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#420 JAN/FEB 2023

14/12/2022
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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

 

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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.

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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. 

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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


TEST

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. 

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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.



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LATEST & GREATEST
Press releases so fresh, they make the Internet look out of date.

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RYA DINGHY & WATERSPORTS SHOW 2023
The must-see sailing and watersports show is back! The RYA tells us more!

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WORLD TRAVEL GUIDE
Take your pick of beautiful beaches to lounge, reach and repeat on in our worldwide travel guide!


 
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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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