DUOTONE TECH TALK: 2026 WAVE SAIL DIFFERENTIATIONDUOTONE TECH TALK: 2026 WAVE SAIL DIFFERENTIATIONIn the latest Duotone Video, Marco Lang explains the differences of the 2026 wave sail range to find the right sail for your personal quiver. Sail in the video are the Superhero DLAB, Superhero SLS, Duke SLS and Marco gives all the important details on each of the sails design, materials and performance!The post DUOTONE TECH TALK: 2026 WAVE SAIL DIFFERENTIATION appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

WINDSURF NEWS BULLETINWINDSURF NEWS BULLETIN: SEPTEMBERAs autumn rolls in, the storm season has already kicked offone of the most exciting times of the year for windsurfing in the UK and Europe. The water remains warm, the waves have already been pumping and the wind has been delivering in style. The Autumn is also that time some exciting new 2026 gear starts to hit the shelves, so we are going to take a look at what some of the shops in stock and have on offer! On the competition front, the PWA World Tour is building towards its climax with Sylt looming on the horizon this month, while the UKWA has a packed autumn schedule full of wave events not to be missed! We also have a round up of the latest UKWA One hour Classic from Stokes Bay. So heres to a windy autumn and without further ado, lets get stuck into the latest news and gossip!EPIC UK AND IRELAND SESSIONSCLASSIC GWITHIANSunday 31st August saw an epic swell hit Cornwall and there were plenty of sailors who were onto it. Freddie Sargent and Max Metcalf made the journey from the south coast along with Timo Mullen and were rewarded with mast high heavy waves at Mexicos. The likes of Steve Thorpe, Ben Page, Ian Black and a bunch of die-hard locals were also in the mix with some of the crew opting for cleaner waves down at the Bluff.Photos: Ben Bulson@bulsonben, Hannah McFadyen@mcfadyenhannah, sr.offshore and Elsa Edgcombe!You can see the full gallery from the epic Cornwall sessions here: Windsurf MagazineEPIC CORNISH WAVES: SUMMER SEND-OFF! | Windsurf MagazineIRELAND: ON FIRE!!!The Hurricane Erin swell tempted Thomas Traversa make a timely visit to Ireland and he scored four days of epic conditions around the Bundoran coastline. Timo Mullen flew over for the big day and scored epic waves alongside Thomas on the west coast! You can read the full story here:Windsurf MagazineTHOMAS TRAVERSA AND TIMO MULLEN: HURRICANE ERIN MISSION! | Windsurf MagazineRHOSNEIGR: WALES WAS FIRING TOO!Meanwhile in Wales, Sunday was also epic at Rhosneigr with the likes of Phil and Dave Horrocks and plenty of the local crew scoring thirty knot southerly winds, sunshine and some chunky waves. While on the subject of Rhosneigr, that leads us in nicely to the next event on the BWA calendar, which is coming up in a few weeks.UKWA: CONTEST COUNTDOWN!The Autumn is going to be a busy period for British wave sailing with some epic events locked and loaded on the calendar! Next up is the Round 4 of the BWA Windsurfing, the iconic Rhosneigr Windsurfing Wave Classic 2025! Lets hope this windy run continues and get all these dates in your diary and support these events if you can!UKWA The home of competitive Windsurfing | UK Windsurfing AssociationBWARHOSNEIGR: Event Dates: Primary weekend: 1214 September / Roll-over weekend (weather dependent): 1921 September.MEGA MONEY!Plus- This year, were offering one of the biggest prize packages to date. The Pro Mens and Womens fleets will each battle it out for: 500 for 1st, 300 for 2nd and 150 for 3rd!Plus, with @osheasurf as our headline sponsor, therell be loads of amazing OShea goodies up for grabs too!SPONSORS!Proudly supported by OShea Surf and The Mailing Room, this event promises top-tier action, great vibes, and unforgettable windsurfing!ENTRYEnter now or get all the info at: britishwavesailingassociation.com/rhosneigrGot questions? Feel free to contact us at info@funsportonline.co.uk were happy to help and we cant wait to see you in Rhosneigr this September!TIREE WAVE CLASSIC: Dates: 11-17th (inc) October 2025The countdown is on! Only two months until Tiree Wave Classic is on again for year 41!With big winds and winter like swells on Tiree this last week it felt more like Autumn than mid-Summer!If not already entered, now is the time to get clicking, since the entries are filling up