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PUMPING SURAZO: MATANZAS, CHILEPUMPING SURAZO: MATANZAS, CHILEWords: Camille Juban, Morgan Noireaux, Victor Fernandez, Philip Kster, Lina Erpenstein, Alexia Kiefer Quintana, Sol Degrieck, Finn Mellon & Lucas Meldrum.Photos: Fish Bowl Diaries & Jens Hogenkamp.Reaction to the second 5-star stop on the unified PWA/IWT World Tours, which saw Matanzas, Chile, deliver world class conditions with the finals being run in pumping mast high waves and a couple of new names on top of the podiums.CAMILLE JUBAN 1st FOCUSED, TAKE IT EASY AND ENJOYMAIDEN WORLD TOUR VICTORYIm super happy to be able to earn my first World Cup event win competing against all the top riders. I was almost exclusively riding the dynamo 70L from AV Boards paired with my 4.6m Catalyst from S2 Maui I was a little bit overpowered on the outside, especially in the final when the wind picked up, but the combo gave me the power and speed I wanted on the wave.The wave is actually more difficult than it looks because the sand bar can move from one year to another and the wind was pretty gusty on the wave, so it takes a little bit of time to adapt, but it is still a great down-the-line wave. When the sets were mast high during the semis and the final, and I was driving through my bottom turn, looking at those walls of water, I experienced such an adrenaline rush right there, which is exactly why I windsurf.KEEPING THINGS SIMPLEMy three words to record a good result at this contest were; focus, easy (to not overthink and make bad decisions) and enjoy! Because it is when you enjoy yourself that the result comes naturally!Chile is great. The place itself is pretty raw and beautiful and on top of that the community knows how to enjoy life especially the windsurf community. They are amazing. To celebrate we had tons of Piscola, which is kind of the rum cola from Chile at the Hotel Surazo and of course that was great fun also haha.MORGAN NOIREAUX 2nd 360 OR BUSTIt has been four years since my last trip to Chile and it was great to be back. The conditions are incredible, but the place and the people here are equally as amazing. Felipe and the whole crew organised one of the best events Ive ever been a part of. Its been a while since Ive been to an event with so much positive energy. The sailors were all stoked to be here and the beach was packed with people watching who were really supportive, which was really fun as its not very often that happens during windsurfing events!Matanzas is an incredibly difficult spot to sail. It changes constantly with the tide. The wave can be extremely hollow, while the wind can be a bit side-on at times and completely disappear in certain places. Its honestly usually not my favourite spot to sail, but there are days like we had on finals day that are special. I surfed in the morning and there were barely any waves and I thought it was going to be pretty bad. A few hours later it was mast high. I dont think Ive ever seen a spot that can change so quickly. It was actually the easiest conditions I felt we had this whole week, it was bigger, but there were a ton of waves and the wind was fairly stable, which is rare. I found a good mental space for this event and just kept telling myself to adapt to whatever conditions Matanzas decided to bless us with and trust in my sailing. Matanzas can play tricks on you and make you feel like youre sailing badly, while youre actually doing really well. I spent the entire event on my 5.0 Combat and my 88L board. It looks super windy from the beach and you often end up overpowered on the outside, but with how the wave bends and the wind direction you want gear that can get you out and keep speed.THAT 360Ive only ever landed one other wave 360 in Matanzas before and it was a week earlier than the one in the contest. Ive had that image of the bowl hid in the back of my mind and I had an inkling that I was going to try one at some point. I started off the heat going on the wave and I basically ended up in the same position as I had a week prior and instinctually went for it. I have done a lot of pretty similar 360s on Maui, but I dont think Ive ever done one where Ive gone so upside down. I went so far that when I landed it I couldnt really believe it and claimed it a little bit too much haha. I should have kept riding the wave, but oh well.WORLD NO.1 FOR THE FIRST TIMEAt that point it gave me a lot of confidence and I got a few solid waves to back that up and I had a pretty good feeling I had made the heat. For the final I tried to forget what I had done in the semis and refocus. I feel like it can be easy to have one really good heat and kind of lose it in the next. Camille had some amazing waves and earned a well deserved win, but Im still really happy about how I sailed the final. Finishing second here felt like a big accomplishment for me. I finished fifth in the Aloha Classic last year, which was my best result last season, but I just missed out on the