Big Day in Cape Town - South Africa
Published on January 15, 2010 in Action | Post a comment
Victor Fernandez sent us some comments and great photos from Cape Town.
Team Fanatic Wave-test mission for the new board range Fanatic, scored to his credit some of the largest waves have been seen in recent years in Table View, Cape Town (South Africa). Haakgat was the spot where the brand manager Craig Gertenbach and teamriders Victor Fernandez and Klaas Voget Marcilio Browne entered the water with their prototypes quadfin to make a good test.
Here the words of the protagonists after the session:
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Report Leucate-Pals by Marius Sola E-79
Published on January 24, 2006 in Action | Post a comment
Hey Surfers!
Today is my birthday (January 23). I notice every year that the nature
always makes me a gift. The weekend before or the one after my
birthday, there Tramontana. My log book confirms it. Even that
sure it's happened makes me feel like a lucky man.
On Saturday the forecast was loose Tramontana. That made it necessary to travel
to Leucate (France). Once on the road we were putting together a French
Catalan number of all with the same goal. The 14 º C were
nice but the icy water of Lake numb left foot. Only
50cm deep, flat sea and wind 4.7 m suitable for freestyle!
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Ricardo Campello and Daida Moreno renew their titles in London.
Published on January 16, 2006 in Action , News | Post a comment
The first event of 2006 PWA World Tour is now history, and we have the first champions of this year. For 3 days, some of the best windsurfers in the world have competed before thousands of spectators and shown what they can in freestyle, slalom and jumping. At the end were Ricardo Campello (V-111, JP / Neil Pryde) and Daida Moreno (E-64, Mistral / North Sails) the winners of the title London Boat Show 2006.
The final day of competition started with freestyle, with Nicolas Akgazciyan (F-400, Neil Pryde) securing a place in the final again with a stunning arsenal of maneuvers including a devil Chachoo switch 540, which the judges awarded the top score 30. Another 30 points gave a shaka Ricardo Campello (V-111, JP / Neil Pryde) in the final. Jose Estredo "Gollito" (V-1, Fanatic / North Sails) came close to nailing flaka 720, scored 29 points ..
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Indoor London Boat Show 2006: Expression Session
Published on January 13, 2006 in Action , News | Post a comment
It seems that Ricardo Campello (V-111, JP / Neil Pryde) is who will lead the way in these days, clearly winning the Expression Session of jumps 2006 London Boat Show in Association with The Daily Mail In a stunning display of power, Last year's winner was the crowd and his opponents than it is capable, without any break below 20 points.
With 11 windsurfers jumping on the ramp counting the 2 best of 3 jumps each, the audience enjoyed a spectacular opening session in a setting with 30 knots of wind artificially. John Hibbard (K-007, Starboard) had the honor of being the first to jump, making a respectable forward. In the next half hour, and all runners happened to make its 3 waterfalls, looking spectacular jumps as big falls. Of note, Douglas Diaz "Cheo" (V-34, Fanatic / North) with a dangerous drop in a forward to a foot and Josh Angulo's (US-11) with a large pushloop in which almost gets out of the pool getting 24.5 points out of 30.
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12/17/2005 Report mythical Pals, by Marius Sola E-79
Published on December 21, 2005 in Action , News , Windsurfers | Post a comment
Hello surfers!
Some say that Pals is a bit mystified espot. It can be, especially if
occasionally surprises us with days like this Saturday. Days like
create the myth. Tramontana to 3.5 m - 4.0 m of sail and steady, big waves
sideshore and perfect, not too cold and bright sunshine ... not
South Africa's Pals.
Sunday also blew candles of 4.0 m - 4.7 m but neither the record
the Tramontana and the waves were so good.
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Report temporary 2 December in Barcelona - by Alex Soler
Published on December 7, 2005 in Action , Windsurfers | 1 Comment
Since early in the morning appeared these expressions of strong wind that can alter both work behavior, social and psychic for windsurfers!!!!
At work, the feeling was slow to overwhelming .... it seemed the whole world had conspired to never came time to go sailing ....
Totally disoriented as he seeks marked gusts up to 30 knots in several spots, I came to The Base at one, some others estavan in Castelldefels or Palamos Malgrat who works here .... to ¿?
