Windsurf Magazine - Issue 430 - January/February 2024

In this issue

Crunch Time: Japan PWA - Reaction from Slalom Finals including Søe’s Side; Aloha Classic Tales Plus Wave World Champions; Icelandic Adventure with Marc Paré; Wave Boards & Sails Tested; Peter Hart Masterclass; Jem Hall Shares his Super 6; 2024 World Travel Guide.

SLALOM SHOWDOWN

With Slalom world titles on the line, Japan saw a plethora of drama. We hear from the newly crowned world champions - Blanca Alabau & Matteo Iachino - as well as a selection of other sailors.

10 mins

JAPAN DSQ DISCUSSED

After a dramatic last minute disqualification when on the verge of a maiden world title at the age of just 20 - Johan Søe tells his version of events.

5 mins

MAUI ON A BUDGET

Setting himself a ridiculously low budget of £700 all in, to cover all costs door-to-door, we hear about JC's mission to fly to Maui to watch the PWA/IWT Wave finals at the Aloha Classic.

10+ mins

BROWNE VS CAMPELLO

Marcilio Browne & Ricardo Campello share their experience of the wave world title decider in Maui, Hawaii, which turned into a roller-coaster of polar opposite emotions.

7 mins

AN ICELANDIC ADVENTURE

Marc Paré heads to Iceland on a last minute strike mission in search of wild and windy conditions. John Carter caught up with Marc to find out what went down...

5 mins

THE ROAD TO VICTORY

Yentel Caers recounts his colossal comeback in Sylt, which eventually saw the Belgian earn his second Freestyle world title the hard way.

7 mins

WAVE WEAPONS

Armed with some of the latest 85-litre wave boards the test team hit the surf.

3 mins

THE OLDEST SPEED EVENT ON THE PLANET

After celebrating its 51st anniversary, we delve deeper into the oldest speed event on the planet from a variety of angles.

7 mins

WINNING IN WEYMOUTH

Simon Pettifer reflects on winning Weymouth Speed Week, a dream the Brit thought he may never achieve.

3 mins

CLAIMING THE PRESTIGIOUS SWORD

Lucas Meldrum wins the 39th Tiree Wave Classic to become British Wave champion for the first time.

4 mins

TECHNIQUE "I'M GETTING OLD BUT I'M NOT OLD YET."

Tapping into expert medical advice and personal experience, Harty discusses how decrepitude need not be the default outcome for the ageing Windy.

10+ mins

TECHNIQUE MINOR CHANGES,SIGNIFICANT GAINS - MOVE ON UP WITH JEM HALL

Super 6: Jem Hall suggests 6 subtle technique changes, which pack a punch and can provide significant benefits to your sailing.

5 mins

RYA DINGHY & WATERSPORTS SHOW 2024

The must see sailing and watersports show is back! The RYA tells us more!

3 mins

EIGHTY YEARS YOUNG

Continuing his theme of defying age to windsurf through the years, Harty interviews a true inspiration.

3 mins

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