24th of January 2014, wind reaching over 50knots in gusts, some big waves compering to this what we normally see in El Cabezo beach in El Medano, and only few riders on the water. Alex Mussolini was one of them, using his smallest 3,3 sail, proved that he deserved to finish 2nd in the PWA tour last year, showing his amazing timed wave360, goiters and huge jumps. Alex said about this day: “We got some epic conditions here in Tenerife, the best I’ve seen since I moved to the island 6 years ago”.
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If you’re a windsurfer and you don’t know Jason Polakow, it’s time to learn fast. Discover the Australian’s five magic waves.
Jason Polakow is “the” wave windsurfer. And it’s all said. He has survived the most extreme maritime conditions, the heaviest waves, and the strongest winds.
But what are his favorite breaks? … Video and more
A Cuban windsurfer has successfully crossed the Straits of Florida, between Cuba and the United States of America.
Henry Vergara Negrin, 24, left Jibacoa, near Havana, and reached Key West, Florida, in nine and half hours. The total distance is of 105 miles (170 kilometers).
The Cuban sailor was only carrying a water bottle and a picture of his girlfriend. “In those minutes, in those hours, you cannot get tired. You have to be very strong,” Negrin told.
“I felt like I was … More
In the North American Windsurfing Championships for the RS:X and Techno 293 Classes 68 competitors from eight countries: USA, Aruba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Cuba, Peru and Canada are taking part.
All were given a very warm welcome, then a colourful display of traditional dancing before the obligatory group photo call; all eagerly anticipating the imminent start of competition.
On competition day one, after the formalities of registration, measurement and the skippers meeting, competitors took to the water. The course area was … More