We’re only a week out from this year’s Taranaki Wave Classic and it will categorically, without a doubt, be the biggest and best TWC yet! Our sponsors have given us huge support and some amazing prizes, especially our platinum sponsors: Carbon Art and Rodgers Dental. Make sure to bring all your windsurfing and surfing toys, and be ready for whatever awesome conditions the Taranaki coastline has in store.
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We waited over a year for the conditions that prevailed on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009. Big waves and 3-40 knot wind made for an epic day out on the water for the 37 competitors.
The first heat (4 people in a heat) began at 11:15am. The strong gusts of wind created a challenge for landing jumps. Throughout the day, the competitors get more used to these extreme conditions and the heats continue to get more spectacular! … Details
Back in 1972, Tim Colman of Great Britain took an odd looking boat named Crossbow for a record run in Weymouth, England, and ended up sailing at 26.30 knots over 500 meters. This was an unheard of speed at the time, and his announcement sparked the imaginations of boat designers around the world. Though many tried to best Crossbow’s run in the following years, only Colman was capable of this sort of speed, and he continued to raise his own bar for eight years until, in 1980 …Â Details, Pictures & Videos
After recently winning a second PWA Overall Wave World Title, Josh Angulo (Angulo, MauSails, DaKine) spoke out at the infamous Sylt closing ceremony and declared his retirement from PWA wave competition in front of thousands of fans.
Angulo sent a message explaining his reasons, and outlining his delight of being crowned the best wave sailor in the world for a second time…Â Details