Veteran windsurfer Kai Katchadourian suggests that the Professional Windsurfing Association (PWA) could dramatically increase spectator engagement by adopting models from mainstream American sports, specifically by incorporating fantasy leagues and gambling. He observes that the current competitive
Board shaper Keith Teboul explained the significant technological transfer from windsurfing to surfing, noting that construction methods long standard in his sport are now being adopted by the broader surfing world. For decades, windsurfing has utilized advanced materials like EPS foam and manufactu
Professional windsurfer Ross Williams recounted a chaotic incident from his early 20s while competing at the IWA World Championships in Spain. After a bar fight left him with stitches from being glassed in the face, Williams later mixed alcohol with painkillers. While attempting to climb a fence, hi
The transition of JP Australia from a niche, “hardcore” brand to a mainstream equipment provider was a forced decision driven by the corporate takeover of its parent company, F2, according to former brand manager Martin Brandner. The original plan was for JP to be a small wave and freestyle brand. H
Professional windsurfer Boujmaa Guilloul has spoken about the lasting psychological impact of his near-fatal crash in April 2011, an event he describes as a “black hole” in his memory. While attempting a triple forward loop, Guilloul lost consciousness in the water and sustained a broken wrist and b