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Windsurfing history: R

R – RS:Slalom Sail by NeilPryde

RS:Slalom Sail by NeilPryde is one of the most legendary pieces of windsurfing equipment. Designed by NeilPryde, one of the most influential brands in windsurfing history, the RS:Slalom series has been a staple of high-performance racing for decades. The RS:Slalom sail was developed to maximise speed, control, and efficiency, making it the go-to choice for professional windsurfers competing in slalom […]

Windsurfing history: V

V – V-shaped windsurfing board hull

The V-shaped hull is one of the most significant innovations in windsurfing board design. While not a specific piece of gear, this hull shape revolutionised speed and control in certain windsurfing board designs. The V-Shaped Hull was particularly influential in the evolution of slalom and race boards. By incorporating a pronounced “V” in the bottom contour of the board, designers […]

Xavier Huart windsurfing history encyclopedia
Windsurfing history: X

X – Xavier Huart, influential during the early days of competitive windsurfing

Xavier Huart was an influential figure in the early days of competitive windsurfing, particularly in the European scene. While not as widely recognised as some of the sport’s most dominant champions, he played a role in the growth of windsurfing as both a competitive and recreational sport. Huart was known for his versatility across different windsurfing disciplines and contributed to […]

Anders Bringdal windsurfing history
Windsurfing history: A

A – Anders Bringdal, one of the most accomplished windsurfers in history.

Anders Bringdal is one of the most accomplished windsurfers in history. Although his name starts with “B,” his first name, Anders, qualifies him for this list. A Swedish windsurfer, Bringdal was a dominant force in speed sailing and slalom competitions. He won multiple PWA (Professional Windsurfers Association) events and was a key figure in pushing the boundaries of board and […]

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Wetsuit care: EXIT brand’s unique take on watersports accessories.

Wetsuit care is a big talking point. Not only does looking after your wetsuit properly impact the cost of watersports accessories. It’s also about sustainability keeping petrochemical materials out of landfill. Thereby being kinder to the planet. Enter Irish brand EXIT and their unique and innovative take on wetsuit care and watersports accessories. The EXIT XRail wetsuit hanger. Wetsuit hangers […]

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Watersports Nomad, the story so far – with Adam Chubbock.

Watersports Nomad exited 2023 with a bang. The Vassiliki based windsurfing, sailing and paddle boarding instructor training company had undergone a rebrand. This is never easy. But with grit, guts and determination Watersports Nomad’s main man – Adam ‘Chubsey’ Chubbock – lit a fire and never looked back. Here’s the Watersports Nomad story far… Pics: Miles Taylor / PROtography. Tell […]

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Windsurfing UK winter 2023/24 digital issue now FREE to read.

Windsurfing UK winter 2023/24 digital issue is now FREE to read. Scroll down to find the new mag. You can even download it to read for later. Perfect for the time of year when there can often be a few down periods during the festive season. Windsurfing UK winter issue features a whole host of good stuff including a firsthand […]

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Windsurfing long distances with Henry Cartwright – the Journeyman.

Windsurfing long distances is a pretty niche activity. No less there are some who indulge. Henry Cartwright is doing things his own way and one of those aforementioned. Using his windsurfing kit as a vehicle Henry’s passion for journeying and touring is right on the fringe of what most windsurfers consider the sport to be. We caught up with Henry […]

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Windsurfing UK autumn 2023 issue FREE to download and read.

Windsurfing UK autumn 2023 issue is now FREE to download and read (hit the link below or ready with the website). Featuring a bunch of good stuff from a variety of contributors hopefully, this’ll bring the stoke of wind sports straight to you, live and direct, whether you have a penchant for sail, wing, fin or foil. In this issue, […]

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Windsurfing instructor course discounts with Watersports Nomad.

Windsurfing instructor courses are just about to kick off with our friends at Watersports Nomad, Vassiliki, Greece. The good news is anyone contemplating enrolling on a Watersports Nomad windsurfing instructor course in May will benefit from a 10% discount! What’s not to like? Windsurfing all summer in one of Europe’s finest Mediterranean wind resorts and coming away with a professional […]