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- On 31 May, a strong cold front hits Lake Wolfgangsee, which local windsurfers see as the perfect day for storm conditions.  
- Marco Lang starts overpowered with a 4.4 sail, while others rig much smaller and the spot goes into "survival mode".  
- Extreme gusts lead to loss of control and body drags, leaving only a few windsurfers on the empty lake, accompanied by photographer Christoph Oberschneider.

Gallery: Survival Mode at Lake Wolfgangsee - Marco Lang about the Big Day

- Ten freerace boards around 130 litres for early planing from around 15 knots with 7.8 sails will be tested in 2026.
- The boards combine high speed potential with control and are designed for duels, fun regattas, GPS speed runs and cruising.
- The test field includes tried and tested models such as Futura, Bolt and Super Sport as well as newcomers such as Duotone Blitz and Future Fly White Tiger.

Sneak preview: These freerace boards are in the test

- Diverse windsurfing highlights: Big wave missions, freestyle experiments, crash clips and spectacular drone footage from around the world.
- Several riders such as Balz Müller, George Grisley, Jaeger Stone and Julian Salmonn show creative manoeuvres, combination sessions and training concepts.
- Special events and conditions: Storms, extraordinary swells, iQFOiL Games, Ice Surfing World Championships and nostalgic flashbacks to the 1990s.

Posting of the day: Full speed ahead - but a little too fast!

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- Numerous top windsurfers change material partners; North Sails, Patrik, We One, FMX and Duotone are particularly active.  
- Under manager Vincent Langer, North Sails is building a new racing team around riders such as Mortefon, Vrieswijk and Studt.  
- Several professionals end long-standing co-operations or careers, such as Cousin, Iachino at Severne and Kloster at MB Boards.

Sponsor change 2025/2026: Carlos Kiefer also switches to Patrik

- As the largest habitat, the oceans characterise the Earth's climate, with undersea mountains and global current bands such as the Gulf Stream.  
- Ocean currents are mainly caused by wind, temperature and salinity differences; phenomena such as El Niño change the climate worldwide.  
- Plastic waste, which mainly enters the sea via rivers, threatens marine ecosystems; initiatives such as plastic fishermen collect tonnes of waste.

Oceans Day: The sea in all its facets - a playground for surfers

- Karl Matysik, 15, achieves 11th place out of 128 starters in the B class at the European Windsurfing LT Championships on Lake Attersee; record participation by German surfers.
- LT surfing offers the same material conditions, races combine upwind, half-wind and downwind courses with limited pumping times per course.
- The atmosphere is competition-orientated on the water, helpful and communal on land; participation is also recommended for beginners.

Interview: Windsurfer LT European Championship - Interview with Karl Matysik

- Racer of the Sea sets new records at the 2026 Fehmarn Surf Festival with 94 participants, including 12 women and 22 young people.  
- Fabian Wolf wins the overall victory in the foil classification, while Marco Lang wins the final classification.  
- New One Hour formats and the Kellenhusen tour stop as a test festival strengthen the appeal and community character of the series.

Everyman regatta: Racer of the Sea gets the season off to a successful start - record number of participants on Fehmarn

Windsurfing

- Jammed mast halves can often be loosened by shaking, standing on the ground and bending the plug connection.  
- If these methods are unsuccessful, the mast is placed under constant tension and worked on with a rubber mallet.  
- Two firmly anchored fixed points are required for the hammer method; if used correctly, it is considered to be tried and tested and gentle on the mast.

Windsurfing lifehack: Hammer method for jammed masts

- Standing areas offer shallow, mostly shallow water, low swell and a high level of safety for beginners and intermediates in windsurfing.  
- The spots presented range from inland areas and Baltic Sea bays to Caribbean and Egyptian lagoons, some of which have a year-round wind season.  
- Many spots have surf schools, hire centres, campsites or resorts, making surf sessions convenient and logistically simple.

Shallow water paradises: Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

- The knotting technique presented here makes it possible to trim the luff of windsurfing sails in a way that saves time and effort.
- A loose loop is formed in the rope, through which a trimming aid such as a harness hook is inserted and tightened.
- After trimming, the trimming aid can be removed and the loop is released almost automatically by pulling on the loose end of the rope.

Lifehack: The magic loop - how to build a trimming aid for rigging sails

Rookie's topics

- Lightweight mid-length board with hybrid carbon sandwich construction, 3 sizes (80/95/110 litres), price 1299 euros, good workmanship and foil box
- Very early take-off, good light wind performance, agile and compact in the air, ideal for freeride, smooth manoeuvres and swell waves
- Stable bow, slightly tippy around the longitudinal axis, smooth touchdowns; points of criticism: short deck pad, less suitable for freestyle rotations

Wingboards 2026: Cheap, but also good? North Futurama Fusion V2 in test

- surf is continuing the webinar series and is offering four live dates from the end of June with a practical focus on windsurfing and wingfoiling.  
- Topics: early take-off and manoeuvres (tack, jibe) when wingfoiling as well as the transition from jibe to power jibe when windsurfing.  
- All webinars with speaker Manuel Vogel last 45-60 minutes and cost 15 euros for subscribers and 20 euros for non-subscribers.

surf Live: Wingfoiling & windsurfing - new live webinars from the end of June

- Yoga improves balance, coordination and stability for windsurfers and is outdated as an unsportsmanlike cliché.  
- Specific asanas such as tree, downward facing dog, twisted chair, side plank, pigeon, warrior lunges and boat are presented.  
- Variations, holding time and repetitions control intensity; the focus is on core strength, hip opening, back relief and better performance on the water.

Fit for the season: the best yoga exercises for windsurfers, wingfoilers and co.

