CHILE RAW CLIPS: FINN MELLONCHILE RAW CLIPS: FINN MELLONFinn Mellon has been busy in South America hosting two bac to back wave camps in Chile. Of course there was still plenty of time between coaching to score plenty of waves for himself! Finn has compiled some raw clips from his sessions for you all to enjoy! Looks like they have been scoring some epic conditions! You can even hear some commentary and critique from Sarah Jackson in the first part of the video!Finn Mellon: Ello ello, Loving life here in Chile, Have been stacking some clips lately so I decided to put a few from last week together in a little rough edit. please dont slate me for some lazy editing haha Im too busy chasing amazing waves, can you blame me hah !! I Hope you enjoy. Has been a busy 20 days or so here in Chile with back to back Wave Camps here, had an absolute blast of a time with the groups, we scored some incredible sessions. So now its nice to have a little downtime to myself and share some waves with my dad who is here for a week.When I have some free time away from chasing swells I will be putting together a video from the waven camps and also some more content from here in Chile. Please let me know in the comments if there are any specific type of videos you would like to see. Like talking through my gear choices, GoPro follow along, Harness mount ect ect The post CHILE RAW CLIPS: FINN MELLON appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

WINDSURF MAUI PROM AM PREDICTIONSWINDSURF MAUI PROM AM PREDICTIONSLast year the Maui Pro Am was a 4-star event but this year it has been upgraded to elite 5-star status meaning most of the PWA / WWT big hitters will be in town. We have been patiently waiting for the entry lists to be confirmed before making our predictions as we dont want to be backing any non-runners! But now that things are confirmed, its game on. The forecast looks banging with wind and waves set to hit after a spell of Kona rainstorms has finally dispersed. We also have bonus predictions reigning world champion Sarah Quita Offringa who has gone head to head with Windsurf to see if she can outdo our picks! Now that is a challenge indeed! Are we running scared?maybe!So without further wafflehere are the Windsurf and Sarah Quita Offringa Predictions for the Maui Pro AM coming your way!Photos: WWT / PWA Fish Bowl Diaries.WINDSURFMENThe mens fleet is so stacked we could be completely wrong with our top four selections, it really feels like throwing darts in the dark. There is a wave of Japanese talent, deadly Maui locals and PWA chargers like Liam Dunkerbeck ready to shake the hierarchy. Having said that we have to make some picks (it is so, so tough) but these are the sailors we singled out to kick off 2026 with a bang! We could be wildly wrong. But thats never stopped us making bold calls before.1: BERND ROEDIGERThe way Bernd was ripping at the Aloha Classic last year was, frankly, borderline ridiculous. He came within a whisker of taking the win and looked dangerous in every single heat with his super fluid, top-to-bottom style and seamless tricks.Were backing him to go all the wayunless the judges suddenly decide they want a jump thrown in. Judging by the forecast they just might. Having said that the wind is up and down like a yo yo in the forecast.2: MARC PAREMarc was unlucky not to make the final last year and what we have seen of him so far this year he is absolutely on fire. Pare been kind of low profile in the build up to the event but it looks like he is just letting his sailing do the talking this season, rather than blab it all out on social media. He is sure to have his gear tuned and will be fired up to kick of the season with a bang. Marc is strong in big waves, small waves and if jumps are included, he is sure to bang out a double loop or a push forward. This is a sailor ready for anything and his world title last year was certainly no fluke!3: MARCILIO BROWNELast years winner returns, but with the upgrade to a 5-star event, the target on his back just got a lot bigger.Marcilio is one of the best free sailors at Hookipaeffortless, stylish, and ridiculously consistent. The only question is whether that same freedom translates under contest pressure. Either way, with his trademark power turns, goiters and wave 360s, leaving him out would be brave (and probably foolish).WILD CARDMORGAN NOIREUXMorgan won the Aloha Classic in 2025 and is rarely out of the top four in Maui. He almost makes the job look too easy with the smooth silky way he performs in Maui. He is another sailor who is very tough to beat and we