New Dawn and End of an Era
Some exciting news. Windsurfer International will cease production as Publisher Brian McDowell joins12th July, 2012
Tuamotu Travels
3 video episodes of Manu Bouvet and Carine Camboulives' dream trip aboard the 'Sauvage' with photogr10th July, 2012
PWA Pozo Guide
All you need to follow the 2012 PWA POZO WORLD CUP wavesailing event on Gran Canaria.2nd July, 2012
JP Freestyle 2013
JP Australia release 2013 freestyle board line. Check out the clip from their annual Maui shoot feat29th June, 2012
RIP Harold Iggy
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 below
Bad day! Harold Ige,,,,, shaper, friend, and mentor, died in my arms today,,,,, We were testing new 18ft sup prototypes,,,, everything was fine,,,, Harold took a good one,,,, rode it a couple hundred yards. I was about 50 yards behind,when I whatched him collapse into the water. I got there as fast as I could. He'd been under 1 min or maybe 2,,,,,, time gets funny when one is put in this position. A passing kayak instructor helped out,had a phone on him and called 911. Kai Santos (good old friend and waterman) saw the pilikia and swam out with fins and together we tried to resuscitate Harold, we were towed in by an instructor from Kailua sailboards and kayaks(. Thanks Leo!) and a C and C lifeguard. Response time from Honolulu C and C was super,,,,,, when we got to the beach, the ambulance was pulling in. When I saw Harold go under,,, I knew something was up,,,,very unlike Harold,,,,,,,when he didn't come up after a few seconds,,,,,,,, I knew something was bad,,,,,,, We fought hard all the way to the beach to bring him back. Called out to Harold,,,, God, and anyone else who may have been listening to help us. I've never felt so helpless! I did all I could,,,, WE, did all we could I'm sorry ,,,, I'll never forget this day even if I want to The surfing world lost an icon, a legend, and a friend to many, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and,,,, a mentor. Love you uncle Harold. Aloha,,, Randy naish
Message from Robby Naish
THE PASSING OF A LEGEND
THE PASSING OF A LEGEND
Our world was rocked this week with the news that Harold Iggy, my dear friend and shaper for over thirty years had passed away from a heart attack while standup paddling in Kailua Bay. His sudden death came as a shock to us all. Harold was one of the purest, most humble, fittest, and seemingly healthiest men of any age that I have ever known.
For those lucky enough to have known him, Harold Iggy was a very unique and inspiring man. He loved shaping boards with all of his heart. Harold had been making and riding boards of every shape and size basically his entire life, and did so with total commitment and passion. He shaped with curiosity, an open mind, and a constant desire to improve and discover. He shaped because he loved it. Whether a shortboard, longboard, windsurfing wave or race board, paddleboard, standup short board or eighteen footer, Harold crafted and rode them all. Harold Iggy was THE master shaper in every sense of the word, and a true waterman. His eye, his hands, his feeling for curves and what they ultimately came together to do...and his magical ability to turn a block of foam into a functional work of art was legendary.
His skills and dedication aside, he was simply one of the nicest human beings that ever lived. He had so much to teach, so much to share, and so many amazing stories. He was soft spoken with a wealth of knowledge, and he never had a bad word to say about anyone or anything. If there is a heaven, you can be sure that Harold was welcomed like few men before him.
Harold's passing will leave a void in many hearts and many lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful wife, Susan, his two daughters, and his grandson. I feel blessed to have been able to call him a friend, and I'll cherish my memories and all that he taught me forever. Harold passed away doing what he loved. He was in the ocean, riding a wave on his latest masterpiece. May he RIP for eternity, and may his legacy live on through the people whose lives he touched and through the tens of thousands of boards around the world that came from his hands.
I will miss you Harold.
Love always,
Robby and the entire Naish Ohana
Issue 29 - Read it Now!
RIDER PROFILE
Dany Bruch
OLYMPIC ARMAGEDDON
A Fresh Start for Our Sport?
STORM CHASE
RedBull Bring it Back
Dany Bruch
OLYMPIC ARMAGEDDON
A Fresh Start for Our Sport?
STORM CHASE
RedBull Bring it Back