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Windsurf Magazine - Issue 436 - August 2024

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In this issue

Exhilaration: PWA/IWT Gran Canaria Wave Report; Hardcore Slalom X; Traversa & Ruenes’ Mission to Fuerteventura; Swiss Waterman Balz Múller’s Story; Storm Henk in Pagham; Jason Polakow Moving On; Sarah Jackson Ladies Day; 5m Wings Tested; Peter Hart & Jem Hall Technique.

GRAN CANARIA GLORIA WINDSURF WORLD CUP HOME OF THE WIND

With Pozo delivering nuclear winds there were a few turn-ups for the books as some new names caused a stir by claiming the prestigious podium places. We hear from a selection of top sailors.

7 mins

SLALOM X RETURN OF THE FIN

Slalom X made a scintillating debut at the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup with Pozo Izquierdo dishing up the most hardcore racing conditions seen in recent years. The world's best racers' mettle was truly tested and we hear from a selection of them about their thoughts on this new format.

10+ mins

SUSPICIOUSLY NO SUPRISES

Thomas Traversa and Antony Ruenes reflect on a five-day boys' trip to the north shore of Fuerteventura where they scored epic wind and waves everyday.

5 mins

THE SWISS WATERMAN

Balz Müller has played a pivotal role in the development of foiling - driving numerous sports forwards thanks to his innovative style and approach. We hear from Balz about everything from foiling to freestyle to his views on social media.

10+ mins

SET YOUR WINGS AND FLY

Our Test Editor sees how a selection of the latest 5m wings fly.

10+ mins

ON THE VERGE OF A HURRICANE

Faced against winds verging on hurricane strength, Chris Audsley and Lucas Meldrum brave the first major storm of 2024 on the UK's south coast.

10+ mins

MOVING ON

Jason Polakow tells us about leaving the brand he founded, JP, after 27 years to join Goya, plus his biohacking approach to a healthy lifestyle, his outlook on windsurfing and delving into property development.

8 mins

GIRL POWER

Sarah Jackson headed for a wet and windy weekend at Makkum Beach in the Netherlands for a ladies only event with the aim of encouraging more women into watersports. Read on to hear about her travel shenanigans and how the impact of the event brought a big smile to her face, despite the rain.

10+ mins

THE FIRST FREERIDE GYBE PT 2 KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Having prepared the way in the last issue, this month it's all about the technique. Harty isolates the crucial points to making it round that first freeride carve gybe.

9 mins

PLANING TACKS

Following on from the planing duck gybe tips from June, we examine how to unlock the polar opposite the planing tack.

5 mins

THE AGONY & THE ECSTASY

Scott Harrison gives us the full rundown from the second round of the British Slalom Championships, which took place at Lee-on-the-Solent on the penultimate weekend of June.

4 mins

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Windsurf Magazine Description:

Publisher: Arcwind-Ltd

Category: Boating_Sailing

Language: English

Frequency: 10 Issues/Year

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* Technique and Training: Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an advanced rider seeking to hone your skills, Windsurf Magazine offers expert guidance to elevate your performance. 

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