Back on Track

Dieter van der Eyken back on the water and set for new adventures in 2018

During the last PWA Wave event of the season - Dieter van der Eyken (Severne / Severne Sails) - unfortunately injured himself after trying to land a huge backloop in Sylt. Since then the Belgian has been rehabilitating and while he may not be 100% still he is at least back on the water in Western Australia.

The 25-year-old has recently been in Gnarloo and scored an excellent range of conditions and you can see some of the highlights via his latest video @ vimeo.com/249218376. Van der Eyken is also set for new challenges in 2018 as he leaves Starboard to join up with Severne Boards as well as sales.

Dieter Van der Eyken: “After my injury the beginning of October I'm happy to be back on the water and prepare myself for the upcoming season. Although my foot isn't 100% yet I'm more than happy to be out there and get a couple of hours in every day!

During this trip to Gnaraloo we scored a lot of different conditions. From very strong winds with a solid very southerly swell to float & ride conditions with smaller but cleaner waves. Great 8 days in the dessert and great way to end the year.

I would like to thank Starboard for there support over the past 15 years (nationally and internationally) and wish them all the best of luck in the future. For 2018 our ways will split and a new exciting challenge waits for me within Severne!

Wish everyone a Happy New Year and a windy 2018!

All the best,

Dieter