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Official Announcement | Windsurfer International and Windsurf Magazine

12th July, 2012
Some exciting news. Windsurfer International will cease production as Publisher Brian McDowell joins Windsurf Magazine in a deal to become Editor and lead a new digital project for the largest English language title in the sport. Read More »

Oxbow Trip Tuamotu Islands

10th July, 2012
3 video episodes of Manu Bouvet and Carine Camboulives' dream trip aboard the 'Sauvage' with photographer Ben Thouard to the Tuamotu islands in French Polynesia. Read More »

2012 PWA Pozo World Cup | Event Guide

2nd July, 2012
All you need to follow the 2012 PWA POZO WORLD CUP wavesailing event on Gran Canaria. Read More »

JP Australia 2013 Freestyle Board Range Release

29th June, 2012
JP Australia release 2013 freestyle board line. Check out the clip from their annual Maui shoot featuring a presentation by their Development team. Read More »

2012 Bonifacio Freestyle Project

29th June, 2012
Sophia Regerbis' clip from the 2012 Bonifacio Freestyle Project event in Corsica. Read More »

Hot Chile Action

29th June, 2012
2 clips of west coast South American wind and waves. Read More »

Josh Angulo| Point7 Portrait

26th June, 2012
Point7 Sails produced this portrait clip of their team rider Josh Angulo talking of his passion for the sport. Read More »

Fanatic | Victor Fernandez Maui Webisode 2012

13th June, 2012
Fanatic released a Maui webisode of their highest-ranking wavesailor Victor Fernandez who is currently training in Gran Canaria. Read More »

Papacu | Ricardo Campello

12th June, 2012
Ricardo Campello actually invented this move - the Papacu - 3 years ago, but this is the first one one video. The name, like most Brazilian Portuguese stunts, is probably not translatable to your Mother, or local Priest, and involves Read More »

Ghosts of Speed | GPS World Records June 2012

11th June, 2012
Awesome speedsailing action from the Ghosts of Speed Movie Crew showing two records broken at Dutch spot 'The Brace' on June 8th 2012. (Hans Kreisel GPS World Record 10 sec run 48.83 knots and Jurjen van der Noord 5 x 10 sec run 48.4 knots.) Read More »

PWA Catalunya World Cup Slalom 2012 | Event Guide

11th June, 2012
All you need to follow the 2012 PWA CATALUNYA WORLD CUP Slalom event on the Costa Brava. Read More »

Fuerteventura Webisode | Los Lovers Winter 2012

11th June, 2012
The 'Winter' Webisode from 'Los Lovers' Stephane Etienne and Nicole Boronat living the dream on Fuerteventura. Read More »

PositiveH2O Need You

11th June, 2012
WI's Environmental Partners www.positiveh2o.com need your help to receive a US$250K grant that will help them further their excellent clean water initiatives. Read More »

Jochen- Stolz | 2 Hours Before Work Session El Medano

11th June, 2012
After 13-yrs on Tenerife, German transplant and El Medano local Jochen Stolz still finds time to rip up the waves before a days work. Read More »

PWA Islas Canarias Excellence Awards

11th June, 2012
PRESS RELEASE: Are you ready for something completely new? The PWA is extremely proud and excited to announce the launch of the Islas Canarias PWA Windsurfing Excellence Awards. Read More »

Xavier Frelin | Spring Sessions

7th June, 2012
Unreal Freestyle skills from amateur French windsurfer Xavier Frelin Read More »

Win a Wizard | NeilPryde 2013 Freestyle Sail Launch

6th June, 2012
NeilPryde launched the first of their 2013 sail range with the release of the Wizard Freestyle sail. Here's the Press Release and details on a competition to WIN A WIZARD via the Neilpryde Facebook Page - and a video presentation. Read More »

Summer Again | Pozo Gang

6th June, 2012
Pozo locals Alessio Stillrich, Pablo Ramírez and Moritz Mauch get warmed-up for the upcoming Canaries PWA Wave Tour leg with a a clip featuring Gran Canarian action from summer 2011 and recent early season sessions. Read More »

2013 PWA Event Planned For Holland

1st June, 2012
Dutch Event Organisers DAM7 are planning a PWA World Cup Slalom and Freestyle event for September 7th-14th 2013 at the renowned flat-water location of Brouwersdam, Holland. Here's a video trailer to promote the contest. Read More »

Jason Polakow | Winter 2012 JAWS Sessions

31st May, 2012
NeilPryde uploaded a clip featuring wavesailing legend Jason Polakow in action at Peahi during the early 2012 Maui late winter season. Read More »

2012 Pistol River Wave Bash Presented by Naish

29th May, 2012
PRESS RELEASE: The Pistol River Wave Bash presented by Naish, featuring a preview clip by Kai Lenny Read More »

Virtual Windsurfing | Zot Movie Festival Reunion 2012

29th May, 2012
Check out this 'Virtual Windsurfing' clip by Mathieu Demachy featuring class wavesailing action from Reunion that is entered into the Zot Movie Festival 2012 on Reunion Island. Read More »

Mediterranean Diet Episode 2 | Mattia Pedrani Garda Conche

29th May, 2012
Freestyle action by Mattia Pedrani shot at Conche in the Venetian Lagoon close to Sottomarina on Lake Garda, Italy. Check out Mattia's Freestyle tips and clips in the Technique archive. Read More »

Waiting4Wind | New Forum

28th May, 2012
Check out UK Freestyler Al Bentley's new Waiting4Wind project - a new forum aimed at younger windsurfers globally to provide some fresh blood and views on modern windsurfing. (Yes, old guys suck.) Read More »

