Go paddlingA new paddle guide has been developed in the Trent Valley area to benefit Paddle UK members.Paddle UK worked closely with the Transforming the Trent Valley (TTTV) Partnership tocreate the Trent Valley Paddle Guide.New Trent Valley paddle trailThe guide features a 17-mile (27 km) paddle trail along the River Tame and River Trent. It will help paddlers learn more about the waterways, wildlife and history within the Trent Valley.The trail begins in the small village of Hopwas on the Coventry Canal, surrounded by red brick cottages and woodlands. It then connects to the River Tame and onto the River Trent, where it reaches Burton Upon Trent, renowned for its breweries. The trail finishes at Newton Park, by Burton Canoe Club.Trent Valley historyThe Trent Valley has a long and interesting history. It is shaped by its rivers and altered by human activity on the landscape. The wonderful canal network, which flows through towns, past homes and out into glorious countryside, brings wellbeing opportunities to many.From the Vikings to the Romans to World War Two pillboxes, wildlife has learnt to live next to humans and adapt to change. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Canoe Foundation, the trail has benefited from significant access improvements. The new trail complements and promotes existing canoe trails on the Coventry, Trent, and Mersey Canals and the River Trent.Louise Morris, TTTV Landscape Partnership Manager, said: Paddling the river is such a great way to appreciate the water environment. It brings people closer to the nature we work hard to protect. Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Canoe Foundation, we have made the river easier for paddlers to access.Trent and Mersey Canal Alrewas to FradleyDavid Belbin, a trustee of the Canoe Foundation, said: Were pleased to have been able to support the partners who have worked closely together on this project. It has improved the access for all paddlers and opportunities to use this excellent stretch of water.Hopwas to Burton Upon TrentChantelle Grundy, Access and Environment Lead at Paddle UK, added: The Trent Valley paddle trail guide provides information on paddling routes in the Trent Valley and includes distance, time, access points, toilets and points of interest. It also highlights our Paddlers Code, which sets out the sorts of things we do to protect our environment, respect other users and safely enjoy being on the water.We are providing paddlers with the information they need to learn more about the river and what makes it so special. We are proud to be reaching new audiences.River Trent and Mersey Canal Alrewas CircuitThe Rivers of the Trent Valley are loved for their ecological value, providing habitats for a variety of wildlife and plant species. Part of the joy of your journey can be found in spotting the wonderful wildlife, flora and fauna along the trail.You can read the full guide and download it here:https://gopaddling.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/J47729_BCAN_River_Trent_Paddle_Guide-v3.pdf

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DISTORTED REALITY: TIMO MULLENDISTORTED REALITY: TIMO MULLENTimo Mullen reflects on yesterdays mission to Gwithian, where he joined the likes of Lucas Meldrum, Ian Black, Steve Thorp, Joe Vernon and Lee Pasty Harvey as they battled in frustrating light winds, but perfect waves in hope of that one moment that might make all the effort worthwhile!Photos: John CarterTimo MullenA photo says 1000 words they say, but in todays crazy world of Social Medias bragging rights does a photo capture the true essence of a session?Distorted Reality is when someones perception of the world differs from what is actually happening.To be honest I try my best on my social media and in reality to call it as it is, Im not a guy to say You should have been here earlier or It was epic mate, I know it looks shit but it was epic! Maybe it is because I am from a completely different generation, where talking shit got you a beat down from your mates. Fast forward to 2025 and talking shit and distorting reality is a magnet to the LIKE button on Insta.Is Duotone going to repost my Instagram Post with the following caption,I Drove for 7 hours today, spent 85 on fuel, broke my no-sugar diet, floated around in 5 knots of wind, missed every set wave, and caught three average waves, in hindsight a complete waste of time and money. Inspiring? No!! Reality? Yes!That age-old saying goes, Dont believe everything you read or see, as reality might be somewhat manipulated.Is that a bad thing? Fake news around World Affairs I would say yes, but for something that maybe motivates people and maybe improves their day slightly well then maybe?Unless of course, you are the guy who decided to not go to the beach that day, feeling smug having watched the webcams, which re-enforced their decision to not go, to then open up a post to see epic photos from that day!! Personally, that destroys me, I am such a FOMO type of guy!!My friend Andy Bubble Chambers, actually messaged me after my session as he could see on the webcam that I had finished. Worth the drive.? (please say no , please say no) My reply was Yes it was epic!! I left it two minutes to let his heart sink, then followed up with ..if you were 40KG!! His sigh of relief could be felt in Cornwall and produced more wind than any of the 8 knot gusts that wafted through that day!To sum up the day, full transparency.Waves were pumping, tide was a bit low, but still pumping, I rigged my trusty Duotone 107 and D/Laband 5.3m Super_Hero, this set-up is so epic for float and ride in 8-10 knots,. I can float out and generally catch anything that is catchable, but it was lighter wind than we all thought. Typically, the gusts that were 10-12 knots (more than enough wind) all coincided with the smaller sets, and all the bigger waves coincided with total glass, great if you were surfing but not so great if you wanted to belt out a massive air! I caught about 3-4 waves and got a couple of good aerials, but I had to watch some amazing waves pass me by while I stood in no wind!Was it worth it? Of course it was, my saying is, it only takes one good wave to be better than no waves at all. Would I do it again? 100%. Would I distort reality in my Instagram Post, possibly.The post DISTORTED REALITY: TIMO MULLEN appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