would not be surprised to see him take the victory at the Maui Pro Am. He has been on Maui most of the winter and from what we have seen in the videos he is totally on fire and ready for battle. His wave 360s are amongst the best in the business and dont be surprised if he does not back one up with a goiter. Hmmm maybe we should have him down for the event winOnly time will tell.Also dont count out: Kai Lenny (always dangerous at Hookipa), Antoine Martin (if its big, hes going bigger), plus Robby Swift, Takuma Sugi, Thomas Traversa and Levi Siverwhove all had their moments of brilliance here.SARAH QUITA OFFRINGA1: Morgan Noireaux!Im rooting for my teammate here. He is such a driven rider and spends so much hours on the water and never seems to get enough. Does he hold the record for most Aloha wins in the men? He posted some ridiculous rides online in the winter time I wanna see him get another title!2: Antoine Martin!So apparently it will not be textbook Maui conditions and someone that thrives in chaos and non perfect conditions is Antoine. He has won the Aloha several times and is one of the riders that always keeps you guessing with what hes going to do next. He doesnt hold back in competition and brings his free sailing to the heats.3: Takuma SugiI loooove Takuma! Multi talented across disciplines and sends it any type of conditions. It seems like hes been on tour for a long time but hes only 21 I think. And hes only going from strength to strength. Its been awesome to see his dedication and has a unique style. He can make it to the top!WILDCARDMarcilio obviously is not a wildcard! His riding at Hookipa is unlike anybody else. Powerful and clean. He can easily win this contest.Then there is Marc, Bernd, Victor, Swifty and Camille..Since its Spring we should see a more windy Hookipa and therefore I think there will be more room for some tricks on the waves!Good luck ladies and gentlemen!WINDSURFWOMENThe womens competition is equally a tough equation to unravel. The level is so high right now that there are no easy heats, no easy paths, and definitely no guarantees.Throw in experienced Maui specialists like Angela Cochran, and youve got a proper battle on your hands from round one.1: MARINE HUNTERWith Sarah Quita Offringa sitting this one out, we have picked out last years winner, Marine Hunter to make it back-to-back victories. Marine is an absolute chargercommitted, aggressive and seemingly unaware that backing off is even an option. If she sticks her moves, that go hard or go home style could once again take her all the way.2: LINA ERPENSTEINLast year just wasnt Linas yearinjury recovery, tricky conditions the works. Luck just did not flow her way.Fast forward to 2026, and she should be fully fit, fully motivated and very ready to make up for lost time. Lina thrives at Hookipa and isnt afraid to take on heavy sections. If shes back to her best, a top finish looks more than likely.3: MARIA ANDRSMaria loves Mauiand it shows in her sailing.After a winter in Australia getting plenty of port tack action, shes been back on Maui recently getting re-dialled on starboard. Expect her to come in sharp, focused, and fully in attack mode.WILD CARD: SOL DEGRIEKSol is progressing at a scary rate. After last years Aloha Classic, it felt like she just needed a bit more time at Hookipa to really click with wave selection and timing.Shes fearless when its big and if she finds her rhythm early, she could absolutely shake things up. Rumour has it Dieter Van Der Eyken might be in her corner this tripso dont be surprised if she levels up quickly.Keep an eye on: Pauline Katz, Lisa Wermeister, Maria Behrens, Sarah Jackson and Coco Foveauall more than capable of causing a few upsets (and making us look even more wrong).SARAH QUITA OFFRINGAThe top 3 women below all seem to thrive in bigger waves and thats why I have chosen them!1: Marine HunterMy top pick for the event is Marine Hunter!She stands out in big waves and is one of the women that gets out there even when its scary. Having spent much more time in Maui since last year, I feel like she knows the break the best at the moment, she has a no-fear attitude and knows what she needs to win her heats!2: Lisa WermeisterShe really impressed me at Hookipa the last two contests. She is low-key extremely driven. I noticed last year how focused she is on stepping up her game. And it showed in her sailing and especially her heat tactics.3: Coco FoveauIf Im not mistaken there should be some big waves coming up for the contest. And no one loves those more than Coco! Im happy to see her back on the starting list and if it does get big, she should be one to watch as she doesnt thrives in those conditions.WILCARDSBut of course I know the top 3 ranked Sol, Lina and Pauline will be right up there with their competition experience!Good luck ladies and gentlemen!The post WINDSURF MAUI PROM AM PREDICTIONS appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