fast!https://www.britishwavesailingassociation.com/the-tireeLets hope we get similar conditions in October!For enquiries:Mobile: 07712159205Email: info@tireewaveclassic.co.ukWeb (entries and tour info): https://www.britishwavesailingassociation.com/the-tireeWeb (historic information): https://www.tireewaveclassic.co.ukTHE WEST WITTERING WAVE CLASSIC 2025Key Details:England South East: Round 6Location: West WitteringEvent type: Roll OverDates: 24th -26th Oct or 7th- 9th Nov 2025Event host: Simon Basset 2XSEmail: simon@2xs.co.ukTel Contact: 01243 512552Kids training: Yes. Further details of number of places and coaching involved to followNEWS FROM THE SHOPSBARGAINS TO BE HAD, NEW KIT AND DEMOS GALORE COMING SOON!Yep Autumn is here, the wind has been delivering the goods! If youve been thinking about upgrading your gear, nows the perfect time to treat yourself while supporting your local retailers. Weve rounded up the latest shop deals and upcoming demo days; so you can test the newest toys before you buy. Dont miss the chance to get your hands on some amazing new or second-hand gear!WORTHING WATERSPORTSThere are lots of fantastic offers available from Worthing Watersports!Huge ION Sale2025 ION Seek Select 30% offThe 2025Seek Select, with itsgraphene liningfor incredible warmth andMax_Flexthroughout the body for maximum flexibility, is now30% off. Its an absolute bargain, but stock is extremely limited definitely a grab it while you can deal.Additional ION DiscountsWeve increased discounts across the board on older ION wetsuit models too.Filter-Friendly ShoppingThe website now allows you to filter wetsuits byfront/rear zip,thickness,size,gender, andin-stock availability.https://worthingwatersports.com/collections/wetsuits/SALE?sort_by=best-selling&filter.v.availability=1&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.product_type=WetsuitsDuotone Wing SaleDuotone Unit Wings 25% OffWith thenew range launching soon, weve discounted thecurrent Duotone Unit wings(both standard and SLS constructions) by25%. We havealmost every size available, but stock is moving fast.https://worthingwatersports.com/collections/wing-foil/SALEWindsurfing UpdatesSuper Hero & Super Hero HD SailsA great selection ofSuper Hero sails, including the now-discontinuedSuper Hero HD perfect for the current stormy, windy sessions.Board DealsGrip 2024 boards 40% offGrip D-Lab boards 25% off(with somein-stock for next-day delivery, including a95L Grip 3sitting in our garage).Second-Hand GearOur second-hand section is growing quickly sails, boards, and even aDuotone Aero 3 full carbon boom(the lightest Duotone make) are available, plus a few masts.https://worthingwatersports.com/collections/used-windsurfingNew 2026 Duotone Gear LiveSuper Hero SLS 2026 a big step up in performance.Grip Ultra already generating a lot of excitement, and were hoping to get on the water with it this week.YouTube Review our early impressions of the new boards are already live on our channel.FALCON AND WARPWAVEhttps://worthingwatersports.com/collections/2026-duotone-windsurfing-equipment-boards-future-sails-worthing-watersports2XSFirst up we have to wish Simon Bassett a happy 60th birthday this week, what a legend! Simon has been instrumental in bringing back the West Wittering Wave Classic and we cant wait to see some classic south coast competition on the dates 24th -26th Oct or 7th- 9th Nov 2025! Make sure these dates are in your diary.But before that 2xs are hosting an epic demo weekend on the 27th and 28th September from 10-4pm! Here is an awesome video from last years demo to get you in the mood!More details here: 2XS Demo Weekend 2025 2XSBOARDWISEBoardwise have tonnes of new and used gear in stock plus a great sale on wetsuitscheck the website for all the details. In case you missed it, check out this classic video with Dave White from back in the day as he takes a tour round the shop!Windsurf MagazineBOARDWISE THROWBACKBoardwise | The UKs #1 Windsurfing, Snowboarding, Foiling, Surf Store4BOARDSAcross various disciplines, Wingfoil, Windsurf & Windfoil we have a 25% plus discount Closeout deals on selected models of GA Sails, Tabou, Exocet & Loftsails products. In store we also have good stocks of Mens, Womens, Junior & Kids Summer and Winter wetsuits ON SALE, buy now @ 4boards.co.uk/STOP PRESS!Extra 5% Discount on SALE WETSUITS at Checkout with coupon code 