ARUBA ACTION!ARUBA ACTION!Join Sarah Quita Offringa and Oda Johanne on a sports-filled day in Aruba as they check out the stunning North shore of Aruba, catch an epic freestyle session at Barcadera and venture out on their boat to catch some swell for a high octane foiling session! There is never a dull moment when Sarah and Oda head out for action on the One Happy Island!The post ARUBA ACTION! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

WINDSURFING DILEMMAS: WITH LUCAS MELDRUMWINDSURFING DILEMMAS:WITH LUCAS MELDRUMWindsurfing isnt just about riding waves; its about making the tough calls. In our latest episode of Windsurfing Dilemmas, we throw Lucas Meldrum into the deep end with some tricky moral situations! Is it ever okay to drop in on a clueless kook? Or would you admit you missed filming your girlfriends first forward while scrolling on Instagram? Lucas shares his wisdom (or at least his best excuses) so when the time comesyou can navigate your own dilemmas!Epic ForecastThe weekend is fast approaching, and the swell is supposed to be pumping with side offshore winds at your local! But you have promised to go for a romantic meal with your girlfriend far away from the epic conditions in the local city! Do you go for the meal and sit there miserably looking outside at the trees waving in the wind or come clean and tell her you would rather be windsurfing and try and move the meal to another day when there is no wind or wavesLM I feel like this might be trickier with some people but luckily my girlfriend is a windsurfer and hopefully would understand that I couldnt miss an epic forecast.Missing the MomentImagine youre filming your partners best session ever, and suddenly, she lands her first forward loop. The scream of euphoria rings out across the water. But at that very moment, youre scrolling through Instagram, completely missing the action. Do you pretend you got it but blame a corrupt memory card later or come clean and admit you were caught up scrolling on the gram!LM Im a pretty awful liar with these matters so I think I would have to come clean and admit I wasnt paying attention!Change Mix-Up Youre heading to the beach and stop by the store for some snacks. You hand over a crisp 20 note, and when you check your change, the shopkeeper has mistakenly given you the change for a 50. Do you keep quiet and walk away, hoping karma doesnt catch up with you, or do you give the extra money back and part with a clear conscience?LM It depends how broke I am ha-ha, I could be tempted. Most likely, I would give it back, especially if its a small family run store.The Pub vs. Family Dinner Its 4:30 PM, youve just had one of the best wave-sailing sessions of the season, but you promised your partner youd be home for dinner with the in-laws at 5. The lads are heading to the pub for post-session beers. Do you fake a flat battery excuse and head to the pub for more banter, or take the hit and show up for the family dinner while everyone else is enjoying the post-session laughs?LMI am not normally into the pub straight after a windsurf session, so maybe I would head back for food. Im always starving after sailing too, especially if it was epic.Competition Quandary Your mate just finished a heat at the local windsurfing championships and insists he crushed it. But you know the other competitors were tearing it up, and one of them landed a killer wave 360 in the last seconds. Do you hype up your mates performance, blaming it on corrupt judges later, or do you tell him the truth and let him know he got schooled?LM. I feel like Ive probably been in this situation myself a few times! Sometimes it is nice when your friends complement your sailing. Maybe I would hype them up first, but when they find out about the 360, I can just say I missed it ha-ha!Wave Snake!Youve had a rough day on the water, but suddenly a perfect set comes in. Only problem: a local kook is deep down the line and its obvious the wave is his. Do you let him have it, cheering him on as he flubs the best set of the day, or do you pretend not to see him, steal the wave, and make a show of shredding it, sending a spray of water in his face?LM EasyI would drop in! I really dont like sailing in crowds and get stressed about dropping in on people but if Im having a shocker and not catching any waves, I sometimes have to get more aggressive. Theres definitely a difference between being annoying and being dangerous and I would never try to put people in danger with drop ins. If its a kook that would waste the wave completely, then I would not feel too guilty!Mast Track MishapYou move your mates mast track to the front of the board as a joke. Sure enough, on his first wave, he goes over the