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Posted: November 10th, 2008, 2:41pm CET
So I want to know how you guy's buy your stuff. Go and vote on my new Pole!!Thanks
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Posted: November 10th, 2008, 12:45pm CET
Man Hookipa has been a bit offshore and gusty but still people are ripping.. Check out this shot of Skyeboy ripping..
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Posted: November 8th, 2008, 8:47pm CET
Been good here on Maui.. Fun fun fun.. been trying to get some shots for your guys but with all this video stuff it has been on the back burner.Enjoy!
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Posted: November 7th, 2008, 11:02am CET
Can you believe it.. Yep another new video.. I am powering them out now.. I got so much good feedback from you that I just cant get enough of the feedback. What doesn't kill you make's you stronger. Every comment goes into the next video and drives me to make...
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Posted: November 7th, 2008, 12:08am CET
So I got this cool email saying I was world champ... ha ha.. well, if they had the overall like they had in 2000 I think I would have been overall world champ for the last 8 years... Oh well.. Check out the email and the link to Windsurf Journal...
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Posted: November 6th, 2008, 12:18am CET
Raf_riggin Well I have been working hard on the videos lately and just finished a rigging guide one for the no cam sails. I know it is really boring to me and to some but to some it is really helpful! Check it out, and I will try and make...
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Posted: November 4th, 2008, 1:34pm CET
Well yesterday I could only sail for a little bit because I have been going hard that I needed a little break from the action. Last week was really great and fun with sailing, stand up and everything else going on. Looks like we might have a dip in the...
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Posted: November 2nd, 2008, 12:32am CET
hookipafallMaui has been pretty fun. We have had some wind, some waves.. Been doing some slalom sail testing, some wave riding... And had a great Holloween!! Here is a quick video from the sailing from the last couple days. Hope you enjoy! For some reason on my browser it is...
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Posted: October 30th, 2008, 2:24am CET
Had some good waves and wind today. Started off a bit messy but came around by the end of the day.. Looking forward to a good day tomorrow. I got some video that I will try and put up in the next couple days!!
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Posted: October 27th, 2008, 8:28pm CET
Sorry guys but I have been ripping around Maui like a headless chicken having some fun. Whether it is riding my dirt bike, road bike, going Stand Up Paddling... boy it has been good for that... amazing.. had some great days out there lately, mountain biking, surfing, going to the...
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Posted: October 24th, 2008, 12:51pm CEST
Got back and Maui have been delivering. Got off the plane and went straight to the water. We have been testing out the new Vapors with Ross and they are having some good results. Starting to really tune them up and get them going faster and faster. Yesterday we had...
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Posted: October 21st, 2008, 12:11pm CEST
Man, I am just fueding with American Airlines right now.. I am even thinking of switching to United.. I have been using AA for 13 years. flown over 3 million miles with them... first was the baggage on this trip going, now when I changed my ticket to go...
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Posted: October 15th, 2008, 9:40pm CEST
Been doing some relaxing in Utah. Actually been in the gym training and so sore right now that I needed to take a break and go take some shots. It is pretty beautiful here. It is my first time in Utah and it is really nice. The small town...
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Posted: October 13th, 2008, 3:25pm CEST
Well since the world tour finished up, I have been on Holiday. One week of pure fun, hanging out in California. I got to hang out with my brother and my grandparents a bit and we just tore up the dirtbike tracks. We went looking for some wind but...
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Posted: October 5th, 2008, 5:00am CEST
Woke up at 630 to get down to the skippers meeting. It was finally windy for some wavesailing again!! Started off on 5.0 then 5.3 then 5.7 then almost 6.2 and then they cancelled it. I managed to get through my early heat and that was good. I was...
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Posted: October 3rd, 2008, 4:18am CEST
Shots by JC/PWA Well the conditions here in Sylt are not getting any less testing. Yesterday we had a nice big gust of wind and we got out there and then it completely died. I had to get brought in by the boat then broke my battens in the...
