jueves, 30 de abril de 2020

GABRIEL MEDINA vs DANE REYNOLDS vs Tiago Pires 2014 Quiksilver Pro France FULL REPLAY | WSL REWIND

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r6nA1idq1Q

How an Ecosystem is Rebuilding in the Middle of the Ocean - WSL PURE | One Ocean

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TWQTmA2ccI

The Best of Caroline Marks… SURF’S NEXT SUPERSTAR - WSL Highlights

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP87Ac-gR9w

The Unknown Origin Of Surfing

Red Bull https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAQy_VXcqbg

#Windsurf WE WILL BE BACK: EL MEDANO

WE WILL BE BACK: EL MEDANO

For now the message is for us to stay at home but when things return to normal this emotional clip from the TWS in Tenerife conveys the message that they will be back! A great clip, an awesome message and some top notch filming from Tenerife Windsurfing Solutions!

Via TWS

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#Windsurf LENA ERDIL: MY WINDSTORIES!

LENA ERDIL: MY WINDSTORIES!

Windsurf magazine chat with Lena Erdil who has been busy putting together a new community for girls in windsurfing called:

MyWindstories. We also here about her life in lock down and why she has switched to a German sail number GER-33!

Photos: 7pixels, Kai-Nicolas Steimerand and PWA/Carter

WS: Tell us how you are doing and where you are right now?

LE: When we heard that Spain was imposing a full lock down, I booked the next flight to get off the Canary Islands and back to Hamburg. Lock down is pretty intense and reminds me off my injury days and not being able to windsurf and being tied to one place. But at least I am healthy, so all is good so far. I am trying out different styles of body weight exercises and staying as fit as possible till we are allowed to sail again. I might try and get a special permit to go windsurfing if restrictions don’t get loosened soon.

WS: What have you been up to?

LE: Working on the computer quite a bit, keeping busy with projects and of course staying fit. It has also been super fun to do some virtual chat rounds with groups of friends and family! In this time of less social connection, I actually feel very well connected. Due to all the windsurf related travelling, I do not usually see my friends and family from around the world all that much anyway.

WS: Tell us all about the new women’s project you have set up?

LE: www.mywindstories.com is a project I set up together with a good friend of mine, Katharina Seelack. It is an online platform for wind girls all about sharing, connecting, supporting and inspiring each other. The name MyWindstories was born out of our belief in the power of sharing stories as a means of building a community amongst women in our sport. Windsurfing and the stories created through the process of learning to windsurf, travelling, exploring new spots, meeting new people and most importantly sharing this common passion are very powerful binding aspects. A common love for windsurfing deeply connects us to each other without even knowing it.

Through windsurfing I have met and become friends with so many inspirational women, while also having witnessed a lot of discrimination against women. During my career as a professional windsurfer I have become a bit tired of constantly being in a minority. So, the idea for MyWindstories has grown out of the need to do something to get more girls onto the water and help build a stronger community amongst the girls who are already windsurf addicts.

At the same time, I had the desire to connect all the amazing women athletes that keep inspiring me on my own path and be able to share their stories all in one place. Our windsurfing camps and future events should make the circle complete in that they give our community real live events where we can meet, connect and learn from each other. I think there is something very empowering about the feeling of belonging to a community and I hope that MyWindstories will be able to create this feeling especially for those girls who maybe are missing it when they are in an environment surrounded mostly by men. I love windsurfing with my partner, my dad or training with other guys, but windsurfing with other girls pushes me on another level and it would be amazing if with MyWindstories we achieved to share this feeling amongst more girls and help to grow our community.

WS: How is your injury, at least you have some more time to rest?

LE: My injury was feeling really good now! Actually, I was really ready and fired up to compete again, so I am not really enjoying this time of rest!

WS: Are you allowed to windsurf in Germany?

LE: Yes, in most places in Germany I think you are theoretically allowed but I live in Hamburg and since the sea is in another province and no ‘tourism’ is allowed I can’t actually go at the moment. But I am hoping that measures will begin to ease soon.

WS: We heard you now have a German sail number, why the change?

LE: Yes, I am officially Ger-33 now, after having moved to Germany and started MyWindstories here, this was the next natural step for me. I am German and Turkish and have obviously sailed for Turkey for a very long time, so now, I felt it is about time that I also sail for Germany. Still not many people know that I am actually German and when they hear me speak German they are always totally surprised. Changes and new beginnings are always good for progress, so I am looking forwards to representing Germany from now on.

