WINDSURF TRAVEL HACKS: WITH COCO FOVEAUWINDSURF TRAVEL HACKS: WITH COCO FOVEAUCoco Foveau is next up in our Windsurf Travel Hacks series, checking in with some brilliant tips to make your journey smoother.and to help ensure your precious windsurfing gear arrives safely with you every step of the way!COCO FOVEAUPACKINGI usually travel with two board bags. That way, I can separate my boards from the boom, which have an incredible talent for poking holes in the covers at the slightest bump.Before closing my bags:1: I remove the vent screw and fins,2: I leave the foot-straps on (Ill admit out of laziness!), but some pros prefer to take them off and bring a drill for a quick reassembly,3: I stuff wetsuits and towels at the ends to protect the nose and tail,4: and I place a sail on each side to protect the rails.Its like a giant puzzle, but once you get the hang of it, its quick and safe.TROLLEYS!Carrying your board bags through the airport can be a nightmare but with the right technique, its a breeze.Heres my method:1: Stack two trolleysfacing each other,2: Lay your first board bag lengthwise on top,3: Place the second board bag on top of the first,4: And you can push both with one hand while keeping your suitcase next to you.Youll move easily, stay calm, and take up no more space than a single trolley.AIRTAGSlip an Air Tag (or GPS tracker) inside your board bag. Youll know exactly where it isoften long before airport staff do. Its incredibly reassuring to see your gear has boarded safely or is just sitting on the tarmac.ADVANCE NOTIFICATIONMost airlines require you to declare your sports baggage at leastthree days before your flight.A quick call or WhatsApp message to customer service can save you from nasty surprises.I learned this the hard way in Santiago, Chilethe quota for sports bags was full, and I almost got stuck on the ground. I had to negotiate directly with the captain to board. Moral of the story:always anticipate, especially for popular surf or wind destinations.IF DELAYEDYour board bag follows the same rules as a regular suitcase. If it arrives late, you canrequest compensation for essential purchases (clothes, toiletries, etc.). The name to remember:the Montreal Convention. Keep it in mind if your luggage takes too long to reach you.DAMAGEOpen your board bag as soon as you arriveeven if you dont have all your papers yet. Filing a report immediately increases your chances of getting compensation. The longer you wait, the harder it is to prove and nobody likes discovering a cracked board three days later!The post WINDSURF TRAVEL HACKS: WITH COCO FOVEAU appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

CLOUDBREAK CRYSTAL BALL: WINDSURF FIJI PREDICTIONSCLOUDBREAK CRYSTAL BALL: WINDSURF FIJI PREDICTIONSWell a week ago the forecast looked pretty sketchy but now the South Pacific has well and truly woken up. For the WWT 4-Star event at Cloudbreak, Fiji, a monster long-period swell and punchy trade winds appear set to combine in spectacular fashion, serving up the kind of iconic conditions that could go down in windsurfing history.Cloudbreak is already one of the most breath taking waves on the planet. Add a pumping forecast into the mix and the stage is set for some truly outrageous action. While a few of the World Tours biggest names are sitting this one out with 5 star Pozo event looming, the field is still stacked with charging wave sailors and big-wave specialists wholl be licking their lips at the prospect of whats heading their way.So, with no idea how the draw will pan out or who has Cloudbreak the most dialled inits time to dust off the crystal ball and dive headfirst into the Windsurf Fiji predictionsSTOP PRESSWe just heard Julian Salmonn has also touched down in Fiji and he could be a major player, possibly with a new sponsor that he will be out to impresswill there be more late entries now the forecast is looking tasty. Photos: Fish Bowl Diaries.WINDSURFWHAT TO EXPECTCloudbreak can be divided into three sections: an outside section (The Point), a middle section (The Middle), and an inside section (Shish Kababs).The Point is where the bigger, more rippable walls roll through, offering sailors the chance to unleash everything from gouging bottom turns and lightning-fast cutbacks to full-commitment lip smacks. Its the section where style points are won and highlight reels are made.Then comes The Middle. The pace quickens, the wave starts to draw off the reef, and barrels begin to appear. This is where things get serious and where timing suddenly becomes much more important than bravery alone.Finally, theres Shish Kebabs. If the name doesnt provide enough of a clue, this is the section where the wave gets incredibly