LIAM DUNKERBECK JOINS DUOTONELIAM DUNKERBECK JOINS DUOTONEThere is more hot transfer news rolling off the press! Liam Dunkerbeck has joined forces with Duotone following his announcement about his departure from the Severne and Starboard teams just after Christmas. Liam is currently out in Cape Verde putting all his gear to the test alongside his new team mate Victor Fernandez.www.duotonesports.comDuotone tell us:We are extremely proud to introduce our new team rider, Liam Dunkerbeck! After claiming three youth world titles, securing 3rd place at the Aloha Classic, and making his way into the top 10 of the PWA overall rankings, we are thrilled to welcome him to Team Duotone as he works toward his ultimate goal: becoming the overall PWA World Champion!Liam Dunkerbeck:I am super stoked to join the Duotone team!The gear feels absolutely incredible and fits perfectly with my style of riding. I feel welcome in the team and am super motivated being teammate with one of the riders that always inspired me: Victor Fernandez. Im looking forward to the first competition and Im sure were going to achieve some big goals together. I am really loving the gear I think it really suits me so far. In Cape Verde the main dailysize I am using is the 5.0 SUPER_HERO D /LAB and my 86L GRIP 4 D/Lab, conditions have been really good clean with good size waves and I am really enjoying the time here with Victor. My dad is not joining Duotone, it is just me!Alexander Hasch, head of Sales & Marketing Duotone windsurfing, welcoming Dunkerbeck to the Duotone Team:We are thrilled to announce that Liam Dunkerbeck is joining our team as a brand ambassador and one of our leading riders for our Windsurf team riderdivision. As one of the most recognized names in the watersports community, Liam brings an unparalleled wealth of unique style, professionalism and already a lot of competition expertise to our team.Liams passion for windsurfing, his surfing roots and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of the sport align perfectly with our brand values. His involvement will not only elevate our brand visibility and wave image in the competitive windsurf market but also add a strategic value to our innovation driven R&D approach.We envision Liam playing a vital role in our marketing strategies, engaging with our audience through all kind of media, events, and clinics. His insights will help us inspire both new and experienced windsurfers to pursue their passion and push their limits.We are confident that Liams unique perspective, focused drive to become world champion and enthusiasm will significantly contribute to our mission of promoting windsurfing as an exciting and accessible sport for everyone.Please join us in welcoming Liam to the team. We look forward to an exciting journey ahead!The post LIAM DUNKERBECK JOINS DUOTONE appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

MARCILIO BROWNE: JAWSMARCILIO BROWNE: JAWSMarcilio Browne takes us behind the scenes of his recent epic windsurfing sessions at Jaws, sharing the preparation, challenges, and adrenaline-pumping moments that come with charging one of the worlds most intense big-wave spots.The awesome photos are by: Fish Bowl Diaries.THE HYPEThere was a lot of hype about this swell! Several forecasters were calling it the biggest in the past 25 years but this time, we were not going to have wind during the actual biggest day of the swell. The wind was coming the day after, which was still quite big in the AM and then dropping during the day, with super strong trades. So, we went at 7am and were sailing by 8:30!which is pretty unusual for Jaws.Click on any photo to enlarge!THE DAY AFTER THE EDDIEIt was crazy windy, 4.2m conditions for sure, but my smallest sail I had with me was a 4.7m. The huge swell day was the day before and it was going to be dropping all day on the day we were going to sail. So, with that in mind we left at 7 AM and we were sailing by 8:30! It is the earliest I ever windsurfed out there. It was pretty beautiful actually, that crazy morning light, not a cloud and the sky and zero crowd factor. It felt really rare like to score sessions like that this day and age with all the crowds we get at Jaws. There were still some bombs for sure, just not as consistent as the day before, but every 40 minutes or so there would be these huge sets which were insane.That windy day for sure as it was the biggest over the Christmas period! With zero crowds and even with the wild winds, that was the day I found the cleanest waves. Sometimes out there the wind really helps to clean the face of the wave up, as it was blowing so offshore. Even if its super choppy out the back the offshore makes the waves incredibly smooth, once they hit the reef and it makes it actually smoother than some days with no wind at all.THE BUILD UPI dont really talk about my sailing plans at home too much, the kids dont really care and they are always busy with something else and my wife Caitlin