4B05!!!4Boards also have Parawings from Aeryn, Ensis & North In Stock, plus a useful new product from Armstrong to protect your head Armstrong Bump Cap S/M & L/XL excellent value @ 35 + 4.99 postage.Windsurf 4boardsH20: The Has Wind Arrived!Roger Turner reports from the latest windy spell around the Poole, Branksome and Avon beaches!All change! Summer Over, Autumn blows in with Erin!Its not just the farmers and gardeners that were grateful for the radical change in the weather. Proper wind and unheard-of swell period of around 20 seconds lit up the south coast. Standouts were Ben Helps at Hook Sands and some very decent action from Branksome Dene Chine (aka Brankipa) and Avon Beach at Christchurch. With wind carrying on right through the weekend there was plenty of Poole Harbour flat water windsurfing, kiting and winging action too.Oscar Shaw is pushing his spocks and other mind boggling tricks and is fast becoming a local freestyle, and wave guru too. Notably there are a few wingers getting pretty good on the para wings and the hybrid F-One Plume.H20 Sports have a Duotone demo day on September 20th, with all the latest wings, parawings, boards, foils and windsurfing kit, based on the sea side at either Branksome Dene Chine or Sandbanks car park. Fingers crossed for some wind and waves as this is for proficient watersports enthusiasts. Ad hoc fun stuff will be happening depending on the conditions so keep an eye on the shops news feed.H20 Sports watersports mega storeROBIN HOOD WATERSPORTSRobin Hood have a tonne of special offers up for grabs on boards, sails and harnesses! Check out the website for all the details including some great package deals on Point 7 sail quivers. There are also deals to be scored on wetsuits including one time offers never to be repeated on ONeill wetsuits!Robin Hood now carry all the major brands across our range of sports and aim to offer the excellent customer service you expect from a traditional retail store while ensuring our pricing is not beaten online. All the sales staff specialise and participate in the sports.Specialist Watersports Equipment | Robin Hood WatersportsOSHEASTOP PRESS You may have seen Simmer rider, Marc Pare winning the 2025 PWA wave event in Tenerife in his custom OShea fluoro wetsuit. If you are interested you can CLICK HEREto sign up for updates on Marcs signature range of wetsuits.You can also get 10% off of your first order if you subscribe to the newsletter at the OShea shop!OSHEA SURF Quality Inflatable SUP paddleboards surfboards & wetsuits. OSHEA ONLINE STOREHome www.osheasurf.comONE HOUR CLASSIC: STOKES BAYThe Weekend of 30/31 August saw the UKWA assemble at Stokes Bay on the Solent for the second round of the one-hour classic event series. Its a simple and easy event to do, sail as many laps of a 1km beam reaching course as you can in an hour and the one with the most laps wins.Expectations: In the week leading up to the event the forecast looked really good, and it didnt disappoint with 20-25 knots of cross onshore wind for the 60 competitors across fin, foil and wing disciplines. Once briefing was over and event tee shirts handed out it was time to kick off proceedings with a mixed wing and wind foil race. The fleet varied from PWA pro Scotty Stallman absolutely smashing it to those who had never competed before pushing their own limits by finishing the course.After a quick re set the fin race was under way, immediately PWA pros Scotty and Jenna Gibson made their intentions known by steaming into the lead and staying there right to the end, further down the fleet a bit of tide and a slight wind shift made the outside mark hard to make for some, mixing up the results!Party time! The Saturday evening social centred around the host sailing club, with good food and a very reasonable bar there were stories told and for some an after party in the camping field!Groundhog Day: Sunday dawned sunny and windy again, at the morning briefing a prize raffle was held with Jon Mobbs walking away with a NeilPryde sail and lucky Jim Crossley snapping the Barti Rum.Pretty soon after the wind foils and wings started, with Scotty stamping his authority on it ahead of an on-form James Dinsmore and Mike George. In the wing fleet Kuba Staite won both days, followed by a consistent Oscar Dempsey ahead of a battle royal for 3rd between Tom Pringuer