shallow, hollows out and detonates down the reef with frightening intent. Make it through and youll feel like a hero. Miss your line and youll quickly discover why the section earned its colourful nickname.The prevailing wind is typically East to South-East trade windpretty much the dream setup for Cloudbreak. The wave particularly loves a long-period swell (17 seconds plus) from the South to South-West. A more westerly angle produces thicker, heavier, more intimidating tubes, while a southerly swell creates longer, more peeling walls. Either way, if the forecast behaves itself, the competitors could be in for insane conditions.One of Cloudbreaks great strengths is that it works through virtually the entire tidal range, from dead low to full high. Its a left-hand reef break that can serve up anything from playful two-foot runners to terrifying twenty-foot freight trains. And dont be fooled by the smaller days. Even when Cloudbreak looks relatively friendly, the waves still get fast, hollow, and alarmingly close to a very alive coral reef that has little sympathy for poor decisions.In short, Cloudbreak can deliver some of the best waves on Earth. It can also deliver a fairly brutal reminder that nature always has the final say.WINDSURF PREDICTIONS!Drumroll..MEN1. ANTOINE MARTINWeve gone with Antoine Martin for the win in Fiji. When the waves get big, nasty and intimidating, Martin seems to come alive. Just watch some of his footage from Reunion Islandwhile most people are wondering whether they have the guts to leave the beach, Antoine is busy smacking lips monster lips as if its waist high.After navigating some challenging years with sponsors, he now looks settled, happy and right at home with Goya and Quatro. Sometimes predictions come down to statistics, form guides and logic. This isnt one of those times. We simply have a feeling that if Cloudbreak turns on, Antoine will be standing tallest when the dust settles. Plus we left him out of our Maui Pro Am predictions and got our fingers burned.2. BAPTISTE CLORECBaptiste Clorec was by far the standout performer the last time the World Tour rolled into Fiji. His combination of commitment, timing and complete disregard for self-preservation made him look perfectly suited to Cloudbreaks flawless walls.Truthfully, were not entirely sure why weve got him in second rather than first. The top end of this fleet is so stacked that picking a winner a bit of a lottery. One thing is certain though: if Baptiste reproduces anything close to his 2023 Fiji form, hell be very hard to keep off the podium.3. CAMILLE JUBANBig waves, long walls and the opportunity to launch into orbit? Sounds like a Camille Juban playground.Juban has never been shy when the conditions get serious and weve all seen clips of him sending some absolutely ridiculous airs at Cloudbreak. If the forecast delivers, expect fireworks, entertainment and at least a few moments that leave commentators scrambling for new superlatives.WILDCARDBERND ROEDIGERLast time Fiji came around, Bernd Roediger never quite got the breaks and missed out on the final. This year feels different.Fresh off a victory at the Maui Pro, Bernd is clearly sailing at an incredibly high level. The only question mark is fitness. Weve heard hes been carrying an injury and Cloudbreak isnt exactly the place for easing yourself back into competition. If its double mast-high and draining over the reef, there may be fewer opportunities for his trademark goiters and 360s. Then again, writing off Bernd has never been a particularly successful strategy, so we are backing him to make the podium at least.HONOURABLE MENTIONSThe fact weve barely mentioned Morgan Noireaux, Robby Swift, Takuma Sugi and Takara Ishii tells you everything you need to know about the strength of this fleet. Any one of them could easily be lifting the trophy at the end of the event. Unfortunately, prediction articles require actual predictions and tough decisions had to be made. No doubt we will be crying in our Corona come the end of the event.WOMEN1. JANE SEMANIf there was a job description for charging big waves, Jane Seman would probably be overqualified.Based in Margaret River and spending plenty of time sailing the powerful waves of Western Australias north-west, Jane is no stranger to serious conditions. Last time out in Fiji she was unlucky in the final and ended up getting acquainted with the inside reef when a better result looked well within reach.If Cloudbreak delivers on the forecast, these are exactly the conditions she thrives in. We expect Jane to be right in the thick of the battle from start to finish.2. SARAH KENYONWere backing young gun Sarah Kenyon for second place.Sarah has been rapidly