WS: Are you looking forwards to competing again?

LE: Yes, I can’t wait to be able to compete at the top of my game again!

WS: Are you missing the windsurfing family?

LE: Yes, for sure we are so used to travelling together all year round. But the good thing was that I have seen many people in Tenerife this winter, I was there form January until mid-March, so the total disconnect hasn’t been for too long.

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miércoles, 29 de abril de 2020

This Week’s Ocean News (April 27) - WSL PURE | One Ocean

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7mE-lUuGZU

Johanne Defay Talks Semifinal Heat Against Tyler Wright 2014 Roxy Pro France | The Lineup: REARVIEW

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcK7BrKAiyk

The Real Life Of A Pro Mountain Biker: Tahnée Seagrave

Red Bull https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_6afrramWU

Jonathan Siegrist: HUNDRED PROOF | Teaser

EpicTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVJzTmbKThs

#Windsurf MAURITIUS LOST TAPES: MACIEK RUTKOWSKI

MAURITIUS LOST TAPES: MACIEK RUTKOWSKI

It sounds like Maciek Rutkowski went to Mauritius, had a ton of fun, rode amazing waves, filmed a bunch but came back with a damaged hard drive. What a bummer, but he did manage to salvage this footage at least, which has aptly been called: Mauritius Lost Tapes!

Via Maciek Rutkowski

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#Windsurf GONZALO COSTA HOEVEL: INTERVIEWED

GONZALO COSTA HOEVEL: INTERVIEWED

Windsurf talk to the 2018 PWA foil champion Gonzalo Costa Hoevel, for his update from Tarifa, as well as a few of his top tips for first time foilers!

Photos: PWA/CARTER

WS: How is life for you at home in Tarifa during the crises?

GCH: So far it is going ok until you look out the window and you see 20-25 knots and clear skies almost every day!

WS: What have you been doing on a typical day?

GCH: I’ve been working a lot on the new Olympic Class, iQFoiL, so a lot of hours behind the computer. So, I have not been able to get bored yet! We have been preparing a lot of documents, planning events, checking on the production, explaining to Federations everything, endless tasks…that is keeping me busy!

WS: Are you missing racing?

GCH: Sure, it has been a while for me. I stopped racing halfway into the year to put all my effort into the iQFoil Campaign for Starboard.

WS: Are you allowed to windsurf?

GCH: No, we are not allowed, we are not even allowed to leave home here in Tarifa, the rules are very strict!

WS: Do you think you will be competing again this season?

GCH: Hopefully yes! I think that maybe September onwards we will be back racing.

WS: Can you tell us how you are keeping fit and mentally strong during the last month?

GCH: I am not keeping fit…ha-ha. Mentally I am staying super busy with plenty of things to do for the class.

WS: Can you give us some tips about foiling? For a first time recreational foiler, what sort of set up should they look for?

GCH: The foiling gear is getting easier and easier every day, I would recommend to take the super cruiser or free ride foil from Starboard, both have super friendly rides. Ideal board would be foil freeride 125 or 150 and the Glyde sail, which is an extremely light sail with really good planing abilities and handling when on air. With good foil dedicated gear everything is much easier. When you try the first timeit is important to keep the board flat, so there is no movement to leeward or windward. Try to get planing as like you would do on your normal board, but don’t go full power. You will start feeling the foil is doing its work lifting the board up calmly, if it doesn’t then you need more speed. If you try to bring it up with your legs as the pros do, then you will need to move drastically your weight forward to level it again, so it becomes pretty technical. So it is much better to get speed until you start feeling the board is coming out of the water and then as soon as you feel the board leaves the water you move your weight to the front leg to level the flight.

WS: What level of windsurfing skills do you need to switch to foiling?

GCH: These days you can learn foil very quickly. Any free rider that knows to go back and forward in the foot straps planning should be able to foil quite easily.

WS: What is the best way to start off with learning to foil?

GCH: I recommend a small sail and big board with a big friendly foil!

WS: What are the toughest parts to learn when starting up?

GCH: Gybing and staying up on foil. Gybing is pretty tricky, but once you make one it is a magical feeling! A good tip is to keep your speed through the gybe, don’t slow down in the middle of it, concentrate on that, the sail will follow and change side on its own.