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Posted: October 2nd, 2008, 2:29am CEST
picts by JC/PWA Well we finally got another race down. It took all day though. Waited around as usual and then around 330 a major storm came in. It was pretty cool to watch the storm come across the North Sea, we were all just waiting for it to...
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Posted: October 1st, 2008, 9:14am CEST
Man it is really tough conditions here in Sylt. Waiting in your wet suit all day long for no racing.. Takes its toll on it you. I want some more races cause I need to get going on the upward direction. IT is raining gusty and chilly..
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Posted: September 28th, 2008, 2:19pm CEST
Sylt is a tough place for racing. You sit around all day just waiting and waiting to maybe go out on the water. Yesterday and today were crazy days that the wind was so light and gusty and for me it was just bit of bad luck. Oh well. It...
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Posted: September 25th, 2008, 3:11pm CEST
Just got into Sylt.. What a beautiful day it was. Played some beach volleyball, went on a bike ride for a stroll.. Beautiful weather. Dont know what the forcast is but it sure was amazing today. I just updated some used boards in the shop if you guys want to...
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Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 1:35pm CEST
Well this check in was one of the most expensive check in's I have ever had.. Not fun getting out the checkbook for that one i can tell you. They ended up charging $450 per windsurfing set plus and excess baggage fee. I dont know what the guy was on...
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Posted: September 21st, 2008, 11:49pm CEST
Man we just had an epic week here. Figures as much because it is time for Sylt to come and that means that the surf is on it's way. We just had 5 days straight of over head high waves and nice winds. Now it is time to pack...
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Posted: September 18th, 2008, 3:01am CEST
Well here is another cool video for you guys. Hope you enjoy it because these how to video's are not that much fun to make, but Matt and I think that these tips will help out the general windsurfer and maybe you guys can go sailing more and have more...
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Posted: September 16th, 2008, 6:29pm CEST
Here is a pretty cool thing that Starboard is doing to try and get a real windsurfing class into the Olympics. The next Olympics will be in the UK which should be pretty windy.. Check it out and let me know what you think.
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Posted: September 16th, 2008, 2:04am CEST
Made it out to Hana this weekend and that was really fun. The wind here shut down for two days and we decided to head to Hana.. We caught a huge 130 pound Alua which is nearly the state record.. well actually we didn't but our fisherman friends did...
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Posted: September 12th, 2008, 5:28pm CEST
The world wide web is pretty cool these days. It is pretty fun that from in Maui I can go on my little computer and produce this cool blog that everyone around the world can read. Well amongst the people that comment, send emails, I recieved a email from a...
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Posted: September 11th, 2008, 2:11am CEST
When I post a video and only get two comments I get bummed.. I dont know why really but I guess cause I put a bit of work into it and to not hear any feedback good or bad I figure that ohhh, the readers out there really dont care...
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Posted: September 8th, 2008, 5:17pm CEST
Sorry for the lack of video stuff here at Pritchard Windsurfing. Just been backed up and getting stuff ready for the last event in Sylt. Check out the latest 2009 Gaastra Freeride stuff..Me, Matt, Ross, Braz, Arnon and Erin all ripping it up on Maui's beautiful waters.. Also check out...
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Posted: September 7th, 2008, 4:21pm CEST
We have been having some good times here on Maui. There is a nice size southswell, some fun windswell on the northshore still lingering around and it looks like we are going to have some more coming.. I am stoked. September is pullling through. Have you guys seen...
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Posted: September 4th, 2008, 1:59pm CEST
Wast Talking with Tatiana (http://www.tatianahoward.com) and she was telling me about her France Butterfly Effect. If you are a girl and you windsurf, kitesurf, standup paddle or just want to hang out with some cool girls that rip, check it out. It is coming up soon. She puts alot...
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Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 4:06pm CEST
Finally some waves rolling in.. The past two days we had some fun little waves coming in. I sailed at Upper Kanaha one day and Hookipa yesterday. Was pretty fun to be out on the water.. I was on my 5.0 Manic and I tried out a couple...