THE NEXT GENERATION: JAVI ESCRIBANOTHE NEXT GENERATION: JAVI ESCRIBANOSeventeen-year-old Javi Escribano was recently crowned junior under 18 World Champion after claiming a thrilling victory at the Oceania Youth Wave Titles in Geraldton, Western Australia. The young Spaniard rose to the occasion when it mattered most, holding his nerve in a pressure-filled final to secure the win.Hailing from Cdiz in the south of Spain, Javis windsurfing journey began at just six years old, learning the sport alongside his father Pick (Head PWA wave judge) at their home beaches. Since then, he has grown up chasing wind and waves, balancing schoolbooks and exams with international podium finishes! We caught up with the dedicated teenager to find out how he combines elite-level windsurfing with his studies, what its like to be part of the Goya team and what ambitions hes setting his sights on for the future.Photos: John Carter and Fish Bowl Diaries / WWTWINDSURF: How did it feel when you knew you were the under 18 world champion?JAVI: It was an indescribable feeling. I felt very happy and very proud when they told me I had won the heat. I celebrated it with my father on the beach and also when I came back home, with my friends and my family. It was quite difficult, as everything came down to one heat and there were also three possible championship winners. When I entered the water, I felt quite nervous, but as I started landing my jumps and catching good waves, I began to gain confidence.WINDSURF: Tell us about your recent trip to Australia? Was it your first time and how did you enjoy it?JAVI: Well, my trip was incredible, it was an unforgettable experience. It was my first time in Australia and an amazing adventure, especially doing the whole trip with my dad!WINDSURF: How was the competition for the finals day? Did you enjoy the spot?JAVI: Well, it was a day with a lot of nerves, I was with my father on the beach who was watching me compete and helping me go through the heats. The spot was incredible, it was a really good wave, the wind wasnt very strong but enough to jump and wave ride.WINDSURF: Did you feel under pressure or are you generally relaxed at competitions?JAVI: I usually do feel pressure in competitions, especially when I manage to reach the final after several heats, but once the heat starts I usually settle down as I am so focussed on my own sailing. It is nice when you start a heat by landing your first move.WINDSURF: How do you like all the Goya gear you are riding?JAVI: Well, I was using my Goya Banzai Surf Pro Carbon sails and my Custom Quad 8 boards. I think the Goya equipment is incredible overall its lightweight and adapts perfectly to my sailing style.WINDSURF: Do you feel happy the PWA and WWT are putting on these events for the younger guys?JAVI: I find it amazing that the PWA and the WWT are organizing these competitions for young people, as this allows us to meet more people who practice our sport, which I love so much. We can travel to more countries, continue competing and for those who want to become professional windsurfers, they have the opportunity from a young age to make a name for themselves.WINDSURF: Are you all very competitive or is it quite friendly between you all?JAVI: The atmosphere at the competitions is usually very friendly. There, you meet amazing young like-minded sailors! I have made so many friends like Ryoma Sugi, Jake Ghiretti and many others. On competition day, theres usually a bit more rivalry, but theres still a great vibe on the beach and I love that about the competitions.WINDSURF: How much is your dad a help / inspiration to push your sailing?JAVI: My father has been a great inspiration for me. He was the one who taught me this sport when I was very young. I have always sailed with him; he has taught me everything I know. He helps me every day to improve when Im on the water and with my trips. He is practically the reason I continue sailing to this day. I am very grateful to him for that.WINDSURF: How old were you when you learned to windsurf?JAVI: I was quite young when I started sailing, around six years old. I went to the beach with my father for the first time to sail at that age.Then, as I grew up, I was able