handlebars and totally destroys his sail. Do you own up to the prank and help pay for the repair, or do you let him think it was just bad luck?LM Oh man this is savage. I think on this occasion I would keep quiet, but I would sure feel guilty. Some things are better left unsaid, especially if your mate is fuming! Someone once undid my boom clap but luckily, I found out before going on the water.MISSING OUTYou just had an all-time epic session for the last hour but then all of a sudden the wind dropped to zero and swung onshore.at that precise moment another local rocks up and asks you how it was?Do you rub it in his face and tell him it was all time and he missed it completely (as he would most likely do to you) Or would you be the nice guy and tell him it was garbage when you arrived and he did not miss anything!LM Yeah, Im not going to lie, in this situation I would just tell them how it was. At the end of the day, if you want to make sure you score, you have to get there early and if youre late, you have to accept the consequences. Sorry mateThe post WINDSURFING DILEMMAS: WITH LUCAS MELDRUM appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

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RICARDO CAMPELLO: BIG FIFTYTHE BIG FIFTY: RICARDO CAMPELLOIts that time again when we unleash the latest Big Fifty and in our latest instalment it is all about a rider who is all about pushing windsurfing to its absolute limits. Explosive. Fearless. Unstoppable. Ricardo Campello has spent much of his career redefining the sport. From his three world titles in freestyle to his relentless pursuit to win the wave tour, Campellos journey is a story of raw talent, unwavering passion, and a never-say-die attitude. Whether hes launching into crazy stalled double loops, taking on monstrous waves, or keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats with his fearless approach, Ricardo has always been at the forefront of progression.So here goes; Buckle up and get ready for Ricardos Big Fifty.Photos: John Carter / PWA, Fish Bowl Diaries/ WWT, Maleen Hoekstra and Fred Pompermayer.Full name? Ricardo Campello Alvarez.Date of birth? July16th 1985.Height and weight? 179 cm 78 Kg.Hometown? Playa El Yaque, Venezuela.Favourite music or band? Hmmm there are many, but I do love the 80s and 90s music, I really like the Men at Work song; down-under!Years on PWA world tour? Around 24 years (Hmmm, that sounds old!)Single or taken? Taken married to Diana Wood.Sail number? V-111Car you would like to own and car / van you own? Toyota Landcruiser 200 series / I currently Have a 100 series!Favourite movie? Shaw Shank Redemption! It is based on a real story, from a very successful lawyer that went to prison and became friends with some prisoners, and they became a kind of prison family. He taught them a lot of things. I just think it is an amazing story! If you have not seen it, you should watch it!Windsurfing heroes? Both Bjorn Dunkerbeck and Antoine Albeau!When you are not sailing you are right now, taking care of my baby!Favourite windsurfing destination? Cabo Verde.Favourite move? A proper perfectly made turn when everything comes right.Apple or PC? Apple of course, since 2001!Tea or coffee? CoffeeTell us about your mother and father what are they like? Theyre not together since before I was born. They are really funny, my mother is like a little kid, full of energy and thinks she is an Instagram Blogger hee-hee. My father is also super funny and really likes vintage things. He lives in Brazil and my mother lives in Venezuela, thankfully they are both alive and healthy, I hope they last forever.Describe a favourite childhood memory? When I moved to Venezuela from Brazil (Which at first, I didnt want to) I used to go to school and just look at the window to see the trees moving to know how windy it was. Once out of school I was straight to the water for the whole afternoon! It was fun, I also had good times in Brasil when all I wanted to do was surf!Do you remember your first day on the PWA world tourtell us about it? Yes, I came as a wild card to Austria. I heard about Robby Swift; he was the talented kid on JP/ NP and as I was walking along the street, I saw him with his huge green van with his dad and we looked at each other very firmly (on a nice way). Then, I went to the beach I could not believe I was meeting all those legends I was always looking at the magazines! It was a dream come true.What sailor has had the greatest impact on you? Everyone to be honest. I always get motivated by other rippers, especially my friends! But I think Browne is probably the one that impacted me the most lately! We have always had this rivalry but at the same trained together during