#440 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025WINDSURF MAGAZINE #440 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025THE LAST HURRAH: Aloha Classic Title Decider, Japan PWA Foil Slalom Finals; Tirees Wild and Windy 40th; Lucas Meldrum, Nik Baker, and Sarah Jackson take on Hurricane Lee; Antoine Martin and Miguel Chapuis Charging in Reunion Island, YouTube Guru Nico Prien Tells All; Tested: 5m All-Round Wave Sails; World Travel Guide; Plus, Technique with Peter Hart.Cover Marcilio Browne flying high at Hookipa on his way to his third consecutive PWA world title.PhotoFish Bowl DiariesBIG JUICY READSAloha Classic: Maui ShowdownAs the unified world tour arrived in Maui for the Aloha Classic, the seasons rankings were balanced on a knife edge. Key contenders for the title share their reflections on their performances, offering insights into the intensity and thrill ofcompeting at Hookipa!PWA Japan: Down To The Wire!The 2024 PWA season concluded in Japan with intense foil slalom drama. We hear from the main players involved in this intense climax to the tour!Tiree 2024: The Legacy Lives OnThe 2024 Tiree Wave Classic celebrated its 40th anniversary with record attendance and epic conditions. Ruaraidh Somerville, Lucas Meldrum, James Cox, Andy Chambers, and event organizer Willy Angus Maclean reflect on this years event!Hurricane LeeTowards the end of 2023, the remnants of Hurricane Lee hit Englands south coast, setting the stage for an epic south coast session as Nik Baker, Lucas Meldrum, and Sarah Jackson took on natures fury. John Carter was on hand to capture the action at Shoreham.YLEM: Reunion IslandNorth teammates, Antoine Martin and Miguel Chapuis meet up in Reunion Island to shoot the latest YLEM episode right on cue with an epic forecast.Nicos VisionWe hear from Nico to find out how he juggles his roles as a professional athlete, YouTube content creator, shop owner, coach, and PWA chairman!EQUIPMENT GARAGE2025 5.0 All-Round Wave Sail TestJames Hardy and his test team, rig, ride and review some of the latest 5m wave sails on the market.This includes;Duotone Super_Hero D-LAB 5m,GA Manic 5m,Goya Banzai 11 Pro Carbon 5m,GUNSAILS SEAL 4.7m,NeilPryde Combat HD 5m,Point 7 Salt Pro 5m,Severne Blade 5m,Simmer Blacktip 5mTEKKERSPeter Hart Masterclass Hey Good Looking!Of all the technique tips, how you hold your head and where you look are as powerful as any. Harty unpacks this crucially important topic.BOARDSHORTSLatest & GreatestRoll up, roll up. Its time to feast your eyes on the latest windsurfing news and products.World Travel GuideOur 2025 World Travel Guide features a fantastic selection of locations from around the globe; discover your boarding pass to sunshine, epic windsurfing, and a holiday to remember!Wave Board TestThe test team also reviewed the awesome Simmer Qauntex G7 85L and the versatile 2025 Starboard Kode carbon 105L.OVER AND OUTEditorial My Last HurrahMark Kasprowicz reflects on thirty-five years at Windsurf, bidding farewell as he steps into retirement.Affairs Of The Hart Speedy ChallengesTwelve years on the speed circuit in the last Millennium, Harty offers some perspective on Jenna Gibsons new world record.The post #440 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.