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Posted: August 30th, 2008, 2:09pm CEST
Matt Pritchard/Liquid Sports to Distribute Gaastra SailsOne of windsurfing’s leading sail brands will see a change in their USA/Canada distribution. After 5 years of being successfully distributed by BIC Sport North America, Matt Pritchard and Liquid Sports will continue to maintain Gaastra’s strong presence in the North American market.“We...
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Posted: August 30th, 2008, 1:00am CEST
It sure is nice to be back and enjoying your own bed, car, house, shower, some different clothes other than the 6 t shirts that you packed for a three month trip, but right now the action is missing on Maui. I have been down to Hookipa everyday with little...
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Posted: August 27th, 2008, 1:58pm CEST
I like this one shot of Baldwin Beach. You can see how flat it is... the other shot.. it is ok if you like rainbows... Hope everyone is having a great week!
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Posted: August 23rd, 2008, 4:21pm CEST
Well they dont say Maui's the best for nothing. it seems now more than ever is a great time to come over and enjoy Maui. To me it seems like there is a bit less action going on.. I went into the fish market last night at prime time...
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Posted: August 20th, 2008, 8:15pm CEST
Well I am back home now.. and guess what you guys get to have photos of.. You guessed it.. nothing you really like. except boring old Maui picts. The wind is up but the waves are flat.. I went for a pretty cool hike this morning trying to get some...
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Posted: August 16th, 2008, 10:57am CEST
Well Turkey is over now and I start my way back to Maui. I can't wait to get there. It will be nice to see my family, some green grass, sleep in my own bed.. Cant wait.. it has been since Costa Brava that I have been out and about...
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Posted: August 14th, 2008, 1:21pm CEST
Well not too much better but a bit. I was a bit frustrated today but going hard for it. I am trying my best. Got 4th in one round, 10th in one round and a 15th in one round.. not my best performaces but like I said trying my...
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Posted: August 13th, 2008, 2:11pm CEST
Man, just after being in the lead, I just sucked it today.. what can I say.. one bad start and I didn't make the semi finals, the next time I am sick of getting bad starts so I push the line, and just push it too much. Man I was...
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Posted: August 12th, 2008, 1:59pm CEST
Picts by JC/PWA Well another day down and somehow I managed to squeek into the pole position. With three rounds of racing and 2, 2nd's and a 4th I am in first place. I am not one to really even look into what position I am in throughout the week...
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Posted: August 11th, 2008, 12:33pm CEST
This is kinda a random post but since there is not much going on for me at the moment here in Santa Barbara (no wind or waves), I figured I would enlighten you bloggers with my latest discovery! A new razor that takes shaving to the next level.......
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Posted: August 11th, 2008, 12:28pm CEST
Today was a busy day here in Turkey but we had some really nice wind for here. I was on my 7.6 for all of the races. Some were light and some were just perfect. I made it to the final and had an ok start and then just...
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Posted: August 10th, 2008, 1:57pm CEST
In Turkey now for the last real summer event of the season. With all this time off I am ready to get into gear and do some racing. This is one of my toughest events on the big gear and the flat water. Today we had a little tune up...
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Posted: August 10th, 2008, 1:15am CEST
I just spent a week up in the Bay area and what a blast that was! The wind blew the entire week and I got to meet TONS of great people and see how GREAT the sailing conditions are. I wasn’t aware that sailing was an everyday affair out...
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Posted: August 6th, 2008, 11:42am CEST
Ahh it sure is nice having some time off. Time to relax, get the cuts healed up, and get ready for the next event. I know life as a windsurfer is great but some time off is great too. Only a couple more days until Turkey starts up again and...
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Posted: July 31st, 2008, 11:03am CEST
My buddy Kevin McGillivray called me up and said, “let’s go”………. I thought he was crazy being as there wasn’t a breath of wind anywhere in sight. He said the famous words, “Trust me!” I have to admit I had no faith so I brought a surfboard along as...
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Posted: July 28th, 2008, 12:37pm CEST
Since Kev is so exhausted from his success on tour, I figured I would give him a break from the blog since he made the podium at the last 2 events….
I just had one of those trips that opens your eyes and makes you really think….. WOW, this world we...