final which sucked and then I got fourth in Japan to start off this year, which felt good, but I narrowly missed out on another top 3, so I gave myself the goal of being on the podium in Chile. I havent made a PWA podium in a long time and its also my first port tack PWA podium, which made it extra special. Im now also ranked first in the world which is pretty cool and its the first time Ive ever been in that position. Its a long year though.VICTOR FERNANDEZ 3rd EXPERIENCE PAYS OFFIt felt incredible to reach the final in those conditions especially when the level is so insane. I enjoyed sailing every heat and I tried to treat each heat as if it was a final. The waves were solid and very consistent and the wind was perfect for Matanzas.EQUIPMENT CHOICESI started my quarterfinal heat on my 5.3 SLS and my 93L D/LAB board as the wind was quite light and there was a lot of current at low tide, which made it hard work to get out and sail upwind. For my semifinal final I originally switched down to my 4.7 as the wind got way stronger, but after the first wave I rode, I changed because I needed more power, so I decided to change to my 5.0 mid-heat, which turned out to be a good decision. In the final I stayed on 5.0 and I used the same board for the whole contest.Matanzas is comparable wave to Hookipa, but port tack and the wave changes a lot depending on the sand bank, tide and the swell direction, so it certainly makes it tricky, but I like it like that as I like challenging waves and I have sailed here a lot in the past, so it felt good to be back and to get so much sailing.PURE ADRENALINEIt was pure adrenaline in the semifinals! With that size the wave gets really hollow and fast and you start to get different sections in front of you and when you hit the lip you get a lot of projection. That is pure wave riding and it is what I like the most. I was windsurfing a lot in Cape Verde this winter (starboard tack), but in down-the-line conditions and using the same gear I used here. My plan was to sail like I do while free-sailing and try to ride how I like to and go for a trick if I had the section otherwise Id focus on the style of the turns I want to perform, while trying to read the waves as well as I could. It was great that they extended the heat duration from 20 up to 30 minutes as some heats were a bit slower in terms of swell especially halfway through the draw, so it gave more opportunity for everyone to perform.I am so happy to start the season with back-to-back finals and be on the podium. My plan and mindset are the same and I will keep windsurfing as much as I can. The next event will be Pozo, which is one of my favourite spots for jumping and I am very motivated to train for that event.GOOD TO BE BACKIt was incredible to be back in Chile after six years. Matanzas has changed a lot since then, but in a nice way. The local windsurf community is amazing, there are more restaurants, supermarkets, coffee shops, etc which makes it even more fun and very comfortable. This is one of the best events I have ever competed at in my career and it feels special to me. My first trip to Chile was in 2003 and I used to come every winter because I saw the potential of the spots not only how consistent the waves are, but also the variety they get here.HIGHS AND LOWSThe only low point of the trip was being away from my family as I miss them. High points; lots of windsurfing, beautiful surfing, delicious food and great vibes from the local community. Chile is always an adventure, driving to Topocalma, Puertecillo along the beach is so much fun with your friends, there are epic sunset sessions at Matanzas and Roca, I love it.PHILIP KSTER 4th ON THE COME BACK TRAILIt felt amazing to be back in competition mode after such a long break due to my foot injury, every heat was hard to make with gusty light winds and not many sets coming through. The final was fun; I would have loved to show more, but i felt a bit unlucky with my waves. Still, I take this as a solid counting result for this year, its gonna be a fun one!EQUIPMENTI was on my Pyro 93 and 5.3m Blade Pro, i would have loved to sail on 5.0m or 4.7m but there was so much current that I needed extra power in the sail to make it upwind. Matanzas is a tricky spot to sail once the waves get bigger.DIFFICULTY LEVELThe wave is actually not that tricky most of the time, but on finals day we had to deal with chop and current that Ive never experienced at Matanzas before, so it was challenging, but once you get the right timing, its one of the most fun spots you can get. Actually it wasnt really that big; there were some mast high sets, but nothing unusual compared to a normal day at Margaret River.APPROACHSometimes I think that riding the wave without risk and just doing turns would have done the job, but having landed some moves in the previous heats it was clear that they scored well too, so it was good to have a mix of both in the heat.In the final it was nice to go for fun stuff; if I had