WS: Why do you love windsurfing?

GCH: I love the feeling of going fast in the water, and now above the water even more.

WS: What do you love about foiling?

GCH: It is pretty insane when you first go up on the foil, control it and you don’t touch the water anymore. When before you were stuck on every chop or wave now you just go above them effortlessly. It is very magical and you can cover very big distances without getting tired.

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martes, 28 de abril de 2020

Johanne Defay Talks Semifinals 2014 Roxy Pro France VS Tyler Wright | The Lineup: REARVIEW

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6mUDmX7XFI

2006 Billabong Pro MUNDAKA HIGHLIGHTS ft Kelly Slater, Bobby Martinez, Andy Irons | THE WSL VAULT

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4qPIwmaaEk

Burton US Open 2020 Full Highlights | Red Bull Signature Series

Red Bull https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phaA7hyPqk4

#Windsurf BARBADOS PBA WORLD CUP 1991

BARBADOS PBA WORLD CUP 1991

A bit of a Reggae to this Barbados clip dating all the way back to 1991 featuring the likes of ‘Irie Man’ Brian Talma and double looping Cesare Cantagalli ripping it up at Silver Sands! Action!

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lunes, 27 de abril de 2020

BEAL Ice Line 8.1 mm UNICORE Golden Dry - 2 Pack | Tech Spec Reviews

EpicTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crCm5UkWbCE

#Windsurf PETER HART: LIFE OF A TECHNIQUE GURU DURING LOCKDOWN!

PETER HART: LIFE OF A TECHNIQUE GURU DURING LOCKDOWN!

Windsurf Magazines technique guru Peter Hart, talks us through how the Corona crises is holding him back from his normal hectic schedule:

Photos courtesy: Peter Hart

WS: Tell us how the lockdown is affecting your business as an instructor?

PH: Well global windsurfing courses are tricky do from home, so it’s been pretty devastating. All the side-line activities such as journalism, videos and motivational speaking have been hit as well.

WS: How many coaching weeks have you missed out on so far?

PH: In one way I have been lucky. I returned from my Tobago clinics in mid-March just as lockdown kicked in. I then traditionally have break so I can be around my family for spring and the Easter holidays. But it’s from now on that I really suffer. I’ve had to postpone my wave clinics in Kerry in May; then a series of weeks in Vass and Rhodes in June, as well as various one- and two-day courses in West Wittering and Weymouth in early summer. I’m hoping and praying the restrictions will have eased by the autumn. Over four weeks in September and October I have 50 people joining me in Donegal. It would be devastating if that had to be cancelled.

WS: Have your clients been understanding and re booked for later dates etc?

PH: They’ve been amazing. Almost everyone has rebooked for 2021 and been happy to roll over payments to then. One guy coming to Kerry in May, knowing how hard it is to make a living over there, doesn’t even want his money back from the local cottage owner and says he will pay again next year. Windsurfers are lovely people – that’s official!

WS: Do you think business will resume this year for travel abroad or do you think you may have to adapt and do more clinics in the UK?

PH: It’s the $60,000 question I’m asked every day. For places like Mauritius and Tobago (where I run winter weeks) which rely so heavily on tourism, there’s a huge incentive to get things up and running again. On the other hand, many of the exotic islands have very limited ITU beds, so a secondary outbreak would be devastating. My brother lives on the tiny island of Nevis in the Caribbean. They currently only have 3 cases but are on total lockdown with borders closed because the government know that they haven’t the facilities to deal with a big outbreak.

Happily, over half my courses are wave road trip weeks to Kerry, Donegal and Tiree. Of course, I love heading off to tepid, exotic, azure locations, but if push came to shove, it would be no hardship for me to do more courses in Ireland and the Hebrides.

WS: What have you been up to at home during the break?

PH: Our house was flooded last year (a burst pipe rather than a river thank heavens) – the builders left in a hurry on 22nd March – basically there are stacks of jobs that need to be done – which is a healthy challenge for someone who sits at the bottom of the DIY class. Actually, I have no problem filling my days. I have a dongle that digitises old footage – so I have been having a lot of fun trawling through old VHSs and posting video clips from old competitions and events in the 80s and 90s. There has been time to write – so for the first time in long time, Fin Mullen, our glorious editor, may find that my copy finally arrives on time when the mag is back up and running! My kids and wife are very musical, so we’ve been playing a lot together (I obviously am very embarrassing). My daughter has a small recording set-up, so I’ve given her the job of composing music for my videos. We home schooled them for 5 years back in the day, so we’re used to having them around 24/7. Oh yes, I’ve doubled the size of the veggie patch and the dog has never had so many walks!

