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
Did you know someone is windsurfing solo around Great-Britain right now? His name is Jono Dunnet, 41 years old, he is windsurfing solo around Great-Brittain right now. You can follow him on the website or facebook page. Jono is windsurfing on a raceboard around the UK, he does this alone without support on the water. However … Read more
Bodensee, Friedrichshafen, Germany, windsurfing Another carbnb adventure, we changed last-minute plans from a trip to Norway into a trip to South Germany or Italy (for better temperatures). The first stop was Bodensee, Germany. We arrived on the west side of the Bodensee and I thought windsurfing would be “not soo good”(read impossible) over here. We did … Read more
Atlantic Windsurf Crossings By the way lots of cool windsurf adventures have been undertaken, I never heard of most of them. Therefor I give these a place on the internet. Not because I want to do it, but it is inspiring for sure! A normal windsurf kit has been used for this crossing, in … 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
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
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
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
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
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
