Tow-in windsurfing and beach side games provided plenty of entertainment for the thousands of spectators lining the shore of Lake Neusiedl on the second day of competition.
With a promising start to day two, the first freestyle heat launched into action promptly. However, the wind quickly moderated leaving the sailors unable to even pump onto the plane. The race crew made every effort to re-start the competition throughout the day, but the wind refused to play ball.
The huge crowds hung out on the beach in the blazing hot sun with the world’s best freestylers until late in the afternoon when the young Belgian, Steven Van Broeckhoven (F2, Gaastra), decided to  … Details & Pictures
The 2010 Rio Formula World Festival will be held from Monday 11th October to Sunday 17th October 2010. The event will be based in Praia Seca, located in Araruama city, Rio de Janeiro – Southeast Brazil.
Wind, warm water and a stunning location, make this a “not to be missed” event! … Details
These are the masters of speed. The good news is that the Frenchman Antoine Albeau broke the world speed record with a run to 49 09 knots (5/3/2008). “Stopped at 12th 29 on Wednesday, March 5, Antoine a big hit and the top flew 1km man made canal. The scoreboard at 49 knots, but after extensive video checking with the observer from the World Sailing Speed Record Council, was the 09 speed checked at 49th node set 0th 4 knots faster than the old record of Finian Maynard in April 2005. “Créditos al final del video
The World Windsurfing Week is an international initiative that will run between 1st-9th May.
The idea is to bring as much people on board as possible during one week, the World Windsurfing Week andto motivate new windsurfers to come on board!
Windsurfing is not only a specific kind of sport but it also represents a certain lifestyle. Essential characteristics of the surfer lifestyle are the aspects of freedom and independence … Details