Starboard Announce Charter of Phantom 295 at Two International Events

28th May, 2012
Starboard have announced the charter of Phantom 295 packages at two international raceboard events, the first be run in Yyteri, Finland (June 11th to June 16th 2012) and the second at Medemblik, Holland (August 11th to August 19th 2012) Read More »

Jaeger Stone | Keel Quad

28th May, 2012
Gunfire Images produced this clip of Jaeger Stone's Dad, Mark, of Stone Surf Designs, shaping his son a 60L Keel Quad. Read More »

Gorge Windfest Weekend 2012 | Hood River

25th May, 2012
PRESS RELEASE: The Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association are hosting their annual Windfest Weekend fundraising event - the only windsurfing demo event in the Pacific Northwest, USA - on July 7 and 8 in Hood River, Oregon. Read More »

Klaas Voget | Webisode Maui 2012

22nd May, 2012
After Klaas Voget took victory at the Rollei Bullet HD Summer Opening presented by Volkswagen event last weekend, Fanatic decided to honor him with a clip by their producer Carl Nyberg using Maui footage from their previous photo shoot. Check it out! Read More »

Ross Williams 2012 European Formula Windsurfing Champion

21st May, 2012
Congratulations to Ross Williams for winning the 2012 European Formula Windsurfing Championships at Sylt, Germany. Read More »

New RRD Homepage

21st May, 2012
Roberto Ricci Designs (RRD) relaunched their website. Check out the makeover and current board, sail and fashion ranges at robertoriccidesigns.com Read More »

Windsurfer International Magazine | May 2012 Issue 29 is Live

18th May, 2012
The May 2012 Edition of Windsurfer Mag is live and free to read and share online! Read More »

Victor Fernandez in Almeria | 3 Spots 1 Day

14th May, 2012
World Number 4 ranked wavesailor and 2010 World Champion Victor Fernandez tucking into some stormy conditions at home in Almeria, Spain. Read More »

Royal Captains| Paskowski's Podersdorf Summary Clip

14th May, 2012
More summary action by Andre Paskowski, mainly featuring Freestyle Tour Leader Gollito filmed at the season-opening PWA Surf World Cup at Podersdorf, Austria. Named in honour of the Royal Captain's event bar! Read More »

Brawzinho April Maui Action Clip

14th May, 2012
Insane action from Marcilio 'Brawzinho' Browne in his April '12 Maui summary clip Read More »

The Solution | Bruch and Lewis in El Medano

10th May, 2012
If you're not part of the problem, you're part of The Solution. Dany Bruch and Adam Lewis in action at El Cabezo and Harbour Wall, Tenerife. Read More »

Arthur Arutkin | Just Windsurfing

10th May, 2012
15-yr old Arthur Arutkin, younger brother of PWA racer Alice Arutkin, is a fast-emerging talent on both the windsurfing and SUP scenes and posted this cool clip of him in action wavesailing on French beaches at Wissant, La Torche and Wimereux. Read More »

esCape | South Africa

8th May, 2012
A juicy action documentary from the Cape Town 2012 season Read More »

The King is Back | Gollito Webisode

8th May, 2012
After just a month's preparation following a broken arm, Gollito is feeling back on form since his season-opening win in Austria. Webisode by Carl Nyberg. Read More »

2012 Ulsan PWA World Cup Korea Slalom | Event Guide

4th May, 2012
All you need to know to follow the 2012 Ulsan PWA World Cup Korea Slalom event at Jinha Beach. Read More »

Jamie Hancock | SA Action Clip

4th May, 2012
A Promo Clip featuring Jamie Hancock from his Winter 2011/12 South African training trip Read More »

AWT Goya Windsurfing Festival Waddell Creek | Event Guide

4th May, 2012
All you need to follow the American Windsurfing Tour (AWT) 2012 Goya Windsurfing Festival at Waddell Creek. Read More »

PWA Surf World Cup Podersdorf 2012 | Felix Hauft Cut

3rd May, 2012
Probably the best action edit so far from the 2012 PWA Surf World Cup Freestyle in Austria, produced by Felix Hauft. Read More »

Positively Kai | Motivation

2nd May, 2012
This week's 'Positively Kai' episode explores what motivates Kai Lenny on the journey that is his multiple ocean sports career. Read More »

Red Bull Storm Chase 2012 | Registration Open

1st May, 2012
It's back. And this time it's Global! Registration for the 2012 Red Bull Storm Chase is open! Check out the trailer! Read More »

Diony Guadagnino | Escape Al Paraiso

1st May, 2012
Join Diony Guadagnino on a waveriding mission as he scores waves in Venezuela and Maui. Read More »

PWA Surf World Cup Podersdorf 2012 | Event Guide

27th April, 2012
All you need to know to follow the 2012 PWA Surf World Cup Freestyle on the Neusiedler See in Podersordorf, Austria. Videos and updates will appear on this page throughout the competition Read More »

Rip 'n Snap | Klitmoeller Special

27th April, 2012
A nice issue from our digital cousins Rip 'n Snap Magazine featuring scenic shots and action from the Nordic surf town and scene at the PWA Cold Hawaii location in Klitmoeller, Denmark. Read More »

Gollito Gets in Shape

26th April, 2012
Check out how Gollito's post-injury, pre-season training shaped-up ahead of this week's PWA Surf World Cup Freestyle event in Podersdorf, Austria. Read More »

Sylt Sessions

25th April, 2012
Minds Wide Open Producer Andre Paskowski posted some footage of the awesome tow session from the 2011 Reno World Cup at Sylt Read More »