my whole time living in Maui. This really pushed me to be a better sailor! His dedication is something else!What was the happiest day of your windsurfing career so far? Probably when I became world champion for the first time. I was 18 and the year before I was second, which was super close, so I really wanted it! This was definitely the best day in my career!What was the worst day of your windsurfing career so far? Maui 2023 at the final day! I was leading the tour for the whole year and was about to become world champion in waves for the first time and had an amazing heat to keep on going to the finals. I had my best heat of the event and when I came out of the water, they said I lost! Everyone at the beach Including Robby Naish said I got robbed. I was devasted as it is the 4th time I was second and this time I really had it. I just had to advance one more heat to become world champion, so I was really, really sad because after rewatching the replay I really thought I had it!Who is your favourite movie star? Morgan Freeman (he is in the Shawshank Redemption!).What are your best features? Hehe good question, I dont really like to talk about myself, but I think I am a very loyal person, very fair and honest.Why do you love windsurfing? Because it gives me freedom, it was my job for my whole life, and I have met so many amazing people and visited some amazing places because of this sport!Are you scared of going bald? Not really ha-ha!What is it like being a dad? It is the best feeling in the world, once I had my baby in my hands for the first time, I couldnt believe it!How many minutes a day do you spend on your phone? Nowadays quite a lot but mainly because nowadays we do everything on the phone!If you dont become a full-time pro windsurfer, what will you do? Im not a full-time windsurfer as of now, so I am being a dad and working on some other projects! I am still in the search for the right business.If you could have dinner with five eight famous people from history, who would they be? Simon Bolivar (Venezuelan liberator) There is honestly no one else that I care of he-he-he!What three words would you use to describe yourself? loyal, authentic, straightforward!What three words would your friends use to describe you? Funny, loyal, straightforward!What would you do if you won ten million dollars? I would buy lots of properties with growing potential that would give me a good rent. Then I would probably donate a bit to some needy people and out of the benefit of my rents! I would also save some but use a bit to travel looking for sick spots for windsurfing!What or who inspires you? All my friends, my mother and now my baby girl!Favourite board and sail? Thats a tough one! But maybe soon youll know my favourite sail and board!Favourite conditions? Side off mast high waves warm weather wind for 4.7m and an 85L board with just four friends out.Dream windsurfing trip? I would like to go to Punta Luna in Peru, but anywhere with the conditions I just mentioned works!What move do you think is more possible.The triple front loop or double push loop? Are you still motivated to try these crazy stunts? I think both, but double push is scary because there is no way to stop the rotation or let go in the middle of it. The other day Mark Angulo told me to go for a double push he-he, he said I could do it, that motivated me, lets see if next time I go to Pozo I may give it a try!What achievement are you most proud of? I think in general my career has been successful Im only miss that big wave title, which to me is the most important and I still hope I can achieve it. But in general, I think I was a very complete sailor in all conditions, but maybe I could have gone sail a little more on the conditions I didnt enjoy as much to be ready for bad conditions in competition!Do you think the PWA format encourages crazy or different jumps or is it all about landing a double and a push loop forward and that is all you need to learn? To pass heats you need a clean landing! A couple years ago I was punished from the judges on a very important heat against Browne in Pozo, where I landed wet on a very small push-forward (which is harder than a big one). It was almost with no ramp and the score they gave me was very low and almost no one can make a push F with tiny waves!How tough is it to get the right sponsor in 2025 and how tough is it to hold out to get the right deal at the value you think you are worth? It is very tough and disappointing. I dont know how some guys can make a living out of it! Brands want to squeeze riders to the max and try to convince some guys that this is a hobby and that you can get free gear, but then we should pay out trips out of our own pockets. We