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Hot's rider: Paco Mercader

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Here is the Interview of Paco Mercader, a 15 years old French Hot Sails Maui rider which just got 6th place in the freestyle division of the French championship in Six fours les plages. Let’s ask him some question…

Hi Paco, can you introduce yourself?
Hello, my name is Paco Mercader and I am15 years old. I’m living in the south of France, windsurfing in a spot named Six fours les Plages, next to Marseille. I like both freestyle and wave. I’m free styling in the spot of Le Brusc and wave riding mostly in La Coudouliere.
I’m in high school.

You just got 6th place in the French freestyle championship, which is a nice result for a young guy. I heard that the level was pretty high!
True and I’m really happy of this result! I use to do more wave than freestyle but I’m still training with my friends when there is no wave, which often happens here! I managed to do my moves in the heat without being anxious or nervous. And it worked!
Some riders were really ripping like Vincent Mellouet or my friend Adrien Bosson and Kevin Allegre. It was really nice to have a competition at home.

Which moves did you land in your heat?
I tried to give variety during my heat. At the beginning the wind was pretty light and I was doing my spocks, double flakas, puneta, slider and other light wind moves like the funnel that I land less easily. After, the wind picked up and I tried to go more powerful moves with good forward loops, shove its and big flaka to score.

You also competed in wave, how did that go?
Yes, I did as the championship in wave and freestyle. I had the will to obtain a better result than in freestyle but I was going too big. I really tried to push my cut backs to the max which made me fall and loose so much time! Moreover, I was against the guy who finished 2nd. I’m a bit disappointed but it motivates me even more for next year!

Are you working on new moves now?
Currently, I mostly work my freestyle. I’m working on the shaka, the ponch and the switch chachoo. In wave I’m trying some goiters and taka. I’d like to land this moves clean soon!

You managed to try the Bolt, what do you think about this sail?
I tried it in light wind and I was stoked by the acceleration and the handling of this sail. It’s very light and comfortable. For sure I’m going for it this year!

Do you have some plans for this winter?With school and my boards and sails to pay for I won’t have time and money to travel this winter. But for sure I will try to windsurf as much as possible and I plan to do the French championship in February

Do you have another love than your Hot Sails Maui sails?
Not right now but I’d really like to find a windsurf girl!

Thank you Paco!
Freak out

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Super nice video of Sweden riders that enjoy riding nice conditions at home
The colors are just incredible with the darkness. Remember that no matter how cold it is, you just have to rip.

http://vimeo.com/7253587
Hawaiian surfer party

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Aloha spirit is coming to Denmark as an Hawaiian party is going on the 24th of October.
Our teamrider and Danish importer Thomas Sorensen will perform on stage as he's not only a radical windsurfer but also an hardcore piano player.
Thousands people are expected so if you are not right now on Maui, the only way to have a little bit of this spirit is to party hard with Thomas.
If i were a male butterfly....

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Huge success for the butterfly effect that took place at Eilat in Israel on the 3rd of october.
The full moon brought 40 pretty butterfly girls over motivated to show everybody that windsurf, kitesurf ans Sup are the best way to have fun on the water when you are a girl.
Good ambiance, sun, and wind were present for this nice event. Next butterfly stop is Brazil on 2010, 9 january.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KJmko2ICEU
Diony at Sylt World Cup

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

2009 marked Hot Sails Maui's return to World Cup racing for the first time in 10 years. Diony was the only competitor at Sylt to compete in all disciplines - wave, freestyle and slalom. He put in an impressive racing performance despite the harsh conditions finishing 10th in slalom ahead of World Cup veteran Kevin Pritchard and only two places behind Finian Maynard who is the last sailor for Hot Sails Maui (many years ago!) to turn in such results.

This is what Diony had to say:

"The first days of the event was very calm, sunny and good temperatures to get ourselves ready for the event, we knew that conditions where going to be epic for Sylt standards, I rigged up gear for 3 disciplines, slalom, waves and freestyle, I was the only one that did all 3 disciplines, I felt very hyped up to do good in all, the event started of with slalom.

Temperatures were from 8 to 13 degrees centigrade with waves from 2 to 5 meters with winds reaching 40 knots and occasional hail during the event. It was not the most beautiful conditions to compete in, but still I loved the challenge and I seem to do better in tough conditions in slalom. The competition area was very choppy and used my 8.0 and 8.8 GPS, with my 110L and 125L AHD SL, worked good in those conditions.

Photo courtesy of John Carter/PWA

I got to the losers final on first round doing ok, then in the second round after redoing our heat 3 times because of general recalls and people getting mixed up in heats I got a 3rd place inthe Final. This was very satisfying as so far was my best result this year after 3 events. I was in second place at the last mark, but just got passed by on the finish line.

I started of sailing good in the freestyle category, had Brawzinho in my first heat, it was basically a final in first round, wave started the next day, advancing and in the second round was against Angulo, I unfortunately hurt my ankle badly which did not allow me to compete in the double elimination even though I tried, I am very pleased with my slalom results being the first year on the slalom tour after 3 solid events in the Canary’s and Sylt! Cannot wait for next year! Thanks for all the support of everyone!! All the best for the rest of 2009 and see you on the water soon!

Best Vibes!

Diony Guadagnino V69

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Freak out in Sweden

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Check out Ola and friends in this video clip of some cold hard action in Sweden. That is a 3.5m Ola is on!
This comes from www.kulingvarning.nu (Fredrik Johansson). Sailors are Mats Oljons (blue) and Ola Helenius (orange).
Freakout from kulingvarning.nu on Vimeo.
Butterfly Effect

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Once again Juliana leads the way in inviting women to the water with the latest Butterfly Effect event. Our importer Rani will be on hand to demo out the latest 2010 gear and to help the ladies in their adventure down the coast. To learn more, visit:
[windmanas.blogspot.com]
How to break a mast extension.