that landed that one-handed goiter, it would have been a good score. It was a risk I wanted to take; normally I would make it, but unfortunately, it didnt go my way this time.HIGHS AND LOWS?High points are always the Topocalma and Matanzas sessions, and to be honest, its hard to find any low points for this trip.LINA ERPENSTEIN 1st THE QUEEN AT LASTWinning a World Cup event has been a dream of mine for many years now. To make it come true in incredible conditions amongst a very strong womens fleet makes it even more special. Last year especially, I felt like people were looking at me as one of the favourites, one of the veterans, while I had still never even made a winners final. I had come close so many times and was always missing that last bit of luck, that last bit of Things going your way the final piece of the puzzle if you like. This created quite some pressure for myself and even though I had some good performances on tour last year, I was never really successful.MAST HIGH BOMBSTo finally go all the way and take the win feels unreal. It will definitely be a day I will remember forever. The moment my semifinal started the ocean just went wild. I was waiting with the other three girls at the point to pick up the first set of the heat when suddenly the whole horizon started moving. The set came a touch early and started bombing in the transition time for my heat. I already thought at that point, Damn, now its going take a long time for the next set to come. But then I realised that the set wasnt stopping. There must have been about eight waves in that set and the other competitors and I were playing tactical tacks outside until I had positioned well for the biggest wave of the set just after the starting buzzer for the heat. Going down that first wave face I remember thinking: Well, it didnt look that big from the beach. haha.I made it through the semis and into the final, but it was only when I was coming back to the beach that I realised just how wild the ocean had gotten in the last thirty minutes. The sets had almost doubled in size. Next to being in the final, waves of those size made me doubly as nervous. At home we usually windsurf in hip high Baltic Sea waves, so I really wasnt used to mast high plus bombs.GAME PLANI knew I had to put everything I had into that heat and at the same time I felt quite intimidated by the size of the waves and the power of the ocean. My game plan was to get two scores on the board and then start risking more to try and improve my scores. In the end my very last wave made the difference and moved me into lead ahead of Alexia Kiefer Quintana, Sol Degriek and Pauline Katz. Coming off the water I couldnt believe it. Finally, it had all gone my way! My first World Cup win!Honestly, I am super proud of the whole womens fleet for charging in those waves. The fact we had the chance to compete in these amazing conditions and bring on some solid action was so inspiring to see and Im super grateful I could be a part of that.Chile is such a beautiful place with incredibly good waves. The people were super friendly and when we competed for the finals there was a huge crowd on the beach watching and cheering.ALEXIA KIEFER QUINTANA 2nd YOUNG GUN ON THE RISEI have no words to describe this feeling. Its the first time I have travelled to Chile and the first time ever that I am on the podium! I still cannot believe it. I am very happy and grateful and I already cant wait to return next year. The equipment I was riding was my 4.2 Duotone Hero Sail and my 76L Duotone Grip 4 SLS on finals day. The wind was strong on the outside, but lighter on the shore. This board has more litres than I usually use, which made it perfect to pass the waves. In the final and semifinal there were very big waves that were not easy to ride. I am not used to these types of conditions and I had some difficulties at first. I have never surfed waves as big and powerful as here. When I entered the water and saw the sets coming in, I was quite scared. Going down those mountains of water gave me more adrenaline than I have ever experienced. In the final the sailing was not about attacking, it was more about surviving, but my plan was to do as well as possibly could.A TRIP TO REMEMBERChile is an incredible place. The people, the food, the atmosphere and the waves it couldnt be any better! Ive had a great time here. The organisation was amazing and the judging was very fair as well. Boujmaa [Guilloul] and the entire team have done an incredible job. And without a doubt it has been one of the competitions that I enjoyed the most!SOL DEGRIECK 3rd A COURAGEOUS RISING STARI felt the wave at Matanzas was difficult to ride, but thats what I really liked about it. You had to keep your eyes on the wave all the time and read the break. Out the back you could see the big swell coming from the island. Thats where I selected the waves I wanted to ride. In front of the rocks, the waves connected and it felt like you had to change your direction