Given the possibility of a sudden downturn ... very common in these temporary south decided put me right there in the water!
Attack ...
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The Begur Free Wave Closes the Catalan Circuit Funboard 2005
Published on November 16, 2005 in Action | Post a comment
Text: Xavier Torres
The second edition of the Begur Free Wave X Fun, organized by the Surfera Gironina closes the Catalan Circuit Funboard 2006 (CCF). Masdevall, and Recassens Sanllehy the podium in Begur. The mobility of the test date and in both spot and the wind from the south, were the formula for success for this regatta.
Begur Free Wave II X Fun which was scheduled for different weekends of October depending on the conditions, could finally be on 28 and 29. The Surfera Gironina, club affiliated to the Catalan Sailing Federation, together with the Secretary of the Class, prepared to the last detail so that all sailors were as comfortable as possible during the development of the test.
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Temporary gregarious in Barcelona - November 10. 2005 - by Alex Soler CAT-27
Published on November 12, 2005 in Action | 1 Comment
By Alex Soler CAT-27 (Àlllex here in the forum).
The expected forecast was fulfilled!
That night a gale blew strong from NE .... Buscaviento morning kept the whistle!
17 knots on average in the sensor ..... The Base Nautica kept the phone! nerves to the skin ... it was rolling a good fat!
The gregarious in Barcelona you have to navigate the first day! after the wave is shifted and becomes impractical!
Must release the agenda at any cost ...... announces the previsón plummeting afternoon!
Photo Oriol Aleu - Rider. Alex Soler - Start the party
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Concentration CULOPERRO Report 2005 in El Ejido - Almería
Published on October 14, 2005 in Action , News | Post a comment
This past October 12th was again made Culoperro Concentration in the bay of San Miguel "El Ejido" after four years, with a total of 35 registered between seniors, juniors and ladies.
The organization was assisted Windsurfing Club Mar Azul and support of Almerimar Windsurf shop, with the judges Luis Rueda, José Luque and Victor Fernandez.
With westerly winds could finish the single elimination wave in which only scored the factor "surfing". 4 competitors sleeves of which went to the next round the 2 best.
With a photo-finish between 4 finalists, Paul Gonzalbes of El Ejido, Oscar Alcaraz in Murcia, Jose Fernandez of El Ejido and Manuel Baldo of Almeria, won the final of the 14 th Concentration Culoperro the ejidense Paul Gonzalbes with 2 surfed very good.
In female champion was Ania Kruschinski, while the winner was Paul Junior Wheel and Child category F º Vicente.
Classification
Senior
1, Paul Gonzalbes (Angle)
2 º Manuel Baldo (Tabou / Gaastra)
3 rd Oscar Alcaraz (Angulo / Ezzy)
4 º Jose Fernandez (Windsurfing Almerimar)
5 º F º Perez Aguilera
6 º Pablo Rueda
7 th Gonzalo Cardenas (Force 7)
8 º Manuel Morales
9 th David Soria
10 º F º Vicente
Females
1 st Ania Kruschinski (Tabou / Gaastra)
2 ª Beatriz Romero
Junior
1, Pablo Rueda
Infant
1 º F º Vicente
Thanks to Victor Fernandez (E-42) for sending the report and photos.
Read more .. >>Air Madagascar Windsurf Challenge: Victor Fernandez in the top
Published on September 20, 2005 in Action , News | Post a comment
Euro-Cup Oeiras 2005 - Portugal - Day 4
Published on September 1, 2005 in Action | Post a comment
Wojtek Brzozowski wins the test of Oeiras
Again the wind dropped again vying for only 2 more runs. The American riders were involved in the day with a victory for the Brazilian Wilhelm Schurmann (BRA-999, Starboard, Neil Pryde) and another Argentinean Gonzalo Costa Hoevel from (ARG-3, F2, Neil Pryde) despite this Wojtek Brzozowski won in the classification general
In the first race Wilhelm Schurmann the win ahead of Devon island Boulon (ISV-1, F2, Windwing) Spanish Fernando Martinez (ESP-71, Starboard, Severne) was fifth. Gonzalo Costa Hoevel For there was only bad luck your candle broke and could not finish the race. The Portuguese Santos (POR-8, Starboard, Neil Pryde) sportingly offered his candle to contest the final race.