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

A great day before the real waves hit. Perfect to go over the handlebars and break a mast extension.
Isn't it great when the owner of the company gets to do this! Real testing. Good strong Hot Rod 400!
(Managed to still sail in and no board or sail damage!)
More Bonaire

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

These posts are little belated, oh well.
After a long first day, Kyla and I were welcomed into the Sonrisa Hotel and what a nice surprise to have such deluxe yet simple accommodations. Near town, and quiet with wild parrots flying in to visit each morning. Very nice. Great European breakfasts too.

After sleeping in way too long the next morning, I got Kyla on the water and headed to the ProKids Freestyle event again for the final day.
The level was nuts. Kiri had come back for for the weekend, and Bjorn was matching his moves and throwing some of his own. The younger sailors seemed almost more competitive with a larger fleet and the 10-15 years old sailing level was shockingly high. Here Steven Max, the newest Hot Sails Maui team member flys by, while Amado Vriswlik throws a flaka. Did I mention the wind was only about 10-12knts and they throw this stuff? Not bad for 11 and 13 year olds.
The pictures of the awards, do not do the event justice. The live band pumping the local caribbean speed pulse, and the food and drink and the thousand people who were there to celibrate. Even the island's beauty queen was there to present the awards! Ah, to be 12 again!
Saragosa tries the big time!

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Long time Hot Sails Maui rider Bjorn Saragosa from Bonaire is testing his moves against the world's best this week in the Canary Islands Feurteventura World cup. At 17 he is a well seasoned competitor on the Caribbean event scene, but this is his debut for the professional world. At the moment, he has knocked out one foe, but meets his sailing buddy Kiri next! Bjorn going for a sick Flacka or similar in the strong winds of Feurteventura. He is our 2010 BOLT freestyle wave sail tester and is stoked with all the new room to maneuver under the boom. According to Bjorn the new sail has sick "pop".
Discovering Bonaire

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Things were looking up when I found out Total rental car in Bonaire had comped us a Jeep® for our much to short visit. They were a major sponsor of the IFCA slalom worlds held this week and also the ProKids Freestyle event happening as we picked up the car. Onward to the beach at Lac bay.
We found Elvis at Bonaire Windsurf Place sweating from too much work and running the prokids event after a long week of the slalom worlds. Roger was in the shop and Constantino was getting his boys Jurgen and Bjorn ready for the events following this one. Finally Kyla could get into the bath warm water that is only knee deep to practice her short boarding. She has been struggling with Maui's agressive wind and chop and needed the easy fun of improving in these epic intermediate conditions.

All the kids were already competing in heats and it was great to see them in their element. 11 year old Jurgen showed me his stuff on his way to winning his next heat. Jurgen has been sponsored by Hot Sails Maui since he was 4! It is simply amazing what fun and how new the action is of these kids here.
Netherland Antillies

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

I have been planning a visit to Bonaire since Elvis at the Bonaire Windsurf Place started ordering my sails back at the turn of the century. After a long flight from Maui to Aruba, Kyla and I had to do battle with Dutch Antillies Airlines to get to Bonaire. Every flight was booked and spending an afternoon on standby turned into another expensive night on Aruba. Finally we got on a flight Saturday morning, a day later than planned. Luckily I decided NOT to bring my dinnerware set on this trip as DAE does not allow it.
Once on Bonaire, we were not allowed in by immigration as we had not decided what day we were leaving. We quickly made up our minds and bought tickets for 4 days later to Curacao. It was a nice welcome to see 3 Hot Sails Maui Stealth sails rigged in the airport of Bonaire. We finally had made it!
Diony in Pozo

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Photo courtesy PWA

It has been a long time since we have had a serious competitor in the PWA. And it was with some trepidation that we considered joining the PWA and re-entering the tour. But Diony is persistent (annoyingly so!) and insisted that 2009 was the year for him and Hot Sails Maui to get back in the game. So we went for it!

Photo courtesy PWA

Diony is currently in Pozo competing in the PWA in both the slalom and wave disciplines. I will save comment on the waves for another post and just focus on the epic slalom racing that has been going down. Diony has been battling in some of the toughest racing around with strong winds and a very rough course, not to mention all the best racers in the world! In one round it all came good.

Diony explains:

"These are the results of the last final on July 14th:

Winners final Slalom, 14 de Julio 2009, Gran Canaria Gran Slam

1st Antoine Albeau France
2nd Bjorn Dunkerbeck Spain
3rd Cyril Mussilmanni France
4th Diony Guadagnino Venezuela
5th Peter Volwater Holland
6th Kevin Pritchard USA
7th Benoit Mussilmanni France
8th Josh Angulo Cabo Verde
9th Ciril Mussilmanni France
11th Ross Williams England

It was a great surprise for myself to have gotten not too bad of a result in the final today, I am so happy because it’s very difficult now these days just to get in a final against the top 10 of the world, they have many years doing slalom and great experience, also today I had a few heats before reaching the finals when I got 1st place in front of Finian Maynard from the Virgin Islands, top 3 in the world, I will be working very hard to keep on improving my results to reach the top places on the PWA World tour!"

Photo courtesy PWA

Photo courtesy PWA

Photo courtesy PWA

Photo courtesy PWA

Diony appeared in many finals and losers finals in the intense racing and currently sits in 15th position. Full results can be found here:

Men's Slalom Results
Maui Race Series

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

By Tom

I have not raced for at least 3 years or more. But I decided I had better stop being a wuss and get out there even if I was totally unprepared and out of shape! So I signed up for the last 3 races of the season.

Racing on Maui is pretty much like racing in the PWA in the 19-39 age group. When you are lining up with the likes of Micah Buzanis, Peter Bijl, Gonzalo Costa Hoevel, Peter Slate and more you know it is going to be competitive. VERY competitive. Needless to say things did not go so well in the early heats.

Example of Race (Click on Pic to see bigger)

I misjudged the start slightly in my first heat and I was probably 3 seconds early for the line so 100 feet from the line I sheeted out to slow down a bit to prevent an over early. As I hit the line half the fleet went ripping by as I struggled to accelerate back up to speed. Then just to make sure I stayed in the back someone T-boned me at the first mark luckily without damage or injury. That caused me to file the only protest I have ever filed in my life (and won). I actually got 8th in that heat thanks to my protest and someone else must have been OE.

