Gale Force Warning

Eva Oude Ophuis battling the spring European storms

Over the last few days much of Europe has been battered by gale force winds, much to the delight of the windsurfing community. One of the sailors to take advantage of the extreme conditions on offer was Eva Oude Ophuis (Fanatic / North), who sailed at Wijk aan Zee.

Oude Ophuis appeared in one PWA event last year - Tenerife - after making her comeback from injury and was able to finish in 9th place. 

Wijk aan Zee is located on the North Sea in Northern Holland and yesterday Oude Ophuis was able to score some great, yet extremely windy conditions, which saw Eva battling the conditions on her 3.4m and 69 Fanatic wave board. Watch her latest video here to see the Dutch beauty rotating through backloops and pushloops in preparation for the new season.