to sail better, start planing, start jumping and my father continued teaching me everything.WINDSURF: How do you fit in your windsurfing with school and studies?JAVI: Well, its quite complicated to balance windsurf competitions and studying, because sometimes I have competitions during class periods. But my school does me a favour by postponing exams and helping me a lot with assignments. I am very grateful for that. Its quite difficult for me, because when Im traveling for competitions, I still have to study.WINDSURF: What is the best windsurfing location you have travelled too so far?JAVI: Well, I think the trip I enjoyed the most was the last one I took, which was to Australia, because I was able to become world champion. I went with my father and it was a very beautiful experience. I stayed there for 10 days, got to meet local people, and made new friends. Everything was amazing and I had a great time. Another trip I really loved was to Hawaii, where I also made friends and was able to go to Hookipa, a place I had really wanted to visit. The first time I went there was very impressive, and it was also with my father. These have been my favourite trips.WINDSURF: Do you feel lucky to have already travelled the world doing the sport you enjoy?JAVI: I feel like its a dream to be able to travel all over the world and meet people thanks to the sport I practice. I am very grateful for the opportunity, especially to my family and also to my sponsors who support me. Its incredible to go to places where I used to see photos as a child and now be sailing with the pros there today.WINDSURF: Who are the windsurfers you look up to?JAVI: I dont have a single windsurfer that I admire exclusively. I admire all the windsurfers who have been world champions and those who will be in the future. If I had to name a role model, it would be Marc Par, who became world champion this year. He is Spanish like me and I would love to be able to sail like him someday.WINDSURF: What is your ambition in windsurfing?JAVI: Well, my ambition in the world of windsurfing would be to become a professional windsurfer and a world champion. Its quite a difficult dream, as few achieve it, but that would be my biggest dream in life, alongside all the amazing riders who are competing today.WINDSURF: What is your home spot and what conditions do you get at home?JAVI: Well, here in the south of Spain, in Cdiz, we have quite a few spots with both west and east winds, with different directions and wave sizes, some with steeper waves, some less steep, good for jumping or surfing. Im very lucky to be able to live in a place like this, even though we dont have conditions most of the year, but when we do, they are really good for practicing.WINDSURF: How do you stay motivated?JAVI: I stay motivated because I love windsurfing. I believe that once you become a windsurfer, you are a windsurfer for life, and that will never change. Its a sport that I love with all my heart, and I would like to keep practicing it for many more years.WINDSURF: What are you studying and what is your back up plan if you are not a pro windsurfer?JAVI: Well, Im currently studying high school at 16 years old. My dream is to become a professional windsurfer, but if I dont achieve that, I would like to study something related to sports so I can continue sailing for many more years.The post THE NEXT GENERATION: JAVI ESCRIBANO appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

EXTREME NW MADNESS WEST WITTERING GOES 2XSEXTREME NW MADNESS WEST WITTERING GOES 2XSA bitter north-westerly tore into West Wittering on Wednesday, stripping the beach back to its rawest elementsextreme wind, sand blasting, chaotic water plus a handful of riders willing to meet the elements head-on. For those who showed up, it felt like something more than just another session. There was a sense that winter wasnt quite finished yetone last surge of chilly energy before the seasons finally warm up. We hear from Henning Von Jagow and Simon Bassett who were there to capture the action!Report and Photos: Henning Von Jagow and Simon Bassett /2xs. Click any photo to enlarge and scroll!HENNING VON JAGOWWINTER WONT LET GO The wind was strong and icy. Maybe it scared many people away. The Witterings was not as busy as usual. But a few local heroes were there. Well, Mark Perry was, of course, one of them. Lucas Meldrum came too, with his new ultra lightweight North Sails and Quatro Board. And of course, Wave-god and local legend, Nik Baker did not miss the day.The westerly wind was over 30 knots, with side-shore conditions. Once