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Dungarvan to host ISWC Production World Championship
Wednesday, 09 July 2008 10:04

Dungarvan

After the postponement of the event in Tarifa we are happy to announce that we have found a new, exciting venue in Ireland to host the 2008 ISWC Production World Championship.

The event will be hosted at the Dungarvan speed strip (52°04'41N, 7°37'87W) from 29.11.-06.12.2008. The conditions in that period are usually 20-40 knots, flat water, 12 degree celsius air temperature.

A small video of the venue can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bysrjr5A2E

Source: Speed:World:Cup

 
Schurmann shines in the Highland Spring HIHO 2008
Tuesday, 08 July 2008 09:12

Conditions during the week were near perfect with steady 15-18-knots each day until the final day when they went variable. Racing commences in the sheltered waters off Virgin Gorda's North Sound.

Day two sees the thrilling Anegada race where competitors reach 13-miles from Virgin Gorda to Pomato Point on Anegada's West end. Anegada differs from the rest of the British Virgin Islands in that it is flat affording no visual references until the racers approach the islands shore.

It was in this race that the Schurmann was threatened by a charging Jean-Marc Peyronnet from St Martin. In fact, Peyronnet reached the beach just ahead of Schurmann but the Brazilian ground him down on the run ot the finish flag.

Schurmann trounced the fleet in the next days race from Leverick Bay to The Baths on Virgin Gorda. "Top racers always do well in this race," confirmed race organizer Andy Morrell. "It's the most technical of the races we offer during the week."

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Offringa and Albeau conquer day four of PWA Gran Canaria
Tuesday, 08 July 2008 08:39

Mammoth full fleet race action saw Antoine Albeau (Starboard, NeilPryde) add another victory to his run of first place finishes, ahead of Peter Volwater (North Sails) in second, and Kevin Pritchard in third (Starboard, Gaastra, Dakine, MFC).

Women’s Freestyle Double Elimination

Taking centre stage on day four, the women’s freestyle double elimination swung into action. First to fall were Olga Raskina (JP, NeilPryde) and Nina Tjernberg (F2, North Sails), who failed to match the routines of rivals Iballa Moreno (North Sails) and Silva Alba Orozco (MFC).

Gaining momentum, Moreno and Alba Orozco continued to dominate when they met Evi Tsape (Fanatic, NeilPryde) and Yolanda Freites De Brendt (Fanatic, North Sails) in the next round. Tsape had no reply to Moreno’s powerful forward and slick flaka, likewise Freites De Brendt couldn’t match moves like Alba Orozco’s fully planning spock 540. Moreno and Alba Orozco advanced to go head to head in the next heat, the victor meeting Laure Treboux (Fanatic, North Sails).

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Riding a 15-foot Teahupoo wave with Shane Dorian
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Shane Dorian has captured all the glory of a 15-foot Teahupoo wave with his surf camera mount.
We've seen Shane Dorian tasting the power of Nazaré and speaking about the wave of his life. The big wave surfer born on the July 19, 1972, in Hawaii, has published an impressive picture, directly from the Tahitian pit. The mid-May swell that hit "The End of the Road" brought huge, perfect tube rides to the French Polynesian island. Dorian was there to ride the wild beast.


Jordy Smith wins the Billabong Rio Pro 2013
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Jordy Smith has conquered the Billabong Pro Rio 2013, in clean two-to-four foot (1 meter) waves, at the primary site of Barra da Tijuca, in front of thousands of surf fans.
The best ocean conditions of the entire Billabong Pro Rio 2013 came in the finals' day, with Jordy Smith beating Adriano de Souza in the last heat of the last day of the event waiting period. Win it or break it. Adriano de Souza and Jordy Smith were up and riding with different trumps under their belts. The Brazilian w [ ... ]


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KITEBOARDING

Pudla Narapichit hailed Kiteboard Tour Asia 2012/2013 champion
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Pudla Narapichit and Doque Delos Santos have been crowned the Kiteboard Tour Asia 2012/2013 champions.
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The first kitesurfing competition will hit India, between 23rd-25th May, at Mandwa. The Red Bull Quila Surf will showcase 70 Indian kitesurfers in the water.
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Taty Frans and Kiri Thode blast the Curacao Challenge 2013
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Taty Frans and Kiri Thode have claimed the Slalom and Freestyle titles at the Curacao Challenge 2013, in the Netherlands Antilles.
A total of 85 windsurfers from some of the world's best sailing countries like Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao competed in front of hundreds of spectators. The 5th edition of the Curacao Challenge showcased an high level of competition mixed with a great atmosphere. The event held a Tow-In Freestyle contest, Slalom races and a SUP battle.


The windsurfing book for young people
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Written and illustrated by Claudia Myatt, "RYA Go Windsurfing!" offers easy reading style and engaging content to children aged between 7-12 years old. The entertaining and clear format takes the reader from the beginnings through to starting to race and what they need to know to stay safe while out windsurfing. There is also an informative section at the back which explores Windsurfing amaz [ ... ]


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Lachlan Cramsie takes the Arica Chilean Challenge Trials 2013
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Lachlan Cramsie has stolen the 2013 GoPro IBA Arica Chilean Challenge Trials, in solid and glassy 4-6 foot barreling waves at El Gringo, Chile.
The Australian rider defeated Ruben "Babby" Quiñones, George Humphreys and Roberto Bruno in the final and decisive heat. Nevertheless, all the best seven trialists secured a spot in the main event, where they will compete against the top 24 Grand Slam Series bodyboarders and event wildcards Alan Espinoza, Jake Stone and Diego Cabrera.


Dan Ryan air drops into vertical Teahupoo
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Dan Ryan has scored epic air drops into deep barrels, in Teahupoo, Tahiti, during the largest swell of the year.
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