The next heat I planned to stick close to Pieter Bijl who had a blinder of a start in the first heat. Of course things did not go to plan and I hit a hole in the wind and got stuck on the back side of the swell. Again I was left watching the fleet disappear in front of me as the flag was raised with me 3 seconds behind. I trailed the pack until the last reach to the finish where I passed two sailors on pure board speed to claim another 8th.

Tom Hammerton at Finish line - photo courtesy of Harry Wiewel

Ok so I was not lacking board speed, I just needed to get my damn starts right! In the third heat I hit a good start, maybe 1 second late with 90% speed. I arrived at the first mark in fourth I think and lost one place as I was slow accelerating away from the mark. At the outside mark I gybed right into a hole and completely stalled the board. Desperate to maintain my position I tried to pump my sail, but alas my tired forearms were not up for the job and my hand slipped from the boom causing me to fall followed by a massive pile up behind. Sorry everyone! Disgusted I finished 9th.

The last heat of the Mens 19-39 was excruciating with my forearms pumped up and my body feeling weary. I did not think I had the strength to finish the heat, but I sure was going to try! I got a good start again and got out of the first mark in 5th. the next mark saw someone fall and I moved up to 4th. The inside mark was light and I was exhausted. I failed to plane through my gybe and someone sneaked past as I was unable to pump. It was the same story at the last mark and I came home in 6th. My best finish, not what I had hoped for, but a distinct improvement. I was very thankful that was the last heat before the lunch break as I was wiped out. I was not sure if I could sail another 4 heats in the afternoon.

Pieter Bijl claims another win. Who is that loser way in the back on an orange sail? - photo courtesy of Harry Wiewel

I sailed in the semi-pro division in the afternoon which may have been PWA sailor free but still highly competitive and full of talent. Race 1 was a good start as I came to the first mark second and held on until the last mark where exhausted I was unable to defend myself at the mark. Still 3rd was a lot better than 6th!

The next heat I nailed my start perfectly hitting the line at full speed as the flag went up. I got to the first mark first but with Matt Daniels overlapping me underneath I had to give him room and lost the position as we left the mark. I had great board speed and maintained my position with ease on the straights, but loosing a bit each gybe as I had no strength to pump. At the last mark two guys caught up and got away from the mark before me. I was mad as hell I had let the position slip and went hell for leather down the home straight clawing back one position and coming within inches of getting back the other one. I was desperately disappointed at giving up positions in the last two races just from lack of fitness. If I was in better shape those would have been 2nd place finishes at least!

Finally a good start! - photo courtesy of Harry Wiewel

Tom Hammerton claims a a 3rd in a tight finish - photo courtesy of Harry Wiewel

The 3rd race saw more physical strength sap away and another good start was eroded at each mark slipping back to 5th. The wind had filled in and in consolation I hit my high speed of the day 30.8 knots on the first reach. I was totally done and considered skipping the last heat as we get one throw out, but an old friend of mine told me the key to racing was to start and finish every race. You never know what everyone else will do, and maybe some of them were more exhausted than me, or perhaps some would go over early. So I decided to grab the helmet cam and record a\the last heat of the day. Of course this was a total jinx and I went over early by a good two seconds. Remembering my good friends advice I turned around and went back to the start to clear myself. I finished last but that was good for 7th as indeed several people did not make the heat (not that it made any difference as it was my throw out). Of course I had forgotten to clear the memory card and I failed to capture the cruise around the course on the camera. Doh!

In the end I finished 17th out of 21 in the Mens 19-39 won by Micah Buzanais and 8th out of 15 in Semi-pro which was won by Matt Daniels. I definitely was not ready for that level of racing. I need to get on the water a bit more and get back in better shape! I will be out practising this week for sure. I definitely need to get my starts sorted and work on keeping my speed up in the gybe.

Check out more action photos from Harry Wiewel
Butterfly Effect Germany

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Germany, July 4th, 2009

The Butterfly Effect announces its first ever all women, water sport event non-competitive in Germany this July. It will be a one-day downwinder of windsurf, kite, SUP, surf, and water sport clinics at Kiel, North Germany. A downwinder means to set out in a distance from one location down the coast to another location. Usually, it is a short mission that is challenging but safe to push the level of women in water sports. All women are welcome from any skill level. It is for free! We are encouraging women to pre- sign up at surf shops in Kiel, Lübeck, Hamburg, Münster. This event is uniquely designed to promote women in water sports.

Downwinder Details

The downwinder begins from Heidkate and continues to Brasilien_ (west wind), with a break at Kalifornien. Heidtake is one of the hot spots of Kiel. Wide sandy beach, big space, beautiful atmosphere. The distance of the downwind is around 2,5 km from Heidtake to Kalifornien and 2km Brasilien. The wind usually blows from west direction and it is suggested to bring a sail around 5.0m or kite size around 7m to 9m. For stand-up paddling any size is fine. It is possible to join the group from Heidtake, Kalifornien or even being part on the clinic at Heidkate.

Much Aloha
Juliana and Tatiana
Sod's Law

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

By Tom

For the last few years I have been sailing whatever boards I can lay my hands on. A wide variety of pre-loved gems have been under my feet from a large selection of manufacturers. Mostly borrowed stuff, but I got a few good deals on trades. That is how I came to own my F2 missile. I think it was 3 years old when I got hold of it. Since then I have pounded it through Maui's rough water for two years. Surprisingly the deck is now soft and the rocker is distinctly negative. This is not good for a speed board.

I am taking the speed sailing a little more seriously these days and I decided I needed to replace it. The boys at Starboard hooked me up and after much discussion with Ian Fox I chose an Isonic W49 as a replacement. Of course such items have to be ordered at least 4 months in advance, so I have been patiently waiting for the container of Maui's Starboards to come in for a long time.

I have not had a brand new board scince I got a wave board back in 1998. It was shaped by Dave Mel (Sailboards Maui) and built by myself up at the old Tomminator Boardworks when I used to work there. Prior to that I had many custom boards and I would have to go all the way back to 1989 to find the last production board I got new. I think that was a Bic Alto. So needless to say this was a big deal for me and the excitement has steadily been building. Everyday for the last few months I've been asking Bart (Kanaha Kai owner and expecting a few boards himself)"when will my board be here?". I must have driven him nuts!