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Posted: July 21st, 2008, 1:28pm CEST
Well today was a huge up and down day for me. I had two second place finishes which were good... but then two bad finishes. In the two bad ones, of course i have excuses.. excuses excuses.. i hate excuses but just for the blog sake...
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Posted: July 20th, 2008, 1:02pm CEST
Well today was a shocker of a day.. First round of the day I was on the comeback trail and me and Steve Allen ran into each other at the last mark both sending us into the water. We were in 5th and 6th and then went back to 11th....
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Posted: July 19th, 2008, 11:17am CEST
Well today we went out and it was really light and gusty. I resistered my 7.6 as my biggest sail and in the first couple heats I was just happy to make it out of them. In my first heat I started good but then got lighter and started pumping...
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Posted: July 18th, 2008, 5:53pm CEST
Alll tuned up and ready to go!!!
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Posted: July 16th, 2008, 11:12am CEST
Got up this morning, took the car to the airport then a taxi the port, then a boat to fuerte, then jumped inthe car and made it the lovely Sotevento beach... Went out on 6.7 was nice and windy... gusty flat water... love it.. was also nice and sandy.. what...
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Posted: July 15th, 2008, 8:28am CEST
Free Motion (http://www.free-motion.net/fm/de/index.php) took me on what they call the house ride, which is a really nice senic ride through the mountains. It was so good for me, I got to go for a ride and just get lost in my mind, free it from the competition and...
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Posted: July 13th, 2008, 1:46pm CEST
We had our first day off from competition and what do I go and do.. go sailing.. Can you believe it.. well it was pretty good waves and I dont get to sail Pozo very often good so I figured I would give it a go......
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Posted: July 11th, 2008, 3:20pm CEST
Well I gave it my best shot today, but just luck didn't go my way today. I did everything I could do, I just didn't get the wave that I needed in the heat. I thought that the waves were pretty poor in my heat but I just couldn't...
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Posted: July 10th, 2008, 4:09pm CEST
click here.. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem item=230267396700)I am also looking to sell my wave gear here in Gran Canaria or in Fuerte if you know anyone that is looking for 4.7 to 3.7 Manic's in excellent condition. I am also looking to sell my small slalom board as well. So if you want...
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Posted: July 9th, 2008, 12:16pm CEST
Picts by JC/PWA Gran Canaria at it's finest. Day in, day out, windy windy windy..... Today they took it easy on us, only three rounds of racing. They changed up the starting line a bit which evened out the line making it possible to start almost anywhere on the line...
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Posted: July 8th, 2008, 3:58pm CEST
Today was a full day for the PWA Grand Slam Pozo 2008.. They started off with womens freestyle in which the young Sarah Quita stole the show pulling off her second single elimination victory just in front of the Local ripper Diada Moreno. It was a tough battle between...
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Posted: July 7th, 2008, 3:34pm CEST
Tener Coche.com (http://tenercoche.com/) hooked me up with a sweet Mini. If you are ever looking for a car or house to buy in the Canaries look here first. This site is like the ebay of the islands here in Spain.
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Posted: July 6th, 2008, 4:42pm CEST
Picts by JC/PWA Today we did two more rounds. The first one I finished second, the second one went overearly in the final. I was a bit pissed off with myself to say the least. I keep being conservative on the start and then bang in the final i decide...
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Posted: July 5th, 2008, 4:44pm CEST
Photos by JC/PWAWent out racing today.. Was nice and windy. Sailed on 5.5 and 6.0 on the Gaastra Vapor and they were working great. Used my Isonic 86 with the Sl 4 32 and 34.. Was good fun. Windy, some swell, some control fun.. I need to get that good...
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Posted: July 4th, 2008, 3:56pm CEST
Today kicked off with some pretty good wave conditions. The wind was very light for Pozo... I competed on a 5.0 Manic that I borrowed off Ross Williams which was nice of him to lend me. In all my 13 years of coming here I have never competed on a...
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Posted: July 4th, 2008, 1:11pm CEST
Gorge is gorgeous!
