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Successful windsurfing, particularly when employing pumping techniques to achieve planing, hinges on a precise understanding of wind direction and the ability to identify gusts. Riders must accurately gauge where the wind originates; an incorrect assessment, whether too far off or too close to the w
A windsurfer captured their first time on the water for the year, achieving a “plane”—the point where the board lifts and skims across the surface—in challenging conditions. The athlete described the feeling as “twitchy” but enjoyable, estimating that wind gusts were reaching speeds well above 25 kn
Svein Rasmussen, founder of the water sports equipment company Starboard, admitted to feeling "super guilty" about the environmental impact of his business, which manufactures products from styrofoam and epoxy. He stated that each board produced is responsible for about one ton of CO2 emissions. To
Professional windsurfer Pierre Mortefon detailed the abrupt halt to his 2020 season preparations when France entered its first COVID-19 lockdown. After intensive training blocks in Tenerife and Japan, he was in peak condition when the French president announced what he termed a "war" on the virus. O
In today’s market, selling high-performance windsurfing equipment requires more than just superior speed, according to brand founder Andrea Cucchi. He explains that customers spending their salaries on expensive gear now expect a complete package that includes product quality, durability, responsive