THOMAS TRAVERSA
RUNNING LIKE CLOCKWORK
Sometimes things go as planned other times they most certainly don't. However, on this occasion we were pleasantly surprised precisely because there were no surprises. On this Saturday morning in question, somewhere on the north coast of Fuerteventura, the sun was shining, the parking lot was empty, the waves were rolling in perfectly, gently caressed by light winds, while looking majestic in the early morning light. Just as on the previous five days, we were treated to a real spectacle, and thankfully it felt like we were invited to be a part of it.
LEISURELY APPROACH
Antony [Ruenes] prepared his windsurfing equipment without hurrying while Adrien [Bosson] and Pierre [Bouras], our photographer, both did the same. They entered the water one at a time, and reached the waves which continued to arrive at almost metronomic pace. I calmly watched them surf these perfect lines, which completely satisfied me. Then, as the minutes passed by, something inside told me that I should join them. My body however was comfortable laid right there on the beach, absorbing the rays of the sun, the warmth of the volcanic rocks, and the captivating images which presented themselves before my eyes.
FUERTE DELIVERS
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New School
Slingshot’s windsurfing brand manager, Wyatt Miller, has noticed that kids are drawn to playing with wings and puts forward an interesting case as to why he thinks this could help entice them and others into windsurfing.
Changes
Wave sailor Flo Jung reflects on our changed world during his lockdown in Germany.
THE LAST WAVE
Lockdown stirred the creative juices of reader Björn Alfthan, who peers into the future to present a fictional story set in the wild waves of Norway, five years from now.
STILL IN THE GAME
After a horrific fracture in his leg from a crashed aerial in 2018, Alessio Stillrich is back! John Carter talks to the highflyer from Gran Canaria about his move to the Simmer team, recovering from injury and how he learned to windsurf in Gran Canaria!
MOVE ON UP - GET ON THE FRONT FOOT
This month we look at how our front foot weighting can affect and improve different aspects of our main windsurfing moves.
SOUTH' KIPA
Nik tweaking it over home waters.
A NEW NORMAL
On a trip to La Tranche-sur-Mer in France last year, Tris Best estimated over 80% of the windsurfers were foiling. This summer in Portland Harbour, foiling activity has increased dramatically too he reports. With the market offering plenty of choice to recreational windfoilers, our test team check out some of the latest foil offerings.
TACKING – THE SEQUEL
Having given you time to practice, Harty concludes his tacking series by critiquing various tacking options, including the carve tack, as well as offering solutions to common slip-ups.
‘NO VAPOUR TRAILS TO SCAR THE SKY' *
Realising we may be about to enter an extraordinary period in our lives, Harty decided to keep a windsurf-centric lockdown diary. Here are some of his choice excerpts.
REDEMPTION DAY!
Renowned for its windsurfing and variety of spots to sail at, Kimmerdige Bay is a wave sailing jewel on the south coast of England. Timo Mullen gives a guide to its shores while reflecting on why a recent session there was a reminder that there is no place like home!
