WINDSURF GRAN CANARIA RECAP!WINDSURF GRAN CANARIA RECAP!Now that the dust has finally settled and the cameras have cooled off after an absolutely mental week in Pozo, we managed to catch up with the champs from the mens and womens pro divisions.Oh, and by the way our Pozo predictions? Not too shabby! We nailed the top four in the mensyes, bang onand even called first and second in the womens waves. Cue applauseJustyna Sniady slightly let us down for third, but hey, we did throw Alexia Kiefer in as a wild card. You cant have it allbut we came pretty close! Right, enough patting ourselves on the back. Lets get down to it and hear what the winners had to say!PHILIP KSTERWell, this year Pozo was very fun actually. I finally had an event with wind, so thats the main thing. I just wanted to have wind. It was a bit much sometimes, so I was on 3.7m at first in the last final, I lost the gear, went on the rocks at the bunker and also lost tons of time.But, yeah, 3.4m was the actual size that was fitting for the wind. I initiated a double and the sail just ripped out of my hands. I just couldnt hold on to it, I was just rotating too fast. I havent crashed that much in my whole life, not that many times in a row. Everyone was crashing a lot, so yeah, its just part of it in those conditions. Throwing down doubles in 40-50 knots is quite risky actually. It was quite a challenge to land the jumps. It felt kind of extreme!Everyone was pushing the limits. Mark and Marino were going nuts! Ricardo didnt make it that far, but he was also really a good jumper still. Marcilio Browne is actually the best all round sailor out there, I think, that does everything all the time. I won it, but it could have gone either way, I think.Having the family around is very important and it keeps me relaxed. My caddy is helping me with all the equipment, and I dont have anything to worry about actually. I can just sail. So here in Pozo it feels very relaxed.After I lost to Marcilio in the first final of the double elimination, I knew I had a second chance, so I could kind of not stress too much about it. That helps always. But of-course I dont want to sail again. I want to win the first time.If you really want to make a difference and be sure that you win, you have to do stalled doubles and push forwards. And hopefully next year they score three jumps, so they will be a bit different. I would love to have three jumps just to show something else!MARCILIO BROWNEIt was like crazy windy this year. I really enjoyed it. I arrived here two weeks before the event and it was right when the conditions kind of started. Before that its been really bad, and then it was gradually picking up. And the first two days of the event were the windiest days Ive ever sailed here, I think.It is tough in those conditions, but you just have to go anyway! It gives a lot of adrenaline, and the manoeuvres look so fast. Its dangerous if you get yourself in the wrong position as you dont really have time to spot or prepare for landing. Youre just going to explode whatever way you spin. But thats the fun of it toothe adrenaline of sailing high winds. That is what Pozo is. Its a massive change from Maui, but Ive been coming here long enough. Each year that I come back, it feels like I just need a couple of days to get my gear tuned up. Its a massive change, but Ive been here so many times I know what I am in for.For sure, anyone out of the top four could have won it. Its heat to heatwhatever waves come to you, whatever happens. Sometimes it can even be the smallest thing that makes you lose, like somebody being slightly in your way. Everyone definitely has the moves and they are trying their best and it could go either way, I guess.I worked on my small gear before Pozo. I pretty much kept the same boards from last year, but I worked on my sails a lot. I had a really good 3.7m and a really good 3.5m that I loved. The first time I rigged it I was like, Oh, this feels amazing. So, there wasnt much to think about.Im really happy. I did everything I could in all finals. Even when I lost that super final, I did what I could with what came to me. I mean, obviously looking at the scores, I wish I had better waves, but I spent six or seven minutes looking for a push forward.Its heatsometimes it goes your way, sometimes it doesnt. And I had a bunch that went my way, so I tried my best. I dont have any regrets for what came to me.I had a lot of fun. It was one of the most fun years for me competing!MARINO GILThey were the craziest days Ive sailed here in Pozo in a while. I think Ive been competing for a few years already here in Pozo, and this was the windiest and most crazy conditions we ever scored. So, for me, being from here actually, it was really sick to score these conditions for the event. And yeah, for sure I am more than stoked.The first day was not that windy, so it was a bit more manageableeverything was a bit more under control. But the second day for sure was the windiest Ive ever sailed on a 3.3m. There were some moments where I was thinking, I think this is getting a bit risky, If you want to keep on going in the heats, you need to go for it, but I had to think twice a few times.Once you go into the heat, its like, OK, I have 12 minutes just to go for it and find the best moments so I dont kill myself, lets say. And once I am in the heat, at least my head clicks and I just go for it. I mean the first final, it was the four of us on the water. I think it was the craziest final Ive ever seen and sailed, I would say. For me, it was super special, especially opening with a huge push forward, Browne behind with a push forward, Philip with a stalled double and Marc the same. It was just mental.Ive been watching Browne and Philip since I was a kid. Marc is a bit more my age, I would say. But theyre all sailing epic. I see all the videos they postIm always watching them because theyre the top guys now. So yeah, for sure its sick to have a final with them. Theyre all friends, so its nice.My gear was insane. I was on my smallest gearI was on my 3.3m and 75L board from JP. Im used to using the 75 because its my smallest boardI dont have a