Alexandre Rouys has conquered the 2011 Sofrana One Hour Challenge, at Anse Vata, New Caledonia. Forty windsurfers battled fierce races in light-to-strong winds. In the first day of competition, a collision between two windsurfers even happened.
The slalom races were completely dominated by Rouys. For the remaining podium places, there were tough fights … Details
Great winds marked the 22th edition of the Boracay International Funboard Cup, in the Philippines. Intense races, cool parties and outstanding windsurfing performances boosted the island’s reputation as a premier wind sport destination.
There were 30-knot winds for most of the event, held in the Bulabog Beach. More than 100 competitors from 27 countries took part in the Boracay International Funboard Cup … Details
It’s showtime and destruction windsurfing at the 2011 Fuerteventura Wave Classic. The double mast high waves found at Puertito and Entubadera, in the Canary Islands, were enough to pull a solid wave windsurfing spectacle.
The conditions were pretty gnarly. The plan was to run an Expression Session at Puertito only and change later the spots to Entubadera. Massive big sets were breaking towards the rocky cliffs and  … More
In a time when surfers prepare to set up a GPS speed world title, windsurfers and kitesurfers keep improving their longtime records. Technology has evolved a lot and now wind riders are concentrating on getting the right conditions and make sure they are prepared to go for records.
Jacques van der Hout has just broken the Dutch GPS Speed national record, by reaching the incredible mark of 48,93 knots (90,61km/h). The speed windsurfer from  … Details