WINDSURF MAGAZINE #420 JAN/FEB 2023
Evolution – PWA Slalom finals; Danish storm session; Traversa’s Portuguese perfection; Tested – 2023 5.0 All-Round wave sails; Fuerte’ vibes; Club Vass crew; Harty on finding your flow; World travel guide; Jem Hall’s small changes for big gains; Streedagh beach spot guide.
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Cover Marino Gil mega air in Hanstholm, northern Denmark. Photo John Carter.
BIG JUICY READS
TSUKUIHAMA TUSSLE
It all came down to the wire for the PWA slalom finals in Japan, a selection of racers give us the rundown on the tense competition.
PATIENCE FOR PERFECTION
Thomas Traversa has relocated to Portugal, but it hasn’t been all plain sailing! He recounts the highs and lows of his season so far.
FUERTE’ VIBES
John Carter makes a welcome trip back to Fuerteventura with the Starboard team, exploring the south of the island and enjoying the Fuerte vibes!
TOP GUNS
Canary Island top guns, Marino Gil and Liam Dunkerbeck go wild in 40-50 knot winds for an all-time jumping session in Hanstholm, northern Denmark.
SCENIC SANDS
Finn Mullen gives a spot guide to Streedagh beach in NW Ireland, which offers wave and flat water sailing just metres apart in scenic surroundings.
THE CLUB VASS CREW
We take a look behind the scenes at Club Vass and find out more about the men and women who make this famous windsurf center tick!
GEAR SHED
2023 5.0 ALL-ROUND WAVE SAILS
The test team hit the surf with some of the freshest five-metre wave sails out there! These include;
Duotone Super_Hero 5.0,
GA Manic 5.0,
Goya Eclipse 5.0,
Gunsails Seal 5.0,
Loftsails Purelip 5.2,
Naish Force 4 5.0,
North Windsurfing X-Over 5.0,
RRD Vogue 5.0,
Severne S-1 5.0,
Simmer Style Blacktip 5.0
TEKKERS
PETER HART MASTERCLASS – FEELING THE FLOW
Being in a state of ‘flow’ is often quoted by top athletes. Peter Hart describes the phenomenon and its relevance to the recreational windsurfer.
MOVE ON UP WITH JEM HALL – SMALL CHANGES = BIG GAINS
Jem Hall explains how a few subtle and precise changes to your technique can yield some massive benefits.
BOARDSHORTS
LATEST & GREATEST
Press releases so fresh, they make the Internet look out of date.
RYA DINGHY & WATERSPORTS SHOW 2023
The must-see sailing and watersports show is back! The RYA tells us more!
WORLD TRAVEL GUIDE
Take your pick of beautiful beaches to lounge, reach and repeat on in our worldwide travel guide!
SITTIN’ ON THE DUNNY
EDITORIAL – EVOLUTION
More fun with less effort, the Ed. reckons windsurfing just gets a little bit easier with time thanks to the endless evolution of our sport.
AFFAIRS OF THE HART – R.I.P. MFP
For better or for worse, windsurfing language moves on. Harty laments the passing of a classic expression – mast foot pressure!
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