With one month to go, Paddle UK is gearing up for The Big Paddle Cleanup 2026 a two-week event dedicated to cleaning up our nations waterways.Individual paddlers, clubs, and other volunteers from all over England will take to canals, rivers and the sea, to collect plastic waste and other junk.Since its inception in 2022, volunteers have retrieved 8,000 glass bottles from the water.Thats why we are urging the government to rethink the exclusion of glass bottles and jars from the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).The Big Paddle Cleanup 2026 will run from 23 May to 7 June, acting as a reminder of the importance of keeping our waterways clean and mitigating the impact of pollution on wildlife.Chantelle Grundy, Access and Environment Manager, said,Thousands of volunteers make a huge difference to our waterways, and were so proud and grateful for their efforts.Glass bottles in rivers pose a danger, and volunteers have collectively retrieved 8,000 since 2022.Broken glass is a hazard to animals and people, causing cuts to pets, wildlife, and swimmers.Paddle UK is disappointed by the exclusion of glass from the DRS and would like the government to rethink this decision.The two weeks of action will once again be supported by Decathlon and Sportscover Europe.The campaign followed a record-breaking 2025, when 4,228 volunteers over 500 more than the previous year participated.These individuals, clubs, delivery partners, and community groups spent about 8,130 hours on our precious waterways across the country, filling 2,129 sacks of rubbish from canals and rivers.Volunteers collected 6,851 plastic bottles, 4,059 cans, 10,804 food wrappers, and 2,013 glass bottles.The UKs Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers (https://defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2025/01/31/introducing-the-deposit-return-scheme-for-drinks-containers/) will begin on 1 October 2027 across England.The scheme will introduce a small, refundable deposit on plastic (PET) bottles and metal cans (150ml3L), aiming to increase recycling and reduce litter.The Big Paddle Cleanup continues to draw high-profile support, with Olympians, including Adam Burgess, and the Paracanoe team including Paralympic gold medal winners Charlotte Henshaw MBE and Emma Wiggs MBE, and silver medalist Jack Eyers all having taken part in previous years.

PLATINUM SERIES SLS BOOM 140-200 DESIGN: DUOTONE TECH TALKPLATINUM SERIES SLS BOOM 140-200 DESIGN: DUOTONE TECH TALKFor the latest Duotone Tech Talk video, Liam Dunkerbeck delves into the design behind the Platinum Series SLS Boom 140-200.The post PLATINUM SERIES SLS BOOM 140-200 DESIGN: DUOTONE TECH TALK appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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ANTOINE MARTIN: REWRITING THE RULEBOOKANTOINE MARTIN: REWRITING THE RULEBOOKAfter finishing 3rd at the Maui Pro Am, Antoine Martin has once again stamped his name on the progression of wave sailing. Landing the first-ever no-handed goiter at Hookipa during competitionand doing it under pressure! Martin continues to cement his reputation as one of the sports most innovative riders, constantly experimenting, refining and pushing wave sailing beyond the limits. We caught up with Antoine to break down the move, the mindset and the moment that had the beach going wild.Photos: Fish Bowl Diaries / WWT/ PWAWINDSURF: What sort of wave are you looking for when you line up for a no handed goiter?ANTOINE MARTIN: When I do a no handed goiter, I need a section thats big and pushy enough to really project me forward, otherwise, you can lose the sail or land awkwardly which is risky for your ankles or knees ha-ha. I set it up like a normal goiter but once Im engaged, I let go about a quarter into the move. The momentum flips me around and I have to keep the right speednot too fast or Ill over-rotate, not too slow or I cant re-catch the sail. That balance of projection and control is what makes it all come together.WINDSURF: Can you talk us step by step through the technique for the no-handed goiter?ANTOINE MARTIN: To do a no-hand goiter, its like any manoeuvre. You really have to build it step by step. You need to start by mastering a regular goiter in small waves and be able to land one of those perfectly.Then you should be able to do a one-hand goiter.The step before the full no-hand is doing one hand one hand which really helped me progress. Basically, you need to take it step by step, do hundreds of them and have at least a 90% landing rate before thinking about going for the no-hand goiter. Its important to land normal goiters perfectly, especially in all types of wave sections.WINDSURF: Were you planning to do a no-handed goiter at the Maui Pro Am, or was it spontaneous?ANTOINE MARTIN: It was totally spontaneous. I had been training the no-hand goiter from time to time when the opportunity came up during sessions, but it wasnt something I was specifically preparing for in competition. Even though I knew I wanted to land one in a contest someday, I wasnt ready to do it at the beginning of the season, especially with the consistency I had at the time. During my heat, I got a wave that was a bit different from the others