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Wave windsurfing: PWA and IWT join forces | Photo: Carter/PWA
PWA and IWT unite to run Wave World Tour
The Professional Windsurfing Association (PWA) and the International Windsurfing Tour (IWT) announced a merge of their multiple sailboarding competitions.
Anemometer: an instrument used to measure wind speed, direction and pressure | Photo: Naval Surface Warriors/Creative Commons
What is an anemometer and how does it work?
The anemometer is a device used to measure wind speed and wind pressure.
Speed windsurfing: sailboarders have already broken the 50-knot mark | Photo: Red Bull
The definitive guide to speed windsurfing
Speed sailing is all about who is the fastest man and woman on the block.
Heidi Ulrich: the speed windsurfer hit 47.16 knots in Luderitz, Namibia | Photo: Jaco Wolmarans
Heidi Ulrich breaks women's speed windsurfing world record
Heidi Ulrich set a new world women's windsurfing speed record in Luderitz, Namibia.
Antoine Albeau: the French windsurfer won 25 world title in 30 years | Photo: Carter/PWA
Windsurfing legend Antoine Albeau retires from PWA World Tour
The most successful windsurfer of all time announced the end of his professional career in the PWA World Tour. Antoine Albeau (F-192) sailed competitively for 30 years.
Nautical flags: a maritime communication system featuring the alphabet and numerals | Illustration: SurferToday
Nautical flags: the meaning behind the International Code of Signals
The International Code of Signals (ICS) is a nautical flag signaling system comprised of a set of colored flags, each with a specific meaning, used by watercraft to communicate relevant messages.

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