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Lightwind average speed is increasing! I started at the south Gouwzee windsurf spot and wind was light all day, the original plan was to sail to Lelystad, but I didn’t trust the weather/wind. I am actually surprised I could get the average speed above 30 km/h. I think the wind was 10-14 kn. The previous times I … Read more
EL-11 Windsurfing: Lake Winnebago Super Crossing 2013 Check out! Cool Stuff :), another crossing event 🙂EL-11 Windsurfing: Lake Winnebago Super Crossing 2013: We had a great Super Crossing ahead of the Windpower Championships today. 15-25 mph wind out of the west at the start. I took my Starboard… Erik Loots Erik is windsurfer for 10+ … Read more
Did you know someone solo crossed 6300+km on a windsurfer? I just found out this amazing story of Raphaëla le Gouvello, who did a solo 6300+km crossing. She sailed from Australia over the Indian Ocean to the Reunion Island! Quote profile Raphaëla (source: http://www.raphaela-legouvello.com/2005/index_an.php?page=raphaela) Raphaëla le Gouvello is 45 years old, a qualified veterinarian specialized … Read more
[travel] The carbnb concept, first adventures For my job I have a SUV (sports utility vehicle), I chose this Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV because it can drive electrical and on petrol it is more eco-friendly which suits the company values. Also it is somewhat bigger inside, which makes it easier to take drilling equipment and/or samples … Read more
Depth IJsselmeer Want to know if you can stand? Check the following map, the original data can be found here: http://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl/apps/geoservices/mapviewer2i/ Erik Loots Erik is windsurfer for 10+ years. In his daily life he is professional in construction dewatering, advisor, troubleshooter. Erik likes adventures, explore and to challenge himself. During his life he … Read more
Movescount.com I am new to movescount, however it is really easy to use and there is no third party software needed. That made me try this website, it has a lot of users, even a lot of windsurfers!! To make an account just register, it is quite easy. If you want your results from your … Read more
My surf rules I made a few rules to do crossings together or alone: Responsible: others might be in danger or need help. Always look out for other watersport participants in need for help; Recordbreaking: it might mean the world to yourself for breaking a record, however it is not recommended to do it … Read more
Uitdam – Pampus attempt 1 I tried to go to Pampus from Uitdam, it is actually a short route, check the video and story: Story This morning my girlfriend pushed me out of bed to go windsurfing for the third time in a row, AND finally I went. I have been preparing for months … Read more
Weed windsurfing – the Netherlands Want to know if you need a weedfin? Check the following map, the original data can be found here: http://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl/apps/geoservices/mapviewer2i/ Erik Loots Erik is windsurfer for 10+ years. In his daily life he is professional in construction dewatering, advisor, troubleshooter. Erik likes adventures, explore and to challenge himself. … Read more
IJburg, Markermeer, Amsterdam, IJmeer, windsurfing Six spots around IJburg/Markermeer/Amsterdam, purple are weed sensitive area in summer I work in Amsterdam, next to the largest lake of the Netherlands the Markermeer. I work there over a year now and have tried many windsurf spots. A few insights for those interested to windsurf here: Spot at … Read more