France is Fun | Even without Crepes

23rd April, 2012
A fun clip of Thomas Traversa and his unique brand of training at home in France - includes cool ramp action! Read More »

2012 Bic Techno 293 Class Trailer

20th April, 2012
A new trailer for the 2012 Bic Techno 293 Youth Racing series Read More »

PWA Reggio Calabria World Cup Slalom 2012 | Event Guide Page

19th April, 2012
All you need to know to review the inaugural 2012 PWA Reggio Calabria Slalom World Cup in Italy. Read More »

Positively Kai | 4 Sports at JAWS in 1 Day Episode 2

19th April, 2012
This week's 'Positively Kai' episode presents ' 4 Sports in 1 Day - Part 2' where Kai Lenny windsurfs, paddles, kites and tow-surfs JAWS in one mammoth session. Read More »

2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic | Best Of Clip and Gallery

18th April, 2012
The final event summary clip and a gallery from the 2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic is now LIVE IN THE APRIL ISSUE. Read More »

2012 Carbon Art Rodgers Dental New Zealand Wave Nationals

17th April, 2012
Oliver Perkins (SurfPhotoNZ) sent in a report and some shots of the 2012 New Zealand Wavesailing nationals held in Taranaki. Read More »

Clowning Around at Camp One

17th April, 2012
Video: New Skool and Old Skool side-by-side. Starboard Team Riders Zane Schweitzer, Connor Baxter, Kiri Thode and Taty Frans have fun on Freestyle, Freeride and WindSUP gear at Camp 1 during the 2012 Photoshoot. Read More »

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17th April, 2012
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2012 Cape Town Action | Andrea Mariotti

17th April, 2012
South African action from Andrea Mariotti. Read More »

Fanatic Team | Slalom Tuning Tips

17th April, 2012
A clip from members of the Fanatic Racing Team showing some Slalom Tuning Tips for their Falcon Range. For more racing tweaks and advice check out Kurosh Kiani's 'Pro Slalom Secrets' Series in the magazine. Read More »

Tweak Your Box | Interchangeable US-to-SlotBox Adaption

17th April, 2012
Pio Marasco from Maui Fin Co shows a trick, learned from Fanatic R and D Manager Klaas Voget, to allow a US Box fin base to work in both regular and Slot Box modes. Read More »

Kai Katchadourian Hypes Waddell Creek Event

16th April, 2012
Kai Katchadourian talks about the 2012 American Windsurfing Tour (AWT) Santa Cruz Goya Windsurfing Festival to be held at his homespot of Waddell Creek, California Read More »

Ricardo Campello Maui 2012 Action Clip

16th April, 2012
Ricardo Campello put together a short clip of himself in action on Maui Read More »

Lake gHARDa | Mattia Pedrani

16th April, 2012
The latest freestyle edit from Mattia Pedrani filmed in his home waters on Lake Garda. Read More »

Fifty Knot La Franqui

16th April, 2012
Jacques van der Hout posted a 49.92 knots (max 2 sec) run at La Franqui, France on Sunday 15th April and recorded the run in this clip. Read More »

Six Fours Jump Battle | Brutal Beach

16th April, 2012
As the PWA in Marseille is cancelled so another South of France event went ahead - a clip from the Six-Fours Windsurf Organisation 'Jump Contest' held at Brutal Beach on Saturday 14th April Read More »

Haute-Normandie Hoedown

13th April, 2012
Regis Bouron and Hervé Guillermin enjoy some winter storm sailing in Normandy, France. Read More »

Time for a Change | Steven Van Broeckhoven in South Africa

13th April, 2012
The very latest in cutting-edge Freestyle from 2011 World Champion Steven Van Broeckhoven who's sent a massive message out to his World Title competitors with this radical pre-season clip Read More »

Bering Straights Windsurf Crossing 2012

13th April, 2012
Two intrepid Frenchmen will attempt to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Arnaud de Rosnay and complete the first-ever windsurf crossing of the Bering Straights, from Alaska to Siberia, in summer 2012. Read More »

Fabrice Beaux HXS Interview | Planet Blow The Dark Lines

11th April, 2012
HXS Hawaiian Xtreme Sports TV interviewed Fabrice Beaux about his Planet Blow - The Dark Lines movie-and-book project. Proceeds from the sales of the package go to Surfrider Foundation. Read More »

Brus Gotta Do What Brus Gotta Do

11th April, 2012
Max Droege and Leon Jamaer go wild in South Africa. (No Baboons were hurt in the making of this movie.) Read More »

Primal Screams

10th April, 2012
Parts 1 and 2 of Julien Taboulet and Rudy Castorina's trippy video series of primal beings discovering windsurfing. Read More »

Windsurfer International Magazine | April 2012 Issue 28 is Live

5th April, 2012
The April 2012 Edition of Windsurfer Mag is live and free to read and share online! Read More »

Graham Ezzy New Move | The Hangover

4th April, 2012
Graham Ezzy pulls a new move, inspired by Josh Angulo's 'ANGover' - an Air Grubby Off-the-Lip. Check out 'The Hangover'! Read More »

DLG Movie | Don't Let Go First Trailer

3rd April, 2012
Here's the rough version of the Don't Let Go Movie trailer - watch out for the full story in the April issue Read More »

Cedric Bordes Maui Slalom Training

3rd April, 2012
Cedric Bordes published a clip of his pre-season Slalom training and Gaastra/Tabou gear tweaking in Maui Read More »

Grab Hold of Robby's Chopper

3rd April, 2012
Win Robby's own stickered, autographed 2012 Naish Chopper - not even in stores yet! ENTER HERE! Read More »

Chasing the Dream Part 3.5 | Davy Scheffers

2nd April, 2012
Davy Scheffers' latest update from his 'Chasing the Dream' movie project. Read More »

Epic Maui Sessions Spring 2012

2nd April, 2012
Epic Sessions released their Spring 2012 Maui summary clip Read More »

Who is Adam Lewis?

