PWA News

The PWA is pleased to announce that it has published the new 2003 Rule Book. The Rule Book covers every aspect of PWA events, including membership of the PWA, entries, scoring / ranking at events and all competition rules.

Stormy onshore conditions and tumultuous seas greeted competitors here on the last day of competition in Tarifa.

With Douglas Diaz (North, Fanatic) currently sitting pretty in the top slot, the frustration on the faces of those eager for a chance to…

Overnight storms have created massive surf and a shore break that literally have brought destruction to the event site here in Tarifa this morning.

First priority for the Organizers this morning was to try and find the Judges tower, which had simply…

The fleet awoke to rattling windows and the wind rushing through the ancient streets, here in Tarifa this morning.

Many of the sailors arrived at the beach, looking a little jaded having enjoyed last nights opening party to the full. Tarifa, a town…

The first Official competition day of The 2003 Classic Toro Andaluz, PWA Freestyle Qualifier has brought burning blue skies and light winds to contrast with the torrential rain and cold weather that has befallen the beautiful Spanish town of Tarifa in…

Karen's love of action sports started at the age of 3, when she first tried skiing. Throughout her junior years, she continually developed her sporting prowess enjoying tennis, handball, Judo, Triathlons and Snowboarding. Yet surprisingly for a landlocked…

Q: How is your recovery from the ankle injury progressing?

JP: Well on the way to total recovery. Hoping by Vargas I should be 100 %.

Q: What are your plans for the rest of the winter?

JP: I am heading out to Hawaii in March and will be based…

2002 was a great year for the PWA; we have 3 new World Champions and have had some fantastic contests. It was our second full year of independence and we have done all right. We currently have strong membership with over 180 sailors competing in events in…

Q: How hard is it trying to be an all rounder and compete in all three disciplines?

AA: it takes a long time to train for one thing! When I am in Maui during the winter months I have a very busy schedule. I go to the gym in the morning, then usually so…

The Neil Pryde/Starboard Women’s International Formula Windsurfing Camp

Following last years success, we are happy to invite all women who whish to improve their Formula Windsurfing skills to join the Diva camp at Lake Garda, Italy. Anyone can join –…

Q: You have just moved over to Starboard...how did that all happen?

LS: Well I have always heard great news about the company and things have just worked out for me. I'm very excited to be part of the Star Board team. I have been friends with the crew…

Q: Where is home for you right now?

SI: Apart from lots of time on the road, I'm spending more time in Canada now in the summers. Most of the winter months I'm in Maui or other warmer climates training.

Sailboards Maui, is the historical name of the first windsurfing shop in Maui and the initiator of the windsurfing custom boards and wave sailing lifestyle.

The oldest windsurf freestyle competition of the world. This PWA Freestyle qualifier will be held on one of the windiest beaches on earth; in a town with the best nightlife on world tour. Not only freestyle competition, for the no-windsurfers lots of…

Let’s face it, not everyone can find perfect windsurfing conditions. Going even further, perfect conditions are different for each and every one of us. I’ve been checking all the forums, and realize that there’s more to windsurfing than what we see in the…

Q: Congratulations on being a father...How has life changed since the new arrival to the family?

BD: Obviously I have been spending a lot more time with the family around the house. I have not been partying as much as I used to but the amount of…