smaller one. All the gear Ive been using is production. Everything is production. And yeah, the sail is amazing. Even going fully overpowered, it was feeling good. So yeah, Im super stoked with my gear and happy that its working so well even in such strong conditions.I rode the JP Ultimate Wavethe quad, side-shore setup from JP. And its insane. Ive been using it her and in Tenerife, Ive been using it everywhere and its really good. Its a quad setup, so I just go with the quads here and mostly everywhere.DAIDA MORENOAfter the first final against Sarah Quita, I didnt look if I lost or not. I just knew that I didnt sail my best at all. It was really close, and Sarah is a great sailor. I always have to push hard to win against her. So yeah, I had to stop thinking about what I did wrong and go for what I really actually know how to do. Its my home spot. I feel comfortable, but I made the wrong choice of equipment at the beginning of the heat, so I had to come back in and change, and I only had a few minutes left. But Im really happy that I finally pulled it off and won.It was high tide which made it harder to find the ramps but I finally found the waves and the surf that I needed. I was looking at my friends on the beach, Danny and the team, and they were telling me to jump and to surf, and I only had a few minutes left. So yeah, I just tried my best.As I say, Sarah is an incredible sailor, and I always have to go really hard. Im just really, really happy and emotional that I won this event. I trained a lot of stalled forwards, so it was an easy move for me. I knew that I had to do it bigger to win against Sarah, so I pushed really hard and I finally made it. Then I caught a wave at the end of the heat that just got me the victory by a tiny margin.I couldnt stop crying when I came in to the beach. I had a lot of emotion inside and it just came out. Im just super proud of my friends and my family, and theyre super happy that they support me!Bruch are like a family and its a great team. Were really small but really supportive to each other. Danny is doing a great job with the equipment. I finally managed to have a really small board for me for the strong conditions, and this is a winning board for sure.SARAH QUITA OFFRINGAFor me, its the hardest event and I feel like the conditions are so tough. And then you have Daida that lives here, so she knows it like inside out. I always wanted to win a heat off of her here, and I managed to do that today.I just feel very emotional today because I was not feeling so confident the last few days, and you have a whole week of waiting, so theres a lot of nerves built up. Then my first heat was amazing, and then the second heat against Daida also went really well. I just felt so stoked that I could kind of give her a run for her money.And then in the last heat, Im not even disappointed about my sailing. Theres bits and pieces where I could have done better, but Im happy that I could put up a heat like that against her. The conditions fizzled, but I managed to find some waves, and its the same for both of us, you know, so the one that manages better wins.I think I struggled a bit with finding a better jump. It was harder to find ramps, but Im glad I had the chance to go for it, so for me, its like a victory in itself today.I sailed the 3.3m, and then in the first heat of the final and then I went up to 3.7m and then I stayed on the 3.7m.So I guess its painful when youve beaten Daida once! I had that shot to finally beat her. A small part of me is disappointed because I was so closeit was a fraction of a point that I lost. Ive been disappointed in the past with my sailing and my heats, but I felt like for three heats, I was super consistent. And thats what Im the happiest about.And I dont know, if Daida going to retire next yearthen how am I going to get a chance to beat her again, you know? So thats the worst part of it all. Will I get another chance?ALEXIA KIEFER QUINTANAIt was super strong. I havent seen that wind for a long, long time, the first and second days of competition.We went the third day. That day was better. I mean, it was still overpowered sometimes on 2.7m. The wind was still very strong but not that strong.It ramped up for the final. Im a bit injured. My shoulder hurts a bit, so I got to be a bit careful. The forward loops really hurt so I left them to the end of the heat. The final didnt go for me as I wanted, but Im still very happy to be there.All the videos here!!!HIGHLIGTS DAY 1HIGHLIGHTS DAY2WOMEN SINGLE ELIMINATIONWOMEN DOUBLE ELIMINATIONEXPRESSION SESSIONThe post WINDSURF GRAN CANARIA RECAP! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

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LA PALME POS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT: EPIC FINISHLA PALME POS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT:Pete Davis reports from the last days of theLa Palme POS World record attempt where the wind finally delivered for some epic speed action!The La Palme POS World record attempt is over and it left the best till last!Why do the wind Gods always leave the best wind till the very last day? The POS record attempt finished on the 7th of July and you will never guess when the 50+ knots winds arrived?The event has been a massive success with subject to ratification by the WSSRC, 4 new World records and 11 national records with many of the Wingfoil and Windsurf records being beaten and improved day after day as the month progressed. Audrey Marieagnes for example who broke the Womens 500m Wingfoil world record on the 16th for the 1st time, going on to up the 500m and the nautical mile records 3 times each with 30.99 knots for 500m and 29.40 for the mile and Richard Hobson increasing his British wingfoil record twice but had to go home so he could only watch from afar.However It was the last few days that the big guns started to turn up. All subscribed and paid up riders for a record attempt can choose to turn up when they want and when the conditions suit them over the standby period and unless they were dying or had a damn good reason they were all there. Heidi Ulrich (Switzerland), Vincent