building a reputation as one of the most exciting wave sailors on the planet and showcased her talent earlier this year by edging out Jane Seman at the Margaret River Pro. At just 17 years old, she combines incredible skill with the kind of fearless confidence that only youth can provide.The big question is whether Cloudbreak decides to show its friendly face or its terrifying one. If Sarah handles the pressure and size, dont be surprised if she proves us completely wrong and takes the top step of the podium.3. JESSICA CRISPJessica Crisp knows a thing or two about performing on the world stage.While some of her rivals may have youth on their side, Jessica brings a wealth of experience that could prove invaluable if conditions become challenging. Fiji has a habit of rewarding smart decision-making, and that experience may be enough to secure a well-earned podium finish.WILDCARDMARIA ANDRESMaria Andres could quite easily make the podium in Fiji. The problem is she let us down at the Maui Pro-Am after we confidently tipped her to be in the mix.As a result, shes been temporarily demoted to wildcard status and will have to earn her way back into our prediction teams good books. Fortunately for Maria, our prediction teams track record isnt exactly flawless.HONOURABLE MENTIONSKate Barker and Lanee Butler round out the womens fleet. We dont know a huge amount about either sailor, which makes them potentially the most dangerous picks of all. Maybe theyre Cloudbreak specialists. Maybe theyre hiding their cards. Maybe theyll make us look very silly.Stranger things have happened.CONCLUSIONBy the time the contest is over, theres a very good chance most of these predictions will have been torn up, washed away and deposited somewhere on the reef at Shish Kebabs.But thats half the fun.So have a crack yourself, pick your winners, and see whether your crystal ball is any clearer than ours. One thing is certain: if the forecast delivers, were in for an absolutely epic few days of windsurfing at one of the worlds most iconic waves.ENTRY LIST HERE:4-STAR FIJI Surf Pro Cloudbreak World Wave Tour | LiveheatsThe post CLOUDBREAK CRYSTAL BALL: WINDSURF FIJI PREDICTIONS appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

DEFI WIND 2026: THE STORY BEHIND THE WINDDEFI WIND 2026: THE STORY BEHIND THE WINDThe official Defi Wind video has landedand this year delivered epic winds and over 1,300 windsurfers lining up for the legendary rabbit boat starts. More than just a race recap, this film captures the raw energy, emotion and spirit behind the worlds biggest windsurf gathering.For four days, Gruissan lived to the rhythm of an exceptional Tramontane wind. More than 1,300 windsurfers from around the world gathered on the legendary beach of La Vieille Nouvelle to share what has made Dfi Wind unique for over two decades: passion, commitment, the joy of sailing, and the desire to experience something extraordinary together. From world champions to amateur riders, from the youngest generation to the pioneers of the sport, everyone contributed to writing a new chapter in this remarkable story driven by the wind. More than a race recap, this film captures the atmosphere, emotions, and spirit that make Dfi Wind the largest windsurf gathering in the world. Because behind every gust, every start line, and every finish, there is a story worth telling. Welcome to the story behind the wind.The post DEFI WIND 2026: THE STORY BEHIND THE WIND appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

GEORGE GRISLEY PUTS THE 1997 F2 WAVE 254 THROUGH ITS PACES!GEORGE GRISLEY PUTS THE 1997 F2 WAVE 254 THROUGH ITS PACES!George Grisley dug out a retro 1997 F2 Wave 254 and took it for a spin in Vassiliki. Tune in to find out how this old classic compares to modern day equipment and if George could get it to go 30 knots and land a forward on it!In this weeks video, I put a retro 1997 F2 Wave 254 through its paces in three unique challenges. Can I push this board past 30 knots, land a forward loop, and pull off some of the freestyle moves that the pioneers of the sport originally invented on boards just like this? Tune in to see how this classic shape compares to modern equipment and whether a windsurf board thats older than me still has what it takes on the water.The post GEORGE GRISLEY PUTS THE 1997 F2 WAVE 254 THROUGH ITS PACES! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