2nd April, 2012
Just in case you've ever wondered, here's a clip answering the question of 'Who is Adam Lewis?' Read More »

2012 Curacao Challenge

29th March, 2012
The 2012 Curacao Challenge Slalom and Freestyle event is set to run May 17-20th

BONUS FEATURE | Mikey Clancy Scores Macking Magheroarty

29th March, 2012
BONUS FEATURE: Mikey Clancy reports from his XL session on the moody north west coast of Ireland Read More »

Hectic Ho'okipa

29th March, 2012
Bernd Roediger produced a short clip of howling Ho'okipa conditions featuring himself with team mates Keith Teboul and Brawzinho Read More »

Focus on Iballa Ruano Moreno

28th March, 2012
A profile clip of Iballa Ruano Moreno (E-63) from the 2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic Crew Read More »

FreeWorldSports Video Competition Platform

27th March, 2012
Get sailing, filming, voting and ready to compete on the newly launched Free World Sport (FWS) online sports event platform Read More »

Albeau Quentel and Morin in Tahiti and Moorea

26th March, 2012
PWA Slalom racers Antoine Albeau, Fred Morin and Julien Quentel took a trip to Tahiti and Moorea to check out the windsurfing scenes there. Read More »

Maui Winter Clip | Robby Swift

26th March, 2012
Ricardo Campello, Jason Polakow, Robby Swift and Dean Christener enjoying a solid start to the winter in Maui. Action from Ho'okipa, Lanes, the West Side and Jaws Read More »

2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic | Focus on Dario Ojeda

23rd March, 2012
The 2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic Media Crew focus on Dario Ojeda Read More »

Romain Pinocheau at SMG

23rd March, 2012
A clip by French Freestyler Romain Pinocheau who spent his winter training in Săo Miguel do Gostoso, Brazil. Read More »

Levi on the Late Late Show

23rd March, 2012
Levi Siver and a sick, twisted, late Wave 360 at hectic, windy Ho'okipa Read More »

Spanish ROXY Girls

22nd March, 2012
Iballa Ruano Moreno and a bunch of chicks who rip in a ROXY Spain promo video clip. Read More »

Ghosts of Speed Trailer

22nd March, 2012
The first official trailer for the Ghosts of Speed Movie Project is now live Read More »

Pablo Ramírez Bolańos | Pozo Talent

22nd March, 2012
Checkout Pozo local, 16-yr old Pablo Ramírez Bolańos (Pablito) flying the flag and keeping the Gran Canarian standard of youth sailing stratospherically high. Read More »

Kai Lenny Red Bull Showcase Trailer

22nd March, 2012
A trailer from Red Bull for a movie showcasing Kai Lenny and his versatile waveriding talents - great exposure for windsurfing. Read More »

Stone at Home

22nd March, 2012
A short action clip featuring Western Australian warrior Jaeger Stone, filmed round his home in Geraldton. Check out Jaeger's awesome multimedia profile 'The Enigma' in the March 2012 Issue of Windsurfer Mag. Read More »

Matteo Spanu in Cabo Verde

21st March, 2012
Sardinian rider Matteo Spanu caught some nice rides on a recent trip to Cabo Verde. Check 'em out Read More »

Lost and Found | Levi Siver TWM 2 Rough Cuts

20th March, 2012
Unreal footage featuring Levi Siver that never made the cut of The Windsurfing Movie II Read More »

Ho'okipa | The Edge of Control

19th March, 2012
Josh Stone, Keith Teboul, and Bernd Roediger filmed on a crazy windy Friday at Ho'okipa on March 16th 2012 Read More »

4 in a Row back Loops Philip Koester | Minds Wide Open Movie Ruff Cut

19th March, 2012
Check out Philip Koester's back-looping-chopper chase-down! Read More »

Caspar Pedersen WA Trip Clip

19th March, 2012
Danish rider Caspar Pedersen made a clip from a trip to Western Australia. Read More »

2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic | Event Page

19th March, 2012
All you need to know to follow the 2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic plus all the Video Clips so far Read More »

Maui Winter Wonderland Clip

16th March, 2012
Hot Ho'okipa windsurfing action to warm wintery chilly bones Read More »

Loft Sails Slalom Team Tarifa training Clip

14th March, 2012
Slalom action from Tarifa with Loft Sails racing team members Ben Van Der Steen, Antoine Questel, Ludo Jossin, Dennis Little, Alex Guyader and sail designer Monty Spindler. Read More »

Starboard Fans Interview Dunkerbeck

13th March, 2012
Starboard asked fans and readers to interview their 2011 Slalom World Champion Bjoern Dunkerbeck. Check out the questions and answers! Read More »

Loďck Lesauvage | Winter Action Clip

13th March, 2012
Impressive wavesailing skills from 12-yr old Loďck Lesauvage collected over this winter in the south of France Read More »

Windsurfer International Magazine | March 2012 Issue 27 is Live

8th March, 2012
The March 2012 Edition of Windsurfer Mag is live and free to read and share online! Read More »

The Legacy | Moulay Bouzerktoun

7th March, 2012
A feelgood clip by Sylvain Demercastel (Planet Blow Productions / The Dark Lines Movie) focusing on the interaction and influence of windsurfing with the people and ambience of Moulay Bouzerktoun, Morocco. Read More »