Valkenaers (Belgium), Thomas Moldenhauer (Germany) Rob Douglas (USA) Cedric Bordes (France) all coming out of the woodwork for the Purple coloured forecast and they were not disappointed.The wingfoilers were the first to put a score on the board in relatively light winds in the morning of the 6 July (35 Knots!) Audrey upping her 500m and mile World Records and Rob Douglas set a new USA record for the 500m at 32..47 knots then jumped on his kite set up and broke the World Record for the nautical mile, the man is a machine!Then it was the turn of the windsurfers when the gusts started pushing over 50 knots on the afternoon of the 7 July. This location is not the fastest for 500m when compared to the canal in Luderitz, Namibia so they were all focusing on the Nautical mile hunting down national and World Records. Roger Ornvang (Sweden) despite sailing with a broken rib was the first national record to fall at 39.07 knots closely followed by Thomas Moldenhauer( Germany) upping his record to a very impressive 41.13 knots.On this day Heidi Ulrich was the first to claim a World mile windsurfing Record which is also the outright record for any sailing craft over this distance for a woman. As the afternoon was drawing on, the wind became gustier and broader the boys started to hit some big numbers. Vincent put in a big banker run, to up his National Belgian Record to 43.51k but was away from the world record held by Antoine Albeau at 44.12K.So in the last few runs of the day Vincent, Hiedi and Cedric all gave it their all. Vincent was on fire and went past the start camera at over 47 knots on his GPS but 100m from the end of the mile had a massive crash and it didnt count. Next was Cedric who had to slalom around a broken Vincent in the water and achieved the 2nd fastest windsurfing mile of all time with a 43.97k just 0.15 off the world record of Antoine. Heidi was the 3rd rider down and the last run of the day with a flying run but also crashed.So with a bitter sweet ending and some amazing records achieved, the event left a few riders thinking of what might have been but that is Speed sailing!Well done to Principe and Vanessa the organisers of the event, Philipe for staying out in rescue boat all day in tough conditions and all the other support crew and finally all the riders taking part and putting their skills and courage to the test.WST WORLD SPEED TOUR WSTNow on to Luderitz the 500m Nirvana in Namibia, starting 3 November to see who can come out on top!The post LA PALME POS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT: EPIC FINISH appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

RAW POWER ON THE BLACK SEARAW POWER ON THE BLACK SEAWhen the Black Sea turns wild, only the bold hit the water. In this crazy session from September 2014, Igor Yudakov throws down in Anapa, Russia, charging through brutal onshore conditions.This isnt your picture-perfect tropical break. Its raw, cold, and unforgiving. But for those who live for true power sailing, its heaven. Watch as Igor holds his line, hits monster lips and makes the most out of one of the heaviest days the Black Sea has to offer.RIDER: Igor YudakovSPOT: Anapa, Black sea, RussiaSAIL: 3.3m EZZY Panter,BOARD: 68L RRD Hardcore waveThe post RAW POWER ON THE BLACK SEA appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

NICO PRIEN SLALOM X QUIVERNICO PRIEN SLALOM X QUIVERNico Prien guides us through his NeilPryde and JP Australia Slalom X quiver for the upcoming events in Fuerteventura and Tenerife. Edited and filmedby Lars WichmannSony A7rV Insta360 X5 // ACE PRO II // Go3s The post NICO PRIEN SLALOM X QUIVER appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

Interview: Peter TranterPhotos: Gav Barker, Peak PS, Gradient and Water, Leif Anderson, Tyler Bradt, Jack Ledworth, Adam Sampson & Bartosz CaudernaA chat with Gav BarkerGav is one of the most recognisable faces on the Freestyle circuit and a seasoned WW kayaker. He has been passionate about paddlesports, both coaching and competing for the majority of his life. Hes been a Great Britain Freestyle Kayaking Team member for 14 years and a triple British Champion. Gav is an accomplished river kayaker with experience guiding and coaching in locations all over the world. Through his coaching, he aims to create an enjoyable and safe environment where all paddlesports enthusiasts can have fun and thrive on the river. Take it away, GavBefore we start Gav, let our readers know a little about yourself, your family, your background, etc.Well, I was brought up in North Manchester and got into kayaking through Bury Canoe and Kayak Club when I was 12. That really was the start of a lifelong journey with kayaking and paddlesports. Its shaped the work I do, where I live, and pretty much every holiday and trip Ive been on! Ive been competing on the GB Freestyle team for 15 years now and love travelling to compete. I have a passion for river running and being out in natural and remote places. I run a coaching business, Gav Barker Coaching, offering bespoke paddlesports coaching and safety courses.What got you hooked on freestyle and whitewater kayaking?There isnt one moment I look on and think thats what got me hooked; its just been a journey that Ive never wanted to end and always wanted to progress in. In my early days of kayaking on the mighty River Irwell in North Manchester, we had a great group of friends and playboating was the thing to dowhen I was 15, Pop-Outs and Tail Squirts in my Acrobat 270 were the radical moves of the time.Over the next ten years, boat design moved on drastically, and playboating became freestyle; it was a really exciting time for the sport. Id moved to Bangor, North Wales, for University and was freestyling and river running whenever I could, much to the detriment of my degree. During those years, probably when I was in my late teens, I knew Id be kayaking for the rest of my life.Tell us about the spots you tend to paddle the most frequently where are your favourites?Im based in Nottingham now, so I paddle at Holme Pierrepont most frequently. Thats where Ive done the majority of my freestyle training. It is one of the best venues in