WINDSURF MAGAZINE #423 MAY 2023
Hooked: PWA Japan World Cup Wave Report; Liam Dunkerbeck Interview; Tested: 7.0 No-Cam Freerace Sails; Irish Storm; How-To Stalled Forwards; Peter Hart’s Harness Tips; Celtic Crossing; Brighton Pier Session; Die-Hard Windsurfing Tribute; Ross Williams Wave Technique; Ruaraidh Somerville’s Different Direction.
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Cover Florian Jung fins out in South Africa. Photo Samuel Tomé.
BIG JUICY READS
OMAEZAKI’S RETURN
Bernd Roediger, Marcilio Browne and Maria Andrés give us their thoughts on the Spicare Omaezaki Japan World Cup, an event that made a lasting impression.
THE YOUNG CONTENDER
Liam Dunkerbeck bagged his first PWA world title last year. He tells us about the road to get there and carving his own path in windsurfing.
INTO THE STORM
John Carter and Timo Mullen tell us of their mission to try and catch one of the last winter storms as it roared into Ireland.
DIFFERENT DIRECTION
Young Scottish wavesailor Ruaraidh Somerville always wanted to compete on the PWA, he tells us why he’s now happy to take his windsurfing in a different direction!
CHEERS TO THE DIE-HARDS
New Zealand reader Phil Penney recounts his own windsurfing journey and celebrates the die-hards of windsurfing!
SHOOTING THE PIER
Brighton’s West Pier was the setting for John Carter to shoot local hotshot Lucas Meldrum. They tell the tale of getting the goods despite some mishaps.
ROSS SKILLS
In the first of a two-parter, Ross Williams, gives us the benefit of his extensive knowledge on wavesailing, starting with some tips on quivers, getting out, and bottom turns.
A CELTIC CROSSING
Dr Will Verling, a consultant paediatrician, set a world record for crossing the Irish Sea on a windsurfer. He tells us more about his adventure!
GEAR SHED
2023 7.0 NO-CAM FREERACE SAILS
Fast with no fuss, the test team rig, ride, and review some of the latest no-cam blasting sails. This includes:
Duotone E_PACE 6.6;
GA Matrix 7.2;
Goya Mark 7.2;
Gunsails Rapid 7.2;
Loftsails Oxygen HD 7.0;
North X-Over 6.7;
Patrik Ride FR 6.8;
Point-7 AC-X 7.0;
Severne NCX 7.0;
Simmer V Max 7.2.
TEKKERS
PETER HART MASTERCLASS – HAPPILY HOOKED
Harty turns his attention to all things harness, answers the most common queries, and explains how tweaking your set-up can improve comfort, speed, and efficiency.
STALL SCHOOL
Florian Jung talks us through the stalled forward!
BOARDSHORTS
LATEST & GREATEST
Lovely words about even lovelier new stuff!
SITTIN’ ON THE DUNNY
EDITORIAL – HOOKED
Hooked on windsurfing? – you’re not alone says the Ed.
AFFAIRS OF THE HART – HOOKED ON MEDIOCRITY
Peter Hart astutely explains why the happiest in our sport aren’t always the highest achievers.
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