Sarah Hébert Abandons 2012 Transatlantic Challenge

6th March, 2012
Sarah Hébert has abandoned her 2012 Trans-Atlantic windsurfing challenge due to extreme dizziness and anemia and vowed to retry. Read More »

2012 Volvo Surf Cup Westerland

6th March, 2012
Volvo Surf Cup presented by Flens selected for the FW European Cup Read More »

Etienne and Boronat | Les Lovers Fuerteventura Web Series Trailer

6th March, 2012
A nice trailer for an dupcoming series by 'Les Lovers' Stephane Etienne and Nicole Boronat of their ocean-based dream lifestyle in Fuerteventura. Read More »

Brawzinho at JAWS Movie

6th March, 2012
Marcilio 'Brawzinho' Browne published a short clip of himself windsurfing big waves at JAWS at the end of January 2012 Read More »

In Memory of Vincent Mellouet

5th March, 2012
Tragic news. French Wavesailor and Champion Freestyler Vincent Mellouet died whilst sailing in waves in Brittany this weekend. Read More »

umi pictures Bonaire Editing Competition | Winner Announced

2nd March, 2012
umi pictures announced the winners of their Bonaire Movie Editing Competition. Check the announcement clip of who's won the awesome product and travel prizes and the winning movie here! Read More »

2012 European SpeedSailing Tour Schedule

2nd March, 2012
SpeedWorldCup.com announced their 2012 European Speedsailing Tour with events in France, Germany, Ireland and the UK. Read More »

2012 Naish Chopper

2nd March, 2012
Naish windsurfing offficially released their 2012 Ultralight weight 4-batten compact wave sail sail for sub 185lbs / 84kg riders - the Chopper. Check out the clip and read about the 'accidental' story of how the concept was born. Read More »

Moreno Twins | Two Waterwomen

1st March, 2012
Daida and Iballa Moreno's 'Two Waterwomen' profile clip. Read More »

2012 St Anne Wave Classic Guadeloupe

1st March, 2012
Action from the 2012 St Anne Wave Classic on Guadeloupe Read More »

Brawzinho Introduces 2012 Goya Windsurfing Festival

1st March, 2012
Marcilio 'Brawzinho' Browne presents a video preview of his new sponsor's, Goya Windsurfing Festival 2012 American Windsurfing Tour (AWT) Tour stop at Waddell Creek, near Santa Cruz, California. Read More »

Epic Maui Sessions Winter 2012

1st March, 2012
The Vimeo version of the popular Epic Sesh Epic Maui Sessions' Winter 2012 Clip Read More »

Fanatic Falcon 79 | The Missing Link

1st March, 2012
PRESS RELEASE: Fanatic introduces Falcon 79 to 2012 high performance line - the 'missing link' is now completed! Read More »

No Oil In Canary Islands Petition | Clean Ocean Project

28th February, 2012
Please sign the 'No Oil in the Canary Islands' petition at the homepage of our Environmental Partner, Clean Ocean Project. Expect to hear more about this issue during the upcoming 2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic event. Read More »

2011 Puzziteddu Wave Classic | Sicily

28th February, 2012
A couple of clips from the Puzziteddu Wave Classic held in December 2011 in Sicily. Read More »

2012 PWA Lanzarote World Cup Cancelled

28th February, 2012
The PWA announced today that the 2012 Lanzarote World Cup Freestyle is cancelled due to lack of funding. The Costa Teguise location has been regular fixture since 2004 and has delivered action in Freestyle, Slalom and Super-X. With no stop at Las Cucharas beach, the Freestyle tour now features 6 x Men's events and 4 x Women's Freestyle competitions. Read More »

Boujmaa at Kingfisher Beach Philippines

27th February, 2012
Boujmaa Guilloul visited Kingfisher Beach Resort, Pagadpud on the island of Luzon, Philippines. Check out the action! (Def recommend turning volume DOWN for this one...) Read More »

Voget and Fernandez | Chilean Summer 2012

27th February, 2012
A nice action clip of Klaas Voget and Victor Fernandez enjoying some fun summer conditions Chile during January 2012. Read More »

Odyssey of Speed 2012 Karpathos

23rd February, 2012
The 2012 Odyssey of Speed is set to run June 1st - August 30th in Karpathos, Greece. Open to Pros and Amateurs, there are even free-to-use GPS units and heaps of prizes on offer to speed freaks of all levels. Read More »

Sea for Yourself Showing at WAFF Festival

22nd February, 2012
The 5th annual Wee Adventure Film Festival is raring to go on Friday 30th March at Vicar Street in Dublin. Irish professional windsurfer Mikey Clancy's film 'Sea For Yourself' first launched on Windsurfer International Magazine in December 2011 is one of the featured movies Read More »

Big Salty Forecasts Survey

22nd February, 2012
Big Salty Weather is running a survey whereby anyone who fills it out before the end of February can have the chance of winnning a Big Salty hoody.. Read More »

Passe Americaine Session Guadaloupe

22nd February, 2012
A sweet clip of a Guadaloupian crew scoring a quality reef pass in light wind. Read More »

Los Roques Venezuela | Diony Guadagnino Video

21st February, 2012
The video is now added to Diony Guadagnino's awesome feature on Los Roques, Venezeuela inside the Febuary 2012 issue - check it out now on the 8th spread.

Starboard Launch Start-Windsurfing Resource Website

21st February, 2012
Starboard launched a resource to hand around your family and friends and share online - the launch of Start-Windsurfing.com with advice and resources such as videos and 'how-tos' for learners and intermediates.