In the tenth and final race of the Argentine took victory ahead of double world champion Micah Buzianis (USA-34, F2, North Sails). The third place went to Andrea Cucchi.
After 4 days of competition Wojtek Brzozowski achieved the victory of the test with much advantage over competitors. The classification was as follows:
1) Wojtek Brzozowski: 14.8 points
2) Gonzalo Costa Hoevel: 17.8 points
3) Devon Boulon: 29.0 points
4) Jesper Vesterström: 39.7 points
5) Andrea Cucchi: 39.7 points
Vesterström Jesper stayed ahead of Andrea Cucchi to win discards.
Read more .. >>Euro-Cup Oeiras 2005 - Portugal - Day 3
Published on September 1, 2005 in Action | Post a comment
Gonzalo Costa Hoevel leader shows his teeth
On the third day of competition to the wind rose to peaks of over 25 knots vying for four more runs. Gonzalo Costa Hoevel (ARG-3, F2, Neil Pryde) was the man of the day with 2 wins.
In the first race the Argentinean Gonzalo Costa Hoevel seized the opportunity and took victory in the race. Devon Boulon (ISV-1, F2, Windwing) was in second place and Wojtek Brzozowski Leader (POL-10, Starboard, Neil Pryde) was released to third place with Miguel Martinho local (POR-5, Starboard, Neil Pryde ) and double world champion Micah Buzianis (USA-34, F2, North Sails) on their heels.
In the second race the wind rose and Andrea Cucchi (ITA-1, Starboard, Neil Pryde) took victory ahead of Micah Buzianis and Jesper Vesterström (DEN-111, Starboard, Neil Pryde). Gonzalo Costa Hoevel and Wojtek Brzozowski was third quarter.
In the third race Gonzalo Costa Hoevel earned his second win of the day ahead of Jesper Vesterström. Devon came home in third place with Andrea Cucchi and Michael Polanowski (POL-16, Starboard, Severne) touching his heels.
In the fourth race of the day was unbeatable Vesterström Jesper and Wojtek Brzozowski was before and Gonzalo that gave interest to the competition being in third place. Andrea Cucchi and Devon Boulon occupied the fourth and fifth respectively.
After the third day of competition and 8 races classification is:
1) Wojtek Brzozowski
2) Gonzalo Costa Hoevel
3) Devon Boulon
4) Jesper Vesterström
5) Micah Buzianis
Euro-Cup Oeiras 2005 - Portugal - Day 2
Published on September 1, 2005 in Action | Post a comment
Continued dominance of Wojtek Brzozowski
On the second day of competition were played 3 races with a wind similar to the first day. Wojtek Brzozowski (POL-10, Starboard, Neil Pryde) won 2 of the 3 races by increasing the difference in the standings. Devon Boulon (ISV-1, F2, Windwing) also do an excellent performance and won the other race.
In the first race saw a spectacular crash at the finish line. Wojtek went to Devon and caused it to fall. Devon crossed the line first followed by Alberto Menegatti (ITA-456, F2, Gaastra) and Wilhelm Schurmann (BRA-999, Starboard, Neil Pryde) who are also ahead of Wojtek due to his downfall. The double world champion Micah Buzianis (USA-34, F2, North Sails) also slammed Keith Atkinson (GBR-56, Starboard, Neil Pryde) destroying his boom.
In the second race was recovered and won the race ahead of his closest rival Devon Boulon. The winner of the last year, Michael Polanowski
(POL-16, Starboard, Severne) was fourth ahead of Miguel Martinho local (POR-5, Starboard, Neil Pryde) and Jesper Vesterstrom (DEN-111, Starboard, Neil Pryde).
In the last race of the day was clear winner Wojtek scoring the same in their particular duel with Devon. This time Jesper stayed ahead of Gonzalo Costa Hoevel and Michael.
After the second day of competition the ranking was:
1) Wojtek Brozowski
2) Devon Boulon
3) Gonzalo Coosta Hoevel
4) Jesper Vesterström
5) Michael Polanowski
Euro-Cup Oeiras 2005 - Portugal - Day 1
Published on September 1, 2005 in Action | Post a comment
Wojtek Brzozowski get the lead in the only contested race.
