[review] Ortlieb X-Plorer When I started to think about being helpless offshore, to far to swim… Which options are left normally? Getting noticed or picked up by another is the answer.However I want to be able to help myself out if I can, I don’t want to bother someone else because a rope broke. Some parts … Read more
[review] Starboard Hypersonic, hype or true? In 2003 I bought the starboard hypersonic 105, it was my first ‘new’ board. I bought it early from a teamrider (I think he didn’t really liked it). The board replaced my AHD freerace 289, and WOW this was an amazing step forward for me. In 2006 I … Read more
successful 10km gps-windsurf crossing Markermeer Today I used my Suunto to navigate from Gouwzee to Oostvaardersdiep. Not a very impressive distance between both (10km), however a good challenge for me as a beginner in crossings. For the first time I used a raceboard. And yes, thats something different for sure! Some differences which I found … 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
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
Suunto Ambit 3: navigate and exercise I like to exercise and navigate at the same time, this way the gps shows the route while still saving the gps-track and recording speed. Erik Loots Erik is windsurfer for 10+ years. In his daily life he is professional in construction dewatering, advisor, troubleshooter. Erik likes adventures, … 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
