Windsurf
ETHAN WESTERA | PERSPECTIVE
WIND ENERGY Aruban sailor, Ethan Westera, taps into the abundant supply of wind energy on Maui’s south shore. The turbines visible on the ridge behind him are (…)
ANDY KING | PERSPECTIVE
IN THE AIR The crisp light of a dreamy south Devon day provides the perfect frame to capture Andy King in action as an angry Atlantic lip (…)
RYA KNOWLEDGE | RACING TIPS
Youth Olympic bronze medallist Finn Hawkins gives us his top racing tips! Words Finn Hawkins // Photo Matias Capizzano/World Sailing 1. Do the preparation You’ve probably heard (…)
PHOTOVENTURA
Flo Jung reports from behind the scenes as the Gunsails team explore Fuerteventura during their annual photo shoot and gives us a mini guide to some of (…)
RRD COMPACT WINDFOILING | LOWDOWN
RRD’s international marketing and team manager, Matteo Guazzoni, gives us the lowdown on their new compact windfoiling range. Words Matteo Guazzoni // Photo Julien Leleu Windfoiling has (…)
NEWQUAY (FISTRAL) BEACH GUIDE
This is surfing territory and we wouldn’t recommend it unless there are no surfers around as they can get pretty nasty over what they see as a (…)
MINEHEAD BEACH GUIDE
Often ignored, Minehead has a very good wind record and gets the best of the sea breeze in the entire area. It works best in spring and (…)
MILLENDREATH BEACH GUIDE
Another south coast beach offering a wide range of sailing conditions for all levels of ability. Conditions are best at low to mid tide and can be (…)
MARAZION BEACH GUIDE
St Michael’s Mount is probably the best-known landmark on the Cornish coast and it’s also the backdrop for excellent windsurfing. There are two venues based on car (…)
MAENPORTH BEACH GUIDE
A small East facing sandy cove with flat water in most wind directions. Quite sheltered so suitable for beginners. Getting there: From Falmouth, take the A39 South (…)
LOOE, HANNAFORE POINT BEACH GUIDE
The ideal time for launching is one and a half hours either side of high tide when you get a clean run out to sea from the (…)
LANNACOMBE BEACH GUIDE
A tiny S facing beach surrounded by cliffs, Lannacombe is best in E and SE winds but also works in SSW. Parking is limited. Getting there: From (…)
JENNYCLIFF BAY BEACH GUIDE
A flat water blasting area on the east side of the Sound, but difficult to reach. Park at the top of the cliff and walk down the (…)
HEANTON BEACH GUIDE
North Devon and flat water! This is probably the only speed track on the SW peninsula’s north coast. It only works in strong winds, force eight and (…)
HARLYN BAY BEACH GUIDE
High cliffs on each side of the beach limit Harlyn to a small range of winds and even then it can be gusty. Look out for the (…)