Head over to Boardseeker for this awesome gallery of this years event, a few short words also included.
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The Dahab Festival is about to kickoff on April 14th and run until the 20th. Last year’s inaugaral Dahab Festival was a huge success and 2012 is set to be bigger and better. Catered towards windsurfers, kitesurfers, scuba divers and many more, the week-long event has something for everybody
Head over to Boards MPORA for the full article, and see whats in store for the windsurfers.
Jobs in windsurfing can be hard to come by, so how about making your own. There is something very inspiring about Daniel Macaulay. Be sure to head over to the Board windsurfing magazine for the full article, and watch the video at the end.
A recap of April 8th at the Orange Speed Crossing. The event is taking place in Leucate, La Franqui located on the French Mediterranean. The speed crossing is part of the Mondial-du-Vent (World Wind) event taking plave from April 7th – 15th.
Thanks to Sam Bittner & her team for putting on a great AWT opening party, the year looks set for some great competition in America. Check out the full gallery on Facebook.
Above is a Picture of last years winner Kiri Thode at the 2011 Bonaire world cup.
The PWA was supposed to run from June 4-8th this year. But it sounds like the PWA has pulled the plug on the event. No details as to why yet, but we`ll keep you posted.
You can keep an out out for more details here or at http://pwabonaire.com/.
Mast foot position is important to help trim the board in different conditions. Personal preferences always play a role, but finding the optimal position is optimal for trim, fun on the water, and performance.
Read the full article over at Boardseeker with interviews with Youp Schmit (Freestyle), Ricardo Campello (Wave) and Antoine Albeau (Race), for some awesome pointers on setting your mast base.
As always to view the full article click on the title.
Goya Windsurfing is inviting everyone to come celebrate the American Windsurf Tour kick off party at the shop! Goya sail to win on a raffle, beers, BBQ and great energy!
Follow the latest from the AWT HERE.
FEATURES:
MOVIE EXCLUSIVE Sandy Point | Speedsailing Paradise
SEASON PREVIEW 2012 PWA World Tour
RIDER PROFILE Arianne Aukes
Click the title to start at the beginning of the magazine.
For the second installment our Get to Know More Than Sail Size series, Michigan Windsurfing’s Will Splashtack sneaked into the city by the bay to interview Steve Bodner, USA 4. Steve is another Michigan/Ohio-made windsurfer who has definitely made his ‘mark’. If you followed the recent Lord of the Wind Showdown or the La Ventana Classic, then you’ll already be aware of some of Steve’s most recent accomplishments. If not, head over to Michigan Windsurfing site for the full story.
The Moroccan stylemaster Boujmaa Guilloul got injured a few days ago while doing a bottom turn at Hookipa on Maui. It is quite a bad timing for him, as today is the start of the Starboard photoshoot for 2013 equipment on Maui and Boujmaa has to stay out of the water for at least 4 more weeks. Read below a quick interview with Boujmaa.
TARGET:
Hardcore wave sailors that weigh less than 185 lbs. This sail is based on a completely new concept, and is quickly being adopted by top riders like Kai Lenny and Mark Angulo.
FEATURES:
– Ultralight Radial Surf construction with Radial Kevlar Airframe
– Ultra short luff lengths and One Mast Concept
– Extremely wide range and exceptional tune-ability
– New sizing that makes old school ‘sailing by the numbers’ obsolete
Learn more…naishsails.com/2012/sails/chopper.html
Want to call Robby’s personal Chopper sail (all stickered up and autographed) your very own? Here’s your chance!
Not even available in stores yet, you could be the first to rock the new Naish Chopper at your local spot.
Just head over to http://www.naishsails.com/2012/chopper-giveaway , than enter your name and email address for a chance to win.
The 2012 OBX WindFest runs April 27-29 at the Frisco Woods campground. The event will have demos, clinics, raffels, bbqs, fun, and a Board Toss! Check it out, more detail on their facebook page.