HIGH WND WARNING: NICO PRIEN TENERIFEHIGH WIND WARNING: NICO PRIEN TENERIFENico Prien has been enjoying some crazy high winds in Tenerife! In his first video of 2026 Nico brings us lots of extreme slalom and wave action from all the spots in El Medano!The post HIGH WND WARNING: NICO PRIEN TENERIFE appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

UNPACKING THE BOARD BAGS WITH ROBBY SWIFTUNPACKING THE BOARD BAGS WITH ROBBY SWIFTIn the latest episode of the PWAs Unpacking the Board Bags series, Robby Swift reflects on an incredible 25-year career on tour. From charging massive waves at Jawsto battling brutal conditions in the Red Bull Storm Chase, Swift shares stories, highlights and the experiences that have defined his journey in professional windsurfing. Definitely worth a watch!In 2000, a British kid burst on to the PWA scene fresh out of the Maui Ocean Academyfreestyle, racing, wavehe did it all and took his first World Cup victory in 2003 in Fuerteventura in Freestyle. Most thought this would be the first of many, but a career plagued by injuries at critical moments, denied Swift from further successes. Twenty Five years later, and still reaching World Cup finals, the time has come for Robby to explore different waves and redefine his priorities. Family time, life on Maui and hunting new locations its not the last were going to see of Swifty with two events this season on his doorstep, but hes no longer going to be following the tour that has defined his life thus far. Filmed in Sylt at the Miramar Hotel, we Unpack the Boardbags and Robby talks about how hard it is now to make a living as a pro windsurfer, the good old days where with one seasons prize money you could buy a house, injuries, gnarly crashes at Jaws, Red Bull Storm Chase, future plans and what its like raising two groms on MauiThe post UNPACKING THE BOARD BAGS WITH ROBBY SWIFT appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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THOMAS TRAVERSA: STORM DARRAGHTHOMAS TRAVERSA: STORM DARRAGHThomas Traversa looks back on an wild storm chase session back in December where he drove from Austria to Britanny to sail some of his favourite spots. Traversa shares a look back at this unforgettable chase, a mission that paid off with some epic big-wave windsurfing in the heart of the storm!Thomas Traversa: December 24, Storm Darragh hit the French Atlantic coast I drove from Austria and scored 2 days of epic conditions, sailing beautiful waves on my 3.3 sail. Robin was also sailing with me on day 2, we had a very rare session at a good beach break. my local friends Stef, Rayan and Fred made this video possible!Music by Hania Rani, recorded at Arte piano dayThe post THOMAS TRAVERSA: STORM DARRAGH appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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HTTPS://PADDLEUK.ORG.UK/100-Day Countdown Begins:English Riviera Set to Host ICF SUP World Cup and Paddle UK SUPER FestivalThe English Riviera is 100 days away from hosting one of the countrys biggest water sports events.The ICF SUP World Cup 2026 and Paddle UK SUPER Festival will take place from June 2428. Paddle UK, with Torbay Council, is preparing for a week of international SUP racing, festival activities, and community celebrations.About 200 elite SUP athletes will compete in sprint, technical, and distance races at Torre Abbey Sands. Experienced paddlers can enter World Cup races, with 9,000 in prizes in the open category.With only 100 days to go, its fantastic to be working with Torbay Council as excitement builds towards this summers event, said Ashley Metcalfe, CEO for Paddle UK.We are working hard to deliver an exceptional SUP World Cup and Paddle UK SUPER Festival that will inspire more people to get on the water, grow the sport of stand up paddling, and showcase the English Riviera as one of the UKs top SUP destinations.The Paddle UK SUPER Festival features family-friendly activities, entertainment, and open participation.Torquay waterfront and Paignton pier will host races, live entertainment, food, and community festival events across beaches, harbours, and promenades.A highlight will be an attempt to break the World Record for most SUP paddlers on the water, expecting about 1,000 participants, viewable from surrounding Bay locations.The event welcomes all, with Have-a-Go sessions and relaxed races for beginners, making it an ideal weekend for families and those wanting to try paddleboarding.Race Director Brendon Prince said: The festival will cover everything from introductory beach sessions to advanced adventure paddling, offering a range of experiences for participants of all levels.The event demonstrates that Torbay is a premier SUP World Cup location, inviting visitors to experience and explore the diverse journeys paddleboarding offers.The leverage an event gives you to create legacy is fantastic.Torbay Councils Cllr Jackie Thomas, Cabinet Member for Events, Tourism, Culture and Corporate Services, said: We are thrilled to be hosting the 2026 ICF SUP World Cup and SUPER Festival here in Torbay. Our stunning coastline is the perfect stage for this global event, and its a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors to come together and celebrate everything that makes the English Riviera so special.Further Information:To learn more or register for the event, please visit www.superfestival.paddleuk.org.uk.https://paddleuk.org.uk/sup-world-cup-and-paddle-uk-super-festival-100-days-to-go/