and I started thinking about what I could do with it. I wanted to do a wave with a lot of combinations, but it didnt really allow for that. So, I thought, What can I do to improve my score? and decided to go for a big move. Even if I fell, I felt like it wouldnt impact my heat too much, so thats what pushed me to go for it.WINDSURF: What did it feel like when you landed it so perfectly?ANTOINE MARTIN: Wow, it was incredible. The moment I put my hands back on the boom and the board started sliding, I already knew I had landed it, even before finishing the manoeuvre. Then I started hearing the crowd going wild and I got this huge adrenaline rush. My celebration just came straight from the heart. It was pure excitement. The only downside was that I got so hyped afterward that I could barely land anything else. I think I was a bit overhyped! Luckily, I already had my scores.WINDSURF: Did that boost your confidence that you could go on and win the event?ANTOINE MARTIN: It definitely gave me a boost but there are so many factors that come into play. I was really focused on everything I did throughout the event and gradually raised my level, but I wasnt at my absolute best in every round. So, for me, it wasnt something that made me feel like I had the event in the bag. In competitions at that level, nothing is guaranteed.. .you have to question yourself in every single heat.WINDSURF: What was that new board you were riding?ANTOINE MARTIN: Its a funny story. That board was shaped for me last year for light wind conditions. Its a 90L board, which is quite big for me since Im a lighter rider. I brought it to Guadeloupe to train but ended up lending it to a friend for the whole winter, while I was mostly riding a smaller board. So, I barely used it.Before leaving for Hawaii, I wasnt even planning to bring it, but my friend insisted so I decided last minute to take it just in case. During the contest, even though there were waves, the wind was quite onshore and tricky, so I had to use a bigger board. Since I only had smaller ones with me, I went for that one. It wasnt my first choice and I didnt know it very well, but as the heats went on, I started to understand it better and really enjoy it. In the end, I used it all the way to the final and Im really happy with that decision.WINDSURF: How did it feel to be a part of the Goya Quatro team at the event?ANTOINE MARTIN: Im stoked to be part of the team. It was a choice I made last year and Im still really happy with it today. What I really appreciate is having your sponsor support you directly during an event. Ive had sponsors in different countries before and distance makes things different compared to direct face-to-face interactions.Having the whole team on the beach, making sure everything is set up so you feel good and well-equipped for the competition, takes a big weight off your shoulders. Its one less thing to think about and it allows you to focus even more on your performance.Quatro BoardsGoya WindsurfingThe post ANTOINE MARTIN: REWRITING THE RULEBOOK appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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JP MAGIC WAVEJP MAGIC WAVEThe 2026 JP Magic Wave is the brands compact, ultra-versatile wave boardrefined and ready to perform across a huge range of conditions. JP has given us a closer look at whats new for the latest version and how the updates translate on the water.Weve also included links to the excellent Windsurfer Magazine test, along with valuable insights from top riders Robby Swift and Morgan Noireaux. They break down how they set up the Magic Wave, when they reach for it, and the conditions where it really shines.JP MAGIC WAVESome brands aim for Mars. We aimed for something harder: a wave board that works everywhere.Wave conditions are wildly diversefrom messy onshore ramps to clean down-the-line walls and building one board that excels in all of them is the real space race. The new Magic Wave is our breakthrough. Compact, versatile, and now even lighter in S-TEC, it accelerates earlier, jumps higher and carves with more flow and precision than ever.A refined outline and bottom shape deliver full control in radical turns and rotations, while the updated design dramatically broadens the usable range. Hard-core or soft-core wave spots, big ramps or small wind-blown nuggetsWHATS NEWUPDATED OUTLINE:brings new balance between control and manoeuvrability.MORE CENTERED BALANCE POINT:allows quicker rotations and more radical transitions on the wave.SLIGHTLY NARROWER NOSE:adds precision without compromising overall stability.MORE PARALLEL TAIL OUTLINE:adds grip and precision, supporting both front and back foot riding styles.WIDER TAIL WITH THE FAMILIAR SWALLOW:improves early planing and enhances manoeuvrability, especially for radical turns in smaller waves.STANCE AND FIN BOXES SHIFTED FURTHER BACK:for powerful back foot turns while maintaining exceptional control on the wave. The Magic Wave adapts, performs, and keeps pushing higher.Robby Swift:The original Magic Wave was a breakthrough board for me, one board that let me ride anywhere from Sylt to the Canary Islands and even small days at Hookipa comfortably and perform well. Challenging