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VIDEO: Windmeet – Le Brusc

Editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:56:52 +0000

This was the second event of the Windmeet freestyle tour. Unfortunately with almost zero wind there wasn’t much chance of the traditional freestyle contests, however with the French riders being quite the tow-in profs there was plenty of action! With stand up paddling team contests, light wind contests, a tow-in sunset show and the season opening party of the local surf school. The second day also held further tow-in contests and you can check out all the results below.

Light Wind Freestyle Contest:

1- Romain Pinocheau

2- Marc Lagarrigue

3- Alexandre Colin

Tow-in Contest:

1- Julien Mas

2- Adrien Bosson

3- Romain Pinocheau

VIDEO: Lizzie Smith in Dahab

Editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:01:54 +0000

Club Dahab instructor Lizzie ‘Eyebrows’ Smith has released a video of herself in action. Thanks to fellow Club Dahab instructors for filming and helping piece it together we get to see that Club Dahab employ only the best windsurfers.

IFCA Pro Kids Freestyle Worlds

Editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:13:14 +0000

From today the SOSH Freestyle Cup takes place, just like last year this is also the event that will host the IFCA Pro Kids Freestyle Worlds but unlike last year the dates this week clash massively with school exams which could possible affect the attendance figures… Stay tuned as we bring you updates throughout the week from our very own next generation of rippers.

More on this event here:
www.soshfreestylecup.com
www.efpkids-tour.com

http://ifca.internationalwindsurfing.com/page0281v01.html

UPDATED – VIDEO+GALLERY: PWA Costa Brava – A2 Victorious

Editor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:38:11 +0000

Antoine Albeau has shown again that he is the man to watch out for this year. Taking the top spot at this event after dominating on the World Tour last year, he really is showing his form and experience. However, there is certainly a shuffle in the ranks taking place and some fresh blood is starting to appear, perhaps this is a sign of things to come. With a taste of the podium the likes of Julien Quentel and Matteo Iachino, who came second and third respectively, will now be filled with the confidence the needed to continue making damage to the top 3 positions. One person not to forget is Alberto Menegatti, struck down with a couple of spates of bad luck and perhaps not the best decision making, he found himself still winning many heats and even one round but it wasn’t enough as only four rounds were complete and thus not enough discards were available.

Check out more from our very own behind the scenes guy, Ross Williams – CLICK HERE

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VIDEO: German Freestyle Battle

Editor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:08:03 +0000

Another on forecast German Freestyle Battle took place recently. The results and full write up are already out with Tilo Eber just sneaking ahead of Adrian Beholz in a very close final. Tilo commented that he was stoked about Adrian’s work to make these events happen and that he will let Adi beat him next time… Here is a nice video from the event, enjoy the clip and keep your eyes peeled for the next event later this year.

VIDEO: Koester Training

Editor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:47:03 +0000

Another one featuring Philip Koester as he prepares for the upcoming PWA event in Pozo, check out the insane stalled doubles that he is pulling off…

VIDEO: Proffitt’s Pozo Training Diaries Season II

Editor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:30:47 +0000

Ben Proffitt, the man behind the PWA Livestream mic, is back in Pozo and the first of his training diaries has hit our screens. The videos were extremely popular last year and we are expecting exactly the same this year. In this episode we see the classic budgie smuggles, injuries, big wipeouts, big moves, potential new moves that we may see in competition and much more.

Enjoy the video and be sure to head over to Ben’s Facebook Page to keep up to speed with all his happenings – facebook.com/k800ben

VIDEO: Seb Noiseau Making Us Feel Good

Editor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:23:11 +0000

We are pretty into this video for a number of reasons. First it has a real nice feel good factor and makes us want ‘close screen and grab board’ immediately, secondly who says you need to be 18 and with joints like UJs to take part in freestyle and finally it’s sunny. Enjoy the weekend and we hope you get a session just like Seb Noiseau did in this clip. Maybe make a video of your own and fire it our way next week…

GALLERY: Editor’s Picks From PWA Costa Brava

Editor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:14:38 +0000

We thought it best to shy away from the PWA daily updates with our very own in house reporter on the scene – Ross Williams. If you somehow missed it then head to our homepage or click here to get all his ‘behind the scenes’ updates. If you still fancy even more thorough reading then head on over to here for the official PWA Day 3 report.

With no livestream we decided to take a little browse around the web to bring you our top 12 favourite shots from the event so far.

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Photos by John Carter / PWA World Tour
Photos by J.Pina / PWA

VIDEO: Volcom Fiji Pro Highlights

Editor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:57:38 +0000

Ok ok so we are a windsurfing magazine and we did a post about this two days ago but this one has been doing the rounds on the social media websites and we couldn’t resist. Some more highlights from the Volcom Fiji Pro, just unreal conditions with several perfect wave scores including Kelly Slater and his perfect heat, that’s two 10′s in one heat! What do you think, should they up the judging score to 12? Let us know below…

VIDEO: Philip Koester – Doublefest

Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:14:46 +0000

We are all fans of the German superstar that is Philip Koester here at Boardseeker, so we love it when we receive new videos of this ‘kid’ ripping. Here he is in training, pulling off countless perfect double forwards, unreal backies and a super stylish cheese roll.

Jamie Drummond 100 Loops for W4CR

Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:37:37 +0000

UK Freestyler Jamie Drummond is to take on the challenge of completing 100 forward loops this Saturday. The idea is to raise money for Windsurf4Cancer Research, so far he is around the £350 mark and has promised the world that he will complete the entire challenge in speedos should he go over £500 before the starting date. We believe that is surely a good enough reason in itself to donate, rather than a negative, so dig deep and be prepared in case a video is released which may show a rather red speedo clad rear.