are making almost zero earnings at the end of the day! It is sad really, I dont want to get into more details but professional windsurfing is taking a huge descent!What was your most memorable big wave sessionJaws or Cloudbreak and why?I think both are the same he-he! I remember Jaws that huge historical day, which was of course special too because of the size but Cloudbreak the first day I got there was huge with only three guys out with very special conditions! Both will be remembered forever!What do you dislike most about yourself? When I want something, it has to be now and sometimes my impulse makes me take bad decisions!What do you dislike most in others? I hate people that lie and that try to cheat in business or anything like that!If you found a 100 Euro note in the supermarket, would you hand it in or put it in your pocket? Well once at the Gloria Palace Hotel in Gran Canaria I was walking to breakfast very early in the morning and right in front of the restaurants door I found a pack of around 600 EUROS. Instead of keeping it I told the host if someone lost a pack of money to call my room! In the end I handled it to the host, I regret a 100% because she probably kept it!!Do you believe in God? Yes! but not really in going to Church.Would you pick up a hitchhiker? Depends where and how this person looks, not a junkie like you seen in Maui often!If we gave you $50,000 to start a business, what would you start up? I would probably buy a property to get some rental income or maybe start my own sail brand!The post RICARDO CAMPELLO: BIG FIFTY appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

DUOTONE: BLAST_SLS AND BLASTDUOTONE: BLAST_SLS AND BLASTWith summer fast approaching its the perfect time to order that new freeride board which can provide you endless hours of blasting fun and magic moments on the water. Duotone have just launched their awesome BLAST_SLS and BLAST models and claim these boards can take your riding to the next level! Here is the lowdown from Duotone!Photos:Stefan CsakyBLAST_SLS AND BLAST IN A NUTSHELLThe BLAST is designed for maximum performance with minimal effort, ensuring control across a wide wind range and skill levels. Its VOLUME YET CONTROL concept allows riders to choose a larger board without losing stability or high-end performance. The thin rails enable aggressive gybing for experts while remaining smooth for intermediates due to its wide tail. Outboard strap positions and racier rails increase the top speed, while tail cut outs reduce drag while going full speed you have the edge over your friends.THE BLASTWhen designing the BLAST, the key concept was to make a board with maximum performance, yet minimal effort that maintains control over the widest possible wind range. But how could we achieve a board that works in such a wide range of conditions, with such a broad range of user levels? Firstly, the BLAST follows the same VOLUME YET CONTROL CONCEPT like the EAGLE.This means you can easily choose a 10L bigger board compared to other brands without losing any control in overpowered conditions. By gaining some more litres, the board feels more stable underfoot in non-planing conditions, and also gets planning sooner than boards with less litres without compromising the high-end performance and control. Additionally, due to the thin rails, the BLAST can be gybed aggressively in experienced hands but also feels easy and smooth for intermediate riders due to the wide tail. This allows you a steady progression through all levels of the jibing process, without ever out-growing the board. And finally, the racier/boxier rails and a further outboard strap position allow the rider to push harder to let the board fly over the fin for increased top speed. The tail cut outs further reduce the drag when going full speed to give you the edge over your friends. Yet same as with our full-on racing FALCON_FIN boards maximum control and predictable behaviour over a maximum wind-range are also the key assets of the BLAST. With this wide range of features, the BLAST has been expertly crafted to provide endless hours of performance freeride fun and accompany you on your windsurfing journey.The BLAST is available in two constructions:Our PREMIUM SLS TECHNOLOGYOr the standard EPOXY SANDWICH TECHNOLOGYQUICK FACTS:Category: Freeride and Free race!Sizes: 100 | 117 | 132 | 145PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:+ VOLUME YET CONTROL Choose a bigger board without losing any control in overpowered conditions.+ THIN RAILS + WIDE TAIL Aggressive gybes for experienced riders, while easy and smooth for intermediatesDUOTONEThe post DUOTONE: BLAST_SLS AND BLAST appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.