Finally the container arrived last friday morning. It was windy. Unfortunately the container was not to be opened till 9am the next day. I had to work all day with that container in plain sight. The weekend was windy - very windy. One small problem stood between me and my board. This of all weekends was the weekend I moved house! All weekend was taken up with the move and I did not get a chance to even see it.

Monday morning - there it is waiting for me in a brown cardboard box hidden from sight. Naturally Mondays are busy and it was not till the afternoon that I finally got the chance to unpack it. Vent screw, footstraps, she's ready to go!

There is some law in the universe that says the windspeed is inversly proportional to the age of a new board. There is no wind, and none forercast for the next few days. Maybe by next weekend I will be able to sail it. For now I will just have to stare!

The forecast looks like this for a while.
1st and 3rd at Starboard ProKids Worlds

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Hot Sails Maui rider Steven Max took top honors last week at the Starboard Pro Kids World Championships. He won his age group (Under 12) and took an amazing 3rd Place in the under 15 age group! Not bad for TEN years old!
In the under 12 final Steven Max Lageveen (ARU 888) beat young Russian Konstantin Smirnov (RUS 111).
Congrats Steven!
Close, But No Cigar

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

By Tom,

Last sunday I finnaly managed to get the Maui Vmax GPS Speed Sailing series going. We were supposed to run in May, but there was just no wind, and our mail server was down so I could not send out announcements. The week before was the Maui Race series slalom at Kanaha which had a lot of strong wind. We were hoping for the same.

Unfortunately it was not to be and it turned out to be quite light. I should have rigged my 7.3, but I was desperate to put the new GPS 2010 6.6 through it's paces. Due to the lack of wind I had not sailed it much. Dionny had modified it for me by taking a big crash and going right through it and reduceing it's area by about half a meter. It had taken me a couple of weeks to get round to fixing it. The sail was also fitted with my new 4 roller cam design which I was desperate to test. So I rigged the 6.6 and stuck it on my Tabou Manta 67 (100l) and swapped out the 36cm Vector fin for a 30cm.

It was flukey to say the least, but my gear delivered the goods. Alex and I were on the lower reef at around 12:50 and both found some good gusts setting first and second fastest speeds respectively within a minute and a half. After a long break I went back out with the helmet cam and chased Alex around for a bit. The wind got worse after that and by 3pm I was in my street clothes working on downloading the tracks. The wind picked up right then and everybody went back out on the water. I was a bit worried everyone would find wind and go faster with me stuck on the beach. In the end the early speeds held up and I took second place with a 33.92 knot 100m to Alex's 34.08.

The new sail proved to be superb with very easy handling and good low end power, and obviously it had loads of speed. It was a complete succes for the cams too which rotated effortlessly and performed very well.

The full story, results, pictures and videos can be found on the event sites:

http://mauivmax.blogspot.com

http://www.mauivmax.com

Cheers,

Tom
Curacao Success

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Once again, Amado dominates his class in racing to lead the pack at the Curacao Challenge Slalom Races. Sailing his GPS sails, he lead the pack which was nearly all using Hot Sails, to win the event. Hot Sails Maui's lifetime rider Jurgen Saragosa took third place.
Diony Rules!

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

1st Diony Guadagnino V69
2nd Gollito Estredo V01
3rd Ricardo Campello V111
The Event in Puerto La Cruz was a big surprise for me, not only because of the 62 plus competitors that participated, the level was also very high, also having the presence of World class champions like Gollito Estredo, Ricardo Campello, Alexis Carache, Juan Marino, Alexis Zaballa and Cheo Diaz, when these following competitors I mentioned above compete in any windsurfing discipline they always seem to give a big headache, what surprised me was the quality of the organization and the professionalism of the regatta comity, that always helps big time.

What helped me to win this event was my physical preparation, focus and comfort I had with my windsurfing equipment, I had it well tuned, especially when the wind blew 18 knots plus is when I feel more comfortable with strong winds, the category of this event was slalom and also a freestyle night exhibition with strong lights, the slalom consisted in two long distance laps defi wind

Results:

Open Pro:
1st Diony Guadagnino V69
2nd Gollito Estredo V01
3rd Ricardo Campello V111
4th Alexis Carache V1111
5th Cheo Diaz V34

Master:
1st Jose Leal V1029
2nd Walter Dramisino V1909
3rd Eleazar Franchesqui V91
4th Cristian Anrique V333
5th Adolfo Fernandez V20

Women:
1st Sofia Moraes V11

Sport:
1st Oscar Sicneros V666
2nd Armando Gonzales V218
3rd Daniel Gonzales Latorraca V722
4th Hector Orteaga V115
5th Ronny Navarrete V15

Grand Master:
1st Sergio Mendoza VX
2nd Arcario Ferraz V00
3rd Spartaco Siccarelli V711
4th Hector Hung V0
5th Esteban Morillo Hermoso V53

Junior:
1st Alessandro Tesca V12
2nd Ignacio Malizzia V40
3rd Felix Lista V89
4th Hender Acosta
Sprecks and Lowers Sessions

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

By Glenn

Here I am riding on a bamboo/carbon creation from Sean Ordonez...this board is so beautiful that at first I was afraid to sail it:) With a maple leaf inlaid into the bamboo deck and another abstract variation painted on the hull this board truly represents my home country, eh!

THE WINDSURFER - Maui Sessions - Vol. 2 from Glenn Haslbeck on Vimeo.
Twin Fins

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Insight from Ola Helenius

Follow this link for a fascinating article on twin fins by Hot Sails Maui rider Ola Helenius.

[hotsailsmaui.com]

Or click here to download:

twinfins_ola_scan.pdf
Araya Slalom-Speed

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

By Diony Guadagnino

I just got back from my trips in Argentina and Chile, on our adventure we visited some places that where amazing, super different from what I’m used to, landscape wise, it was like if we where on another planet like Mars, the people just were amazing and so helpful, and the food…..best ever!! Please check out our trips that will be coming out soon in the magazines, hope you enjoy it!