the world for learning hole boating, but its also very underrated for half-slicing and white water progression. All the eddy lines are deep, and there are loads of holes and waves that you can use in different ways to progress your paddling.My favourite spots are an endless list of features Ive paddled around the world. Thats what I love about kayaking travelling to random places in new countries to find a feature, invariably meeting up with someone you know and having great sessions on the water together. Each place is unique and gives you something new to learn.Over the years, which freestyle competition has left a lasting impression?There have been so many competitions! The part of competition that stays in my memory the most isnt specific rides or results; its usually specific sessions during training a combination of factors come together to make it one of the best sessions of your life.Off the top of my head I remember sessions in Plattling, at Garburator, in Sort and in Galway where a special combination of friends, weather, location, and expression on the water come together to make an unforgettable session. This isnt limited to competition; if I think more broadly, I can remember countless sessions across the UK and worldwide where a special combination has come together to make unforgettable moments.What is your favourite freestyle move?Thats a difficult one, and it depends on the feature. But if it goes huge, clean, and lands hard, then its going to be pretty enjoyable!What is the hardest freestyle move?Freestyle has progressed to the point where moves are combined and linked together to make new moves, so the hardest move really is down to your imagination. My hardest move is probably the Back & Cheese (back loop Maczilla-godzilla-Loop), which is a quad combo. There are some five-move combos Ive thought of but havent managed to do yet!If you had to choose one last thing you wanted to achieve within WW paddling before giving it up, what would that be?It would be never to give up. Ive always wanted to live to 100, and I want to be still ripping a kayak around as close to that as I can get! Whos the oldest person still looping? Whos the oldest person to run a waterfall of any size? Whos that well-old guy showing the kids up at the local freestyle spot?? I plan for that to be me!Is there anywhere in the world that you want to keep going back repeatedly?Yes, quite a lot, but a few have managed to make me go back again and again.Back in the day, Uganda was an amazing place to kayak, with world-class waves, big-volume rapids, and paddlers from all across the globe visiting to get their winter sun. That had me going back many times.These days, I love to spend winters at Aventurec in Veracruz, Mexico. Veracruz has great whitewater from Grades 2-5, some of which are world-renowned runs. On top of this, there are loads of waterfalls to scout, consider, and eventually run. The atmosphere at Aventurec is amazing, and the local rivers and waterfalls provide a lot of opportunity for progression, so I plan to keep spending upcoming winters there.Trips are being run from Aventurec, and onsite guides are available, so anyone interested in a winter kayaking trip can get in touch to learn more.Apart from freestyle and river running are there any other areas of paddling you would like to explore?Ive always thought Id get into surf kayaking at some point in my life. I do own a surf kayak and have been on a couple of trips with it, but one day, Id like to really get into it. I love being in the sea and the feeling surfing gives; with my current skills, it should be an area of kayaking I could progress in relatively quickly.You do like your waterfalls; what in particular attracts you to them?Waterfalls are a part of kayaking that still needs me to progress. Being based in Mexico over the winter months gives me a great opportunity to work on this, improving my technique, slowly pushing my comfort zone, and running some drops that I was never sure Id feel confident enough to do.Waterfalls are much more technical than people might realise, and all of the techniques to get it right need to happen in just a few secondsThe feeling of being able to control yourself while falling is really quite addictive.Have you ever feared any river or waterfall?Yes, often! With scarier rapids and drops, I generally only go when Im confident theres a high percentage chance that Ill make the line and look good. This can often mean portaging the first time Im there and scouting. Then, when Ive had good time to process the rapid, if I feel confident with the line, it becomes something that I want to do, and the fear or nerves turn into confidence in my ability to nail the line.Ive found that strategies and processes that I use for competition can be very useful on the river when something seems scary. For example, I might go through my warm-up process before starting the river so I know my bodys ready to react how it needs to. I might go through a mental rehearsal before running a rapid to help remove any distractions and focus on the task at hand.Coaching plays a big part in your kayaking life who are you training for now, and for which competition?Yes, it does now. Ive started Gav Barker Coaching, which is my main work. Im involved with the GB Freestyle coaching setup, and in the run-up to the World Championships in mid-June, Im coaching a group of freestyle athletes to help them get as prepared as possible.In addition, I offer bespoke whitewater and freestyle coaching to individuals and groups anywhere in the UK and, obviously, through the winter in Mexico. Check out gavbarkercoaching.com and get in touch if you want to find out more.Whats the one river you havent paddled that would be on your bucket list?The top of my bucket list at the moment isnt one river its Norway. Ive never been, and there are a whole bunch of rivers and rapids that I really want to paddle. Hopefully, Ill get there in 2026!Has anyone in the sporting/paddling world influenced you?Over the years, numerous paddlers and sports athletes have inspired me. It really is a long list, whether it be down to their attitude, work ethic, commitment