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Sarah Hebert Starts 2012 Transatlantic Crossing Today | Follow Live

21st February, 2012
Bon voyage to Sarah Hebert who sets sail on her solo TransatlanticWindsurf 2012 Challenge crossing from Dakar, Senegal, today. You can follow her progress LIVE... Read More »

Fanatic and North Swoop for Clancy

16th February, 2012
Mikey Clancy is delighted to announce that he's signed with North Sails, Fanatic Boards and Ion for the coming years. Read More »

2012 Goya Windsurfing Festival Waddell Creek

16th February, 2012
After last season's successful American Windsurfing Tour (AWT) Santa Cruz Classic, Goya have stepped-up as title sponsor for the 2012 Goya Windsurfing Festival at Waddell Creek. Read More »

2012 Storm Rider Bat Galim on Red Alert

16th February, 2012
A promo clip for the 2012 Storm Rider event starting Friday 17th February at Bat Galim beach in Haifa, Israel. Checking the Event Forecast, it looks like there could be wind right on cue. Read More »

FlyMount PoleCams and Ice Action

15th February, 2012
Dutch windsurfers Edwin and Walter bought FlyMounts and made some clips experimenting with different angles using the Clamp as a polemount on a mast top-end. They also filmed the 2012 Dutch Icesurfing Championships. Read More »

Ho'okipa Green Light | AWT Stoke Clip

15th February, 2012
The 2012 American Windsurfing Tour (AWT) got it's permit for the Ho'okipa event and celebrated by releasing an AWT Stoke Clip featuring recent action from HQ. Read More »

Rail to Rail DVD Complete Movie

14th February, 2012
Fanatic and North released the full HD version of their Rail to Rail promo DVD online. Check it out here. Read More »

Starboard | Colmas and Van Der Steen Video Interviews

14th February, 2012
Starboard posted two video interviews, with the original 'Wood Technologist' Jean Luis Colmas, and their inspirational signing of 2011 - Ben Van Der Steen Read More »

Spotas Reflections | Caleb Martin

13th February, 2012
'Spotas reflections | Caleb' is a part of an upcoming short documentary about Punta Abreojos – the legendary wave sailing spot in Baja California, Mexico - featuring Caleb Martin, a professional freestyle skier ranked 3rd in the World in 1999. Besides his skiing career, Caleb is a passionate surfer and windsurfer who has returned to Abreojos for more than 20 years now. Read More »

Kona Lanes from Epic Sessions

12th February, 2012
A nice clip of Kona wind conditions at Lanes on Feb 7th 2012 from the EpicSesh.com crew Read More »

Garda Dimension DVD

10th February, 2012
Italian Photographer Cataldo Albano is releasing a DVD following the 2011 Lago di Garda season entitled 'Garda Dimension'. Here is the trailer. Read More »

Go Windsurf Pro Coaching

10th February, 2012
Have you ever spent a day on the water trying a new trick and constantly wiping out? Stop falling in and start winning. Post your problem on the Windsurf Coaching Facebook Page and get it answered by an expert. Read More »

Road Trip | Al McCleod's 15000K Cross Nullarbor Mission

10th February, 2012
Alastair McCleod crossed the Nullarbor plain and drove 15000Ks to windsurf the south coast of WA. Read More »

Kai Lenny Talks Story Evening

10th February, 2012
Kai Lenny is the latest to take centre stage for a 'Talk Story' spotlight evening Read More »

Windsurfer International | February 2012 Issue 26 is Live

8th February, 2012
The February 2012 Edition of Windsurfer Mag is live and free to read and share online! Read More »

Felix Da Cat

8th February, 2012
What would you give to grow up wavesailing in WA? Meet Felix Da Cat - West Oz's new emerging talent. Read More »

Talking Story with Robby Naish

8th February, 2012
Robby Naish was invited to the Surfer [the bar] 'Talk Story' Evening at the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu. Here's a clip of some interesting anecdotes about his life as a professional Waterman. Read More »

Jason Polakow | Running on Empty

6th February, 2012
Jason Polakow's epic 'JetSki-out-of-fuel-trip-to-JAWS-and-back' story and pics Read More »

Do Not Fall at Niagara Falls

6th February, 2012
Manoeuvre-completing motivation. PWA Freestyler Mattia Pedrani spots a windsurfer busting tricks at Niagara falls. Crashing is not an option... Read More »

Daida in Slow Motion

3rd February, 2012
Sick slow motion stunts from Daida Ruano Moreno filmed summer 2011 at Pozo Izqueirdo Read More »

Light Wind Lenny and Naish Peahi Session

3rd February, 2012
Kai Lenny and Robby Naish score some light wind, late arvo bombs at JAWS on January 30th 2012 Read More »

Pleasure and Pain | Wavesailing in West Oz

3rd February, 2012
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Matt Holder of Reflex Films Australia captures the ups and downs of wavesailing Western Australia. Be careful if you laugh - you will pay your dues later... Read More »

NeilPryde Spices Up the 2012 RS:X Worlds with US$45,000 in Prize Money

3rd February, 2012
NeilPryde Windsurfing are pleased to announce sponsorship of a prize fund of US$45,000 to be awarded to the top 10 men and top 10 women in the final results of the 2012 RS:X World Windsurfing Championships which will take place between March 20th and 29th 2012 in Cadiz, Spain. Read More »

2012 Aloha Windsurfing Clinics

3rd February, 2012
Some information on Matt Pritchard and Shawna Cropas' 2012 Aloha Windsurfing Clinics on Maui. Spaces are still available for one-on-one coaching sessions on the North Shore March 17-24th.

