The RS:X World Windsurfing Championships in Mussanah, Oman, concluded in spectacular style on October 24, 2015 with the Medal Races producing nail-biting competition and two extremely worthy world champions. Peina Chen, the 26 year-old super-fit Chinese sailor confirmed her overall win of the Women’s World Championship, while an eighth place for Frenchman Pierre Le Coq in the Medal Race was enough for him to retain his leading position and secure the Men’s title.
Bodysurfing is the original form of riding a wave and Mike Stewart is one of the most respected wave riders in the surfing fraternity. He has perfected the art of bodysurfing which is known as the most difficult way of riding a wave. This year Mike did a trip with us to make this clip which touches on why Mike strips everything back and dives into the ocean with just a pair of fins which Mike see’s as the ultimate freedom from the constraints of everyday life. Mike’s bodysurfed Pipe, Teahupoo, The Wedge and has lead the pack alongside Mark Cunningham for the last thirty years in this unique way of wave riding. Mike holds 13 bodysurf titles and at fifty two is still pushing the limits of what can be done riding a wave. Check out the clip and delve deeper into what the bodysurf experience is all about.
Kiteboarder: Brandon Bowe
Location: Hood River, OR
Red Bull Foiling Generation sees talented sailors take to the French waters of La Baule in the innovative “Flying Phantom” class catamaran.
The hydro-foils on the bottom of the hull help the craft glide above choppy water and cut through the ocean at mind-blowing speeds. Check out some of the best action from the stop in La Baule – France