Here is the most important link for any donations – www.justgiving.com/DrummondK787

Here is a video below of a similar challenge that fellow Starboard teamriders John Palmer and Sam Ross took part in just over 3 years ago. Here they shared 100 loops between the two of them – best of luck from all at Boardseeker (and Boards) Mr Drummond.

VIDEO: Youth & Masters Raceboard Worlds – Day 2

Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:22:08 +0000

Another big event on this week is the Youth and Masters Raceboard World Championships. With just one race having been completed in the extremely light winds Pawel Gardasiewicz currently sits in first place for the masters category and for the youths Zerillo Giuseppe leads the charge. Here is a short report from the organisers and a video from all that has taken place so far.

A frustrating day 2 at the Raceboard Youth and Masters Worlds for both competitors and race committee. The first possible start scheduled for 11.30 was delayed until early afternnon as the wind eventually shifted into the right direction for the thermic breeze.

One race was possible before the wind dropped and began to swing back to gradient wind direction. Competitors were sent ashore to await improvement, which eventually came and out they went again. But, once again, the wind eased off and delayed the start of race 2. Sadly no improvement led to the end of racing for the day.

Master Pawel Gardasiewicz (POL-102), winner of the first race, said it was a great opening to the championship. Even though not enough wind to plane it was very nice to race with friends, he had a very good start and maintained the lead throughout. In second place was Grandmaster Karel Baranek from Slovakia, followed by Italian Paco Wirz.

Giuseppe Zerillo (ITA-07) heads the youth fleet, with Daniel Blinnikka from Finland in second and Marcos Guedez from France is third.

Kelly Slater Reigns Supreme in Fiji

Editor — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:24:54 +0000

If you haven’t been following the Volcom Fiji Pro at Cloudbreak this last week then here is a short video interviewing Kelly Slater, as well as action from his winning waves. The conditions were simply firing, don’t take our word for it just watch on…

PWA Costa Brava – Day 2 – Albeau Strikes Back

Editor — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:09:12 +0000

Day two in Costa Brava and the wind gods provided the goods to complete the first round and push well into the second round. Some big surprises as the likes of Menegatti and Williams found themselves sailing the wrong course and therefore being disqualified, read on to find out more.

Day 2: First blood to Albeau as the reigning world champion claims the first victory of the week

The local thermal effect kicked in once again on day two of the PWA Catalunya World Cup as the remainder of the opening elimination was completed, under glorious sunny skies and winds ranging from 7-14 knots. Reigning world champion – Antoine Albeau (RRD / NeilPryde) – sailed a flawless elimination and was duly rewarded with the first bullet of the week, firmly stamping his name at the top of the event rankings, but it was truly a day to forget for Alberto Menegatti.

Elimination one

Winners’ Final

With the current tour leader – Alberto Menegatti (Starboard / Point-7) – surprisingly missing from the winners’ final – due to gybing around the wrong mark in heat twelve – Antoine Albeau was presented with the opportunity to take control of the title race, and the Big Frenchman duly obliged as he seized the early initiative by claiming the first victory of the week. Albeau didn’t have it all his own way though as it was Maciek Rutkowski (Patrik / Point-7) who crossed the start line in first place. The young Pole’s lead didn’t last long, however, as Albeau, Matteo Iachino (F2 / Challenger Sails / AL360), Cyril Moussilmani (Starboard / Severne) and Pieter Bijl (Angulo / NeilPryde) all came surging past him to complete the top four at the first mark. Over the remainder of the course Albeau sailed brilliantly to open up a substantial lead over his closest rival Iachino, and after safely navigating the final mark he was left to enjoy the final reach before crossing the finish line. The top four remained unchanged, meaning that Iachino finished in second followed by Cyril Moussilmani and Bijl in third and fourth respectively.

A Moment of Madness

The incident that everyone has been talking about today involved Britain’s Ross Williams (Tabou / Gaastra) and the current tour leader Alberto Menegatti. The duo were both involved in the final quarterfinal and looked as though they were both comfortably going to qualify for the semifinals as they held first and second place respectively. However, as the pair headed down the second reach Williams initiated his gybe much too early and rounded the wrong mark, unfortunately – from Menegatti’s perspective at least – the Italian also followed Williams around the same mark to leave everyone on the beach and on the water in disbelief at what they were watching – none more so than the head of Point-7 Andrea Cucchi (Patrik / Point-7), who benefitted from both Williams’ and Menegatti’s disqualifications to qualify for the next round, even though he probably would’ve probably preferred to see his main man advance. Also benefitting from the pairs mistake was Jimmy Diaz (Starboard / North) who eventually went on to book his place in the winners’ final, whilst Steve Allen (Starboard / Severne) and Pascal Toselli (Tabou / Point-7) qualified for heat fourteen as well.

Menegatti will now be praying for more wind in order to bring a discard into play, however if that doesn’t happen then today’s trivial mistake could prove to be one of the defining moments of the season – which could ultimately cost the twenty-eight year old a maiden world championship title.

Read the rest of the report here

VIDEO: Freestyle Kreekje

Editor — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:57:19 +0000

Here is another readers video for those wanting a bit of freestyle action. Not super high quality but some nice moves from the likes of Paul Boef as well as plenty of angle changes.