#438 OCTOBER 2024WINDSURF MAGAZINE #438 OCTOBER 2024Perseverance: JCs Hookipa Chronicles; Marc Pars Long & Emotional Road to the Top; El Mdano in the Spotlight; Patrice Belbeoch Interview; Leon Jamaer in Ireland; Jose Gollito Estredo on his Return; What Makes Windsurfing Simply the Best?; Plus Peter Harts Masterclass.Subscribe andreceive your copy in either premiumPrintorDigitalformat.(Prices include delivery anywhere globally 10 times a year.)The Digital Edition is available now, and the print edition will be in shops and with subscribers soon.CoverMarc Par buries the rail on a Hookipa nugget. PhotoFish Bowl Diaries.BIG JUICY READSHOOKIPA CHRONICLESJohn Carter traveled to Maui back in April and looks back on the most spectacular selection of photos from a shoot when Hookipa was firing on all cylinders.THE LONG & EMOTIONAL JOURNEY TO THE TOPMarc Pars journey to victory at the Tenerife PWA World Cup is a remarkable story of resilience and determination. Marc tells us how he dealt with losing his sponsorship and also how he fought back from a nasty injury to claim an emphatic victory in El Mdano.FROM WORLD CHAMPION TO EXOCET CEOPatrice Belbeoch broke Bjrn Dunkerbecks wave domination in 1996 to become the PWA Wave World Champion. We hear from the Frenchman about his background, his early interest in equipment development, taking over Exocet, and his overall outlook.EL MDANO IN THE SPOTLIGHTBoasting consistent year-round sunshine and wind El Mdano, Tenerife, is one of the best spots in Europe for windsurfers of all levels. We hear from a selection of world-class sailors about exactly what makes El Mdano so special.THE EMERALD ISLELeon Jamaer escapes everyday life as he embarks on an adventure from Schipols airport floor to Magheroartys beautiful shores all in the name of chasing wind and waves. THE KING OF FREESTYLE RETURNSAfter a few years away from the competitive scene, the King of Freestyle, Jose Gollito Estredo is back and has his sights firmly set on securing a tenth Freestyle world title. We hear from the King himself.SIMPLY THE BESTWhat makes windsurfing simply the best? We hear from a selection of sailors about what makes our wonderful sport so special to them.EUROPEAN PRO WINDSURFING TOURJohn Carter caught up with Finn Noer, the mastermind behind the European Pro Windsurfing Tour to find out the concept behind this tour, his aspirations, and plans for the future.TEKKERSPETER HART MASTERCLASS LEARNING TO LOVE THE ONSHORESOnshore wave conditions are what greet most first-time, and indeed expert, wave sailors most of the time. In part one Harty helps you assess the conditions, tweak the kit, and advises on the all-important business of getting out. BOARDSHORTSLATEST & GREATESTRoll up, roll up. Its time to feast your eyes on the latest windsurfing news and products. LOWDOWN: UNIFIBER MODULAR BOOMS CONCEPTUnifiber has introduced a Modular boom concept, but what exactly is it and why? We hear from Unifibers Product Developer, Jorren Eggenkamp, to find out more. UKWA: ONE-HOUR CLASSICIntroducing the UKWA one-hour classic challenge which will take place on the weekend of 26-27th October at Stokes Bay Sailing Club, Portsmouth.SITTIN ON THE DUNNYEDITORIAL PERSEVERANCEThe ed. discusses how perseverance is a key ingredient in any windsurfers journey.AFFAIRS OF THE HART NOW THE DUST HAS SETTLEDHarty discusses the lows and highs of Olympic life with Team GBs Sam Sills.Get yourPrintorDigitalcopynow!The post #438 OCTOBER 2024 appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.