ourselves to create a worthy replacement took five years of hard work and the new Magic Wave incorporates lessons learned from the Ultimate Wave. The result was worth the wait. The new S-TEC construction made them some of the lightest production boards Ive ever felt.Windsurfer Magazine test:Windsurf Magazine OnlineJP MAGIC WAVE S-TEC 85L REVIEW | WINDSURFER MAGAZINE | Windsurf Magazine Online JP MAGIC WAVE S-TEC 85L REVIEW | WINDSURFER MAGAZINE, JP Australia Magic Wave test reviewIN THE BOARDROOMWindsurf Magazine OnlineJP MAGIC WAVE S-TEC: IN THE BOARDROOM WITH ROBBY SWIFT AND MORGAN NOIREAUX | Windsurf Magazine Online JP MAGIC WAVE S-TEC: IN THE BOARDROOM WITH ROBBY SWIFT AND MORGAN NOIREAUX, JP Australia, NeilPryde, windsurf magazine, Robby Swift, Morgan NoireauxThe post JP MAGIC WAVE appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

For more information visit here: https://www.cokethorpe.org/Cokethorpe pupils complete 125-mile international canoe race during Easter weekendPupils from the leading co-educational independent Cokethorpe School completed a gruelling 125-mile canoe race during the Easter weekend.Four pupils from the Witney-based school finished the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race, renowned as the Canoeists Everest.The unique annual challenge, which starts in Wiltshire and ends in London, has taken place over the Easter weekend since 1948. This year, competitors from Cokethorpe completed the endurance challenge over a four-day window, navigating 77 locks along the way.The mission included three nights of independent camping and early starts, including a 03.15 wake-up call to align with the tides. The route included paddling past Windsor Castle and the Houses of Parliament.Oli Tribble and Josh Rosenow placed 16th overall in the junior category, while Ben Picking and Evie Walker came in at 33rd.Sarah Squire, Head of Cokethorpe School, said: Our pupils were utterly amazing and have made not just themselves, but the entire school, proud of their determined efforts.The race was a true endurance test of both physical and mental stamina, and everyone involved learned so much about resilience and teamwork.What made their achievement more remarkable is that three of them are in Year 11, so are revising for their GCSEs during the Easter holidays, and all four only started kayaking in Year 9 through the school.It was fantastic to join the parents, pupils and their families in Marlow to cheer them on. It was a challenge for the parents, too, who navigated the route by car to meet the participants at each portage.International Canoe Race is organised by the Devizes to Westminster Organisation Ltd, a not-for-profit which charges all competitors a race entry fee to cover the cost of running the event. Paddlers have raised an estimated 2 million for charity over the years.Cokethorpe pupils enjoyed a busy Easter period, taking part in various co-curricular activities, including a skiing trip for Prep School children, a rugby weekend in Sedbergh, and sports residential trips to Bournemouth and Cardiff.It is an independent, co-educational day school for children aged four to 18, located on a beautiful 150-acre parkland site near Witney, Oxfordshire.Founded in 1957 and becoming co-ed in 1992, it provides a research-informed education in a happy, rural environment that caters for and celebrates a diverse range of talents.

CRAZY NEW FREESTYLE MOVES! PWA 2025 RECAP!CRAZY NEW FREESTYLE MOVES! PWA 2025 RECAP!The PWA look back at some of the crazy new freestyle moves that went down on the tour last seasonand that brings us to the questionWill the riders take things to new heights this season? No doubt they will of course, but for now, lets enjoy some of the inspirational moves the riders pulled out of the bag in 2025!PWA: With so many new moves dropping in the 2025 season, we asked the riders behind the moves to break it down and share their inspiration for the moves. From double moves and unique combos to the first ever triple power move ever seen on the PWA World Tour some crazy stuff went down. Where will this leave us going into the 2026 season? Balz Muller dropped some interesting thoughts about the conflicts between innovation and competition and gives us a sneak peak into some of the things hes working on for this year!The post CRAZY NEW FREESTYLE MOVES! PWA 2025 RECAP! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

FINN MELLON CHILE WAVE CAMP: LAND OF ENDLESS LEFTS!FINN MELLON CHILE WAVE CAMP: LAND OF ENDLESS LEFTS!It looks like the lucky guests on the 2026 Finn Mellon Chile guided wave camp scored big time. Finn has compiled an awesome video featuring some of the highlights of the trip, which obviously includes the obligatory crash section!Finn Mellon: Hello hello, This year was my first year of the guided Chile Wave Camps. We had an absolute amazing time on and off the water. Scored some really incredible windsurfing conditions in some of the most beautiful spots in the world. I already cannot wait for next years camps in Chile.Sign up for next years Wave Camp https://www.finnmellon.com/chile-campThe post FINN MELLON CHILE WAVE CAMP: LAND OF ENDLESS LEFTS! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.