a bit. Then passing the rocks there is a very fast section which was hard to get around. I really had to put all my effort to make it past that section. When you make it, a very nice section follows, where you can set up your turns more easily and even find some aerial hits.In the final I attacked the waves as I had in the prior heats. I aimed for good speed to pass the closeout sections and then went as critical as I could on the big sections. I didnt let anything happen. I tried to make it happen and I am very happy that I claimed third place in such a big and beautiful event. An event where everything comes together, the best riders in the world, the organisation from the Chile World Cup is marvellous, and the wind and waves were at their best. I am blessed that we sailed the finals in that big swell like the boys. It was just great.LIKE A DREAMThe whole Chile experience felt like a dream. We left Belgium on the night of my last exam at school, and after an overnight flight, I woke up in a totally different world no schoolbooks, just the beach, wind and waves.The organiser, Surazo Hotel, in Matanzas hosts us on the beach. The setup is perfect. There were plenty of people, kids and adults watching and cheering the riders on. There were good vibes all around. The local people are very open and genuine, which makes it a special place.PAULINE KATZ 4th BEST IWT/ PWA RESULTIt was my first time in Chile, but it definitely wont be my last! The waves and landscape are incredible, and the community has been so welcoming. Actually, I only had a few hours of sailing Matanzas before the World Cup started. Discovering this beautiful, but powerful wave of Matanzas during my heat felt a bit funky sometimes, but I enjoyed every minute of it. The final day was absolutely firing with over mast high waves. We all got a bit surprised as the swell suddenly appeared just before the semis began.My semi was so much fun! I was on the set waves all the time. To be honest I rode quite conservatively not taking too many risks as it was probably the biggest waves I have ever ridden in my life. I knew in the final that I needed to be more radical to make the podium and its probably why I finished fourth. On my first wave, I had a big wipeout which resulted in a long swim! When we were heading out for the final with Lina Erpenstein, we had to wait on the inside for a massive set to pass. I told her Lets have fun, but please be careful out there!. I used my biggest gear during the entire competition window, which was my Severne Nano 67L quad setup with 13.5cm / 8cm fins and my Severne Redback 4.3 or 4.7.FIN MELLON: SO CLOSEI made it to the finals of the Challengers Round. This was basically the trials into the main event. Only two competitors would make it into the main event from the 24 challengers. I knew it would be tough given the level of the local sailors and fellow internationals competitors. The level on the water pre-event was so impressive.I am happy with how I sailed in the earlier rounds, I was calm and composed to always pick off the set waves and didnt waste my energy trying to force scores on little waves. This was important as for most of the heats it was very tricky to get out back due to the light winds and strong currents pulling you into the impact zone. The waves in Matanzas are very fast, so its a lot to navigate.CLOSE CALLThe final was a frustrating one unlike the prior rounds I couldnt find a single set wave in that heat and then to miss out on the main draw when I was only needing a 3.2-point wave hurt!For the event I was using my biggest gear, a 5.0 Goya Fringe and the 88 litre Goya Custom 4 Quad. The big gear especially helped navigating the lineup in the light winds. Finals day started off small and light, but when the first ladys semifinal started the swell jumped massively. It was easily mast high if not bigger in the sets. You could see disappointment on the faces of some of the young guys who had just been eliminated having been unable to find waves. The womens and the mens sailing level rocketed through the roof there was now so much more on offer.Looking back, the livestream really doesnt do justice to just how epic the action was. The wave 360 from Morgan [Noireaux] was simply insane, everyone was screaming and jumping. I couldnt quite believe what Id just seen. Takuma [Sugi] came running over screaming with the live scores, everyone was so stoked. That was my highlight of the event. The finals were very exciting. Lina [Erpenstein] taking out her first event win in the dying seconds with a buzzer beater was impressive and then Camille [Juban] sailed an amazing heat hitting some big scary sections, which left the guys chasing a combo score!The vibe was fantastic. Windsurfing really felt alive here in Chile, the locals did such a fantastic job at setting up the event and the supporting fans cheering on the riders all week. It was really impressive. Everyone was really supportive and the great action had all of the