MauiSails has this season two high end racing sails in their assortment: the TR-5 and the TR-5xt. Read here a short explanation of the difference between the two models.
Windsurfing on Curacao
It’s known to a lot of windsurfers that the windsurfing conditions on Bonaire are great. But it is not well known to many that Curacao and Little Curacao can also produce world class conditions. Check this surf report from Igmar (co-owner Windsurfing Curacao) and check out those magnificent conditions. It almost looks like Ponta Preta 
Summary PWA World Cup Cabo Verde
The PWA windsurfing event on the Cabo Verde is over again! Ponta Preta really delivered world class waving conditions! The pro windsurfers really had a lot of room to show off their skills.
Unbelievable to see how good they are on the water. The PWA has an extensive report, below you can find all the event windsurf videos. The complete rankings are shown over here.
Update: I also added the super session video.
Watch the Cabo Verde PWA video reports:
PWA World tour 2009 Started!
The new PWA World Tour season has started! The first event will be held on the Cabo Verde. The top waveriders in the world will be competing for the 30.000 dollar price money. Several websites will do coverage of the event:
- De PWA World cup site has a liveticker
- The event also has a awebsite with a lot of updates about the event
- Check also the Continent Seven website because they always have high quality updates.
The event will take place from 14th of Februari until 21st of Februari. Get ready to see some cool windsurf action the comming days!
New Angulo Magnum slalom boards
Josh Angulo has a great presentation about his new windsurfing boards. He is explaining three main concepts which make these boards different from other slalom boards on the market.
The best windsurfing wallpapers
Here is a collection with some of the best windsurfing wallpapers I could find. Every year big photo shoots are organized by the big windsurfing brands in the industry because they need new image material for their brochures. Wallpapers are of course also a great way to promote your brand. It is free exposure. Well, I don’t mind. Usually the photos are high quality. Enjoy!
Severne Sails new sail sponsor Karin Jaggi
Severne Sails will become the new sail sponsor for Karin Jaggi! A few weeks ago people were speculating if Severne Sails or Maui Sails would become the new sail sponsor for Jaggi. Severne Sails has a really strong racing team because of this transfer. Bjorn Dunkerbeck is also on the team and doesn’t need an introduction. The accomplishments of Karin Jaggi are also impressive. Check this list with results:
- 13 x PWA Windsurfing World Champion
- 10 x IFCA / Windsurfing World Champion
- 2 x ISA Speed World Champion
Severne Sails windsurfer Karin Jaggi with the Code Red
Source: BeachTelegraph.com
Windsurfers Gollito Estredo and Yoli de Brendt receive award
Windsurfers Gollito Estredo and Yoli de Brendt
Windsurfers Gollito Estredo and Yoli Brendt are rewarded with an award from the Venezuelan government. They receive this award because they are a great example for the children in Venezuela. It’s great that you can contribute something to the community by windsurfing. This is what Gollito has to say about it:
A just had a very special day… when the Venezuelan Government, here at my Island of Margarita decided to give me a special award for my Sports Career… I was pretty stoked with the award, not so much by giving a speach in front of i don´t kniow how many people…. but yes, it was something very special for me.. !!!!!!
source: extremesportsmagazines.nl en Blog Gollito
Windsurf video: Road Trip
Andre Paskowski published a new windsurf video in his Youtube channel. The video shows action from pro windsurfers Golito, Paskowski and their friends. All shots were taken in Sardinia. Check out the action!
Windsurfing sails 2009: Cut out or normal clew?
Most sail brands on the windsurf market have released the racing sails for 2009. Some of these racing windsurf sails have cut outs some don’t. But what are these cut outs? Take a look at this picture and focus especially on the clew of this sail.