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Once the sail has swung to the new side, pulling the clew into the wind requires isolating the shoulder from the rest of the body; using the entire torso would introduce instability and disrupt balance. After this initial pull, the hands must be spread wide on the boom for clew first control, with t
Mastering the waterstart is identified as a fundamental progression point for intermediate windsurfers, enabling them to navigate more challenging conditions and utilise smaller, more advanced boards. This technique is critical for moving beyond shallow beach starts into deeper, choppier waters, whi
The partnership between Mercedes-Benz and the windsurfing world is a natural fit, according to athlete and entrepreneur Francisco Goya. He highlights the shared technical nature of both high-performance automobiles and modern windsurfing equipment, suggesting that the brand's engineers likely apprec
Windsurfer Anthoine Albert has standardized the length of all his custom wave boards at a compact 2.14 meters, a size he finds fits best in the waves. Rather than changing length, he and his shapers adjust volume and width to suit different conditions. This philosophy of consistency extends to his f
Professional windsurfer Antoine Albert revealed the details of his highly customized quiver of boards, built around a consistent length of 2.14 meters. Since 2016, his primary equipment has included 70-liter wave boards and a 75-liter model for onshore conditions, which he describes as having a "ska