Happy 4th of JULY!
While Kev is over on the moon (Gran Canaria) I’m in the Gorge getting some great sailing conditions! So far, I’m 3 for 3 on the water….. I have forgotten how much fun it is sailing over here. Conditions are different than anything...
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Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 4:15pm CEST
Well the wind is back in Pozo.. It took all day for it to come back but it is here now and looks like it is locked in for the competition. Looks like there might be some waves tomorrow. We will have to wait and see. Today i got on...
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Posted: July 1st, 2008, 4:34pm CEST
Had a good day today.. got to go for a stand up paddle today, and that was pretty fun. I had some fun little waves around the point of Pozo. It was perfectly glassy and two other people out so that made it really fun. I caught a...
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Posted: June 29th, 2008, 4:54pm CEST
Well the spanish are celebrating tonight!!! No wind here in Pozo and it is cutting down on my training time here. Need to be out on that water and training it up for the comp starting up soon. Anyhow, I am sure the wind will come back soon..
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Posted: June 28th, 2008, 11:05am CEST
So I have been working hard.. or is it hardly working.. ha ha.. anyhow.. Just put up some new stuff on here. A new Deal of the Day, a new Move of the Month and a new poll, all for your viewing enjoyment.. Hope you guys are enjoying the...
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Posted: June 24th, 2008, 12:42pm CEST
Well I have been asking Matt to update the lesson page on the site for quite some time. I was telling him that we should get some testimonials on there. Some time went by and then I was like, hey, did you get any of those testimonials... so...
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Posted: June 21st, 2008, 3:28am CEST
I like hearing back from you guys- it motivates me to write a bit more when I have the time!
This past week on Maui, the wind has been pretty light so you haven’t missed too much! The waves snuck in with some head high sets and that was pretty...
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Posted: June 19th, 2008, 10:33am CEST
If you guys ever want to come to Gran Canaria and need a place to stay.. check out the Aparthotel Playa Ingles (http://www.partner-hotels.com/en-aparthotel_playa_del_ingles/index.html) with some really nice amenities.. Another guy who is really helping me out is Jon at Tener Coche (http://www.tenercoche.com/indexalq.php?idiomas=EN) with a really great car...
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Posted: June 16th, 2008, 3:00pm CEST
It seems like KP is MIA- so i'm going to try to figure out how this blog thing works! I watched with great anticipation the event in Costa Brava. I have been there many times and have a nickname for that location… Costa NADA. I have had bad luck...
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Posted: June 14th, 2008, 7:31am CEST
We got a sea breeze trying to pick up here but other than that just waiting around for some wind. We have had a good day of rain yesterday to make all of our bags heavy for tomorrow's check in at the airport. Hopefully we will get enough to do...
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Posted: June 12th, 2008, 3:05pm CEST
Well we did our first race of the season and speed was definately not
my problem. I had three bad starts, two in the finals and one in the
semi final. I felt like i had some good speed especially on my 7.6.
Today used 7.6 and...
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Posted: June 12th, 2008, 1:06am CEST
Well for some reason the internet here really sucks. You would think we would have a connection better than my brother had in Baja, but nope, this connection here is horrendous. Most of the time I cant even send out some emails. It really sucks but oh well. Looks like...
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Posted: June 9th, 2008, 12:45am CEST
This is all I got for you. Made it to Costa Brava Camping and now waiting for wind.. Looks like it should be down for a couple of days but then kick in. You never know..Anyhow here is a shot of our beach for a week!!
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Posted: June 8th, 2008, 5:25am CEST
Well, made it to Barcelona, all the bags made it including the fins.. stoked. Long flight, a bit tired, but nice to be on the ground and getting ready for the upcoming race. I think the racing starts on the 10th so we have a day to get all the...
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Posted: June 7th, 2008, 9:30am CEST
Well, made it on the plane and on the way. Maui LAX JFK BCN. Not too bad of flights.. All packed up for Gran Canaria, Fuerte , Turkey and Costa Brava. So it should be a good summer. Forecast looks good for Costa Brava so hopefully we can get some...
