Overall Title!"
SOURCE: NeilPryde
Source: http://www.surfertoday.com/windsurfing/4360-julien-quentel-is-qchampion-de-france-2010q
News Headlines - Tue 5th
Title talk, brand news, on the blogs, and more...
News Headlines - Fri 23rd
Starboard 2011 photoshoot, PWA Fuerteventura and more.
News Headlines, Mon 11th
Ladies' day on Tiree, Anders' new speed record, Paskowski's latest project, and more...
USM 2 /2010
Short report, thanks to the not-so-great-personal-results. I have to applaud for Hans Kleingeld for his right forecast, AND superhigh improvement on his new gear!! The wind was good enough, water was flat, enough space, enough gusts, sun, overall ingredients to make a perfect speedsurfing day.
I did have the worst problem, it felt OK and fast. But I knew it was far from good enough (when looking on GPS). Started carefully to tune little things, but timing was not on my side (gusts etc..). Never got a right overall trim. Maybe it was stupid never to go to Strand Horst with decent "USM-like" conditions to tune up my equipment for the spot. The most frustrating fact is, I still did not found a good trim :( (should have starter WAY earlier with changing trim). Maybe it is just me not fitting on the strand horst-water, I don't know.
Dayranking http://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/default.aspx?mnu=forum&forum=2&val=25474
My Session http://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/default.aspx?mnu=user&val=70851&uid=870
I did have the worst problem, it felt OK and fast. But I knew it was far from good enough (when looking on GPS). Started carefully to tune little things, but timing was not on my side (gusts etc..). Never got a right overall trim. Maybe it was stupid never to go to Strand Horst with decent "USM-like" conditions to tune up my equipment for the spot. The most frustrating fact is, I still did not found a good trim :( (should have starter WAY earlier with changing trim). Maybe it is just me not fitting on the strand horst-water, I don't know.
Dayranking http://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/default.aspx?mnu=forum&forum=2&val=25474
My Session http://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/default.aspx?mnu=user&val=70851&uid=870
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SpeedsurfingBlog/~3/dt7OlP0Gij4/usm-2-2010.html
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News Headlines - Tue 20th
2011 Simmer, 2011 Severne, Starboard Quad IQ action, injuries and a fresh brew
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wilhelm Schurmann victorious in Ibiraquera wave championship
After the successful first stop of the South American Wave Tour in Peru, it was the time for Ibiraquera, Brazil, to host the second leg of the event. NeilPryde took the top 3 spots.
With close to 30 wave sailors from Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil, the event started off with strong port tack side shore winds and small waves for the Single Elimination, most sailors were on 4.0 and 4.5. Kauli Seadi blazed through his heats to make it to the final together with Levi Lenz who impressed all the judges.
KP days Snippet
You guys got to check out KPDAYS.. A story about a boy from Riverside to am Man from Maui.. I like it but that is cause it is all about me. We want to make a dvd but I need to Red Bull to throw down some cash to finish...
Source: http://www.pritchardwindsurfing.com/content/view/733/44/
News Headlines - Wed 4th
Addicted to Ride, new World Guide, PWA Hyeres, and more...
Antoine Albeau his reaction made me thinking
Antoine Albeau reaction on windsurfjournal.com, please foregive the weak French (google)translation:
"It's great, especially for Alexandre Caizergues chasing this record for some time. I think their ideal for that spot is ideal for them and especially when you see the kite 's performance Bringdal Anders is 10 knots behind. I am very happy not to have fallen into the trap.
Sebastien Cattelan (note: the organizer and rider L�deritz Speed Challenge 2010) tried to make me come but they have not found opportunities to make a channel also suitable for windsurfing, it's a shame for us.
Now, it should be involved and help to make it work for us, it would be interesting! is a water works with more wind than in the south of France and temperatures are also good.
Windsurfing is not dropped but we are amateurs compared to them because some kite surfers do that! Like others, I am supported by my partner for titles in slalom and Formula, if I had another partner I could do that too. There is a lack of time, preparation and when people register for the channel of Saintes, navigating often 3 to 4 times in 5 months. To give an example, I did make 3 speed boards and I have been able to test that after all these attempts at Saintes!
Today, I do not have 3 or 4 months to go before me at an event like this, help dig up and configure an appropriate channel for windsurfers. Within a few years this will be the case.
But in any case once again, congratulations to Alex! "
Interesting or not??
"It's great, especially for Alexandre Caizergues chasing this record for some time. I think their ideal for that spot is ideal for them and especially when you see the kite 's performance Bringdal Anders is 10 knots behind. I am very happy not to have fallen into the trap.
Sebastien Cattelan (note: the organizer and rider L�deritz Speed Challenge 2010) tried to make me come but they have not found opportunities to make a channel also suitable for windsurfing, it's a shame for us.
Now, it should be involved and help to make it work for us, it would be interesting! is a water works with more wind than in the south of France and temperatures are also good.
Windsurfing is not dropped but we are amateurs compared to them because some kite surfers do that! Like others, I am supported by my partner for titles in slalom and Formula, if I had another partner I could do that too. There is a lack of time, preparation and when people register for the channel of Saintes, navigating often 3 to 4 times in 5 months. To give an example, I did make 3 speed boards and I have been able to test that after all these attempts at Saintes!
Today, I do not have 3 or 4 months to go before me at an event like this, help dig up and configure an appropriate channel for windsurfers. Within a few years this will be the case.
But in any case once again, congratulations to Alex! "
Interesting or not??
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
News Headlines - Mon 16th
Buzianis and Arighetti take Turkey, Albeau and Jaggin world champs, double Bronze at Weymouth, and PWA Cape Verde 2010 is on!
PWA Klitmoller Waves - Day 2
Cold Hawaii action with comment from Campello
Improve your Skills!!!!
Matt just told me there are a couple openings left for the October clinic coming up..... Check this out- Aloha Windsurfing Clinics Maui! If you have been thinking to improve your windsurfing game, now is the time to make it happen! Pack your bags and get ready for...
Source: http://www.pritchardwindsurfing.com/content/view/726/44/
News Headlines - Fri 22nd
Localism in the north-east, Steve-O in Dahab, PWA Sylt art, and more...
Source: http://www.boardseekermag.com/wnews/show/1/2396
Fauster Verena Fernandez Lopez Victor Ferraretto Christopher
News Headlines - Thu 14th
Camp Hope II, new world speed records, art, drums, movies, and more
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
PWA Fuerteventura Slalom Day 5
Bjorn takes round 10, but Antoine ties up the contest...
News Headlines - Thu 5th
ProKids, Technos, RS:X, slalom and more...
PWA Fuerteventura Slalom Day 3
Antoine stays ahead, but the battle for 2nd continues.
News Headlines - Mon 9th
More freestyle, Severne 2011, PWA Alaçati Slalom, and more...
PWA Fuerteventura Slalom Day 2
Antoine Albeau takes the lead with 3 bullets. Dan Ellis reports.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Neilpryde RS:Slalom MKVI preview
The RS:Slalom MK3 5.5 was the best (fastest) Neilpryde I had ever owned, interesting would be if the MK4 also suits speedsurfing well?? Will the X6 or X9 be faster??? Will Martin van Meurs again use it for speed, or maybe other speed teamriders?? Will it be the same price??
**I recently discovered in my brother his new RS:Slalom 6.2, the X6 430 did look much more balanced than my X9 EVER did.... damn...
Found at: http://windsurfing44.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2602&start=60
Gomes de Farias Ivana Goney Hakan Goshi Akinori Gossein Baptiste
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