SIMMER BLACK TIP PRO 2026/27 REVIEW WITH MARC PARSIMMER BLACK TIP PRO 2026/27 REVIEW WITH MARC PAR2025 PWA / WWT World wave champion Marc Pare talks us though the 2026/27 Simmer Black tip Pro with the crew from Surfers Varberg!Blacktip Pro Simmer StyleThe Blacktip Pro 26/27 is a lightweight, highly responsive wave sail engineered for maximum performance with effortless handling. Building on the proven Team Carbon platform, it combines reduced weight with exceptional durability, delivering a direct and reliable feel in all wave conditions. Developed in close collaboration with world champion Marc Par, the Blacktip Pro has been refined to offer explosive acceleration, precise control, and confidence-inspiring stability when pushing your limits on the water.The post SIMMER BLACK TIP PRO 2026/27 REVIEW WITH MARC PAR appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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THE SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT - JV69 X SOUL SURFERTHE SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT JV69 X SOUL SURFERJordy Vonk shares what he is doing to make a difference on fighting plastic pollution in our oceans. We hear from the people behind the mission, and why taking action matters now more than ever. Check it out!In 2025, I connected with Soul Surfer to launch a project focused on fighting plastic pollution in our oceans. As a professional windsurfer, I destroy equipment worth thousands of euros every year as a result of plastic polution and thats when the issue started to feel personal. While the gear that Im breaking is only a tiny part of a much bigger global problem. In this video, I share what were doing to make a difference, the people behind the mission, and why taking action matters now more than ever. If youd like to learn more about the projects we support, check them out below: The puresoul.work homepageInspiring fight for sustainability | Plastic Soup Surfer | Plastic Soup SurferPlastic Fischer | Prevent Ocean Pollution for Environmental ImpactWant to join the mission or support the movement? Feel free to reach out every action counts.The post THE SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT JV69 X SOUL SURFER appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

EXCITING BLUE HEALTH SUP TRAINING FROM PORTUGAL TO THE UK!Ive always had a personal interest in the benefits of being by water for our health and researching it for my third book Adventures on the Water The Power of Paddleboarding to Change Lives. When I noticed SUP friends on Instagram were in Portugal for a Blue Health training, I was keen to find out more for you.I asked James from Wittering SUP, Gemma and Sarah from Whitby Ebb & Flow, Cami from SUP & Soul in Brighton and Clare from Wild Ocean Soul based in North Wales to tell me more.First of all James, what is Blue Health?James:Blue Health is the growing body of research showing that time in or near water has measurable effects on physical and mental wellbeing; lower cortisol, slower heart rate, improved mood, sharper attention. It isnt a feeling or a metaphor. The Blue Mind state (a concept coined by marine biologist and author Wallace J Nichols) is what happens when the nervous system finally has somewhere soft to land. Activities on the water like SUP, surfing or wild swimming give people direct access to that state, often for the first time.Please tell me more about the Blue Health Training Course in Portugal With ASI.James:The Blue Health Skills for Watersports Instructors course is a six-module online certification covering the science of Blue Health, the Red Mind to Blue Mind arc, soft fascination, nervous system regulation, and how to weave these into a SUP, surf or any water based activity session without it feeling forced. It finishes with an assessment. The aim is to give instructors a framework so they can run sessions that genuinely shift how clients feel, not just what they can do.ASI (the Academy of Surfing Instructors) is a global certification body for surf, SUP and adaptive watersports coaching. UK paddlers will know Paddle UK as a domestic governing body; ASI works alongside it internationally, with strong reach across Europe, Australia and the Americas.What was your motivation for going on the course?Gemma:Seeing peoples joy at being in blue spaces; their awe, as well as the achievement of physical challenge was key for me. Im also researching risk & wellbeing on our coasts for my PhD, so this qualification brings together the evidence base on Blue Mind with the rigour of teaching SUP safely with ASI.Sarah:Already being a Paddleboard Yoga Teacher, I knew that it would give me further skills to enhance my classes, in the area where I feel most passionate, the power of nature and the benefits that it brings to our health.Clare:Blue Health has been at the heart of my work for years. Ive seen what water does to people, the moment their shoulders drop and something shifts. Having trained as a Blue Health Coach with the