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Anthony Vandenberg: enjoying the sunset during the 2021 WaterTribe Everglades Challenge | Photo: Vandenberg

An essay on bearing defeat without losing the passion

A spell was cast on Anthony Vandenberg as he attempted to complete the 2021 WaterTribe Everglades Challenge. This time, blame it on the bull manatees.

Windsurfing: learn the basics of boardsailing and start sailing fast | Photo: Shutterstock

How to sail: the ultimate beginner's guide to windsurfing

Windsurfing is a thrilling water sport. Learn how to sail a windsurfer. Discover the original Windjammer's boardsailing short course for beginners.

X-Project: windsurfing, kiteboarding and snowboarding in the snowy mountains of Engadin | Photo: Quattro Media

X-Project blends snow and water sports in Engadin

A group of windsurfers, kiteboarders, and snowboarders participated in a unique stunt that combined different sports in the breathtaking snowy landscape of the Engadin mountains in Switzerland.

PWA World Tour: the professional windsurfing circuit is back in 2021 | Photo: Carter/PWA

PWA World Tour releases tentative calendar for 2021

The Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) announced a provisional calendar for the 2021 season.

Uli Stanciu: testing the 'Wing' rig in Hua Hin Beach, Thailand, in 1981 | Photo: Stanciu Archive

The story of Jim Drake's first 'Wing' rig

The idea of the first "Wing" rig came up in August 1981 when Jim Drake visited me in the surf editorial office in Munich. It was the precursor of modern wing surfing.

EFPT: the European Freestyle Pro Tour has been up and running since 2003 | Photo: EFPT

Adam Sims takes over European Freestyle Pro Tour

British windsurfer and video producer Adam Sim is the new owner of the European Freestyle Pro Tour (EFPT).