PWA News

You probably couldn’t get much more contrast between PWA members in terms of size than teammates Kai Lenny (Naish / Naish) and Tom Hartmann (Naish / Naish). Kai, being probably the smallest and lightest PWA member, and Tom one of the heaviest,(Certainly…

Ever wondered how the top pros setup their equipment for high performance? In a series asking elite performers their advice on tuning-up, we start with reigning world wavesailing champion, and top freestyle innovator Kauli Seadi (BRA-253 Quatro/Naish),…

Victor Fernandez (E-42 Fanatic / Simmer) is one of the most respected young talents on the PWA wave sailing and freestyle scenes. The young Spaniard matched the massive expectation on him earlier this year, when he convincingly won in the waves at Pozo.…

If there’s ever a time you can guarantee awesome windsurfing conditions, then it’s either the day after a contest, or on a Monday morning. An excellent forecast meant that few of the world’s elite were making the usual scramble to the airport the day…

Micah Buzianis (US-34 JP / NeilPryde) takes the event win delivering a gutsy performance in testing conditions. Runner up Antoine Albeau (F192 Starboard / NeilPryde) is crowned Slalom 42 world champion after a spectacularly dominant season. Jose…

You can cut the atmosphere with a knife here in Sylt, as the clock runs down to the final day. The wavesailors are on edge like never before as promising forecasts give hope for their last chance to perform tomorrow. An impromptu Super Session saw the…

Fluky conditions measure the technical skill of the PWA’s elite racers as a testing fifth race is held. Event leader Micah Buzianis (US-34 JP / NeilPryde) glides effortlessly through his qualifying heat, while tour leader Antoine Albeau (F-192 Starboard /…

Micah Buzianis (US-34 JP / NeilPryde) stamps his authority on the Slalom 42 here in Sylt, with an awesome example of determination during today’s three exciting races. Meanwhile tour leader Antoine Albeau (F192 Starboard / NeilPryde) profits from the…

Micah Buzianis (US-34 JP / NeilPryde) keeps pole position in the Slalom 42 after another windless day denies the fleet the chance to race.

Micah Buzianis (US-34 JP / NeilPryde) stays top dog for another day in the Slalom 42 as the wind fails to materialise.

Micah Buzianis (US-34 JP / NeilPryde) stays in pole position as a lack of wind prevents any further competition. Arnon Dagan (ISR-1, Fanatic / NeilPryde) and Ross Williams (GBR-83 Tabou/ Gaastra) sit in second and third place, while big name, pre-event …

Micah Buzianis (US-34 JP / NeilPryde) takes the initiative by winning the opening race, as disaster, bad luck and mistakes keep the rest of the top players on edge. First tour leader Antoine Albeau (F192 Starboard / NeilPryde) is disqualified for…

Summertime temperatures and light winds prevent competition starting in Sylt just yet. The huge beachside event site and its hospitality areas keep the crowds and competitors happy for now. But despite the fun and games the focus of the pros is never far…

Bright sunshine and clear skies greeted windsurfing’s top names and more, all in Sylt to fight tooth and nail as the end of season title races intensify. A total of 130 competitors are on the list for the Slalom 42, Freestyle, and Wave competitions…

After a short break to recover from the Canarian tour leg, and the Slalom World Cup in Turkey, the PWA fleet’s preparing for one of the biggest events on the calendar at Sylt, Germany. Here on the Island of Westerland it’s traditionally been the…

Gran Canaria based double –loop legend Vidar Jensen loves to make trips that allow him to explore his Nordic roots. These quests provide stark contrast to the warm water and trade winds of his adopted home in the Canary Islands. Armed with some top…