WINDSURF MAGAZINE #440 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025
THE LAST HURRAH: Aloha Classic Title Decider, Japan PWA Foil Slalom Finals; Tiree’s Wild and Windy 40th; Lucas Meldrum, Nik Baker, and Sarah Jackson take on Hurricane Lee; Antoine Martin and Miguel Chapuis Charging in Reunion Island, YouTube Guru Nico Prien Tells All; Tested: 5m All-Round Wave Sails; World Travel Guide; Plus, Technique with Peter Hart.
Cover Marcilio Browne flying high at Ho’okipa on his way to his third consecutive PWA world title. Photo Fish Bowl Diaries
BIG JUICY READS
Aloha Classic: Maui Showdown
As the unified world tour arrived in Maui for the Aloha Classic, the season’s rankings were balanced on a knife edge. Key contenders for the title share their reflections on their performances, offering insights into the intensity and thrill of
competing at Ho’okipa!
PWA Japan: Down To The Wire!
The 2024 PWA season concluded in Japan with intense foil slalom drama. We hear from the main players involved in this intense climax to the tour!
Tiree 2024: The Legacy Lives On
The 2024 Tiree Wave Classic celebrated its 40th anniversary with record attendance and epic conditions. Ruaraidh Somerville, Lucas Meldrum, James Cox, Andy Chambers, and event organizer Willy Angus Maclean reflect on this year’s event!
Hurricane Lee
Towards the end of 2023, the remnants of Hurricane Lee hit England’s south coast, setting the stage for an epic south coast session as Nik Baker, Lucas Meldrum, and Sarah Jackson took on nature’s fury. John Carter was on hand to capture the action at Shoreham.
YLEM: Reunion Island
North teammates, Antoine Martin and Miguel Chapuis meet up in Reunion Island to shoot the latest YLEM episode right on cue with an epic forecast.
Nico’s Vision
We hear from Nico to find out how he juggles his roles as a professional athlete, YouTube content creator, shop owner, coach, and PWA chairman!
EQUIPMENT GARAGE
2025 5.0 All-Round Wave Sail Test
James Hardy and his test team, rig, ride and review some of the latest 5m wave sails on the market. This includes;
Duotone Super_Hero D-LAB 5m,
GA Manic 5m,
Goya Banzai 11 Pro Carbon 5m,
GUNSAILS SEAL 4.7m,
NeilPryde Combat HD 5m,
Point 7 Salt Pro 5m,
Severne Blade 5m,
Simmer Blacktip 5m
TEKKERS
Peter Hart Masterclass – Hey Good Looking!
Of all the technique tips, how you hold your head and where you look are as powerful as any. Harty unpacks this crucially important topic.
BOARDSHORTS
Latest & Greatest
Roll up, roll up. It’s time to feast your eyes on the latest windsurfing news and products.
World Travel Guide
Our 2025 World Travel Guide features a fantastic selection of locations from around the globe; discover your boarding pass to sunshine, epic windsurfing, and a holiday to remember!
Wave Board Test
The test team also reviewed the awesome Simmer Qauntex G7 85L and the versatile 2025 Starboard Kode carbon 105L.
OVER AND OUT
Editorial – My Last Hurrah
Mark Kasprowicz reflects on thirty-five years at Windsurf, bidding farewell as he steps into retirement.
Affairs Of The Hart – Speedy Challenges
Twelve years on the speed circuit in the last Millennium, Harty offers some perspective on Jenna Gibson’s new world record.