to paddling, or style.I watch a whole range of sports and often find myself inspired by older athletes who are still going strong and have managed to stay at the top of their game!Whats in the pipeline for the next 12 months?Well, the next few months are geared toward coaching and training for the Freestyle World Championships in Platting, Germany.Then, a summer in the UK, coaching and spending time in Notts, North Wales and Scotland. The British Championships and Eurocup in Nottingham in September. The GB Selection in October for the European Championships in Finland in 2026Then, back to Mexico in November for a winter of river boating, coaching and guiding! What one piece of advice do you give to young paddlersjust starting out in freestyle?The most important thing when youre starting out is to keep having fun. Just play around with features and do whatever you enjoy and feels good. Develop your own style. When youre comfortable playing around and going over features, then start playing with recognised moves.Quickfire questions:If you could paddle with anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be?It would probably be Kurt Cobain. I mean, Im not sure how into paddling hed be, but itd be fun.If your kayak had a name, what would it be?While I do love every one of my kayaks, and I like to think that if I look after them, theyll look after me, IMO, naming them is a step too far!If you could only paddle to one musical tracks beat, what track would you choose?Hmm, thats a difficult one. Theres so much to choose from. Right now, Im kind of feeling a bit of Bloc Party again. I reckon Blue Light would get me into a good flow!Favourite social media platform?Argh, I hate social media; Im so bad at using it! But Ill say Instagram because thats where I post the most! Give me a follow @realgbWhat is an ideal night out for you?Its probably a night in with friendsBBQ, music, a few drinks, maybe some games if we need to keep entertainedthat kind of thing!What one luxury item would you take with you on a desert island?I am very fond of my mocha pot at the momenteven on a desert island, Id need coffee to get moving!What would I find in your fridge right now?Annoyingly, probably that were out of milk!What would you prepare for us if we came to your house for dinner?If I were trying to impress you, it would definitely be fish-based, perfectly cooked, and with a crispy skin. If not, youre getting fajitas!If you could be a superhero for one day, what superpower would you choose and why?Id be able to stop time, and then I could sleep for as long as I like and not be late!What is your favourite sports team?Theres only one sports team Manchester City!(A fine choice Ed)Who are your paddlesport buddies?Thats a long list. One of the best things about kayaking is that you get buddies all over the world, and as long as youre still paddling, youre bound to keep bumping into them!Any final shout-outs?Yep, big shoutout to the friends and companies that have supported me over the years: Peak PS, VE Paddles and Prijon Kayaks.Huge thanks, Gav, for all of your help on this and for taking time out of your busy schedule we really appreciate it.

DUOTONE 2026 D/LAB WAVE BOARDSDUOTONE 2026 D/LAB WAVE BOARDSDuotone have just released theirSS26 D/LAB Wave Boardsfeaturing the following three models:ULTRA GRIP D/LAB Customized // GRIP 3 D/LAB Customized and the ULTRA FREEWAVE D/LAB Customized. Have a look at out all the details and enjoy their awesome 2026 wave board video below!ULTRA GRIP D/LAB CustomizedHere are the 3 major shape details our team has developedover the last 2.5 years to achieve this:STABLE YET RADICAL CONCEPT3-STAGE ROCKERSYNCED CURVES CONCEPT (rocker outline rail)Built like a high-end custom board and designed with our own AI_BOARD_3D software, this board will take your wave riding to the next level!The Ultra Grip D/LAB Customized is ideal for Maui, Cape Town, Brittany, Cabo Verde, Ireland, Chile and Mauritius.ULTRA GRIP D/LAB IN A NUTSHELLGoing beyond your imagination. Built like a high-end custom board and designed with our own AI_BOARD_3D software, which enables us to integrate unprecedentedly complex shaping tasks. The ULTRA GRIP D/LAB CUSTOMIZED is truly like nothing else and will take your wave riding to the next level!The main goal was to create designs with maximum range of use that are both easier to ride and more radical on the wave. This is achieved through the three major shape innovations our team has developed over the last 2.5 years: the STABLE YET RADICAL CONCEPT, 3-STAGE ROCKER, and SYNCED CURVES CONCEPT. With the focus on Ground Swell and Windy Euro waves.QUICK FACTS:Focus Ground Swell X Windy Euro WavesSizes: 53 | 61 | 69 | 76 | 82 | 88GRIP 3 D/LAB CustomizedGRIP 3 D/LAB IN A NUTSHELLGoing beyond your imagination. Built like a high-end custom board and designed with our own AI_BOARD_3D software, which enables us to integrate unprecedentedly complex shaping tasks. The GRIP 3 D/LAB CUSTOMIZED is truly like nothing else and will take your wave riding to the next level!The main goal was to create designs with maximum range of use that are both easier to ride and more radical on the wave. This is achieved through the three major shape innovations our team has developed over the last 2.5 years: the STABLE YET RADICAL CONCEPT, 3-STAGE ROCKER, and SYNCED CURVES CONCEPT. With a focus on Euro Waves and Logo-High ground swell.QUICK FACTS:Focus Windy Euro Waves X Logo-High Ground SwellSizes: 77 | 84 | 91 | 98 | 107 | 118ULTRA FREEWAVE D/LAB CustomizedULTRA FREEWAVE D/LAB IN A NUTSHELLThe ULTRA FreeWave redefines the freemove category by avoiding the usual compromise designs. Instead of starting with an easy freeride shape, its built from a high-performance freestyle board, delivering explosive acceleration, pop, and agility. Tuned for wave use with a crisp, responsive feel, it excels in both tri-fin and single-fin setupsoffering 70% of the performance of dedicated wave (GRIP 3 / Ultra Grip) and freestyle (SKATE) boards. Built in FULL CUSTOM technology, its lighter, stronger, and more dynamic than ever. Available in six sizes and three premium constructions, the ULTRA FreeWave delivers unmatched control, versatility, and pure riding excitement across all conditions.QUICK FACTS:High-end wave X Freestyle X Bump & JumpSizes: 74 | 84 | 94 | 98 | 104 | 112 | 119More info at Duotone!!The post DUOTONE 2026 D/LAB WAVE BOARDS appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