and Ieuan Harrison, with Tom just taking the final podium slot.Nuclear! In an increasing breeze the fins hit the water, within 15 minutes we were survival sailing in a massive squall, literally keeping the board on the water was an effort, let alone sheet in, and then, as soon as it increased it just vanished! The decision was made to stop the race and re-run another 45-minute version as soon as conditions stabilised. Before long we were fully powered on anything from 5.5-7.5 sails in epic south coast conditions. Scotty and Jenna continued their winning ways with on form James Dinsmore and Andy Chambers flying up the rankings. In the end it was Scotty, Jenna, James, Your Scribe and Andy making the top 5.Family: This event was much more than about the winners though. Its a super easy accessible format that almost anyone can do, the newcomers and returners all left with smiles on their faces and many with great prizes.Massive thanks to the UKWA event team and hosts Stokes Bay sailing club as well as event sponsors Barti Rum, JP Australia, Neil Pryde, Gaastra, Tabou, F-Hot fins, Flymount, Oneill Wetsuits, AFS foiling, PPC foiling, Andy Biggs Watersports, Challenger Sails Simmer style, The OTC and OShea.PWADENMARK YOUTH AND SYLTThe PWA season is heating up, and September is going to be packed with action. First, the spotlight shifts to the Youth World Cup in Cold Hawaii, Denmark, where wave and racing battles will unfold from 1321 September.No sooner does the curtain fall in Denmark than the tour heads straight to the German island of Sylt for the World Cup Grand Slam, running from 26 September to 5 October. On the schedule: mens and womens wave, the mens freestyle finale, plus mens and womens foil slalomthe churning waters of the North Sea promise plenty of drama on the water as the sailors fight for event titles and world title campaigns.The post WINDSURF NEWS BULLETIN appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

THE 2XS WEST WITTERNG CLASSIC: PRESENTED BY WINDSURFER MAGAZINEWindsurfer Magazine Presents: The 2XS West Wittering Wave Classic OCT 24th25th26th2025 Or NOV 7th8th9th (rollover)Its officialthe West Wittering Wave Classic is back! This year, the event is proudly presented by Windsurfer Magazine, who will also be celebrating the launch of their brand-new global publication. Get ready for three days of world-class windsurfing, waves, and socials. Dont miss it!2XS: Windsurfer Magazine presents the 2XS West Wittering Wave Classic, Round 6 and the final event of the UK 2025 BWA tour. The starboard tack venue has classic south coast conditions and 2XS will host the BWA event.We are pleased to announce that the new Windsurfer Magazine will launch their new worldwide windsurfing publication at the event party on the Saturday night. Bring your Hawaiian shirt its going to be a blast! The Team behind the new dedicated windsurfing magazine will be at the party come and meet Oli ,Tris, Lucas and Dan .We have socials planned for Thursday night (Pro sign in); Friday (Ams sign in) and Saturday Windsurfer magazine launch. Sunday prize giving will be held at West Wittering beach caf.Simon Bassett said, We have been committed to windsurfing since 1989 we have a windsurf club, windsurf and water sports school, shop and rental centre on the beach, it feels like the right time to get back into the contest world.We have some great Sponsors at this event Windsurfer Magazine, Duotone, Goya, Sungod, West Wittering Estate, Goldendays Brewery, Inside Out, Perry Property and The Wittering there will be cash prizes for the Pros and plenty of product prizes.We will also be running a Vintage board contest bring something from your collection, there will be a prize for the finest classic wave board!Windsurfing events have been happening at West Wittering since the late 70s there feels like there is a renaissance in windsurfing. Its an exciting opportunity to showcase the local windsurfing talent, with many frothing to see the comeback of an event to the area We look forward to showing what the south coasters can bring to the contest, says Simon.To pre enter see the BWA website all entries are handled there! https://www.britishwavesailingassociation.com/west-wittering-2025Accommodation https://www.2xs.co.uk/club/local-accomodation/Beach Webcam https://www.2xs.co.uk/webcam/For more information, please contact 2XS 01243 512552 or sales@2xs.co.uk www.2xs.co.uk The post THE 2XS WEST WITTERNG CLASSIC: PRESENTED BY WINDSURFER MAGAZINE appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

