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Windsurfer Class: born in the late 1960s, reborn in the 21st century | Photo: Mochen

Everything you need to know about the Windsurfer Class

Windsurfing was born in 1964 and became an officially recognized sailing sport in 1973. But the water sport's history is indissociable from the Windsurfer.

Windsurfer Class: sailing windy waters since 1973 | Photo: Windsurfer Class

The Windsurfer wants to replace RS:X in the Olympic Games

The International Windsurfer Class Association (IWCA) has announced a candidacy for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Kiri Thode: he wants to return to the PWA World Tour | Photo: Carter/PWA

Is Kiri Thode making a comeback?

It has been two years since Kiri last competed in the PWA World Tour.

Jaws: Camille Juban, Kai Katchadourian, and Rudy Castorina defied the beast

A historical wave sailing session at Jaws with Camille, Kai and Rudy

On November 26, 2018, the World Surf League (WSL) suspended the iconic Peahi Challenge, in Maui. Why? There was too much wind, and the conditions were too gnarly for big wave surfing.

International Windsurfing Tour: the 2019 calendar has a few surprises | Photo: Crowther/IWT

International Windsurfing Tour awards equal prize money for men and women

The International Windsurfing Tour (IWT) announced the introduction of equal prize money for male and female competitors.

Meherio: a film documenting the lives of Mathilde Zampieri, Aelan Vaast and Vaimiti Teiefitu | Photo: Colter Johnson

'Meherio': the story of three talented Tahitian mermaids

French Polynesia is one of the most beautiful places in the world. But it also exports truly talented sportswomen.