Windsurf Magazine - Issue 431 - March 2024

In this issue

Endurance: Amado Vrieswijk’s Need for Speed; Long-distance feats including Matteo Iachino Sailing Solo from Sardinia to Tuscany; Saint Tropez DEFI & Lanzarote Foil Challenge, Adam Lewis Reaches a Crossroads; Crossover Kit Tested, Motley Crew x Storm Elin; Peter Hart Masterclass.

NEED FOR SPEED

Amado Vrieswijk is fast developing into one the best racers in the world, so we caught up with the Bonairean to find out where his love of racing originated and what his aspirations are for the future.

10 mins

ACROSS THE TYRRHENIAN SEA

Matteo lachino undertakes the toughest challenge of his life as he attempts to sail solo from Sardinia to Tuscany.

8 mins

CROSS ROADS

The world sometimes works in mysterious ways - top British wave sailor, Adam Lewis discusses how Covid ultimately led to him quitting the World Tour after relocating to Maui where he met his wife, Lydia and now shapes for Goya & Quatro.

10 mins

A HOW WHITE KNUCKLE RIDE

Having learnt the hard way from last year's experience, John Carter geared up for another white knuckle ride to bring us the full low down on the 2023 Lanzarote Foil Challenge.

10 mins

FROM AUSTRIAN LAKES ΤΟ MAUI, HAWAII

Michi Schweiger, Product Manager of Naish Windsurfing, tells us about his background, working with Robby Naish, his views on foiling & some of his most memorable days in Maui.

8 mins

DUOTONE FREEWAVE SLS 95L

A brushed mustard yellow immediately catches the eye on the underside of the board, while a constant Vee runs the length of the board with some slight double concaves running through targeted areas.

3 mins

STARBOARD KODE 95L

Visually, compared to the 2023 Kode, the 2024 model looks distinctly surfier, with its gently pulled-in swallow tail and equally gently pulledin nose.

3 mins

DUOTONE DUKE 5.8M

A true Duotone sail, both visually and with its user-friendly features, which are prevalent all over the sail. Available in two colour-ways - red and turquoise or white and violet, the latter of which we were provided with for the test, it offers a cool, distinctive and slightly retro look.

2 mins

NORTH WINDSURFING X-OVER 5.8M

With a snug fit when feeding the mast into the luff sleeve, everything fits and feels premium in quality and exceptionally well-constructed.

2 mins

SIMMER ENDURO 5.9M

Immediately, the Enduro's fluorescent yellow top and luff sleeve brighten up the beach, especially on a grey and rainy day.

2 mins

FUN SHORE

A recent purchase of a new freewave board, prompts Finn Mullen to extol its virtues and reboot his view of onshore conditions.

6 mins

MOTLEY CREW

The Motley Crew meet-up for their annual bash to see if they can tame the ferocious Storm Elin, which had gusts of up to 70mph.

6 mins

BATTLE OF THE EXTREME SPORTS

Most people probably don't ordinarily associate Saint Tropez with windsurfing, kiting or winging, however, that all changed late last year when the Défi WIND entered town...

4 mins

THE NOT SO GENTLE ART OF PUMPING

It's arguably the sport's most vital skill. Harty explains the various methods - not all of which are exhausting.

10+ mins

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