competitors watching closely all week. I think we are very lucky to all have been part of such a fantastic windsurf event that will hopefully be remembered for a long time! I look forward to coming back next year!LUCAS MELDRUM: THE CHILE EXPERIENCEFinn and I were lucky to stay with Victor [Fernandez] in his house. Its a pretty ideal spot nestled in the trees on the hill and its only about a ten-minute walk from the main beach at Matanzas. The atmosphere in the town, and Chile in general, is super chilled out. The mornings are slow, so it gives you plenty of time to rest between sessions or go for morning surfs. There are plenty of great places for food too especially at the Hotel Surazo, we 100% recommend the coulant au chocolat!The sailing here was actually harder than I expected, especially in Matanzas, where the wave was difficult to read and the hollow waves could give you a pretty big pounding. I think our best sessions were in Topocalma, the sand bars were pretty good this year and we had some pretty amazing clean peeling waves. It can also be tricky to catch waves as it is so gusty next to the rock but on the wave its predicable with turn and air sections. Finn and I had one evening to ourselves that was a highlight for sure. After the finals I went out and it was probably the biggest waves Ive windsurfed and it definitely got the heart pumping. Coming from the south coast I dont have much big wave experience, so its definitely something Id like to build my confidence inCOSTFor almost the month that we were there: Flights were around 1,000. Excess baggage 500. We got a pretty mega deal on the car for doing some promotional stuff, but it would normally be close to the 2k mark. Accommodation around 500. Groceries / eating out and fuel around 350.The post PUMPING SURAZO: MATANZAS, CHILE appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

NAISH ADX NVISION 5M TEST REVIEW 2024NAISH ADX NVISION 5M TEST REVIEW 2024The VerdictThe Naish ADX Nvision requires a rider with an aggressive attitude as it craves plenty of power. The ADX Nvision delivers strong pulling power upfront, which will boost your aerial capabilities and demands a proactive riding style that will turn heads.The LowdownInflated to its recommended psi, the ADX Nvision takes on an aggressive dihedral shape with a prominently standing strut. The leading edge and strut are made entirely of Aluula, a lightweight, low stretch material that offers exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. This keeps the ADX Nvision stiff and resistant to flexing even when well-powered, while remaining responsive to rider input. Inflation is easy via a single valve on the leading edge, and deflation is quick and easy thanks to a dump valve on the strut. Two stiff, slim grip composite handles are positioned on the ergonomic strut, wide enough for the rider to comfortably shift their hands for power or manoeuvres. The canopy is tight, as expected from the aggressive dihedral profile of the ADX Nvision, while the front section of the wing holds some draft, suggesting good drive and pull. The ADX Nvision feels premium in both its materials and manufacturing quality. Stitches and seams are clean, and the valves and leash attachments are well-integrated, indicating this is a performance wing at heart.Brand ClaimSignificantly lighter and dramatically more rigid, resulting in a more direct feel and higher pump efficiency. Built to cater to the needs of riders who demand nothing but the best, the ADX Nvision boasts a cutting-edge Helium Frame construction that utilises 82gsm Aluula, making it extremely lightweight and stiff without compromising durability.PerformanceThe ADX Nvision is noticeably light in the hands thanks to its performance materials and high psi. It sits stably when carried to the water, with no tugging or rolling. The comfortable slim grip handles are immediately noticeable. The front of the wing, where depth and draft reside, delivers plenty of direct pull. The ADX Nvision thrives on power, and its 5m size can handle higher wind ranges than some others on test due to its stiff, stable, and workable profile. The aggressive dihedral shape makes it feel smaller in size and it doesnt block your vision as much as some other wings in this category. In good wind conditions, where the ADX Nvision excels, it delivers solid upwind angles, manages speed well, and remains stable. Meanwhile, the backhand offers a little extra power for those who want more control or speed. Where the ADX Nvision truly shines is in manoeuvres. It prefers to be directed and its front-loaded power is used to pull you through gybes and tacks with ease. It handles variations of both manoeuvres well as long as you enter with speed and direct the wing assertively. On a wave, the ADX Nvision remains stable and transitions between hands smoothly allowing you to focus on the wave. It boosts you well into the air, hinting at its potential for rotations. This wing truly thrives on power, so