A wk in the life of a Starboard Generation a board that can do it all and everybody should own!The Starboard Generation is an extremely versatile board that will allow you to do a wide range of SUP disciplines. Whether its SUP touring, racing, surfing, winging, down winding or just having fun with family and friends, the Generation is happy doing it all. Available in .. theres a board size to suit you.In this video we share a wk in the life of a Starboard Generation and Leigh, a recent Starboard Generation owner, shares her thoughts on why she chose to buy a Generation and why shes so glad she did!Watch to find out why everybody should own a Generation.The post A week in the life of a Starboard Generation a board that can do it all! appeared first on SUPboarder Magazine.

HOW TO VULCAN AND SPOCK: GEORGE GRISLEYHOW TO VULCAN AND SPOCK: GEORGE GRISLEYGeorge Grisley has been putting out a series of clear, well-produced freestyle tutorial videos, and his latest focuses on two classic moves: the Vulcan and the Spock. In this edit, he breaks down the Vulcan step by step, giving you the foundation you need before moving on to mastering Spocks. A great watch for anyone looking to improve their freestyle skills!The post HOW TO VULCAN AND SPOCK: GEORGE GRISLEY appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

SIMMER TEAM CARBON SAILS: MARC PARE AND BEN PROFFITTSIMMER TEAM CARBON SAILS: MARC PARE AND BEN PROFFITTBen Proffitt from Windsurfing TV chats to Marc Pare about the all new Simmer Team Carbon Sails!The post SIMMER TEAM CARBON SAILS: MARC PARE AND BEN PROFFITT appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

HURRICANE WAVES: MOULAY MOROCCOHURRICANE WAVES: MOULAY MOROCCOMike Byfield put together this clip of windsurfing action from the Hurricane Erin swell which hit Moulay Morocco while he was there on holiday!Mike Byfield:Moulay Bouzerktoun delivered the goods! During the recent Hurricane Erin swell, this legendary Moroccan spot lit up with powerful waves, strong winds, and unforgettable sessions. From fast down-the-line rides to massive aerials, this day had it all.Location: Moulay Bouzerktoun, MoroccoConditions: Hurricane Erin Swell heavy surf, steady trade windsAction: Big wave windsurfing, radical turns, and pure adrenalineThe post HURRICANE WAVES: MOULAY MOROCCO appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

ADAM WARCHOL: LIFE BETWEEN STUDIES AND SWELLS!ADAM WARCHOL: LIFE BETWEEN STUDIES AND SWELLS!Born in Poland, raised in the windsurfing mecca of Tarifa, and now based in Gran Canaria, Adam Warchol is one of the most promising young talents in the world of wave sailing. Best known for surviving one of the gnarliest wipe-outs ever recorded at Jaws, Adam balances his life between studying Marine Science at university, windsurfing and dreaming of riding the most iconic big wave locations around the planet. We caught up with Adam to find out about his background, surviving Jaws and his aspirations to become PWA World champion! Photos: PWA / Carter, Erik Aeder, Fish Bowl Diaries, WWTWS: Tell us a bit about your background how you got into windsurfing and being Polish how you came to be living in Gran Canaria? AW: Well, I am currently 23 years old living and studying Marine Sciences in Gran Canaria. I first moved to Spain, to Tarifa, alongside my family when I was about 6 and a half years old. My dad always loved to windsurf and he got me into it. I started windsurfing during the summer of 2012, but took it more seriously when I turned 12, however I was still having a lot of fun practicing and improving!Tarifa was my developing ground for many years until I left in January of 2020 and started my big trip to Maui. My family moved back to Poland while I was there and so after Maui, I went to visit them and spent almost one year there. While in Poland I was constantly looking for a place where I could go to continue with my windsurfing dreams. Gran Canaria turned out to be the place, so I moved here in 2022 and have been here ever since.WS: Do you spend much time in Poland? AW: Lately not that much. I love Poland, and I go to visit once in a while as my family lives there, but I