WINDSURF MAGAZINE #432 APRIL 2024
Adventure: Madagascar Magic with María Andrés & Chiara Socin, Traversa & Martin Reunion, Freestyle in the Glénan Islands, Inside the Minds of Patrik Diethelm & Levi Siver, Tested: 120-Litre Freeride Boards, Top Tips with Peter Hart & Jem Hall, plus Mediterranean Travel Guide.
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Cover Thomas Traversa doing what he does best on a heavy left-hander in Reunion. Photo Armand Dayde
BIG JUICY READS
MADAGASCAR MAGIC
With the almost guaranteed promise of wind and waves, María Andrés and Chiara Socin set off on an adventure of a lifetime to the incredibly beautiful paradise of Madagascar.
CHASING WAVES IN THE INDIAN OCEAN
With a pumping swell on the horizon, Thomas Traversa and Antoine Martin joined forces for a last-minute strike mission to somewhere in the Indian Ocean.
THE GLÉNAN ARCHIPELAGO
Sam Esteve and Bastian Ramery head for the stunningly beautiful Glénan Islands where they find much more than just world-class windsurfing.
ONE MIND
Inside the mind of Patrik Diethelm, who expanded his development from purely boards into the wonderful world of sails, fins, foils & beyond.
CREATIVE MINDS
Levi Siver experienced an illustrious career as a pro windsurfer – culminating in winning the prestigious Aloha Classic in 2013 – Levi tells us how his role has transitioned since integrating even deeper into the Quatro / Goya ethos.
BJÖRN DUNKERBECK
We sit down with windsurfing icon, Björn Dunkerbeck to discuss the Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge, his movie ‘Born To Windsurf’, a close shave with a staph infection, and how to make windsurfing great again.
EQUIPMENT GARAGE
2024 120-LITRE FREERIDE BOARD TEST
Just in time for summer breezes the Test Team put a selection of the latest open-water cruisers through their paces, so you can get your blasting fix. These include;
Duotone Blast SLS 117L,
Exocet Scross 125L,
Goya Bolt 4 119L,
JP Australia Super Ride 124L,
Severne Fox V3 115L,
Starboard Carve Wood 119L,
Tabou Rocket Plus TEAM 123L
TEKKERS
PETER HART MASTERCLASS – WELL-MEANING, BUT MISLEADING
Every piece of advice in the windsurfing domain has to be challenged and interpreted. Harty adds some layers to some of the most common technique ideas and identifies the areas of confusion and ambiguity.
MOVE ON UP WITH JEM HALL – HOLIDAY HINTS
Jem Hall shares his top tips to help you make the very best out of your windsurfing holiday – from traveling with your equipment to getting the most out of hire gear.
BOARDSHORTS
LATEST & GREATEST
The latest news and products hot off the press.
MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL GUIDE
Plan your perfect windsurfing summer holiday with a selection of some of the top locations in the Med with our handy travel guide.
UKWA 2024 – SEASON OPENER
Summer is almost upon us, so that can only mean one thing… it’s time for the first event of the 2024 UKWA Tour in Portland Harbour, Weymouth.
SITTIN’ ON THE DUNNY
EDITORIAL – ADVENTURE
The ed. considers the fact that whether you are simply returning to your local spot or conquering the world… windsurfing remains a beautiful adventure.
AFFAIRS OF THE HART – THE INFORMATION PARADOX
Is the information revolution helping or hindering our progress as windsurfers?
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