I departed from Buenos Aires a few days ago and arrived at home in Venezuela, Caracas, my good friend and team mate Juan Marino picked me up at the air port, he mentioned that tomorrow he will be going to the 2nd National slalom and speed event in Araya to pack my bags again, Araya is the peninsula of Cumana on the main land which is close to Margarita Island, but we had to drive 800K from Caracas, but that was easy after we drove 6,000K in our trips in Argentina and Chile, when we arrived in Araya the wind was blowing around 15-18 knots, I rigged up my new GPS 8.0 to practice for the event and Juan rigged up his 7.3 and Sergio Mendoza rigged up his 6.6 Speed Demon, I was super happy with the performance of our new GPS sails, especially over power they worked great! The next day the event started, when we left our posada to the beach, arriving I was amazed of how many windsurfers where participating, it was way more crowded than Kanaha, it was so funny…jajaja….I never imagined that in Venezuela we had so many and talented windsurfers! we had around 14 kids competing and pro-am sailors the ages varied from 15 to 65 years old, but mostly younger sailors and around 5 master and grand master! In total 70 competitors and still there was missing around 40 competitors that could not show up! Every night we had great party’s on the beach and so many beautiful ladies…. : ) …… Juan Marino V103 took the 4th place in the event, Sergio Mendoza 1st place in the Master division and I got 2nd place…. The level in the pro men division was super high… I would think the top 5 competitors could give some trouble on the PWA top ten list, cant wait for the next national event…it was so much fun and good practice, what I mostly enjoyed was the good vibration with everyone!

Results:

Pro men:
1st Alexis Carache
2nd Diony Guadagnino
3rd Gollito Estredo
4th Juan Marino
5th Rufino Lucero
6th Cheo Diaz

Masters:
1st Sergio Mendoza
2nd Kleber Mota
3rd Colorado
Tandem Kanaha

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Just a nice day of trying the tandem board
Broke Da Foot

Fetched: November 20th, 2009, 11:54am CET by Jeffrey, Glenn and Tom

Well, I have been windsurfing pretty much full time for 29 years and I finally broke a bone doing it.
Classic tale: Was going out for a super high wind session and split a beer with my buddy Carter. Oh I was feeling pretty frisky out there in 25-30 perfectly set up on my high wind gear.
Beer has a way of making one overconfident. I was hitting every windblown lip I could find, and feeling like a hero.
However, what my happy beer influenced mind had failed to act on was the unusually tight back footstrap on my old high wind board. Well I sure noticed it when I went for a relaxing wipe out on a failed aerial landing and as I leisurely fell back, my foot which would have normally swiveled out of the back strap, just stayed there and I heard a distinct CRACK, CRACK, CRACK.
Ouch.
The worst part was having to sail in, and crawl up the beach like Tom Hanks.
So now I do my sail design from the beach for a couple of months.

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Interview with Gabriel Browne - Brazilian Slalom Champion 2009

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 11:46am CET

Check out continentseven.com for a great interview with Gabriel Browne BRA-50

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Ezzy Sail team riders Graham Ezzy and Jesse Brown

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EzzySail from windsurfing fever on Vimeo.

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Brazilian Slalom Champion 2009 !!!

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 3:17pm CET

Gabriel Browne BRA-50 got the top spot.
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A review on a great PWA wave career and a view into the future.
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Posted: November 15th, 2009, 8:00am CET

We had perfect conditions with a lot of wind and waves!
Greek National Slalom Championship

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 4:39pm CET

John Papaspirou GR-71 got the top spot.
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Posted: November 10th, 2009, 10:47am CET

Check out the latest video clip from MauiSails
Jericoacoara action

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 5:39pm CET

Steven Van Broeckhoven is now in Jericoacoara (Brasil) for training, with Niek van der Linde. Steven is really rocking the place there with incredible moves. Check out the photos.
Windsurfer of the Year 2009 award

Posted: October 29th, 2009, 10:24am CET

Peter Volwater H-24 who was Windsurfer of the Year 2008 got 2nd spot this year.
Weymouth speedweek

Posted: October 23rd, 2009, 10:40am CEST

Patrick Van Hoof won the pro fleet.
Interview with Steven van Broeckhoven on Continentseven

Posted: October 22nd, 2009, 1:53pm CEST

Steven took 5 victories in the 2009 EFPT in a row. Nobody could beat him, he kept a cool head until the end and won the overall EFPT title.

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“Committed” Windsurfing Action Movie from Greece

Posted: October 20th, 2009, 9:02pm CEST by Tim

Greek windsurfing action movie featuring local wave warrior Thomas “KOUS” Kousioris ripping at Alepoxori near Athens…

KOUS is using:
Angulo Boards, Ezzy Sails & Masts, Flying Objects, Gecko Headgear,
Chinook, Al360 booms and is testing all these in some of the hardest
conditions Alepoxori has to offer. (all available in Greece at [windrider.gr])

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Video : MauiSails Team on 2009 PWA World Cup Sylt

Posted: October 20th, 2009, 11:46am CEST

Check out the latest video clip from MauiSails

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Contest in “La Reunion” Island

Posted: October 19th, 2009, 11:35pm CEST by Tim

We enjoyed this email from Robin.

“It was my first time in “la Reunion” Island for the contest RWC and after fews month in Britany without so much wind, I had some perfect conditions for training…

Solid mast high powerfull wave with strong wind for my 4m² and 4,5m² panther and my AHD trusters.

I try to do the best with all the other riders and I was happy to make a 360 during my heat on the big day !

Good contest with good guys and perfect hardcore conditions, I hope I return next year !”

photographer : Mathieu Demachy
Pics from Norway

Posted: October 19th, 2009, 6:34pm CEST by Tim

Got a couple of pics that my friend Steinar took earlier this october. We had a storm comeing through, and we got this nice peeling wave in a sheltered bay. I was sailing my 3.7, and my friend took a couple of pics when he had a break.

Best wishes to all of you!

