Windsurfer Sarah Hauser rides 40-foot wave at Jaws for the Guinness
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3w ago
Sarah Hauser set a new Guinness World Record for the biggest wave ridden by a female windsurfer. On January 22, 2023, the rider broke her own record by taking her windsurfer into a massive 40-foot (12.19 meters) at Jaws/Peahi in Maui. Hauser, who was born in New Caledonia and lives in Hawaii, improved her previous mark by four feet (1.2 meters) set on December 31, 2019. "I broke the record on the day The Eddie Aikau Invitation was running on Oahu," explained the Guinness World Record holder. "In ten years of going out to Peahi, this was the most treacherous I'd ever seen." "The buoy readings ..read more
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The unique match-race windsurfing event held in a natural pool
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2M ago
The Portuguese island of Madeira is home to the world's first natural swimming pool windsurfing regatta. The innovative competitive format was launched in 2013 by the Olympic RS:X windsurfing veteran João Rodrigues and a team of sailing enthusiasts. "The formula is very simple," explained Rodrigues. "Two identical pieces of equipment - in this case, two boards that I used in the Olympic campaigns in Beijing, London, and Rio, the RS:X, which proved to be perfect for this purpose, and two identical rigs, adapted to each level: 4.0 for beginners, 5.5 for juniors and 6.6 for seniors and masters ..read more
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The day Kai Lenny capsized on the USA SailGP catamaran
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3M ago
Professional surfers Kai Lenny and Jamie O'Brien embarked on a thrilling adventure when they set sail aboard the high-performance USA SailGP F50 foiling catamaran. The 49-foot (15-meter) F50 catamaran is renowned for its unprecedented speeds and is considered one of the fastest racing sailing classes globally. The record for the fastest speed in this class belongs to the France SailGP Team, reaching an astonishing 53.96 knots (62.10 miles per hour or 99.94 kilometers per hour ..read more
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What is the minimum wind speed needed to start planing?
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4M ago
Planing is one of the most exciting skills you can master while windsurfing. It usually separates beginners from intermediate and advanced sailors. But what is the minimum wind speed to get flying over water? One of the good things about windsurfing is that you don't need much wind to start riding. With a bigger sail, almost anything is possible. But once you master the basics of sailboarding, it's time to speed up ..read more
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What is ice windsurfing?
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4M ago
Imagine gliding across a frozen lake, your sail catching the wind, and skis slicing through the ice and snow. Meet the sport that blends the thrill of windsurfing with the crisp, cold beauty of winter landscapes. Ice windsurfing is not just for extreme sports enthusiasts. It's accessible to anyone who loves sailing and isn't deterred by a bit of cold weather. With the right conditions - solid ice and a good breeze - ice windsurfing can be an exhilarating way to enjoy the outdoors in winter ..read more
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Antoine Albeau sets new nautical mile record at 44.12 knots
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5M ago
It's official. The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) ratified two new outstanding accomplishments in windsurfing and kiteboarding. Antoine Albeau set a new windsurfing world speed record over the nautical mile (1.852 meters). On June 30, 2023, the French multiple-time world windsurfing champion sailed at an average of 44.12 knots (81.71 kilometers per hour ..read more
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Windsurfer sails from Oslo to London
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8M ago
Dutch environmental activist and windsurfer Merijn Tinga, also known as the "Plastic Soup Surfer," has made an audacious journey from Oslo to London, braving the North Sea's currents and winds, to call attention to the pervasive problem of plastic pollution. Instead of opting for the easier route from London to Oslo, which would have been more aligned with the typical southwest winds and currents, Tinga chose the challenge of sailing against these elements. He explained, "My mission required me to sail precisely against the wind and current ..read more
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PWA and IWT unite to run Wave World Tour
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1y ago
The Professional Windsurfing Association (PWA) and the International Windsurfing Tour (IWT) announced a merge of their multiple sailboarding competitions. The announcement aims to run the best-ever wave sailing world tour to celebrate the sport's 50th anniversary. According to both organizations, the creation of a new unified wave windsurfing tour featuring a five-tier ranking system that will get contests and athletes from local to world-class venues ..read more
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What is an anemometer and how does it work?
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1y ago
The anemometer is a device used to measure wind speed and wind pressure. It is an essential tool for meteorologists, who study weather patterns, and physicists, who study and learn how air moves. But anemometers can also be used in engineering, aviation, and many other fields ..read more
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The definitive guide to speed windsurfing
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1y ago
Speed sailing is all about who is the fastest man and woman on the block. In February of 1990, the Frenchman Pascal Maka set an outright speed sailing record of 38.86 knots - a windsurfer was the fastest sailor on the water for the first time. I spoke with Erik Beale, at home in Hawaii, the first windsurfer to crack 35 knots and the first sailor of any craft to break through the 40 knots barrier ..read more
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