After the day of registration in which there was a wind of 30 knots, the first day of competition the wind beneath to between 10 and 15 knots. In a day when there was more enthusiasm of the competitors wind, the race committee had 6 outputs, the result was only one
Wojtek Brzozowski Polish (POL-10, Starboard, Neil Pryde) was the man of the day to win this one race ahead of double world champion Micah Buzianis (USA-34, F2, North Sails) and Gonzalo Costa Hoevel (ARG -3, F2, Neil Pryde), which ended in third place.
In conclusion, this first day of the classification was:
1) Wojtek Brzozowski
2) Micah Buzianis
3) Gonzalo Costa Hoevel
4) Devon Boulon
5) Alberto Menegatti
Mallorca Surf Action Playa de Palma
Published on July 12, 2005 in Action , News | 2 Comments
Mallorca Surf Action Playa de Palma - 27 and August 28
Official Site: Mallorca Surf Action
As the dean entity in Spain in tourism promotion and one of the oldest in the world this year 2005 is of vital importance for the Promotion of Tourism in Mallorca since this iconic institution it celebrates its first anniversary.
In order to celebrate this event, from the promotion of tourism in Mallorca has been invested in efforts to develop a full program of events to develop throughout this year, highlighting a sporting event at the highest level will be accompanied by numerous events and parallel activities that will appeal certainly to Playa de Palma both amateurs and interested and curious.
The Works has opted for a healthy initiative for alternative tourism and sport and healthy, fulfilling an ambitious project of significant impact on the island.
The Mallorca Surf Action 2005 Playa de Palma, this being the name by which that event occurs, will take place on 27 and 28 August on the beach of Ca'n Pastilla in the area commonly known as Spa 0, ideal scenario for a show of this size, which will be defined primarily by a full program of activities to develop both the water and on land, suitable and interesting for everyone.
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Matt Pritchard (US-10, Tabou / Gaastra) wins the Estoril Guincho PWA World Cup 2005
Published on June 20, 2005 in Action , News | Post a comment
The final day of the 2005 PWA Estoril Guincho World Cup continued with the double elimination started the day before. In the last two heats of the second round, Andy Wolff (G-9, Tabou / Gaastra) defeated Leo Ray (F-200, Naish / Naish) while in the same heat Moroccan Guilloul Boujamaa (M-3, Starboard / Serverne) emerged victorious against Marcos Perez (E-7). The last heat of the second round had to be restarted 3 times because of the lack of wind, but in the end Kai Katchadorian (US-33, Quatro) was imposed on Graham Ezzy (USA-1) and Cyril Moussilmani (F-71, Fanatic) beat fellow Albeau (F-192, Neil Pryde) with his radical backside airs.
In round 3, Xavier Huart (F-33, Mistral / North) beat John Hibbard (K-007, Starboard) and Klaas Voget (G-4, Fanatic) beat Jonas Ceballos (E-40, Fanatic) to Despite his huge backside aerials. Yannick Anton (F-8) went to the next round beating Yann Sorlut (F-60), while Nik Baker (K-66, Mistral / North) left out Matt Pearch (K-16, F2). Vidar Jensen (N-44, North) defeated Greg Allaway (KA-38, Mistral / North) and Thomas Traversa (F-3, Tabou / Gaastra) defeated his traveling companion Peter Volwater (H-24, F2). In the next heat, Boujamaa Guilloul was defeated by Andy Wolff and Cyril Moussilmani Katchadorian beat Kai.
Read more .. >>PWA Estoril Guincho World Cup - Day 4: Matt Pritchard wins the single elimination
Published on June 19, 2005 in Action , News | Post a comment
Matt Pritchard (US-10, Tabou / Gaastra) wins the single elimination after a long day of competition. The U.S. has again demonstrated his great form by winning the single elimination of the 2005 PWA Estoril Guincho World Cup in the final against Kauli Seadi (BRA-253, Quatro / Naish), Pritchard Brazilian beat, but only just.