Robert
Evening Session with Graham Ezzy

Posted: October 19th, 2009, 5:33pm CEST by Tim

Graham Ezzy’s short Hookipa windsurfing session from Graham Ezzy on Vimeo.

MauiSails News

2009 European Freestyle Champion

Posted: October 17th, 2009, 11:05am CEST

Steven Van Broeckhoven has won all 5 events of EFPT and is the 2009 European freestyle champion.

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

Action shots from Crete Island

Posted: October 16th, 2009, 8:30pm CEST by Tim

“19/21-09-2009

The WindRider’s team visited lovely Crete island.

KOUS and Antonis visited probably one of the friendliest island there is in Greece.

KOUS stated “I am really happy for some of the best days of my life I had there. What can I say about the island, the people, their hospitality, the wave conditions and the local wave sailors. Everything overthere is just perfect. Everybody has to pay a visit to Crete. I am really grateful for the hospitality and the welcoming of Michael Farsaris (local wave guru hero), Antonis, Ilias, Paraskeuas and the rest local wave sailors. Definitely I will go back and pass all the good moments we shared together to all the people. I would also like to thank from the bottom of my heart the leader of this trip Antoni Metaxa for his knowledge and helpful hints regarding the place and the wave spot”.

Check out and enjoy the action in attached photos!!!

Regards,

Panagiotis”

Look HERE for more pics.

Look HERE for some videos.

MauiSails News

Will Rogers windsurfing video

Posted: October 15th, 2009, 12:02pm CEST

BoardSeekerMag published trip video of Will Rogers who was driving over the coast of Morocco and Portugal catching the best conditions.
Gallery : Steven Van Broeckhoven won EFPT event in Naxos

Posted: October 13th, 2009, 11:42am CEST

Check out latest MauiSails gallery

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Letter from Paul

Posted: October 12th, 2009, 8:23pm CEST by Tim

David,
I wish to share with you that my nephew and I have tremendously enjoyed our very first year windsurfing. Your sails ( free ride) with skinny masts are absolutely fantastic. We have both excelled tremendously such that we can beach start, do some jibes, and use the harness…..and believe that the the quality of your sails have made this possible.Without hesitation we are proud and pleased to own ‘’Ezzy’’ sails.

Sincerely,
Paul

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MauiSails Newsletter : Maui Monthly no. 53, September issue.

Posted: October 12th, 2009, 3:27pm CEST

Check out all the stories from MauiSails team riders during the month of September
Taty Frans reports about his victory on PWA Sylt

Posted: October 12th, 2009, 8:00am CEST

"I hate competing against Tonky or Kiri but what can you do..."
Belgium Boy - Steven Van Broeckhoven

Posted: October 10th, 2009, 9:32pm CEST

Twenty three year old Steven has literally burst onto the EFPT/PWA freestyle circuits - Check out an interview on Boardseeker.

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

Great Day in the Ontario Lake

Posted: October 9th, 2009, 9:56pm CEST by Tim

Sandbanks Windsurfing Oct 7th,2009 from Nicolas Chapleau on Vimeo.

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MauiSails Team Riders Finish 2009 Season with Strong Performances

Posted: October 8th, 2009, 8:39am CEST

Josh Angulo 2009 PWA Wave World Champion, Taty Frans first in freestyle on Sylt and Marta Hlavaty for the second year in a row has won the Women's FW Worlds.
Josh Angulo - 2009 World Wave Champion

Posted: October 4th, 2009, 8:46pm CEST

"It sure is a blessing and a stoke to be back on top and finish my competitive wave career with a Wave World Title".
Taty Wins 1st Freestyle Round at PWA Sylt

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 3:06pm CEST

"I am pretty happy with my win and I still can't believe I just won..."
Marta Hlavaty wins it all again!

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 4:38pm CEST

2009 Formula Windsurfing World Championships at Santa Pola, Spain.

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

Congrats to Steve Grody – Grosse Pointe Windsurfing Club Event Winner

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 4:39pm CEST by Tim

“Hello Ezzy,

I was the very lucky winner of the Free Wave 6.3 that was donated for the event.   I have never had a new sail, and am very excited to give it a go out on Lake Michigan this weekend in the waves. (Lake Michigan gets some enormous waves for an inland lake, swells reaching over 10′. And fall is a great time on the Great Lakes (and salt free!))
Thank you for supporting the local guys over here. We aren’t very high profile, but love to sail, and love to show others how to sail (i run a teen travel camp and teach wind surfing as part of it). ‘And no, i won’t let them beat up on the new sail – they get the old Gaestra 4.6 and 5.0 to play with.

I’ve been sailing for several years, and very much enjoy the competitions. They push your skills, and are great camaraderie.   I came in 2nd in the long boards this year with my old poly board and the pink and yellow sail below. If winds are better for the new sail next year, i look forward to 1st place. (This year was a lot of pumping).
The other picture is the award ceremony, and includes Mark Beaumanm of the GreatLakeDemoTour.com which have been great supporters, and Nat Siddall the event organizer.

Dave, i really appreciate the rigging video’s on the web site.  I’ve never really had much instruction or any experience with newer sails, so they are very useful.”

MauiSails News

2009 Irish Slalom Series Champion

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 11:38am CEST

MauiSails team rider Pearse Geaney secured the title of 2009

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

Another cool shot of Mike Murphy

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 7:06pm CEST by Tim
Andrea De Cesaris pics from Oahu

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 3:19pm CEST by Tim
Mike Murphy windsurfs more than most…

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 8:54pm CEST by Tim

“The wind just shut down here in September but fortunately have logged 134 days (14 short of 2008 all time high total) through August and expecting to end this year with a new personal best. Really enjoying the sails (56 days logged) and masts.” – Mike Murphy 9/14

MauiSails News

MauiSails Newsletter : Maui Monthly no. 52, August issue.

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 10:28pm CEST

Check out all the stories from MauiSails team riders during the month of August

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

Sven Esslinger

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 12:41am CEST by Tim

Thanks to Sven for emailing us this stellar shot taken in the Gorge this summer by www.jockbradley.com.
Marco Revel from Italy

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 8:22pm CEST by Tim

MauiSails News

MauiSails 2010 is here!!