on a set wave, it was fun to ride perfect for wave tricks and driving through turns.Lucas Meldrum showed his whole repertoire: push loops, back loops, front loops and aerials off the wave. He looked fast and light in the air.Nik Baker showed his typical, super radical roundhouse turns and what is possible in small waves. He rode them with style and ease. While enjoying the sunset and watching the last light on the water, I was wondering if this was really the last winter session or just a gentle reminder that spring is slowly on its way.SIMON BASSETTWest Wittering came alive in a chilly North Westerly wind25 to 35 knots am pushing tide and 5 degrees air temp. Only a few riders were outLucas Meldrum on his new North Sail and Quatro board, Henning Von Jagow normally behind the lens but was out on a GA and Tabou freestyle set up, Daisy Bassett on a 3.0m Ezzy and Quatro and Nik Baker who turned up later in the session using a new Dutone D-lab Thruster and D-Lab sail .Conditions were super gusty, it was very choppy and waves were shifty over the sandbars. It was one of those sessions where you had to hang on during the gusts, which were savage and the cold meant you had to stop to go through the burns to get your hands to warm up.The post EXTREME NW MADNESS WEST WITTERING GOES 2XS appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

The struggle of lackluster surf is real. Thats why Britt Merrick created the SolutionCIs most adaptable small-wave shortboard yet.We were hearing from friends on the East Coast that they needed something grovely, even more grovely than Better Everyday, explains Britt. And I felt the same based off the waves we have here most of the year. Designed for days when the surf is soft and unmotivating, The Solution blends glide, paddle power, and versatility, so youll want to paddle out even when the conditions are less than desirable.A fuller outline with a rounded tail increases planing area and drive through flat sections, while a single-to-generous double concave keeps the board quick, lively, and free underfoot. Britts new rocker and outlinedeveloped during an R&D trip to Mexicomake the Solution friendly for both neutral and front-foot stances, letting you generate speed even in the weakest of waves.The Solution is a step-down shortboard we suggest be ridden 2 shorter than your Better Everyday dims, which puts it perfectly at the lower end of your quiver range. Straight away, the team noticed the solid glide and paddling in flat water, and off the front foot the speed was felt instantly. Even for big guys like Jacko Baker.The five-fin setup lets you dial in its riding characteristics to your liking. Reef Heazlewood called it the best board hes ever had in small waves, and hes running his as a thruster. add Britt. Ive been riding it mostly as a quad, but its equally fun as a thruster or 2+1 depending on the conditions.Whether youre chasing glide, speed, or flow, the Solution delivers performance no matter how weak the conditions are that you pull up on. Adding to that are playful details, like Bigfoot, aliens, UFOs, and more, hidden in the logo art and custom tails patches, which adds character to a board built for serious small-wave surfing.The Solution has already landed in a surf shop near you, or you can check it out here: https://cisurfboards.com/products/the...

INSANE FUERTE STRIKE MISSION: TEAM PATRIKINSANE FUERTE STRIKE MISSION: TEAM PATRIKThe Patrik wave team has been growing fast during the past winter and what better way to introduce the new team riders than a strike mission to Fuerteventura. Storm Therese provided monster waves on the north shore of the island where the likes of Adam Warchol, Alessio Stillrich, Leon Jamaer and John Skye went all in! Dont miss this!!PATRIK: It all came together on a big forecast when our designer John Skye started to plan a last minute windsurf trip with the new riders on the PATRIK wave team. Watch Adam Warchol, Alessio Stillrich, Leon Jamaer and John Skye score epic waves on the north shore of Fuerteventura. This is just the beginning of our wave adventures. Stay tuned! All stunts were performed by professionals.Dont try this at home. No PATRIK gear was harmed in the making of this video.Footage by: John Skye, Colby Stanley, Moritz Mauch, Alessio Stillrich, Canelo, Muaro FarenzenaThe post INSANE FUERTE STRIKE MISSION: TEAM PATRIK appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

Watch CI's new Solution model fly in the conditions it was created for. This is from two back-to-back raw and uncut sessions of Reef Haezlewood in Japan.

