Tests Express – In the Footstraps of Pierre Mortefon
We had the privilege of testing Pierre Mortefon’s quiver, our 2025 slalom world champion, as well as three of the lightest new products on the market.
- DUOTONE ULTRA FREEWAVE D/LAB 94
- DUOTONE DUKE SLS 5.4
- JP AUSTRALIA MAGIC WAVE S-TEC 85
Interview – Francisco Goya
At 54 years old, Francisco Goya is still a very active figure in the world of windsurfing, whether on the water or on land. Business, passion, gear, we took advantage of a break in his schedule to listen to him and understand his vision of life.
Technique – Handle the Winter Storm
The arrival of low-pressure systems signals the return of the big show: Mistral and Tramontane unleash, strong westerlies hit the Atlantic, squalls follow one another and the colors become magical. It’s the return of the storm and small gear, with heightened sensations in the best conditions of the year.
Story – The Roaring Twenties
The quest: here, some will surely remember the famous ad “Rip Curl – The Search.” ” A whole state of mind. Of course, in the 90s, some of our spots were already duly listed as masterclass playgrounds given their unrivaled wind stats : Tarifa, of course, but also the Canaries, the Aegean islands, Guincho, Lake Garda, the Straits of Bonifacio, etc.… As for trips, the real ones, it was a bit like rolling dice with the blue planet: sometimes double six, other times double one : from “AA+” to “A-“.
Interview – Pierre Mortefon
At 36, Pierre Mortefon embodies the determination of French windsurfing. PWA Slalom X 2025 and Slalom Foil 2024 world champion, the Montpellier native went through a 2025 season marked by a series of challenges that would have broken many careers. Between a calf injury two days before the Défi Wind, the sudden loss of his equipment sponsor, and a change of sails in the middle of competition, Pierre managed to turn obstacles into opportunities to surpass himself.
Trip – Puerto Rico
The island of Puerto Rico is one of the links that “closes” the Caribbean Sea. San Juan, its capital located in the northeast, is bathed by the North Atlantic Ocean. The multitude of spots and possible activities deserved a trip, so María Andrés set out to discover this paradise of beaches, mountains, and tropical forests. Discovery !
How to do : Playing in the waves, Ep.03
Dear windsurfing enthusiasts, it’s a pleasure to see you again for this final chapter dedicated to learning waveriding. To finish in style, and because I’m sure you’ve already made progress in just a few months, I invite you to be even more playful this winter!
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