Last day was great, wind started early at 11am so all sailors had their first start at 11.55am with about 11-15 knots in all the race area. Then came the second race with 13-18 knots so all guys were going really fast and the starting line looked awesome. All this action happened in the middle of Paracas bay.
The first sailor, as in all races before, to lead the races was Nicolas Schreier (Peru) that won everything. With this conditions also Eduardo Herman from Chile started to … Details
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Rob Barber’s Bodyboarding School benefited from the best surf of the year last weekend. The renowned Fistral Beach served up a clean 3-4ft, perfect for the pupils to develop their sponging skills. The famed Tolcarne Wedge also provided 2-3ft peaks with usual quick take off and fun ramps to boost off.
In total 11 bodyboarders from all over the UK attended the coaching weekend, which ranged from beginners learning the basics right through to sponsored competitors honing airs and spins … Details
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More than 340 windsurfers descended on Beachlands, Hayling, for the famous National Windsurfing Festival 2010.
This is the largest windsurfing event in the UK and attracted thousands of spectators.
Morocco’s Boujmaa Guilloul  … Details
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A 17 year old from Seer Green has crossed the English Channel on a wakeboard in what is believed to be the first crossing of its kind. Ed Bosson fell off 14 times during the feat on Sunday (5th September) before making it to French ground in two hours and two minutes.Â
The pupil of boarding school Radley College in Oxfordshire said: “I felt pretty tired afterwards so I didn’t say too much and it took a while to sink in.”Â
Ed was towed on his wakeboard – which he describes as  … Details
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