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Posted: June 4th, 2008, 3:26pm CEST
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Posted: June 3rd, 2008, 4:17am CEST
Had a great day today. Fun filled just how I like it. Went for a 3 and a half hour bike ride from my house up to the Winery out past Kula. Was 44 miles and was pretty hard nacker all the way up hill. The ride back was nice,...
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Posted: June 1st, 2008, 12:32pm CEST
Check out the latest Move of the Month! Some great action and some really good tips from Matt in Baja. Matt's buddy Taylor did the filming and editing so if you were wondering why my video skills have improved so much it is because I didn't edit the video! But...
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Posted: May 31st, 2008, 6:25pm CEST
Here are some shots from yesterday of guys out ripping. Jazz had some nice waves I saw and his best wave ride i wasn't in the right spot for it but oh well. I got one ok one of him. The other guy that was trying to take my head...
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Posted: May 30th, 2008, 3:23pm CEST
I know you guys dont really like the random photography to much but thought that I would share some anyhow.. wether you like it or not!! Hope you like the shots.
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Posted: May 29th, 2008, 8:54pm CEST
Had a big day today.. maybe too big as I am quite tired now already and it is only 3 pm.. Went for a bike ride around the West Maui Mountains.. that is a long hard trip.. but was pretty fun. Was a new experience so that was cool....
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Posted: May 25th, 2008, 4:06am CEST
Maui has been amazing. Flat but windy. Not too much else to report except my mustache is growing right along.. the votes are rolling in.. but the stash is filling in great too.. be sure and vote for the Mo to go or stay!!
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Posted: May 19th, 2008, 6:14am CEST
Made it back safe and sound.. None of the gear made it on the flight but I am sure that it will come.. Nice to be back on Maui. Maybe some wind and waves tomorrow.
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Posted: May 16th, 2008, 10:39pm CEST
One more day left. Maybe some wind later today. Then pack up. Cant wait to get on the plane. Maybe go and try and take some better picts this afternoon. I know these are not my best shots but lack of motivation on the old photos this trip. Need to...
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Posted: May 15th, 2008, 6:36am CEST
Shewww.. man it is scary out there. The wind is so light, so so gusty, they keep running them but there is no wind. It is like a roll of the dice if one of the races gets all the way through. We tried about 20 heats today and all...
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Posted: May 13th, 2008, 6:30am CEST
We were all set ready to go and then BANG huge thunder and lightening hit just about a half a mile up wind from us just as it was 30 seconds before my start. Just as we were starting they put up the abandonment flag and we tired to make...
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Posted: May 12th, 2008, 6:23pm CEST
Well today is the day. First day of the racing season. Looks like the wind has backed off a bit. The rain came in and so who knows what we will get today. Here are a couple shots from yesterday. I took some shots of some fins, looks like...
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Posted: May 11th, 2008, 4:47am CEST
Made it here.. All went well. Was a nice long flight.. pretty impressed with Korean Air.. Good food, nice seats, some good movies. Got to watch American Gangster which I thought was great... All the gear came out, the Koreans were nice to greet us here and take us to...
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Posted: May 9th, 2008, 4:48pm CEST
Getting on the plane now... cant wait to see how we are all going.. should be interesting..
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Posted: May 8th, 2008, 2:46am CEST
Busy days, getting ready for Korea. Been down the harbor in the early AM getting some light wind sailing in. The wind has been cranking here and it is tough to test out the big sails. Anyhow will fill you guys in later as to what we have been learning....
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Posted: May 5th, 2008, 7:11pm CEST
Hey Bloggers,You gotta check out this video…… We filmed this back in 1997 when we were youngens! Not only is it funny, there are some great techniques in this video that you will find extremely valuable! Our narrator and producer, Brian Casserio did a great job at showing some...
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Posted: May 2nd, 2008, 6:48pm CEST
Front loops are something every windsurfer early on aspires to ad to their trick bag . Without a doubt throwing big front loops gets the attention of anyone on and off the water. The pro's now throw them switch stance and with duck gybes thrown in the mix. But...
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