is used to it by now.We normally start talking three or four days before, basically making sure forecast looks good. We discuss what would be our best window as far as timing, crowds, conditions and we make sure we have rescue available, as well as someone to film and take photos. Along the way we also keep each other updated with all the reports we get from people, any forecasts changes!THE JOURNEYWe dont talk about much on the skis! It is usually so windy and choppy we are just trying to get up there not too seasick or tired. We have to be really careful we dont lose gear along the way! It is hectic going upwind that far with 25 30 knots head wind with a ski full of people and gear. I would say that is my least favourite part of a mission to Jaws.BIG DAYSOver the past two years we had a couple of huge swells with some very west days which are fast, offshore and super scary. The gnarliest moment for me was Adam Warchols wipe out! I was looking straight into it and that was the scariest thing I have ever seen! I was so happy he came out ok. I would say that was one of the biggest waves I have seen there too. Over the years it has been surreal to watch the way Kai Lenny dominates the place. He is on his own level for sure, so fast committed and he takes lots of risk out there. I really enjoy watching his tow-sessions! The lines he takes are incredible and I get inspiration from those when I go windsurfing. I also like watching guys like Polakow out there, he still charges hard, as do Levi and Swifty!BETWEEN SETSOn the water we talk to each other out the back a lot, about how the conditions are, if anyone had a good wave or a heavy wipe out! There is a lot of waiting around for sets, so lots of talking. It is also super fun kicking out from a wave and seeing one of your friends doing something sick on the wave behind, you get that epic front row seat.HEART RATEI keep a track of my heart rate on my watch, I generally have a really low heart rate. For example, on my road bike going uphill I am around 130 -145, but I have had moments at Jaws that I have been at 170 by the end of a wave.After the session, I usually wish I had done things a little different! You always want to be a little deeper and take a different line but when you are riding everything is happening so fast. That is whatmakes Jaws so addictive. Even with the wave being so perfect, it is still very hard to time it right or to be on the right place. There is so much at risk! The speed and the chop are massive. So, when we are riding back on the ski we always reflect on our rides and what we could have done better.SAFETYSafety is so important! I have had wipe outs there that felt horrible even wearing the inflation vest! I could only imagine what would have been without it. If I fall at Jaws on a proper wave I pretty much always pull the safety chord straight away. I always want to be up as quick as possible as you never know what you will have to deal with after the first wave. It could be a five-wave set, so at least for me I like to be as fresh as possible and not wait longer to save a cannister. Having the safety vest gives me extra appreciation for the crew back in the day, charging without vests and really going for it!GEARThis season I have been riding my old Jaws board. I believe it is 234 by 57 wide. Most of the time I ride the Goya 5.0 Banzai Carbon model, sometimes 4.7 if it is windy. I loved how much control the carbon sails had. All that apparent wind coming up the face, it, is easy to get overpowered. Those sails were handling that power so well and giving me the extra control and stability that I needed.At Jaws I ride slightly smaller fins, KS 14cm and 9cm sides. The board is similar to my Hookipa boards, just little longer, narrower and wide point a bit further forward.APRES SESSIONAt the end of the session, I clean the ski right away, eat a tonne of food and jump in a hot bath! After that I will have some family time. I also like to look at the footage and write down all the things I wish I had done differently on the water and also the things I thought I did ok with. Those notes give me pointers to look at the day before we are heading there again, and it helps me make small adjustments and improvements!goyawindsurfing.comScroll through the full gallery here:The post MARCILIO BROWNE: JAWS appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

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Michael February breaks down his new twin fin fish model with Channel Islands Surfboards.The "Feb's Fish" is the latest result of Mikey's never-ending curiosity for exploring new lines through designs shaped by Britt Merrick. Sometimes Mikey's requests are for original concepts, while other are his new take on a classic design. The latter was the case when he asked Britt for a traditional fish outline but that it have a contemporary engine (modern bottom contours, rocker, etc.) and finely foiled rails so it could be ridden at the highest performance levels possible.During its R&D revisions and refinement, Febs discovered this new fish comfortably covered a wide range of conditions: from dredging tubes in Mainland Mexico, to high lining with ease at Rincon, to effortlessly getting up on rail and hitting tightly arcing turns with full commitment and confidence at places like Jeffrey's Bay and Morocco. And, of course, it could grovel at the places like Emma Wood. It is now a staple board in his travel quiver and is his go-to design when just cruising at home. MIKEYS DIMS: 55 x 20 1/8 x 2 5/16 30.1L Mikey is 63 x 165LBS.See the new BFF fin set Britt made for this model that also goest well on other twins:https://cisurfboards.com/products/bri...