WINDSURF MAGAZINE #431 MARCH 2024
Endurance: Amado Vrieswijk’s Need for Speed; Long-distance feats including Matteo Iachino Sailing Solo from Sardinia to Tuscany; Saint Tropez DEFI & Lanzarote Foil Challenge, Adam Lewis Reaches a Crossroads; Crossover Kit Tested, Motley Crew x Storm Elin; Peter Hart Masterclass.
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Cover Reigning PWA Slalom World Champion, Matteo Iachino, cruising across Aruba’s azure blue waters. Photo John Carter.
BIG JUICY READS
NEED FOR SPEED
Amado Vrieswijk is fast developing into one of the best racers in the world, so we caught up with the Bonairean to find out where his love of speed originated and what his aspirations are for the future.
ACROSS THE TYRRHENIAN SEA
Matteo Iachino undertakes the toughest challenge of his life as he attempts to sail solo from Sardinia to Tuscany.
CROSSROADS
The world sometimes works in mysterious ways – top British wave sailor, Adam Lewis discusses how Covid ultimately led to him quitting the World Tour after relocating to Maui where he met his wife, Lydia & now shapes for Goya & Quatro.
THE 2023 LANZAROTE FOIL CHALLENGE
Having learnt the hard way from last year’s experience, John Carter geared up for another white knuckle ride to bring us the full low down on the 2023 Lanzarote Foil Challenge.
FROM AUSTRIAN LAKES TO MAUI, HAWAII
Michi Schweiger, Product Manager of Naish Windsurfing, tells us about his background, working with Robby Naish, his views on foiling & some of his most memorable days in Maui.
FREEWAVING!
A recent purchase of a new freewave board prompts Finn Mullen to extol its virtues and reboot his view of onshore conditions.
STORM ELIN
The Motley Crew meet-up for their annual bash to see if they can tame the ferocious Storm Elin, which had gusts of up to 70mph.
WELCOME TO SAINT TROPEZ!
Most people probably don’t ordinarily associate Saint Tropez with windsurfing, kiting, or winging, however, that all changed late last year when the Défi WIND entered town…
EQUIPMENT GARAGE
2024 95-LITRE FREEWAVE BOARDS
The Test Team gets their hands on the latest batch of the Swiss Army knives of boards that can do it all from flatwater to bump ’n’ jump & waves. These include;
Starboard Kode 95L,
Severne Dyno V4 95L,
Goya Custom 3 Pro 92L,
Quatro Cube Pro 93L,
Duotone Freewave 95L,
Tabou 3S+ 96L
2024 5.8M CROSSOVER SAILS
Test Team put the sails that are capable of handling pretty much whatever you throw at them through their paces. These include;
Goya Banzai Pro 5.7m
Severne Gator 5.7m,
Duotone Duke 5.8m,
North X-Over 5.8m,
GUNSAILS Re-Torro 5.7m,
GA Boost 5.8m,
Point 7 A-CF 5.9m,
Simmer Enduro 5.9m
TEKKERS
PETER HART MASTERCLASS – THE NOT SO GENTLE ART OF PUMPING
It’s arguably the sport’s most vital skill. Harty explains the various methods of pumping – not all of which are exhausting.
BOARDSHORTS
LATEST & GREATEST
A combination of the latest windsurfing goodies and a couple of transfer stories.
UKWA 2024
Thinking of pitting your wits against like-minded individuals, but not sure how to go about it? The 2024 UKWA Tour could be just the ticket to meet fellow watersports enthusiasts while improving your skills in a friendly environment…
SITTIN’ ON THE DUNNY
EDITORIAL – ENDURANCE
The ed. takes a deeper look into the effects of Dry January…
AFFAIRS OF THE HART – PUMPING – A HILARIOUS HISTORY
Harty calls on some illustrious, old (as in familiar) racing colleagues to discuss the history, legality, and techniques of pumping.
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