FIRST LIGHTNITON FIRES AT DAWN!FIRST LIGHTNITON FIRES AT DAWN!ROSS WILLIAMSWith a nuking north-westerly and a modest groundswell on the charts, this session at Niton on the Isle of Wight was always going to come down to timing. Get it right, and youd score clean lines. Get it wrong and you could be left staring at a howling mess. John Carter looks back on a dawn session at Niton yesterday, where Ross Williams called it perfectly!Photos: John CarterClick and shot to enlarge and scroll.THE CALLWhen you get a message at 6.03 am on a windy day you know its most likely going to be a call to duty. Looking at the forecast it was going to be wild and windy with a stiff 25-30 knot northwest breeze and a small period 1.5m swell on the cards. Nothing epic, but definitely enough to justify getting out of a warm bed just about.Through barley functioning eyes, which were even blurrier without my glasses, I could just about make out the message was from Ross Williams Headed down to Nitoncould be firing!Hmmm, a quick cup of tea later, brewed at maximum strength and I was packed an in the trusty Polo within fifteen minutes. Not bad speed for that early in the morning! I was still barely awake mind youand not entirely convinced this early kick off was going to be worth it.The Polo rasped into lifedam it I had hardly any fuel either, With the latest Trump shenanigans it was going to cost me an arm and a leg to top up with diesel. I soldiered on!Halfway to the beach, the next message pinged through saying that it was small, but Ross was going to give it a try. I made it down the bumpy track at Niton just in time to see Ross Launching from the little harbour at the bottom of the track. The Trusty Polo trundled down the track at Niton and I was just in time to see Ross launching from the little harbour.By now it was 6:45am, and the sun was just starting to break through, lighting everything with a perfect golden glow. Even though it was freezing, that warm light made me feel it was worth the early wake up call.FULL CHAOS, CLEAN LINESThe wind, on the other hand, had skipped the warm-up entirely and gone straight to full chaos mode but at least the wind was a decent direction.NW at Niton does one thing very well clean lines. And despite the chaos in the air, the waves were stacking up nicely into the bay.From behind the lens, it looked borderline epic. Fair play to Ross for the motivation, most sane people would still be negotiating with their snooze alarms at that hour. But Ross is well known to be an early riser and 6am was a walk in the park for him although today was pretty chilly with the NW wind.NW is actually a cracking direction at Niton as the waves are super clean. The wind can be a bit gusty on the inside but today where it was howling windy, so it was not a problem for Ross to navigate in and out through the break.THE WINDOW CLOSESBy 8:30, some lazy clouds drifted in and the waves started to ease off, signalling the end of the session. Ross made his way back up the slipway looking pleased which, if you know Ross, is the real important message here. Hes usually his own harshest critic, so if he reckons, he got a few decent turns in, you can safely assume it was a solid session.ROUND TWOBy 2pm, Ross was back on the phone (clearly not tired enough) and we headed to Niton again. Same spot. Same wind. Completely different story.The tide had filled in, the waves had lost their shape and whatever magic the morning had delivered was long gone. Still windy absurdly sobut without anything to aim at, it felt more like punishment than payoff.Safe to say wed already scored the best of it before most people had even finished their first coffee. As they saythe early bird catches the worm!Ross was riding the 88L TABOU DA CURVEWindsurfer Magazine Test video here:The post FIRST LIGHTNITON FIRES AT DAWN! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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TABOU DA CURVE 88L REVIEW: WINDSURFER MAGAZINETABOU DA CURVE 88L REVIEW: WINDSURFER MAGAZINEThe latest board to be put through its paces in the Windsurfer Magazine 85L wave board test is the Tabou Da Curve 88L which is the Thomas Traversa Pro Model.The fourth board to be put through its paces in the 85L Wave Test is the Tabou Da Curve 88L, the Thomas Traversa pro model. A surfy feel combined with great versatility. It took a couple of runs to get use to, but afterwards the feel was something to die for.Check out the full video for the verdict!Testers: Scotty Stallman Windsurfer Magazine Head Tester + GA/Tabou Int Teamrider Tris Best Windsurfer Magazine Editor in Chief + TesterDa Curve 2026 Tabou BoardsThe post TABOU DA CURVE 88L REVIEW: WINDSURFER MAGAZINE appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.