low-wind performance requires some refined technique and finesse such as some refined higher cadence pumping technique to get going to match its higher wind performance and to prevent stalling or instability.The ADX Nvision is a performance wing that unlocks a new level for those looking for a challenge to take their winging to new heights.www.naish.comNAISH ADX NVISION 5M TEST REVIEW 2024VITAL STATSPrice: 1799Size: 5mWeight: 2.5kgCanopy Style:Span: 3.751cmStrut: 2.02mRecommended PSI: 7-9psiHandles: Two stiff handlesHarness-line Fixings: NoSupplied With: Leash & bagAvailable Sizes: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0OTHER WINGS IN THE LINEUPDuotone Slick 5mEnsis Score 5.2mGA Cross 5.2mKT Wing Air DD 4mNeilPryde Fly II 5mBACK TO TEST OVERVIEWThe post NAISH ADX NVISION 5M TEST REVIEW 2024 appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

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ISWC SPEED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: PRINCE OF SPEEDISWC SPEED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: PRINCE OF SPEEDLa Palme in the South of France recently hosted the latest speed sailing world championships, which saw the worlds fastest sailors going head-to-head in the battle for glory, while trying to tame the ferocious Tramontana winds. We hear from event champions, Vincent Valkenaers and Heidi Ulrich, as well as the UKs Scotty Stallman.Words: Peter Davis, Vincent Valkenaers, Heidi Ulrich & Scotty Stallman // Photos: Aurelien ToulanThe International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC) World Championships recently finished on the beautiful La Palme beach in Cte du Midi, South of France. The area is renowned for strong winds, known as the Tramontana, and this beach is perfectly set up for this direction with the wind blowing offshore at a long straight sandy beach. Its a speed sailing Nirvana.This famous beach of La Palme is the location of multiple official national and world records for the nautical mile, which it is best known for. It is the best natural high wind straight beach in the world and even rivals Lderitz in Namibia, which has a purpose built canal, for some 500m records. It regularly has winds in excess of 50 knots, so it really is the perfect place to stage the ISWC World Championships for the second consecutive year. And it didnt disappoint it was on fire from day one with speeds of over 45 knots being recorded over the 500m course. The conditions were brutal with a lot of chop on the course and it suited the very experienced racer and current world speed record holder Antoine Albeau who won last years event, so its safe to say he knows the spot well and he was the early leader after posting a 45.47 knot run.Day two still saw strong winds, but with smoother water it favoured the dedicated speed sailors who regularly train here. Vincent Valkenaers, who is a Belgian speed specialist took the overall lead from Albeau with two bullets. Meanwhile, in the womens fleet, Heidi Ulrich was having things all her own way and showed why she is the current womens world record holder as well as being the defending champion with wins on both days, but was there a chink in her armour? Jenna Gibson from the UK was attending her first international speed event and she finished in a close second place in every round. After each round your two fastest runs are averaged and Gibson had the fastest top speed out of all the girls with an impressive 39.59 knots, which it is worth noting that that is the fastest speed ever recorded by a woman during a ISWC World Championship. This was made all the more impressive given the strength in depth of the womens fleet. The final place on the podium was secured by another national record holder Melek Toraman who hails from Germany.Event organiser, Principe Baldini, who also organises all of the other Prince of Speed events, is a hard taskmaster and squeezed in as many rounds as physically possible. The Italian even managed a wind-foil round when the breeze dropped slightly. However, even so, the conditions were on the limit for the foils and it was a treacherous journey with only the brave and the talented managing to navigate their way down the 500m course. In the mens fleet reigning PWA Slalom world champion Matteo Iachino showed off his foil-slalom skills to clinch the victory, while Jenna Gibson was the only female to successfully complete the course to deservedly claim the victory in the womens foil fleet.According to the forecast, day three looked as though it would be the last day of strong Tramontana winds, so everyone was determined to make the most of it. Vincent Valkenaers was flying again, as was his training buddy, Hans Kreisel, as they claimed first and second respectively in both rounds while relegating overnight leader Albeau into third place. Heidi Ulrich was also not having it all her own way on day three with Jenna Gibson firmly getting her speed eye in, which saw the Brit claim two bullets on with some