THE NEXT GENERATION: THE DE JONG SISTERS!THE NEXT GENERATION: THE DE JONG SISTERS!If you follow the PWA World Tour, youve probably noticed a trio of young talents making serious waves on the racing scene! Meet the De Jong sisters: Bobbi Lynn (15) and her 13-year-old twin sisters, Kit and Lone. Hailing from the windsurfing paradise of Bonaire, these girls are already turning heads with their natural talent, fierce dedication and competitive spirit.Though still early in their careers, its clear theyre not just the future of the sporttheyre very much part of its present. We caught up with the sisters to hear about their journey from learning to windsurf to rising stars, their daily life of balancing school and training and what its like growing up in a family powered by passion, wind, and sibling rivalry.WS: First of all, when did you learn to windsurf?Kit: We started windsurfing when I was eight. My twin sister, Lone, was also eight and our older sister, Bobbi Lynn, was ten.Lone: We learned in Bonaire. We had moved there from the Netherlands, where we hadnt really done any surfing. So, our first time windsurfing was actually in Bonaire.WS: Bonaire must be the perfect place to learn?Bobbi Lynn: Definitely! Bonaire is super flat, and the wind is steady almost every day. We could always go out after school, which ended around 1 or 2 p.m.Kit: Its like a paradise.tropical, warm, and windy. Perfect for learning.WS: When you all learned, did you always think youre going to compete?Bobbi Lynn: It was more like a hobby at first. I actually didnt like windsurfing when I first started. I wasnt too good at it, my dad was teaching me and it didnt go so well! I thought, Im never going do this sport again! But after a while I tried it again and I was making a lot of progress and soon I was hooked. Soon after we did our first competitions in Bonaire and we did very well! We were winning, but there were not a lot of girls, so we didnt know if our level was good enough. Our first major competition was in Aruba! That was fun and then we went to Italy, Sardinia, yeah, and there was no wind actually, so that was kind of bad!WS: What is your daily routine at home?Kit: School then windsurfing! We go to school until around 1 oclock and then we go home and we do some homework and study for any tests. Once the work is done, we head to Jibe City and windsurf till 6 or 7pm. After that we just chill or also do some more homework if exams are coming up!WS: Why did the family move to Bonaire?Kit: Our mum always wanted to move to a tropical place. We came on vacation to Bonaire and then my mum and my dad decided they really wanted to move here. My dad bought Jibe City!Bobbi Lynn: Jibe City the perfect location for windsurfing. We keep all of our gear rigged and its so easy to grab it. It just takes us five minutes to be ready and then we can windsurf all day! It is perfect!WS: What conditions do you sail in?Bobbi Lynn: It is usually flat water but when its windy, it gets a little bit choppy and its so much fun. Of course, we also like competing in where there are waves, chop or swell like Fuerteventura. But we dont get bored in Bonaire. I really love the wave scene in Pozo, for example and I really want to try that when Im older, but now its good to live in Bonaire. It is the perfect place for us to combine school and training.WS: Are the twins going to compete this year at the PWA main events?Kit: Yeah, were not allowed to do competitions yet, but this year were trying to enter, the adults, for the women in Fuerteventura. We are now 13, we are really excited to see how it will go to compete against the older girls. We are really excited to see how we will go in the main competitionWS: So, whos the best out of the three sisters?Lone: I think Bobbi LynnShes older, has more experience than us and shes very good.Bobbi Lynn: I have to say Kit and Lone are very good as well. Theyre going to come for me and Im not looking forward to the moment! They are so good already! I have an advantage because of the age of course as I am two years older. When they get a bit older and stronger they will improve of course. There was a time a few months ago that they were getting really close and I was getting scared! But, because of that I kept pushing myself even more than I already was. My dad always says, like it feels really stressful because you have the sisters pushing, but in the end we will all improve and learn off of each other.I did think I would windsurf as much as I do without my sisters, but now I feel I am pushing so much more because I have my sisters! We are all definitely ambitious.WS: What are your ambitions?Kit: Yeah, I would really like to be world champion, but now Im in the category with my sister Lone, so it is going to be tough, but I also really my dream is to like compete in Fuerteventura.Bobbi Lynn: My ambition is to do everything in the windsurfing from foil, slalom and waves maybe later.Lone: Im just going to do my best, I think, and well see how it goes! I have my sisters in my category, so it is going to be hard to be world champion. We will see!WS: Whats your favourite foil or fin?Kit: I think I still like fin more because Ive been training a lot more on that, so I only started foiling, like a year ago, so I didnt do foil so much, but now Im training more so I am improving on the foil.Bobbi Lynn: It switches up every single week. Sometimes Im like, oh, I really dont feel like going foiling now and stick to fin. But other weeks I like, I love foiling, I dont want to go on the fin! Im going to say foil because its good in light winds and high winds! With the fin, I really prefer it when its like really windy.Lone: Yeah, for me its in the lighter days its foil, and for the stronger days its fin.WS: How do you like NeilPryde sails?Bobbi Lynn: They are amazing sails. My dad always used