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GOYA CUSTOM THRUSTER 4 REVIEW: WINDSURFER MAGAZINEGoya Custom Thruster 4 Review: Windsurfer MagazineThe Windsurfer Magazine test team have been putting the Goya Custom Thruster 4 (86L) through its paces, and it sounds like they had a pretty great time on it. Hailed for its easy going nature and versatility, it performs in down the line conditions but also on less than perfect days, it is capable of big open turns or even tight pivots. It sounds like the team found this board a real pleasure to sail!Windsurfer Magazine The third board to be put through its paces in the 85L Wave Test is the Goya Custom Thruster 4 86L. Hailed for its easy going nature and versatility, it performs in down the line conditions but also in less than ideal, capable of big open turns or even tight pivots. A real pleasure to sail!Link to the board: Goya Windsurfing Boards Custom Thruster 4 Pro CarbonTesters: Scotty Stallman Windsurfer Magazine Head Tester + GA/Tabou Int Teamrider Tris Best Windsurfer Magazine Editor in Chief + TesterWindsurfer Magazine Windsurfing focused print magazine based in the UK.The post GOYA CUSTOM THRUSTER 4 REVIEW: WINDSURFER MAGAZINE appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

ENGLISH RIVIERA SET TO HOST ICF SUP WORLD CUP AND PADDLE UK SUPER FESTIVALThe English Riviera is 100 days away from hosting one of the countrys biggest water sports events.The ICF SUP World Cup 2026 and Paddle UK SUPER Festival will take place from June 2428. Paddle UK, with Torbay Council, is preparing for a week of international SUP racing, festival activities, and community celebrations.About 200 elite SUP athletes will compete in sprint, technical, and distance races at Torre Abbey Sands. Experienced paddlers can enter World Cup races, with 9,000 in prizes in the open category.With only 100 days to go, its fantastic to be working with Torbay Council as excitement builds towards this summers event,said Ashley Metcalfe, CEO for Paddle UK.We are working hard to deliver an exceptional SUP World Cup and Paddle UK SUPER Festival that will inspire more people to get on the water, grow the sport of stand up paddling, and showcase the English Riviera as one of the UKs top SUP destinations.The Paddle UK SUPER Festival features family-friendly activities, entertainment, and open participation.Torquay waterfront and Paignton pier will host races, live entertainment, food, and community festival events across beaches, harbours, and promenades.A highlight will be an attempt to break the World Record for most SUP paddlers on the water, expecting about 1,000 participants, viewable from surrounding Bay locations.The event welcomes all, with Have-a-Go sessions and relaxed races for beginners, making it an ideal weekend for families and those wanting to try paddleboarding.Race Director Brendon Prince said:The festival will cover everything from introductory beach sessions to advanced adventure paddling, offering a range of experiences for participants of all levels.The event demonstrates that Torbay is a premier SUP World Cup location, inviting visitors to experience and explore the diverse journeys paddleboarding offers.The leverage an event gives you to create legacy is fantastic.Torbay Councils Cllr Jackie Thomas, Cabinet Member for Events, Tourism, Culture and Corporate Services, said:We are thrilled to be hosting the 2026 ICF SUP World Cup and SUPER Festival here in Torbay. Our stunning coastline is the perfect stage for this global event, and its a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors to come together and celebrate everything that makes the English Riviera so special.Further Information:To learn more or register for the event, please visitwww.superfestival.paddleuk.org.uk.https://paddleuk.org.uk/sup-world-cup-and-paddle-uk-super-festival-100-days-to-go/