Where did the idea for the Waterspeed app originate?
“A few years ago, while Max was sailing with his Laser, he had just turned 40 and his friends gifted him an Apple Watch. He then realised there were no apps available that could support his passion on the water. That realisation inspired him to develop a new app specifically designed to meet the needs of watersports enthusiasts like himself.”
Who are Waterspeed?
“Waterspeed: The App Dedicated to Watersports. In short, Waterspeed is a revolutionary app created by watersports enthusiasts, for watersports enthusiasts. Track your sessions, analyse your performance, and see how you’re progressing - no matter what your favourite watersport is.”
What sets Waterspeed apart from others apps?
“Our authenticity and dedicated focus on watersports make us a trusted companion for all watersports enthusiasts.”
Could you outline some of the benefits of the Waterspeed app?
“We are authentic to over 30 watersports - whether it’s windsurf, wind-foil, or wingfoil, Waterspeed supports a wide array of watersports, and with that, ensures that you have access to the data that matters most to you. You can capture detailed metrics such as speed, distance, wind conditions, tacks and gybes, foiling and planing time, heart rate, and much more. This breadth of data enables you to have a complete picture of your session, helping you to track your progress, push your limits and achieve new personal bests.”
How does tracking with Waterspeed work?
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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!