to sail Neil Pride when he was younger, when he was just sailing for himself, and thats also how we got introduced to NeilPryde. People always say they are the best seals, but I totally agree with them. The new race sails are amazing. That is what I have to say!WS: How about Starboard?Kit: Oh yeah, also so easy to go with, and they are so light. We are just flying over the water with the Starboard. I think we have got the best combination.WS: What was it like racing against top pros like Justine Letemeyer and all the other top older women?Bobbi Lynn: I love it actually. I did my first competition with the women when I was 13! I didnt think then that I would have become so close to them in two years because now Im competing with them pretty close. Im already fighting for the top positions and I wouldnt have expected that when I was 2 years younger. I think its so cool and they are so amazing and I just think that they are such good examples. I see them training and I see them on my Instagram training and everything! I just feel like I want to live that life when Im older!WS: How much have your mum and dad supported you on this journey?Kit: Im really grateful for them and for the time they spend helping us to come to windsurfing competitions! They are helping us live our dream!Lone: I our dad didnt teach us how to windsurf, we wouldnt have this opportunity!WS: We heard you have you been to see Taylor Swift?Bobbi Lynn: Yeah, last year in Miami, she was amazing!WS: How did that come about?Bobbi Lynn: We went from Turkey to Miami, and there was a week between the competitions, and this was the last opportunity to see Taylor Swift because she was ending her ERAS tour. And our mum and dad got us all tickets, so its really cool! It was Kit and Lones birthday present! On Bonaire you dont have a lot to do. Its windsurfing or nothing! Our parents promised us we would do something for their birthdays, and this was like unexpected. They said put on something nice, were going somewhere!WS: And who was the support act?Kit: It was Gracie Abrams! She is the best! The best pop star, she so amazing. I wont forget that night!Bobbi Lynn: Yeah, we went to see Taylor Swift because Lone was a big fan of her and then we went to the Inter Miami football game as Kit is into football. She really loves football! She loves Gracie Abrams and football! It was the best week ever!QUICKFIRE QUESTIONSBOBBI-LYNNDE JONGFull name:Bobbi-Lynn de JongDate of Birth: 15/12/2009Height and weight:164 cm and 54 kgOne word to describe your sisters!: Lone: confidenceKit: motivatedDream Destination:Jeri, BrazilBest Result:4th overall PWA Foil WomenFav other sport:TennisFav Board:Starboard Isonic 60Windsurfing Heroes: Sarah-Quita and Matteo IachinoGracie Abrams or Taylor Swift? Neither!LONE DE JONGFull Name: Lone de JongDate of Birth: 5 September 2011Height and weight:160 cm / 48 kgA few words to describe your sisters: Bobbi: consistencyKit: good trainerDream Destination:Maui, HawaiiBest Result: World champion fin u15 2024Fav other sport: Field hockeyFav Board: Starboard Isonic 63Windsurfing heroes:Sarah-Quita | MatteoGracie Abrams or Taylor Swift? If I had to choose Taylor SwiftKIT DE JONGFull Name: Kit de JongDate of Birth: 5 September 2011Height and weight: 160 cm 52 kgOne word to describe your sisters? Bobbi-Lynn= fastLone=persistenceDream destination: Maui, HawaiiBest Result: world champion u15 foilFav other sport:FootballFav Board: Starboard iSonic 60Windsurfing heroes: Nico Prien, Sarah-QuitaGracie Abrams or Taylor Swift: Gracie AbramsThe post THE NEXT GENERATION: THE DE JONG SISTERS! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

WINDSURF FUERTEVENTURA PREDICTIONS!WINDSURF FUERTEVENTURA PREDICTIONS!After hitting the jackpot in Pozo when we predicted the top four of the men in the correct order (yes we are still basking in the glory!), we have decided to put our reputation (and our credibility) on the line once again and see if we call another full house in Fuerteventura for the Slalom X and the Freestyle! Before you head off down your local bookies to place your bets check out our selections here:SLALOM XMatteo Iachino: Matteo just roasted the fleet in the foil racing in Guadeloupe and we reckon he can continue his hot steak in Fuerteventura. We know he is a proven high wind weapon; he romped home at last years event and is usually extremely consistent and in the mix in every race. He has a fierce work ethic, trains like an Olympian and has killer equipment.Pierre Mortefon: Pierre is another of the old guard who is almost welded to the podium placings. He has had some sponsor drama over the past weeks which could affect his mental side, but we expect him to be in the picture when they hand out the silverware.Maciek Rutkowski: Now he has had a year to fully acclimatize to his NeilPryde / JP Australia quiver we expect Maciek to turn things up a notch this season. We know for sure he has been training hard in Tenerife and he is hungry to get back on top of the podium after winning the foil racing title in 2022. He may not be in the lead in every race but he is usually there chipping away at the places and consistency is part of the game here. He will be ready to go full throttle so watch out!WILD CARDJordy Vonk: Come on Jordyits time to move out of those fourth-place heartbreaks. He almost did it last year but maybe needs to get a bit more aggressive on the racecourse. He has the right build and has worked for it, so we reckon if he can get ruthless, he wont be far away.WOMENSarah Quita Offringa: An odds-on favourite to take the racing in Fuerte, if you analyse the data from last years results. She won every race bar one and there is no reason why she cant repeat the process. There is no doubt about her jumping ability, so the obstacles should be no problem and this battle should be in the bag and this one is hers to lose.Jenna Gibson: Are we favouring the Brits here? No, not necessarily, Jenna is now officially the fastest woman on the planet after breaking the world speed record in Lderitz and if she can pull off her jumps over the sausage, we reckon she could be one to watch! Jenna has had a tough time in