blistering runs to keep her in contention.After the conclusion of day three, the sailors were left praying to the wind gods for different scenarios depending where they sat in the rankings. Current event leaders, Valkenaers and Ulrich, were probably quite happy to sit on the beach to secure their respective victories, while the likes of Albeau and Gibson wouldve chomping at the bit for a late flurry of wind to give them one last shot at snatching the titles. A nervous few days of waiting ensued, but ultimately the winds remained light and onshore, so results remained as they were.VINCENT VALKENAURS MENS CHAMPIONI feel super happy to win the event. I never expected this to happen this year. The first day Antoine [Albeau] was sailing much faster than us, so it was hard to keep belief that anyone could catch him. However, after the second day I started to believe it was possible.CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENTThe conditions were a bit tricky and it was hard to select the best moments for the runs, so Im happy that Principe Baldini was able to read the conditions so well, which gave us the best chance of laying down our best possible runs. Im 196cm tall and weigh 103kg, but I also used 4kg extra of lead. I was on my JP 45 Speed and my custom speed NeilPryde Evo 15 5.7m most of the time. The sail was working super good for me paired with my new Chopper Fins 21.PUTTING BELGIUM ON THE SPEED SAILING MAPThis is something Im really proud of, we have a few super good freestylers, and for a few years now Ive already made my mark in the world of speed sailing. I came extremely close to setting the world speed record over 500m and achieved the fastest top speed ever at 56 knots, which is amazing. This keeps me motivated to keep going to become the fastest in the world and who knows maybe to be the first person ever to reach 54 knots over 500m.ON THE SPOTLa Palme is a spot that I am familiar with and that I like a lot. I come here to train frequently as you know know when you come here that you are almost guaranteed some good conditions, which makes it ones of the best places in the world to train.FEAR FACTORYou get used to sailing so close to the beach, but when you dont know where the sand banks are its really intimidating. However, when you check the area and find the confidence to go for it, its amazing and you can take a lot of risk to push to even higher speeds.SPEED SAILING ADDICTIONI am addicted to speed sailing because you can constantly compete with yourself to go faster every time you are on the water. The ongoing search for places which offer better wind and then the adrenaline you get when you go that fast is just amazing. You can only focus on the task at hand, and that for me is what makes speed sailing so special as you have to forget about everything else and be completely in the moment.TRAININGI sometimes train with a personal trainer to improve my core stability and muscle power, and in the winter, I also play volleyball, which keeps me fit and busy. I also have a really physical job, which helps to keep me moving .TIPS FOR ASPIRING AMATEURSBuy a GPS and look for some flatwater spots, so that you can push yourself to go faster. Also checking that you have your gear setup correctly with your friends or other sailors as trim can help you a lot. Then sail as much as you possibly can.GOALS FOR THE FUTURE?My biggest goal now is to be the fastest ever and to be the first person to go over 54 knots (100km/h) over 500m and to win more events like this.I would like to thank Baldini for organising an amazing event like this and I hope he can continue doing this and make it even bigger. I would also like to thank my sponsors who make all of this possible JP Australia, NeilPryde, Alera Food, AGRITYRE, Chopper Fins, Valkenaers Interieurbouw.WOMENS CHAMPION HEIDI ULRICHIm very happy to have successfully defended my world championship title, especially as the competition was super hard this year with British racer Jenna Gibson, who has won multiple races on the PWA World Tour, and the German World Cup competitor, Melek Toraman both competing. It was windy on the first three days of the competition and we had three intense days of racing with winds of 35-45 knots and I was able to win the first three heats.RACING CONDITIONSOn the third day, things didnt go quite as planned and I had to settle for two second places as Jenna Gibson set the fastest overall run over 500m at 39.59 knots (73.3km/h), while I only registered 38.69 knots (71.6 km/h). My maximum speed for the competition was 43.40 knots, which equals 80.30kmh.However, these speeds are not decisive for the world championships because only the races that you win are counted.Overall, I am very happy with the five heats and the whole competition. There were super exciting battles, especially between Jenna and I. I loved racing with her! Shes super talented, passionate and really races with heart on her sleeve, which is just lovely!We always started