WINDSURF MAGAZINE #430 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024
Crunch Time: Japan PWA – Reaction from Slalom Finals including Søe’s Side; Aloha Classic Tales Plus Wave World Champions; Icelandic Adventure with Marc Paré; Wave Boards & Sails Tested; Peter Hart Masterclass; Jem Hall Shares his Super 6; 2024 World Travel Guide.
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Cover Kai Lenny fully contorted. Photo John Carter.
BIG JUICY READS
JAPAN PWA WORLD CUP
With Slalom world titles on the line, Japan saw a plethora of drama. We hear from the newly crowned world champions as well as a selection of other sailors.
SØE’S SIDE
After a dramatic last-minute disqualification when on the verge of a maiden world title at the age of just 20 – Johan Søe tells his version of events.
MISSION: ALOHA
With a budget of just £700 all in, to cover all costs door-to-door, we hear about JC’s mission to fly to Maui to watch the PWA/IWT Wave Finals at the Aloha Classic.
BROWNE VS CAMPELLO
Marcilio Browne & Ricardo Campello share their experience of the wave world title decider in Maui, Hawaii, which turned into a rollercoaster of polar opposite emotions.
AN ICELANDIC ADVENTURE
Marc Paré heads to Iceland on a last-minute strike mission in search of wild and windy conditions. John Carter caught up with Marc to find out what went down…
THE ROAD TO VICTORY
Yentel Caers recounts his colossal comeback in Sylt, which eventually saw the Belgian earn his second Freestyle world title the hard way.
WEYMOUTH SPEED WEEK
After celebrating its 51st anniversary, we delve deeper into the oldest speed event on the planet from a variety of angles.
A DREAM COME TRUE
Simon Pettifer reflects on winning Weymouth Speed Week, a dream the Brit thought he may never achieve.
TRIUMPHANT IN TIREE
Lucas Meldrum wins the 39th Tiree Wave Classic to become British Wave champion for the first time.
EQUIPMENT GARAGE
2024 85L WAVE BOARDS
Armed with some of the latest 85-litre wave boards the test team hit the surf. These include;
Duotone Grip 3 85,
Goya Custom 4 Pro 89,
JP Ultimate Wave 87,
Quatro Cube Pro 82,
Severne Pyro 83,
Starboard Ultra 82,
Tabou Da Bomb 84.
2024 5.0 WAVE SAILS
The test team put five of the latest 5-meter wave sails through their paces. These include;
Duotone Super_Hero 5m,
GA Manic 5m,
Goya Guru X Pro 5m,
GUNSAILS HORIZON 5m,
North Wave 4.7m,
TEKKERS
PETER HART MASTERCLASS – “I’M GETTING OLD … BUT I’M NOT OLD YET.”
Tapping into expert medical advice and personal experience, Harty discusses how decrepitude need not be the default outcome for the aging Windy.
MOVE ON UP WITH JEM HALL – MINOR CHANGES, SIGNIFICANT GAINS
Jem Hall suggests 6 subtle technique changes, which pack a punch and can provide significant benefits to your sailing.
BOARDSHORTS
LATEST & GREATEST
Ooooh it’s almost Christmas and we’ve got all the latest and most shiny kit Press Releases right here.
RYA DINGHY & WATERSPORTS SHOW 2024
The must-see sailing and watersports show is back! The RYA tells us more…
WORLD TRAVEL GUIDE
A fantastic selection of locations from around the globe, which will allow you to ditch the thick wetsuits for boardshorts & bikinis… you can thank us later.
SITTIN’ ON THE DUNNY
EDITORIAL – CRUNCH TIME
The ed. tucks into what’s coming up in the latest edition in his favourite part of the season.
AFFAIRS OF THE HART – EIGHTY YEARS YOUNG
Continuing his theme of defying age to windsurf through the years, Harty interviews a true inspiration.
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