WS: Do you find the situation stressful or worrying or are you just going with the flow?

PH: I have a simple philosophy that I refuse to worry about things I have no control over. We live day to day and try and focus on all the positives coming out of this. There’s a tremendous community spirit round here and a lot of humour. I know the situation is dire for many people and they have my total sympathy. However, having worked for myself for nearly 40 years with all the pressure that brings, and although it’s financially pretty disastrous, it’s actually really nice to be forced to take a break (and not feel guilty about it). There’s been lots of time to stop and revaluate, talk with friends … and put that shelf up which has been sitting there for 3 years!

WS: How are you staying fit?

PH: We are so lucky. We live on a farm and the track at the back leads us straight up into the South Downs – excellent mountain biking territory. Also, we have a big enough garden to accommodate a permanent circuit set-up with a few free weights, pull up bar, gym ball etc. I know – it’s one thing having them – and quite another actually using them! Happily, I have a competitive teenage son who is determined to outdo his old man at everything. What I am, noting is that the little niggles and aches that are never given the chance to heal, are gradually easing.

WS: How much do you miss getting out on the water?

PH: I’m generally not short of windsurfing time so I do cherish the odd break but … this is driving me nuts. I love this time of year. As is so often the case, we’ve seen day after day of cloudless skies and high-pressure easterlies, which would be perfect for foiling and freestyle from our local beach in the Chichester harbour.

WS: What do you love best about being a windsurf coach?

PH: The relationships, the camaraderie, the craic and seeing people improve. For some reason a lot of people keep coming back for more; and to be with them on their journey often from low intermediate right through into the meaty waves of Ireland and beyond, is a real privilege.

WS: What is the worst part of the job?

PH: I find no joy whatsoever in negotiating airports and check-in staff with a load of kit. Other than that, I suppose it’s the dread of being skunked by the wind, which thankfully happens very rarely. But I’m finding people are finally getting the message that too much is actually worse than too little. In and out of the waves, the best teaching days I have are non planing; where first of all we’re all in close proximity (and not hooning off to various points on the horizon) and where we can tweak and drill key technique elements which just get ignored when it’s windy.

WS: Do you still love the travel?

PH: I enjoy the travel, but hate being in transit. That doesn’t include the van. I actually love driving to clinics like Ireland and Tiree. The fun starts as you leave home – a good play list, stopping when you like; meeting up for a beer on the ferry; breakfast in Castlegregory. I can’t say the same about flying out of Gatwick.

WS: How many more years do you think you will be in the game (body allowing!)

PH: I think I’ll probably die on the job – the windsurfing job that is. I really do love it. On top that, our kids are about to hit their most expensive period, so I just have to keep on keeping on. I can see a time when I do a little less – but so long as people want to join me in these lovely places, I will keep going … even if I do have to use stabilisers!

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domingo, 26 de abril de 2020

John John Florence's 9 POINT RIDES from his DOMINATING Performance at the 2017 Margaret River Pro!

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZmuuaXqwpc

#Windsurf 1998 TRANSATLANTIC WINDSURF RACE

1998 TRANSATLANTIC WINDSURF RACE

Thanks again to the PWA for releasing these classic throwback videos and this one is a belter! The Transatlantic windsurf race was a huge logistical challenge and just getting the racers and the safety boats on and off the mother ship a Russian Icebreaker called the Kapitan Khlebnikov provided some very hair raising scenes. Masterminded by the former PBA tour manager Louie Hubbard, this documentary style movie illustrates the action but also the stress behind the scenes of organizing this ambitious and pioneering project.

via PWA

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sábado, 25 de abril de 2020

John John Florence VS Kolohe Andino FINALS 2017 Margaret River Pro FULL REPLAY | WSL REWIND

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKQmy3cZHEA

#Windsurf CAPE TOWN 2020 – MARC PARÉ RICO

CAPE TOWN 2020 - MARC PARÉ RICO

CAPE TOWN 2020 – MARC PARÉ RICO

Every time we see a video from Marc Pare in action he seems to have improved to a new level. This year he spent a decent spell in Cape Town, clocked up plenty of hours on the water and it looks like he has stepped up his game once again. This insane clip includes doubles, push loop forwards, goiters and some insane turns and aerials. Let us hope we can see him in action at some events later in the year!