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 3:22pm CEST

Fresh graphic designs and continued evolution of advanced and innovative shaping methods.

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Get your butt down to La Ventana

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 1:42am CEST by Tim

Man, if you have been thinking about it…now is the time.

Captain Kirk has an incredible package you should check. Click here for more info.

Alaska Airlines announced new LOW fares today:

$75 LAX to Cabo

$109 LAX to La Paz

You must book with Alaska by September 10 so get on it!

Travel must be completed by Feb 10, 2010

www.alaskaair.com

(800) 252-7522

Early Bird pricing and the air fare deal = incredible deal. Get in touch with Kirk asap at 310 833-3397 or at info@captainkirks.com
freestyle windsurf in Falasarna Crete Greece summer 09

Posted: September 2nd, 2009, 4:43pm CEST by Tim

MauiSails News

Wow, what a season it has been...

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 9:35pm CEST

Casey Hauser summer season report

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

NEWJ cover! Way to go Ezri!

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 12:33am CEST by Tim
Joe Dihl - on life in the water

Posted: August 31st, 2009, 11:22pm CEST by Tim

we just love this clip. Really gets to the heart of what Windsurfing is all about.
Joe Dihl – on life in the water

Posted: August 31st, 2009, 11:22pm CEST by Tim

we just love this clip. Really gets to the heart of what Windsurfing is all about.
Cool video from Israel

Posted: August 31st, 2009, 9:57pm CEST by Tim

thanks to Noga Perry for sharing this video featuring Alon Kaplan!
cool video from Evan Mackenzie

Posted: August 29th, 2009, 8:37pm CEST by Tim

I wanted to share a recent video I edited showing me windsurfing at Point Henry, Melbourne, Australia. The Go Pro wide camera (courtesy of Mick green @ Drift media) is mounted at the clew end of a 2008 5.5m Ezzy Wave SE. I just love this sail, it’s probably my favourite Ezzy sail as it has such a large wind range and just feels nice in the conditions I often sail in. Board is a Starboard Kode86. Conditions 18-22 knots, flat water.

Point Henry – 23/08/09 from Evan Mackenzie on Vimeo.
Windsurf Art

Posted: August 26th, 2009, 5:46pm CEST by Tim

Here is a great email we want to share:

“Hi,

First of all let me congratulate with your great brand.

After a long pause I restart windsurfing 5 years ago, and two years ago I bought the my first Ezzy (Infinity 7,5) . I was so happy about this sail that last year I bought a Panther 5,5 that got me really satisfied. It is a great product; where the robustness joined with the lightness.

I am not a “pro” but I love this sport since I started the first time in years 80′.

I feel exactly a person described in one of your interview when you described the Ezzy athletes team: “normal” people that when goes into the water put the passion of a “pro”.

I have also another great old passion “painting”. So, also if I paint from many years (the last year I was involved in three nice exhibitions ) only in the last two years I merged these two passions, painting pictures about this wonderful sports.

These pictures was part of an exhibition this summer in Rome (where I leave); exibition hosted by the local government in a prestigious site in the center of the city.

I am pleased to send you some pictures.

If you are interested in this “artistic aspect ” and if you like some of them I will be willing and pleased to make a free trade with some of your wonderful product. .

In any case, fell free to keep the pictures and publish them in your Ezzy internet site.

from your team athlet….(also if turned 50 this year … )

Massimliano Benedetti”
Pictures from A. Luca Castrichella

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 4:35pm CEST by Tim

“Luca & Francesco ripping waves in Masirah Island , Great time with the wind , waves and Ezzy Sails.

Great product for Great condition . The right married

Thanks , Dave”
Graham Ezzy in Baja

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 12:53am CEST by Tim

have a look at these recent shots sent by Chris Cady. The pictures were shot by Brendan of UMI pictures.
Getting Ready for the Sessions

Posted: August 25th, 2009, 12:23am CEST by Tim

Getting Ready for the Sessions….

WindRider’s Team Riders: Thomas (KOUS) and Nikos
A few more shots of Thomas Hasch

Posted: August 24th, 2009, 5:19pm CEST by Tim
Great shots of KOUS in Greece

Posted: August 21st, 2009, 6:57pm CEST by Tim

WindRider’s Team Riders: Thomas (KOUS)

Equipment: Ezzy Panther - Ezzy Mast - Angulo Victory Twin Fin - Chinook Boom and Bases
Wave Panther Review in the UK

Posted: August 19th, 2009, 7:53pm CEST by Tim
Here is a nice review from Boardseeker.com
EZZY WAVE PANTHER Released: Sep 08Sizes: 2.9, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7, 4.0, 4.2, 4.5, 4.7, 5.0, 5.2, 5.5, 5.8, 6.0, 6.3, 6.9Price: £415Tested: 4.7m on Ezzy 400cm RDM
The Wave Panther was introduced in Sep 2008 to replace the very successful Wave SE. We hadn’t had a chance to try the Panther yet, so with the launch of the new Black Panther (Limited Edition) hitting the headlines, we thought it was a good time to try the sail and get some first impressions.

There is no doubting that Dave Ezzy has a real passion for what he does. Last summer we had a chance to meet the main man, and his enthusiasm for detail and product refinement is absolutely mind blowing.

With the current trend in windsurfing of producing massive product ranges and continually re-launch year on year, its refreshing to see Dave opting for a minimalist line of sails and a program of continual evolution and refinement. You can tell that every detail of the sail has been thought through over and over and over again. And lets face it; what other sail manufacturer is meticulous enough to rig every single sail before it leaves the factory?

Rigging the Ezzy is slightly different to most other sails on the market because of the amount of outhaul the sail requires. With downhaul only, the sail sets extremely full at the front and the outhaul is then applied to lock this fullness into place.

Tuning the sail is idiot proof, thanks to the great trim guide. Check out the video here for more info: Ezzy Panther. When rigged on the beach, it looks quite different to most wave sails, mainly because of the amount of fullness in the battens.