have big goals and dreams and it is definitely not the right environment/place to develop as a wave-rider.WS: What do you do aside from windsurfing work wise? AW: For many years I worked in the summer at a well-known windsurfing shop in Pozo Izquierdo, called Pozowinds. During the wintertime I give lessons but not as often. Because I am studying at the university of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, my time is limited. I think I have a very intense lifestyle.WS: How did you end up on Maui during the lock down? AW: Well, when I finished high school in the summer of 2019, I applied straight away to the University in Gran Canaria as I already knew what degree I wanted to pursue. I got accepted, but this idea about Maui came up. It was a childhood dream of mine to go one day to Maui, and after some conversations with my family, we decided that it was a good opportunity for me to go to Maui for a longer period of time and so I went.WS: Talk us through the day where you had the huge wipe out at Jaws? AW: So, as many of my close friends know it was my dream to one day ride big waves and to ride Jaws, so when I was in Maui it was an opportunity I could not waste. I had plenty sessions at Jaws previous to this massive swell on January 16th, 2021, both in surfing and windsurfing. We knew about a week out that this swell was going to hit Hawaii, and that the waves were going to be very big. This day I took a boat with Jason Prior as our captain, alongside with photographer Pedro Bala, big wave surfer Keala, a few other surfers and medical crew. The ride to Peahi took us probably about 1 hour and when we arrived the waves were massive and the swell was still peaking up. After taking a good look at the Ocean and the waves, as fast as I could, I rigged my sail and went out. Robby Swift and I were the first ones to go out. As soon as I got to the line-up this huge mountain of water appeared in the horizon.Robby went on the first one and I was in position to catch the next one. I knew straight away I was positioned too deep to catch that wave, but I couldnt resist not taking it. It was the biggest, most incredible wave I have ever seen in my life, and I knew that there were also a few tow-surfing teams hunting for those giants. I was committed to that wave and when the other surfers let me catch it, it was on. The rest is just a beautiful memory that I will have for the rest of my life. The view was magical, but I had so much speed.I was going so fast and then I saw all the boats and everyone in the channel kind of looking at the wave. It almost seemed like time stopped. Even though I was going super-fast, maybe the whole wave lasted no more than 10 seconds. I didnt reach the bottom of the waveI looked up to see what was coming at me and I saw the lip already coming down on me. So, I already knew I was kind of in a bad position. I just let my gear go and I think it was just the perfect timing to do it, just before the actual impact. I just threw the gear and jumped into the wave. I just stayed super calm, tried to relax and not think about anything.I had an inflatable vest, but honestly when its that size, it still pushes you down and holds you under for a long time. I tried using it on smaller days and it helps a lot, but that specific day it held me under for so long anyway. But I mean its good because if you lost consciousness or something, someone could probably take you out after the set. The wipe out was crazy. It felt kind of like being in a different dimension. I dont know how to explain itI didnt know where I was. I was just trying not to think too much, just stay calm.After the first wave, I popped up, had probably 2 or 3 seconds, and then the second one just crashed on my head. I had to deflate my vest and inflate it again, because if I didnt deflate it, the next one would punch me with the full force. I wanted to dive a bit at least to reduce the impact in those 3 seconds. Then I had another long hold-down, then popped up again, and then the third one took me super deep. I remember I had to equalize my ears because I felt the pressure. Then it was the fourth wave, and after that Curtis came to help.On a side note, I was using a production board, Quatro Pyramid 82l. I could not take a higher line because I wanted to prevent spinning out from the speed I had. Usually for