CAPE TOWN 2020 – MARC PARÉ RICO from Marc Paré on Vimeo.

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Filipe Toledo VS Kolohe Andino - Semifinals 2017 Margaret River Pro | WSL REWIND

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qq4gL5B73Q

Kolohe Andino VS Jordy Smith - Quarterfinals 2017 Margaret River - FULL REPLAY | WSL REWIND

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy3lQ1G_yyg

John John Florence VS Michel Bourez 2017 Margaret River Quarterfinals - FULL REPLAY | WSL REWIND

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myEuGadLkvI

#Windsurf 1997 PWA Namotu Wave Classic

1997 PWA Namotu Wave Classic

Its time for Windsurf Magazines Saturday afternoon matinee and its thanks to the PWA for sharing some of their old classics during the lockdown. 1997 was the year the likes of Robby Naish, Nik Baker, Jason Polakow and Josh Stone headed to heart of the South Pacific Fiji to the remote island of Namotu, to ride a perfect reef break. This was the dream event and when a huge swell combined with perfect trade winds the action went ballistic!

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#Windsurf THOMAS TRAVERSA: BUCKET LIST

THOMAS TRAVERSA: BUCKET LIST

French big wave guru and expert storm chaser, Thomas Traversa has sent us over a few items he would like to tick off his windsurfing and personal Bucket List!

Photos: John Carter

WAVES: Jeffrey’s bay. We went there with Alex Mussolini and Francisco Porcella in 2008 and did not get the right conditions to windsurf but I know it gets perfect cross off winds with a big swell once in a while and that would be an amazing experience, I am sure, to be able to ride a couple of waves there!

TRAVEL: Australia for sure. I planned to go there for two months with (my then girlfriend) Sophia in 2012, we had our tickets and camper van organized! Two weeks prior to that trip I went to Fuerteventura and broke my foot so we had to cancel everything, but I know it is a country I would love to go, so much space, nice waves and honest people!

MOVES: I would love to do a stalled double forward one day! I did one when I was 14, in my dreams, and since then I never got good enough at double loops to go for a stalled one, but I still have hope!

AMBITIONS: I would love to win a ‘big wave’ world tour but this is not existing in windsurfing!

OTHER STUFF: Maybe go on a walking trip for weeks or months and explore countries that way. Or go on a retreat in the nature and not see or talk to anyone for a while! Writing a book is something I would be happy to try, I mean, writing a good book, because writing something is not hard in itself! The hard part is to make it interesting to read!

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viernes, 24 de abril de 2020

Kelly Slater - Margaret River, Carrisa Moore - Cloudbreak, John John Sets New Standard | SURF BREAKS

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn-_PEuHMUs

Bonus - Conner Coffin - Full Earth Day Discussion- WSL PURE | One Ocean

World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXGGMI_ZyVQ

#Windsurf HEADING SOUTH: A WINDSURFING ROAD TRIP THROUGH ARGENTINA

HEADING SOUTH: A WINDSURFING ROAD TRIP THROUGH ARGENTINA

Check out this amazing slalom movie from 2013 where Marco Lang visits Gonzalo Costa Hoevel in Argentina for a monster 9000km road trip all the way down to Patagonia from Buenos Aires. The highlight of the trip towards the end of the video is when they windsurf in front of the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier!

HEADING SOUTH – a windsurfing roadtrip through Patagonia from stefan csaky on Vimeo.

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JORDY VONK: SLALOM UPDATE

Windsurf catch up with world number four in the men’s PWA slalom rankings, Jordy Vonk, for the low down on life as a racer as he prepares for the unknown this season!

Photos; PWA/ Carter

WS: Tell us how the Corona situation has disrupted your season so far?

JV: Well by now we would have done two PWA world cups already, but as everything is cancelled nothing happened so far! So, I can definitely say that the Corona situation has disrupted my season, just like all other world cup riders. It is a bit strange as in all sports we have no idea when to be ready or if and when we will be able to travel anywhere.

