In this issue

Sea Change: The Pros Highs, Lows And Goals, Cornish Storm, Ross Williams Interview, Tested: 2020 6.0 Crossover All-Round Sails, Peter Hart’s Advice For The Aging Windsurfer, Turkish Freeride Trip, How-To Improve Your Waterstart, Caterina Stenta, Weymouth Blasting, Mediterranean Travel Guide.

SEA CHANGE

"The pressure our seas are under are greater than ever"

3 mins

IT S BEEN EMOTIONAL

A dramatic slalom final in Noumea marked the end of the PWA 2019 calendar, capping offa windy year with some amazing performances, 2019 also saw the continued rise of foiling and an increased profile and pay packet for the women’s fleet, not to mention a nail-biting climax to the wave titles. JC sat down with a variety of windsurfing pros to look back on the year and into the crystal ball for 2020, discussing their highs, lows and future goals.

10+ mins

MAKING A CHANGE

Ross Williams finished lasts year’s PWA season with a bullet on the final day of Noumea and a credible sixth place in the overall slalom rankings. The new decade, however, will bring a major change in his lifestyle after twenty-one years full power on tour. With a baby on the way, due in February, Ross, who also just hit forty, will be taking a slight step off the gas this year to concentrate on family affairs. Read on as John Carter talks to Britain’s most successful racer for this candid interview to find out how he sees the year panning out!

10+ mins

TURKISH DELIGHTS

Éric de Cruz takes a road trip in Turkey in the company of his son Esteban and PWA slalom sailor Benjamin ‘Babou’ Augé. Éric tells us why Turkey’s freeride windsurfing delights need to be sampled!

9 mins

A RAINY DAY(S) STORY

John Carter spins a tale of dedication and frustration as he heads back and forwards to Cornwall chasing a brace of epic forecasts for nuking winds and huge waves, albeit without very little sunshine! Read on for a tale of damp and drizzly carnage as JC recounts his trials and tribulations.

10+ mins

AWD: ALL WEATHER DRIVE

The crossover sail, by virtue of its sizing and job description, has to be the most versatile of all sail types. Whether its DNA has roots in the wave arena, no-cam freerace or high-wind freeride, the idea of one sail adapting to different roles makes it a popular choice for many. We handed over eleven of the latest designs to the team to put through their paces.

10+ mins

CATERINA STENTA

Caterina Stenta, I-662, is not only a top ranked PWA wave sailor, but also a vice world champion in SUP racing! The Italian all-rounder is known for her hard work ethic, on and off the water; she tells us more about her competitiveness, love of windsurfing and her PhD!

10+ mins

The Black Pearl

When one of the most spectacular yachts in the world parks up at your local windsurfing spot, then it really would be rude not to go check it out, especially when it’s blowing 30 knots! Scotty Stallman, Kevin Greenslade and Si Pettifer blasted out into Weymouth harbour to check out the incredible “Black Pearl”, while Andy Stallman captured the action from a R.I.B. Read on for more about the yacht and what the Weymouth slalom posse made of it!

5 mins

FITTER FOR LONGER…

Peter Hart calls on the knowledge of two eminent medical professionals to establish what the maturing ‘windy’ should be doing to deal with worn joints and decaying muscles.

10+ mins

MOV ON UP - BETTER WATERSTARTS

This month we look at how to get your waterstarts ‘up and away’ in a more efficient manner. In this piece we will look at how and where to be in the ‘sweet spot’ prior to launch and thereby in the best position possible for success. Throughout my coaching I see many people this is so very relevant for, from improvers right up to wave sailors. I am assuming you can already clear the rig, in most directions, so we will not be covering this now, but fear not we will look at it in a future piece.

4 mins

LATEST AND GREATEST

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6 mins

2020 Mediterranean Travel Guide

The Mediterranean offers fantastic windsurfing just a few hours from the UK; with clear waters, constant winds and a variety of spots to suit all levels and tastes. Noted not only for its excellent conditions, there is also the chance to experience that enviable Mediterranean lifestyle from a wide range of accommodation options. We help you with the choice over the coming pages by calling in the help of expert windsurf travel agents Sportif Travel and Planet Windsurf Holidays, who give us their recommendations for the region, while a selection of operators give us micro guides to their local spots.

10+ mins

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