bigger waves its better to use heavier boards so you can stay more connected to the surface of the wave. All I was thinking about was making it all the way down on that wave.WS: What was the reaction like afterwards? AW: Honestly it was awesome, it was an experience I enjoyed being part of. I have beautiful memories from the whole scenario and I am very happy I was able to catch that wave. I just feel bad for the safety driver Kurtis that went to pick me up, and the first thing I asked him was if he could take me to my gear because I wanted to windsurf more that day.WS: After being hit like a wave like that, I guess all other waves seem tiny in comparison? AW: It definitely built my confidence for the daily basis sessions and I started to feel way more comfortable on the big days during wintertime. But regardless of this experience I have always had a huge respect for the Ocean and for the waves no matter the size. But it is true that I love the feeling of powerful waves, of the adrenaline that it gives me, those sessions are the ones I like and remember the most.WS: What aspect of windsurfing do you prefer, jumping or riding? AW: For sure, wave riding!! I like jumping but I love surfing, it doesnt matter if it is with or without the sail. Thats my type of therapy!WS: What is your favourite board and sail Combo? AW: It changes depending on where I am sailing. For wave riding conditions my favourite combo is the 4.5m Goya Banzai Surf and the 81L Quatro Pyramid. For jumping in places like Pozo, I like using 3.7m or 4.0m sails and the Quatro Pyramid 76L board.WS: Which boards in the Quatro range do you mostly ride? AW: I mostly use 76 and 81l. But this year I took an 85l board to Chile and used it a lot and I think I will use it even more in the next events in Tenerife, Sylt or Maui.WS: What other sailors do you look up to? AW: For sure Marcilio Browne, Levi Siver, Jaeger Stone, Jason Polakow, Kauli Seadi and Bernd Roediger But honestly everyone on the World Tour has a different approach and style and is inspiring to watch through the years.WS: What are your ambitions in windsurfing? AW: Become a Wave World Champion and have the chance to travel all over the world in chase of the best and biggest waves!WS: How tough is it to make it as a pro windsurfer these days? AW: It is tough, and for me, getting to all the competitions is the most difficult part. But thats not going to stop me from windsurfing, and the dream is to become a pro windsurfer one day, so I can be able to go to any place in the World at any time that the forecast looks great.WS: If you were not a pro windsurfer, what would you be doing? AW: That is a hard question, because I always loved playing sports. Maybe I would have focused more on skateboarding, as it was my favourite sport for a long time. Also, when I was younger, I loved playing soccer as a goalkeeper. I almost ended up in a soccer club, ha ha, but to be honest I cant be more grateful to my family for letting me discover these beautiful sports like surfing and windsurfing. Probably if not a sport career, I would love to be an environmentalist, like Steve Irwin. I also like space.!WS: So, how did it go in Pozo this year?AW: Yeah, I didnt do as good as I wished, but it was ok. It was super windy. Probably the first day in the morning was the windiest Ive ever sailed here. I was on 3.1m and super powered up. Definitely one of the windiest days Ive ever sailed here. I was riding my Pyramid production 75. I didnt have that board for the three weeks before the event because my last board got damaged. I was waiting for the next one to arrive, it just made the day before the competition. So, I felt like I didnt adjust the way I wanted, but yeah, I like this board. The wind was so strong I probably needed a super tiny board anyway.WS: Where do you see yourself in ten years? AW: I think I am a person that never stops dreaming, and I definitely have a lot of dreams. I would like to accomplish my goal of becoming a Windsurfing Wave World Champion, surf a lot of big waves around the world and compete in some invitational Big Wave surfing events. Also, I would like to work as an animal conservationist, and I can I see myself diving with Sharks (that would be super cool)The post ADAM WARCHOL: LIFE BETWEEN STUDIES AND SWELLS! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.