On the water, the Ezzy has in our opinion, three main distinguishing factors:
- It’s light in the hands
- It has a smooth, progressive power delivery
- Generally it has quite a tensioned, springy feel to it
To elaborate on the later point, some wave sails can feel quite ‘baggy’ and low on skin tension, whereas the Ezzy feels nicely tight and springy in comparison. This is a real bonus when its windy, providing a very stable, balanced feel. In lighter winds its a matter of personal preference whether the slight lack of feedback that this configuration gives is a concern to you or not.

There is a really decent amount of power to the Panther which is delivered in a progressive, forgiving manor. Its not a razor sharp on/off style of power, instead the power is delivered in a much softer, smoother way. This gives really nice, balanced handling characteristics in pretty much all conditions.

Ezzy have a very solid reputation (literally!) for build quality and the Panther certainly looks to be in keeping with this theme. The Technora film gives the sail the ‘tinted’ appearance and offers excellent strength to weight properties, particularly compared to X-Ply. Its worth noting however that visibility through the material isn’t great and if you ride a lot in bigger cross on conditions (where you tend to look a bit more through the back edge of the sail at the wave), it will take a little bit of getting used to. However, for all other sailing conditions (where you are looking through the middle of the sail), visibility is very good through the main window.

Rotation is slightly more noticeable than most wave sails due to the extra batten shape, but manages to avoid being clunky thanks to the lack of contact between the battens and the mast.

Overall, with the amount of time that Dave Ezzy dedicates to his sail range, its no real surprise that the Wave Panther is an extremely accomplished and very refined wave sail. Its hard to find fault with the performance of the sail which gives very good bottom end power combined with top end stability. The power is delivered in a very progressive and smooth manner which may leave a select few wishing for a little more of a direct feel, but will be very welcome to the majority of wave sailors who put comfort, control and good handling at the top of their priority list.

Related links:

MauiSails News

World Windsurfing Day in Puerto Rico

Posted: August 19th, 2009, 3:36pm CEST

It was an exciting day for all, as this is the first time we do this day globally.
Peter Volwater PWA Alacati report

Posted: August 18th, 2009, 7:18pm CEST

We scored some fun and easy racing competition, after the intense high wind events in Gran Canaria.
The Mission 2009 is coming

Posted: August 15th, 2009, 8:47am CEST

In the weekend of 22 & 23 August 2009 Project44 organises the 6th edition of The Mission, one of the biggest amateur windsurf events in the world.

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

Gary Morris will be at Celilo Park for Ezzy demos from 1 - 5

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 6:42pm CEST by Tim

Gary will be available for free demos or to tweak your Ezzy Sail (any year). Head out today (Friday)!
More Greek Action

Posted: August 14th, 2009, 12:50am CEST by Tim

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Fresh shots from Greece

Posted: August 13th, 2009, 5:33pm CEST by Tim

MauiSails News

2009 FW European Championships

Posted: August 12th, 2009, 3:34pm CEST

Marta Hlavaty POL-111 defended the title in her home spot Sopot in Poland.

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

Jeff Quon at Nitinat

Posted: August 11th, 2009, 8:08pm CEST by Tim

4.0 conditions at Nitinat Lake in British Columbia. On days like this, the wind is much more consistent than 4.0 conditions down in the gorge, but look how much flatter the water is up here compared to the gorge (at least the Hatch) Man, I need another swell (or coast) fix.

MauiSails News

Flens Surf Cup 2009

Posted: August 10th, 2009, 3:41pm CEST

Germany teamrider Holger Beer reports from the DWC Sylt.
Video : MauiSails Team on Allegro Cup in Poland

Posted: August 8th, 2009, 11:08pm CEST

Check out new video with MauiSails team racing in Formula Grand Prix in Poland, Leba.
Marta Hlavaty won Allergo Cup FW Grand Prix

Posted: August 5th, 2009, 12:39pm CEST

The 2009 edition of Allergo Cup turned out as a fantastic event.
Steven Van Broeckhoven got fourth on Fuerte

Posted: August 4th, 2009, 11:12am CEST

Rookie of the year still proving his freestyle talent.
MauiSails Riders win Hawaii State Championships

Posted: August 3rd, 2009, 11:35am CEST

Twenty-five knots and and a north swell rolling through the course.

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

Images from Tenerife

Posted: July 27th, 2009, 6:42pm CEST by Tim

thanks to Jeroen of “Best Surf” for sharing these!
Steve Lowe from Norfolk

Posted: July 27th, 2009, 5:13pm CEST by Tim

Just wanted to drop you a note of thanks for producing such an exceptional kids rig.

Click here for evidence of my 4-yr old’s success! We’ve been very happy with the whole the rig, and I was very impressed with the quality. I’ve taught 4 kids on it already.

I’m a “Wave SE” sailor myself, so happy to say the whole family is on Ezzy.

Congrats on a continued reputation for excellence.

Steve Lowe

Norfolk, VA
Phil and Lisa - July 4th at Sherman Island

Posted: July 27th, 2009, 5:07pm CEST by Tim

MauiSails News

Irish Slalom Series Championship at Downings

Posted: July 27th, 2009, 12:02pm CEST

MauiSails team rider Pearse Geaney (IR100) took victory in round 4 of the Irish Slalom Series.
US Windsurfing Nationals, Gorge - reports

Posted: July 24th, 2009, 10:04am CEST

Chad Allen gives a daily report from Gorge.
Peter Volwater 2009 Pozo report

Posted: July 23rd, 2009, 10:10am CEST

Peter did the best result of from all MauiSails Team. He got 5th in slalom and 9th in wave.

The Official Ezzy Sails Blog

Gorge demos today at the Hatchery, then to Doug’s Beach

Posted: July 22nd, 2009, 6:41pm CEST by Tim

Gary Morris will be running demos of the Ezzy Panther and Freewave sails first at the Hatch then in the afternoon he will be moving out to Doug’s Beach. Come out and try one!

MauiSails News

The fourth Maui Race Series

Posted: July 22nd, 2009, 10:20am CEST

Steady thirty knots most of the day...

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