Team North Fanatic ION in Brazil | BlackLab Productions

3rd February, 2012
Josh Willmot produced this clip of Fanatic and North Team riders Andre Paskowski, Gollito Estredo and Max Rowe pulling insane elite-level moves in Brazil Read More »

Los Suenos | Peruvian Dreams Come True

2nd February, 2012
An dreamy clip of Marion Raisi and Sylvain Demercastel's Peruvian adventure Read More »

Dahab Dangermen

2nd February, 2012
Laure Treboux posted a clip of two local talents from her Egyptian training ground - meet Mohamed and Salama. Read More »

HOT Sails Maui FreeSTYLE Pro | Choose Your Own

2nd February, 2012
HOT Sails rider Paul Zeper's been on Maui working on a FreeSTYLE Pro Model and came up with some new colourways. Think you can do better? Well, then download the pattern and send in your own design!

Muzza and Metcalf-Perez Go Off the Rails

1st February, 2012
Slapstick Slider slams to snigger at with Chris Muzza Murray and Bryan Metcalf Perez at the Gorge Kite Park Read More »

Koester In Line for London Laureus Award

1st February, 2012
2011 PWA Wave World Champion Philip Koester is in good company amongst the nominees for the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards Action Sports category. The ceremony is in London on February 6th.

Explore and Play Episode 3 | Moussilmani Twins

1st February, 2012
After some race-training action last week, episode 3 of the Moussilmani Twins' Explore and Play video series involves some north shore jumping. Read More »

PWA Interview Steve Allen

1st February, 2012
The PWA interviewed Steve Allen, the first rider to ever land a table-top forward in competition and currently a top-10 racing threat.

Blue Lagoon Trip Winter 2011

31st January, 2012
Tim Kahlhofen and friends tear it up in the awesome Blue Lagoon at Dahab, Egypt. Read More »

Rafael de Windt Curacao Action

31st January, 2012
Solid Freestyle action in Curacao from emerging talent Rafael de Windt Read More »

6/5mm | Vincent Mellouet Rubbers-Up

31st January, 2012
The need for 6mm of rubber, mitts and a hood won't deter Vincent Mellouet from enjoying some Atlantic waves on the wintry west coast of France Read More »

WindFreak | Windsurfing Forecast App for Android

30th January, 2012
A Press Release on British Windsurfer SJ's new Andoird Windsurfing Wind Forecast App, WIndFreak. Read More »

Bastien Rama in Brazil

30th January, 2012
Warm water Freestyle action in Brazil from Bastien Rama Read More »

Bujaka | Swiss Stylers

30th January, 2012
Swiss freestylers in bone-chilling winter action on the Bielersee. Read More »

WindMeet 2012 On Course

27th January, 2012
France's WindMeet Freestyle Association is ready to rock for 2012 with follow-ups to the midnight tow sessions and other contests scheduled for the coming season. Read More »

Ruenes Re-Signed | Gaastra and Tabou Resurrect F-85

27th January, 2012
Antony Ruenes is poised for a comeback after injury-ravaged campaigns Read More »

Weendy App Updates

27th January, 2012
The Weendy live wind report app has been upgraded. Check it out at the Weendy Blog and read more about the project in the November 2012 issue Read More »

PWA Slalom | Season Opener in Italy

27th January, 2012
An extra Euro 55,000 Men's and Women's Slalom event at Reggio Calabria, Italy, has appeared on the PWA website as the opening stop of the 2012 Slalom series, that now totals 8 racing locations. The competition is scheduled to run April 19th - 24th Read More »

January Sessions | Levi Siver

27th January, 2012
Check out Levi Siver's New Year Maui sessions captured on film Read More »

Explore and Play Episode 2 | Moussilmani Twins

25th January, 2012
Episode 2 of the Moussilmani twins' new 'Explore and Play' video series Read More »

Be the Judge | 2012 IFCA/EFPT Freestyle Judging Clinic

23rd January, 2012
A PR about the 2012 IFCA/EFPT Freestyle Judging Clinic to be held in Belgium March 2-4th Read More »

Dany Bruch | Tenerife North Shore Tow Out

23rd January, 2012
Dany Bruch snagged some big 'uns on Tenerife's North Shore thanks to some help from a Jetski to reach the lineup Read More »

Yegor Popretinskiy Technicolor

23rd January, 2012
The Technicolor world of Russian Freestyler Yegor Popretinskiy Read More »

umi pictures Bonaire Editing Competition | Entries Live

23rd January, 2012
All 36 clips in the umi pictures Bonaire Editing Competition are live now on their Vimeo Channel! More info at umi's Facebook Page. Read More »

Gringos in Brazui

23rd January, 2012
The Freestyle movie Production Line churns out another clip of Brazilian action, this time featuring Andraz Zan and friends as 'Gringos in Brazui' Read More »

2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic Confirmed

19th January, 2012
The 2012 Fuerteventura Wave Classic dates have been confirmed with a holding period of March 17-24th. If the PWA Cabo Verde contest is rubber-stamped by the local Government and Neptune is generous, then March could be a mega month of wave sailing action! Read More »

Slalom Racing Start Line Tips

19th January, 2012
Some Slalom racing start line tips from the PWA elite Read More »

Guadeloupe Windsurfing Tour | Batri Waves

18th January, 2012
A wave sailing clip from the second event of the Long Horn Guadeloupe Windsurfing Series held at Batri, plus more blue-water action from the Tainos crew. Read More »

