— Content from professional windsurfer Graham Ezzy, offering coaching and insights into the sport. It covers techniques, training, and competitive strategies for windsurfing. —
Learning the freestyle 'shove it' move directly improves backside wave riding, including off-the-lip maneuvers and aerials, according to expert Graham Ezzy. The 'shove it' teaches crucial sail control, specifically how to manage backwinded positions and generate pop from the sail. This skill transla
For thruster boards, optimal fin setup involves careful consideration of both main and side fin sizes, with fin area often being more critical than depth alone. Windsurfing expert Graham Ezzy notes that side fins typically range around 10 cm, but a 10 cm fin with a wide base provides more area than
A recent windsurfing master class in Cape Town, led by Graham Ezzy, adopted an unconventional format, moving to a remote, 100-year-old farmhouse with no digital distractions due to a lack of wind. This setting, devoid of Wi-Fi and cell service, provided a powerful experience, inspiring Ezzy to integ
Preparing for a windsurfing competition requires specific adjustments to training and on-the-day strategy, particularly for optimal performance in wave-sailing events. Competitors should prioritize training with larger gear, as this often mirrors the conditions and equipment needed for competitive h
A windsurfer identified as Joe endured a cascade of near-disasters at Margaret River in Western Australia during a family trip that covered more than 3,500 km. After spotting a bull shark before launching, Joe's session the following day unravelled when a massive wave set broke his boom clamp, then