Scouting locations for the SS24 photoshoot was a unique challenge. Top of the list was scoring epic conditions, but of equal importance was a location that offered a level of privacy as to not reveal out big secret too early. Enter Mauritius – an African island in the Indian Ocean, most famous for its beaches,…
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2014 Starboard Wide Point
With length for glide and width for stability, this was a great big man’s wave board. But, it just got a whole lot better. With a slightly wider tail, modified bottom shape (V and concaves) and rails (finer forward), the smooth carving sensations and reactivity have all been greatly enhanced. Its a winner! Source: Starboard…
Fighting in the water!!!! Ep 90 – Send it Sunday
Wow!!! Some proper fighting in the water!! Wingsurfer vs Windsurfer! Plus NEWs and sends from around the world! Send me your Clips If you have clips of you (or friends ) ‘SENDING it’… going BIG… Crashing hard… or just funny shit!! I need the background story, names, and as much info as possible… Email: Sendit@windsurfing.TV…
Big one-off battle to crown world champion
Spot Info CauipeCauipe offers small waves and constant winds outside the famed lagoon. It is perfect for the Hydrofoil-Freestyle discipline. Cauipe lagoon, outside Cumbuco village and 30kms from Fortaleza, forms at low tide. It is surrounded by sand dunes and palm trees, is separated from the sea by a low sandbar. Outside the sandbar, the…
World title showdown at final stop in Brazil
Intriguing prospect For the US’s Moona Whyte, who tops the women’s standings, the mixed format could prove tricky. Oahu-based Whyte won all three pure surfing, wave competitions, but skipped the German stop, as strapless-freestyle is not her strength. A format mixing the two styles is an intriguing prospect. Whyte’s wave riding is peerless on the…
Dominant Brodel stays on top for another year
Winner takes all In his lead-up to the final, Brodel defeated Maxime-Luan Desjardins (FRA) whilst Alex Soto (DOM) battled it out also against fellow countryman Joselito Del Rosario (DOM) in a Dominican showdown. Both heats were packed with goodness with Alex Soto’s highlight being a 7.6 Contra Loop Back Roll, whilst Charles Brodel scored a…
Faultless outings in Cauipe as action soars
Big upset The Spanish athlete, ranked second overall, joins Karolina Winkowska (POL) in the semi-finals. Former world champion, Winkowska, returning to the tour at the age of 33 after giving birth, caused one of the upsets of the day when she just outpointed Mikaili Sol (USA). “This year I’m competing here with the best little…