The day began finishing the third round in wind and waves loose sideonshore 3 meters. Robby Swift (K-89, JP / Neil Pryde), Alex Mussolini (E-30, JP / Neil Pryde), Matt Pritchard and Scott McKercher (KA-181, Starboard / Severne) is the last four passing the final expense of Diony Guadagnino (V-69, Neil Pryde), Kevin Pritchard (US-3, Starboard / MauiSails), Levi Siver (USA-0, Starboard) and Josh Angulo (US-11). Swift dominated his heat with big backside aerials and awesome pushloops. Guadagnino took a high backloop not land it right and another attempt to goiter, but not enough to defeat the English. Mussolini stood up to Pritchard, long waves and surfing and pushloops backloops soaring, going to the quarterfinals along with Matt Pritchard to forward a stalled altísmo and large backside airs Levi Siver left out. Siver won many points with an impressive "sick backloop" and a tweaked table top, but eventually was Pritchard who spent. The last 3 Round # 3 were Josh Angulo and Scott McKercher. McKercher was sailing strong with good waverides and high jumps, mientars angle seemed to have trouble grab good waves. Despite a very good tweaked table top and a high one-handed backloop without landing, Angle lost to McKercher.
Read more .. >>Any day in Canos de Meca
Published on June 9, 2005 in Action , News | 2 Comments
Solà Marius sent us these photos that were co-Sailboards Tarifa in Canos de Meca ... 25 photos!
Marcos Perez in a Secret Spot
Published on June 3, 2005 in Action | Post a comment
In the Canary Islands there exist Numerous of places for the practice of windsurfing and the Surf. In the Island of Gran Canaria, That is where I live, are two well Known Beaches in the world, That Has Been and still is to host the world cup waves and freestyle competitions every summer, They are The Beach of Vargas in the Municipality of Agüimes and the one of Pozo Izquierdo.
But beside From These two beaches there are many more, Some Little Known and others are still are About to Discover. For That reason I usually move every day to do what I like more, windsurfing or surfing and to look for the best wind and waves of Conditions in the Canary Islands. Last week I Had the luck to score one of the Secret Spots. With perfect conditions of waves and wind.
These places keep a mystery for the Surfers and the windsurfer. It's a spot with very FEW Normally people or not at all in the water, why is that? So That You In Those moments watching the wave breaking perfectly, it crosses your mind Thousands of thoughts and questions without answer and it gets your adrenalin pumping and Until You enter in the water and you verify by yourself the Conditions of the spot you do not obtain the answers.
The Secret Spot Little known places are, With Difficult access and Have Un certain danger. But this only happens A Few That We Could count times With The fingers of a hand. With all Certainty Many of us crossed in front of Have One of These Secret Spot That it without any idea is there.
In These photos you can see the quality of the wave and the wind. The virgin sites of the Island are Already very few. Where its possible to enjoy the freedom That Mother Nature offers, With the sea, the wind and the waves. To practice a sport so clean and pretty as Windsurfing and Surfing.
Unfortunately Gran Canaria Island is an overpopulated Were Have Been many places destroyed. Also the promotion of the Activities That are associated to a very big tourist sector.
For That reason Becomes difficult to find a place like this.
To be Able to find a Secret Spot as this is in the island it is much luck
Able to Sail To be alone all the day and to classify the best type of wave without Any pressure on the part of other riders are a unique sensation. For me These are the best days of the year.
A few times Happened to me in a Secret Spot windsurfing with good Conditions and only two or three friends enjoying to the max, and Then finish the day very relaxed and without problems in your mind.
Meanwhile there is a person sails That In Some very well-known beach not very far from us. With good but very crowded Conditions in the water That Could you finish making nervous. That reason is for it to leave the Secret Spot in the anonymity of the maximum possible time That is important.
In order to be Able to enjoy the Greater freedom. Until the day arrives Which published the name and the Secret Spot loose with Time anonymity STI make a very well-known and concurred Like many other place. But the good thing of This sport is That There Will Be always more places to discover. Since a wave is not created, it can be discovered ... ...
Photos of Frank Diaz Figueroa E-200
Published on June 1, 2005 in Action | Post a comment
Name: Frank Diaz Figueroa E-200
Photos by Dani Miquel de Cutre