the past putting races to bed when she is winning but hopefully, she has improved mentally and can make it count when it matters. Dont be surprised if she takes a few bullets in Fuerteventura. We are rolling the dice that she will take second but at Windsurf, we dont play it safe! Go big or go home!Justine Lemeteyer: Runner-up last year and now fully on Patrik gear, shes likely even faster. Methodical, meticulous, and motivatedJustines got her eyes on the prize and her gear dialled in. Watch this space!WILD CARDBlanca Alabau: Blanca is one determined sailor and after a disappointing performance last season we reckon she could bounce back and be in the mix at the end of the week. After all she is the girlfriend of Matteo Iachino, the best prep partner in the business, so dont be surprised if shes suddenly in the hunt.FREESTYLEMENLennart Neubauer: Lennart has turned into a freestyle machine over the past few years and has pretty much been unbeatable. We heard he picked up an ankle injury in Gran Canaria last week but are keeping our fingers crossed he can shrug that off by the time the freestylers hit the water. Even at 90% of match fitness he should be able to win this!Yentel Caers: Once again not a particularly original selection but Caers is also a freestyle machine with his explosive style, which is lethal on both tacks. Yentel is always in the title conversation and if Lennarts even slightly off his game, the Belgium wild flyer could swoop in and snatch the crown.Jacapo Testa: Slightly off-piste here, but we think Jacapo has spent a bit more time on the water training than the likes of Adrien Bosson, who has most likely been busy with his centre in France plus his family commitments. With less distraction and more water time than some of his rivals, he could quietly mount a podium charge.WILD CARDGollito Estredo: Nine world titles. You dont ignore that. Gollito thrives in wild, windy conditionsand if Fuerte delivers its trademark chaos, he might just blow everyone out of the water.WOMENSarah Quita Offringa: Yes her againwhat can we say it is not very original, but SQ (the queen of freestyle) is an absolute machine in Fuerte, and from the videos we have seen over the winter she is sailing better than ever and next level to the rest of her opponents. She is basically freestyle royalty! If the conditions are marginal, she could be vulnerable, but we have to stick with our section as it stands. This ones got SQ written all over it.Maaike Huvermann: With Oda Brodholt sidelined due to a back injury, the door should be wide open for Maaike Huvermann to be the one to challenge Sarah Quita at the top. In her favour is the fact she is a freestyle specialist, while Sarah has to juggle around here disciplines. Maybe she has a few unexpected tricks up here sleeveLets see, this could be her best shot.Lisa Kloster: Our pick for the podiums third spot. Lisas been ripping all season and looked sharp in Pozo. If she can carry that form into Fuerte, she could seriously shake things up.WILD CARDElana Dominick: Hmmm Eeny, meeny, miny, moeWho do we pick here as a surprise package? We have opted for Elana Dominick, but if we are totally honest it was a lucky dip selection as there could be a few dark horses in the pack!Thats it! Predictions made, reputations on the line and a solid chance well either look like geniuses or be quietly deleting this post in a week. Feel free to throw you hat in the ring and put your predictions in the comments on Facebook or Instagram.More information on the event when it goes live at:www.pwaworldtour.comThe post WINDSURF FUERTEVENTURA PREDICTIONS! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

WEST WITTERING: A DAY TO REMEMBERWEST WITTERING: A DAY TO REMEMBERHenning von Jagow reports from an unforgettable summer session at Jolliffe Road, West Wittering Beach, where perfect conditions and great vibes came together for a truly special day on the water. Henning, a passionate windsurfer and a highly skilled professional photographer, managed to make the most of the day. He scored an early session on the board, seamlessly switched to camera mode to capture the action and rounded it all off to score the late session to close out the epic day in style.Tuesday brought something very special to Jolliffe Road, West Wittering Beach a true windsurfing treat. The forecast had promised it: up to 30 knots of wind from the west-southwest, sunshine, warm summer temperatures and yes, it delivered! The timing couldnt have been better. For everyone stuck at work in the morning, the wind gods were kind. High tide was at around 4 PM, so the real magic began from around 5 PM and lasted all the way to sunset.The light was golden, the water warm, and the wind perfectly steady. Conditions? Simply amazing. Most riders were on 4.0 m sails and small wave boards. The wind was so solid, you could pick any trick from the bag and go for it. Backloops, pushloops and frontloops, and some surprisingly stylish wave rides were on full display. One unexpected guest added to the Jollife Road crew: Timo Mullen from Poole.He joined the local Jolliffe crew and it was totally worth it for him. He came off the water fully stoked and barely able to walk mainly because his legs were full of cramps. And lets be honest: if Timo has leg cramps, thats a clear sign it was a proper session. I started off totally overpowered 4.4 sail, freestyle board, bouncing like a ping pong ball.After 90 minutes of being blown off the water, I made the wise decision to switch gears. I grabbed my waterproof camera case, jumped back in (this time as photographer), and tried to capture the action from the water. That plan lasted until my camera battery died far too early. So, I went back out for another hour of windsurfing until the sun finally dropped behind the horizon.It was one of those days you talk about for weeks. The kind of session where the wind, the sun, the tide, and the stoke all come together. For anyone who made it to the beach that day it was a real treat indeed.More about Henning here: Henning Von JagowThe post WEST WITTERING: A DAY TO REMEMBER appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.