WS: Are you on lockdown?

JV: Luckily not, I’m in Austria and we are allowed to do sports outside, as long as we keep distance. So, I’m lucky enough to hit the waters a couple times a week! Within an hour drive from Salzburg where I am living, there’s a couple of lakes where there’s either normal or thermic wind. This time of the year the water temperature is still pretty cold, but so far, I could go out with 7.0 slalom up to 8.8 foil, so plenty of nice conditions. It feels really good to be able to hit the water, but I am also feeling sorry for the people that can’t. While it is allowed for people to go running, why aren’t they allowed to go on the water? It’s harder to stay within 1.5 meters from each other, than to keep the distance we have to take!

WS: What does it feel like being a racer and not knowing if and when there will be any events?

JV: Actually, watching the documentary of Maciek about the last 8 winters in Tenerife I got super hungry to race again! I’m full power training at the moment to get strong and super fit, having a new physical training program with also plenty of hours on the bike to get fitter than ever. But of course, it feels strange not knowing when we would actually start. I just try to push like there’s an event coming next week, and I’ll see when something happens.

WS: How are you staying fit?

JV: Well as just mentioned I have a new trainer who’s making sure we are using the time right, so plenty of running, hiking, biking and strength training in the garden. Currently my weeks look like four days of endurance training, which is in total about 6 hours of biking and running. I usually do this in the morning and fill up the afternoon with a strength and core workout. Together with preparing plenty of healthy food, it’s actually 4 full days! On the other days I am doing yoga sessions and some physio treatments to get a bit more flexible and take care about my body.

WS: How are you keeping your head together mentally?

JV: Me and my girlfriend are expecting a little surfer dude in mid-July, so we have plenty of preparations for that which keeps my mind fresh!

WS: Are you in touch with the other racers?

JV: Yes, from time to time I facetime with some guys to see what’s happening on their places! I have spoken to Ethan Westera, Amado Vrieswijk and Mateus Isaac to see what’s happening at their places! Also, we’re still in touch in the TWS Pro Slalom training Whatsapp group, keeping each other a bit up to date of what’s happening. Currently it seems like Spain, Italy and France are the worst places to be as they are on full lockdown, means they can’t go anywhere. Elsewhere for example Germany, Holland and Austria we’re allowed to go outside and even drive to a lake or sea to get out on the water. Although some popular spots are closed to avoid people gathering together.

WS: Do you think you will compete again this season?

JV: I was convinced yes, but honestly starting to doubt more and more, I hope so for sure, but I’m afraid the chances feel like they are getting smaller and smaller.

WS: How has the shutdown affected your testing and training schedule?

JV: I’m not able to leave the country, so for sure I’m limited in the places I can go. But there’s no rush on anything, so that takes the stress away. Beside that gyms are closed too, but with weights at home there’s plenty of opportunities to get stronger!

WS: What was the highlight your 2019 season?

JV: My elimination win in Korea, I think, if you saw me fist pumping across the finish line, that said it all! It was such a special and nice moment! I remember having a solid start and perfect trim going to the first mark. Once arriving at the first mark it was Tristan Algret trying to sneak on my inside and he even hit me, but knowing that I was leading the race made me able to push through and lead the race until the finish. I have to admit, the last jibe was tough, even when I was having a solid lead! Knowing that if you make a good jibe, you win that race! It was a moment I’ll never forget, although a second time won’t feel the same, I’m still hungry for it!

WS: Is the Fanatic / Duotone gear going to be even faster this season?

JV: Faster every year!! Ha-ha. It is tough to improve equipment every year, for example our medium and big board are same as 2019, once you can’t find anything better, there’s no reason to make a change. Of course, we keep on pushing the development and always trying to be faster or more comfortable. To me it doesn’t seem like we’re going much faster than a couple years ago, but the gear has become so easy to go fast you don’t realize it. That in itself is probably the biggest difference.

WS: Why do you love windsurfing?

JV: That is a question that is somehow hard to answer, because windsurfing is so much in my system! I can’t imagine a life without windsurfing anymore, blasting around a lake or sea, trying to be the fastest and searching for the edge all the time, that feeling is just amazing!

WS: What are your words to live by?

JV: Enjoy, if you don’t enjoy the things you do, you’ll never reach your potential!

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