together as a full fleet with all the women together with the 40 men, so you had to be very careful not to get lost among all the men. But that was also great fun.LUCK OF THE DRAW & PROGRESSIONThe wind was extremely gusty and it shifted in all directions, so it was therefore a bit of a lottery to catch the right gust and also to be riding the right equipment. So, Im all the happier that I managed to defend my title. The closeness of the races has now spurred me on to work even harder on my windsurfing technique to get even better.NEXT GENERATIONThe event is also very keen to promote the youth fleet as they are the future of the sport, so we also crowned a youth world champion. It was a very strong fleet from all over Europe and from day one it was dominated by another Belgian, Cyril Everard, who set a fastest run of 43.09 knots rivalling some of the best in the world. He was chased hard by Luca Pierboni from France, who took one round off Everard to deny him a perfect score, while Brendan Lorho, who is also from France, claimed third. The womans youth fleet was won by Luisa Kolmer from Germany with a very respectable 32.3 knots. These guys and girls are going to make a big impact on the main fleet very soon!The Brits were there in force this year and doing very well. Jenna, as we have already mentioned, was having a blinder with a second place in the female fleet and first in the foil, while Scotty Stallman showed why he is the UKs top speed sailor with a fifth place overall setting a fastest run of 43.6 knots and he completed the podium in the wind-foil fleet. Jim Crossley was not far behind in 11th and Simon Pettifer and Michael George finished 16th and 21st overall, respectively.SCOTTY STALLMAN CHANGESI really wanted to improve on my result from last year and I think there were a lot of things I have changed since then from kit to mindset. We developed our sails over the winter to help with top speed and acceleration, but this is nothing in comparison to mindset and knowledge of the spot. La Palme, even on the best of days, isnt easy, and when you add 50 competitors into the mix things definitely dont get any easier. Using my experience from last year and knowing where I went wrong this year, I completely changed the way I sailed and the results were a good showcase of this.WEYMOUTH HERITAGE AND SPEED IN HIS DNAHaha, Weymouth sure has its heritage in speed, and with thanks to local riders such as Pete Young, who introduced me to speed and tied my first GPS to me, there is always a big connection there. There is nothing better than lining up for a speed run fully maxed out on a 5.3m sail and 44cm wide board!I will 100 percent be returning next year! I recommend everyone who is into to speed to come next year too. Principe puts in a lot of effort alongside the local councils for this event to run, so I always think its great to have a big turnout and to help promote speed sailing and the spot. its also a great time to set some new PBs!A special mention must go to Michael George, who was not only competing, but also overseeing the Motion GPS timing system, which was on loan from Weymouth Speed Week, providing super accurate results and rankings, so competitors and the watching public could follow the action day by day. This all added up to a great event, well run and seeing true speed sailors going head-to-head to see who is the best of the best.The post ISWC SPEED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: PRINCE OF SPEED appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

In this SUPboarder PRO head to head test we put four 14 x 24 wide (+/-1) composite all round race boards up against each other. These are a great first boards for many paddlers getting into SUP racing or those interested in fast touring/ fitness paddling or longer distance endurance races. They are designed to be competitive in both flat water and all round conditions meaning they are versatile and good as a one board does it all solution for many paddlers.The post 14 All round Composite Race Board Test 2024 / SUPBOARDER PRO HEAD TO HEAD appeared first on SUPboarder Magazine.

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NAISH: NEXT GEN HAWAIIAN WATERMENNAISH: NEXT GEN HAWAIIAN WATERMENNaish are excited to premiere their latest documentary, Next Gen Hawaiian Watermen.This documentary captures the journeys of three iconic Hawaiian watermen Robby Naish (63), Austin Kalama (26), and Koa Fabbio (12). From the early days of windsurfing to modern-day big-wave surfing, their stories highlight the deep connection between the people of Hawaii and the ocean.Discover how these three generations learn from each other, inspire one another, and push the boundaries of whats possible on the water.The documentary is directed by Edwin Haighton.Click below to watch the full documentary and immerse yourself in the legacy of these athletes.www.naish.comThe post NAISH: NEXT GEN HAWAIIAN WATERMEN appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.