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The Pic Blanc ski lift, initially slated to open on January 17th, has been postponed until at least January 30th, with a realistic expectation of opening closer to the February holidays. The delay is attributed to significant cable damage sustained during Storm Benjamin, necessitating a complete cab
New windsurfers should seek calm, sheltered water with steady winds between 5 and 15 mph, and should only sail when the wind blows toward shore — reducing the risk of being carried offshore and unable to return. Consulting local sailors about shallow areas or hidden hazards is strongly recommended b
The process of designing high-performance windsurfing sails is one of gradual iteration rather than radical invention from a blank slate, according to designer John Skye. He detailed his own path to becoming a designer, which began not with drawings but with numbers in an Excel spreadsheet. He then
The decision to adopt the IQ Foil for the Olympics was solidified through an intense lobbying effort in Bermuda, according to windsurfer and equipment representative Gonzalo Costa Hoevel. He describes meeting with national delegates from World Sailing, many of whom were intrigued by the new foiling
Windsurfing coach Graham Ezzy provided feedback to Kevin on his wave riding technique, emphasizing the importance of aiming higher on the wave's lip. He instructed Kevin to target the breaking section of the lip to ensure the board makes proper contact and generates projection during turns, rather t