pioneering Lizzi Larbalestier, the ASI course felt like a natural next layer, adding the watersports instructor framework and science to underpin what Id already developed in practice. Im also Senior Communities Officer at Surfers Against Sewage, mobilising communities to protect the waters we love to paddle in.Cami:I read Wallace J Nichols book, Blue Mind, early in my SUP career and immediately knew it would become the foundation of my work. My own SUP journey began as a way to find space and healing after my Dad passed away in 2016. I wanted to share the power of water connection for wellbeing through SUP far and wide, so it was a no-brainer to sign up.This sounds so interesting, whats next for the training?James:The course is live and open to any qualified watersports instructor, not just ASI coaches. Beyond the certification, were building a community around it, practitioners sharing how theyre applying it in their own waters, whats working, where the science is going. Long-term, Id like to see Blue Health become a recognised specialism within instructor training, the way first aid or safeguarding already are. The evidence is there. The framework is now there. We call it the Oxygen Mask Philosophy; self-care as a safety standard, not a luxury.How will you each incorporate it into your SUP personally and professionally?Gemma:Accessing Blue Mind really helps me as a coach and for endurance training. It has previously kept me going for 40km! Self-care is also vital, both for me professionally and for paddlers to have the best experience on the water. Starting in May, well run Mindful Mondays from Scaling Dam near Whitby, for both members and non-members, alongside our other sessions.Sarah:Paddling in a blue state of mind not only helps me to tap into a much deeper sense of peace and calm on the water, but also helps me with more challenging paddles. It aids the mindfulness of my paddlestroke, helping me to get into the rhythmic flow of the stroke, helping performance and injury prevention.Clare:Im training for a sea kayak expedition in Greenland this August, with Blue Mind principles very much part of my mental as well as physical preparation. Having recently relocated to North Wales Im falling in love with my local waters including Llyn Padarn, an SSSI lake facing real pressures. Ive joined a local water testing group working to protect it, and Im planning informal blue health social paddles there later in the year. For me blue health and blue activism go hand in hand and I want to help people connect deeply with water, because people protect what they love.Cami:the course has given me stronger science-backed foundations and the confidence, skills, language and tools to name what I already knew. I am weaving the Blue Mind learnings into the design of the experiences I host, along with sound healing, and exploring even more ways to bring people together around water and nature to support with their wellbeing both on and off the water.Are there simple tips you can share so we incorporate them into our SUP/life now?James:Absolutely! Twenty minutes is enough. You dont need a long session. Twenty minutes near water, with your phone away, measurably shifts your nervous system. Treat it like a dose, not an event.Let the water do the work. You dont have to meditate, paddle hard or make the most of it. Soft fascination (light on water, the sound of it, slow movement) does it for you if youll just stop trying.Notice the after. The Blue Mind effect lasts well beyond the session. Pay attention to how you feel an hour later, two hours later. Thats the bit that compounds.Find out more for yourself either for your personal use or as a SUP coach go to: James @witteringsup, Cami @supandsouluk, Clare@wild_ocean_soul and Gemma & Sarah @whitbyebbandflow orwww.academyofsurfing.comHello, my name is Jo Moseley, and I am the bestselling author of three books about paddleboarding.Two are guidebooks Stand Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in England, Scotland and Wales and Stand Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in Cumbria. The latter won the Lakeland Book Awards Zeffirellis Guides and Places Award 2025. My latest book is Adventures on the Water The Power of Paddleboarding to Change Lives a collection of 27 inspiring personal essays from incredible paddleboarders on how SUP has enhanced their lives. I am also the host of The Joy of SUP The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast.In this column I share inspiring stories of environmental projects, mental wellbeing initiatives and how we can make SUP more accessible. If you have a story, please email me on jomoseley@yahoo.com or message me on Instagram @jomoseley.