Kauli Still Freestyles

18th January, 2012
The 3-time World Wavesailing Champion and former Freestyle legend Kauli Seadi shows that he's still got some of the latest trick up his sleeve in this action clip from the Club Kauli Seadi Center in Sao Miguel do Gostoso, Brazil. Read More »

Explore and Play Episode 1 | Moussilmani Twins

18th January, 2012
After last week's trailer here's Episode 1 of the Moussilmani twins' new 'Explore and Play' video series. Read More »

Tabou Confirm Horrocks Signing

17th January, 2012
Tabou confirmed the signing of Phil Horrocks to their International Team with this PR Read More »

The Sailmaker | Severne Sails Timelapse

16th January, 2012
A timelapse clip by Reflex Films Australia of Ben Severne building a sail plus some shredding and party action Read More »

2012 Defi Wind Registration Open

16th January, 2012
Registration for the 2012 Defi Wind long-distance windsurfing event at Gruissan, France is now open. You can read our guide to 'doing le Defi' in the July 2011 Issue. The 2012 event will run May 17-20th. Read More »

Polakow | JAWS Will Never Be The Same Again

16th January, 2012
Jason Polakow reflects on how riding JAWS may never be the same again... Read More »

Proffitt Vs Pedersen Gallery by Gunfire

11th January, 2012
A sweet action gallery from Western Australia of an aeriel dogfight between Ben Proffitt and Casper Pedersen by Gunfire images Read More »

Explore and Play Series Trailer from Moussilmani Twins

11th January, 2012
Twins Sylvain and Benoit 'Les Mouss' Moussilmani released a trailer to their upcoming 'Explore and Play' video series that will feature action from Hawaii, Chile, Madagasar, Reunion and the Med. Read More »

The Board Artist | Custom Spray Graphics by Nude Sailboards

10th January, 2012
Matt Holder from Reflex Films Australia produced this clip showing time-lapse of custom board spray artwork by Funky Jas at Nude Sailboards and a peak at some of their favorite designs for clients such as Ben Severne and various WA locals. Read More »

PWA World Tour 2012 Event Schedule

10th January, 2012
The PWA published their Provisional PWA 2012 Tour Schedule. A new men-only Slalom event in Marseille, France, is penciled-in for June, and last season's opener in Vietnam... Read More »

Starboard Release 11 New Models for 2012 Range

9th January, 2012
Starboard today released 11 new models for their 2012 range

Tony Mottus at Blue Lagoon

9th January, 2012
Zakel spotted this nice Freestyle clip of Estonian rider Tony Mottus in action at the Blue Lagoon in Egypt. Read More »

Jaws January 4th 2012 Session | Windsurfing

9th January, 2012
Epic Sessions TV captured some windsurfing from the Jan 4th JAWS day, featuring Levi Siver, Robby Naish and Jason Polakow. Francisco Porcella and Kai Lenny also caught some paddle-in waves and could this be the Brawzinho on Goya sails catching one too? Read More »

European Freestyle Pro Kids 2011 Tour Summary

6th January, 2012
Ruben Petrisie's summary of the 2011 European Freestyle Pro Kids Tour season and faces of the future is now available in the latest issue.

2011 British Wavesailing Association Constructors' Rankings

6th January, 2012
The British Wavesailing Association released their Constructors' Rankings for the 2011 season with JPAustralia boards and Simmer Sails taking the top spots after 4 from 4 events in Men's and Ladies categories. Here's the PR from Tour Manager Nigel Treacy. Read More »

GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac Remote Combo Kit

6th January, 2012
Check out the upcoming Wi-Fi BacPac and Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit due out in February at the Official GoPro® Store For the most versatile use on and off the water,Adaptors for GoPros come as standard with all Flymounts in our store. Read More »

2012 Exocet U Surf Core Single Thruster Promo Clip

6th January, 2012
Exocet produced a clip featuring their U-Surf Core single thruster wave board in action on Fuerteventura with rider Jules Denel. (French language.) Read More »

RIP Harold Iggy

5th January, 2012
Awful news for the Iggy and Naish families. Legendary Shaper Harold Iggy, who sculpted countless boards for Naish, died in the arms of Randy Naish yesterday after a tragic SUP accident on Oahu. Here is Randy's (Robby Naish's brother) own description of the incident as-taken from his Facebook page. May he RIP. EDIT Message from Robby Naish added Read More »

Cyril Moussilmani Signs for Severne Sails

5th January, 2012
Severne Sails gave official announcement that Cyril Moussilmani has signed for their international racing team with this PR/Interview Read More »

Chasing the Dream Part 3 | No Strings Attached

5th January, 2012
Here's episode #3 of the 'Chasing the Dream' (CTD) series, entitled 'No Strings Attached' shot in Brazil at Cumbuco and Jericoacora. Read More »

Andrea Franchini Maui Movie

4th January, 2012
Italian sponsored rider Andrea Franchini and Adele Frola dropped this clip documenting a Winter 2011 trip to Maui. Read More »

MauiSails Micah Buzianis Official Announcement

4th January, 2012
MauiSails today released their official announcement that Micah Buzianis has left NeilPryde and joined their international racing team

2012 American Windsurfing Tour Dates

3rd January, 2012
The American Windsurfing Tour (AWT) released their tentative 2012 Schedule Read More »

Victor Fernandez Winter 2011 Maui Movie

3rd January, 2012
Victor Fernandez posted hjis 'Winter 2011' maui action clip Read More »

Issue 29 - Read it Now!


RIDER PROFILE
Dany Bruch
OLYMPIC ARMAGEDDON
A Fresh Start for Our Sport?
STORM CHASE
RedBull Bring it Back