WINDSURF MAGAZINE #439 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024
Autumn Gold: British Speed Demon Jenna Gibson; Snippets From 40th Windsurf World Cup Sylt, Julian Salmonn’s El Confital Bucket List; Positive Energy with Svein Rasmussen; Surviving a Danish Storm; Tested: 85L All-Round Wave Boards; Plus Technique with Harty and Hall.
Cover Lucas Meldrum slashes his way to the 2024 Tiree Wave Classic title. Photo Carter / pwaworldtour.com
BIG JUICY READS
2024 CITROËN WINDSURF WORLD CUP SYLT
With the ever-changing conditions in the churning waters of the North Sea, Sylt provides some of the most challenging conditions in the world. We hear from a selection of sailors to see how they coped both mentally and physically.
POSITIVE ENERGY
Svein Rasmussen, the visionary founder of Starboard, tells us about his goals for the brand, his belief in synergies, as well as his dedication to protecting our planet for future generations.
SPEED DEMON
Jenna Gibson windsurfing reflects on becoming a four-time IFCA Slalom World Champion, finishing third overall in PWA Slalom X & having her sights firmly set on breaking the speed world record at the Lüderitz Speed Challenge.
SURVIVORS OF THE STORM
Faced with 50 knot winds at the IFCA Slalom Worlds in Hvide Sande, Denmark, the race crew were forced to abandon the racing due to an extreme squall, which reduced visibility to almost zero. We spoke to a hardy crew who survived the storm.
MY BUCKET LIST, EL CONFITAL
Julian Salmonn has to pay his dues, but eventually, the stars align to allow him to cross off the infamous and dangerous El Confital from his bucket list.
NAISH: THE NEXT GEN / HAWAIIAN WATERMEN
What defines a waterman? And more importantly, what does it take to be one?
EQUIPMENT GARAGE
TESTED: 2025 85 LITRE WAVE BOARDS
After getting their hands on a selection of the latest and greatest 85L wave sleds, our Test Team put them to the test…
TEKKERS
PETER HART MASTERCLASS – LOVING THE ONSHORES PT 2 – THE RIDE BACK IN
The waves are driven in by an onshore wind. Having coaxed you ‘out the back’ last month, in part two Harty guides you through the riding options, how to hold station, and get back with a little style.
BOARDSHORTS
LATEST & GREATEST
Roll up, roll up. It’s time to feast your eyes on the latest windsurfing news and products.
LOWDOWN: EXOCET BREEZE
The Exocet Breeze offers something completely different compared to the rest of the market. We hear from Exocet CEO Patrice Belbeoch to find out more about this unique design.
SITTIN’ ON THE DUNNY
SYLT SPECIALITY
The ed. discusses what makes Sylt such a special place for windsurfing… once you eventually get there…
AFFAIRS OF THE HART: HOW BIG?
Harty debates the tricky business of measuring waves.
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