- Wingpass jibe from the cross slope is a jibe variation when wingfoiling with wing transfer behind the back.
- Prerequisites are safe foiling in switch stance, ideally experience with Wingpass Tack and Wingpass Jibe/Heineken Duck Jibe.
- The execution takes place from the cross hang on a downwind course, with a neutral wing close to the downwind and rotation of the front tube around the body.

Riding technique tutorial: How to do the Wingpass Jibe from the cross slope

Wingsurfing

- Three windsurfers travel to Gotland/Fårö in December, lured by forecasts of 5-6 m waves, 35-40 knots and 0-2 °C.
- The long journey and search for a spot brings extreme, sometimes unsurfable storms, onshore conditions, dangerous reef breaks and icy cold.
- At the end of the day, you realise that you have to respect your limits and experience the character of the journey and nature more intensely than perfect sessions.

Trip Sweden: Windsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

- A portrait of remote windsurfing spots from Madagascar to Vietnam with outstanding conditions that can only be reached with a great deal of travelling.  
- Many spots offer exceptional wave or flat water conditions, but require physical exertion, long journeys or difficult logistics.  
- Natural phenomena such as algae in Lake George or Caribbean-like lagoons on Crete and the Glénan Islands add to the appeal of these rarely surfable locations.

Gallery: The most remote dream spots in the world

- Thanks to the local wind systems Vento (north wind) and Ora (south thermal), Lake Garda offers very good windfoil conditions almost every day.  
- Wind and waves vary greatly depending on the spot; microclimates make accurate predictions difficult, experience and observation are crucial.  
- Spots such as Malcesine, Capo Reamol, Conca d'Oro or Al Pra cover a broad spectrum from strong morning winds to winter conditions.

Wingfoiling on Lake Garda: between Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

- Thanks to its mild climate, trade winds and varied coastline, Tenerife offers a wide range of conditions for various board sports all year round.  
- El Médano is an international centre for windsurfing and kitesurfing; the north/north-west offers powerful waves, while the south offers more moderate spots for beginners.  
- Major events include the Las Américas Pro surf festival and the Windsurf Grand Slam; the whale sanctuary between Teno and Rasca allows for respectful wildlife watching.

Place to be: Tenerife - a year-round destination with character

Spots & areas

- DKV, DLRG, Wasserwacht and VDWS are developing joint, practical safety rules for stand-up paddlers in Germany.
- The aim is to reduce misjudgements and a lack of preparation, as wind, storms, currents and traffic are often underestimated.
- The new SUP rules will be disseminated with illustrations at lifeguard stations, boathouses and schools as well as via the media in order to reach all skill levels.

Safety campaign: Four associations publish joint SUP rules

- The Schwentine is a river shaped by the Ice Age, flows through 18 lakes and is easily navigable by SUP for around 50 kilometres between Eutin and Kiel.
- Recommended day trip: Hof Wahlstorf to Rosensee (approx. 15 km), mostly with little current, motorboat-free, with varying sections of landscape.
- Wind, nature conservation rules and camping bans require planning; overnight stays only on official sites, islands and reed beds are taboo.

Germany: SUP river tour on the Schwentine

- Lightweight, well-designed touring SUP (12'6'', 31'', 7.8 kg) with extensive equipment and transport-friendly rucksack.  
- Fast acceleration on the water, good directional stability, high agility and solid rigidity despite its low weight.  
- Suitable as an all-round tourer for beginners, families and tours with luggage; not a sports tourer, but playful and versatile.

New SUP range: iSUP Duotone Raven 12'6'' x 31 SLS in a practical test

- Inflatable SUPs are light, cheap, easy to transport, suitable for families, versatile, but somewhat less powerful and less durable.
- Hardboards are faster, more durable, more stable and ideal for waves and sporty touring, but are more expensive, heavier and require more storage and transport.
- For families and all-round use, iSUPs are more suitable; for sporty touring on the lake/sea, hardboards offer more efficiency but require more logistics.

SUP buying advice: 5 reasons for a hardboard and 2 knock-out arguments against it

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SURF - Europe's largest windsurfing magazine

Gallery
Survival Mode at Lake Wolfgangsee - Marco Lang about the Big Day

Sneak preview
These freerace boards are in the test

Posting of the day
Full speed ahead - but a little too fast!

Most read articles

Windsurfing

Sponsor change 2025/2026
Carlos Kiefer also switches to Patrik

Oceans Day
The sea in all its facets - a playground for surfers

Interview
Windsurfer LT European Championship - Interview with Karl Matysik

Everyman regatta
Racer of the Sea gets the season off to a successful start - record number of participants on Fehmarn

Rookie's topics

Windsurfing lifehack
Hammer method for jammed masts

Shallow water paradises
Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

Lifehack
The magic loop - how to build a trimming aid for rigging sails

Wingsurfing

Wingboards 2026
Cheap, but also good? North Futurama Fusion V2 in test

surf Live
Wingfoiling & windsurfing - new live webinars from the end of June

Fit for the season
The best yoga exercises for windsurfers, wingfoilers and co.

Riding technique tutorial
How to do the Wingpass Jibe from the cross slope

Spots & areas

Trip Sweden
Windsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Gallery
The most remote dream spots in the world

Wingfoiling on Lake Garda
Between Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

Place to be
Tenerife - a year-round destination with character

SUP

Safety campaign
Four associations publish joint SUP rules

Germany
SUP river tour on the Schwentine

New SUP range
ISUP Duotone Raven 12'6'' x 31 SLS in a practical test

SUP buying advice
5 reasons for a hardboard and 2 knock-out arguments against it

SURF - Europe's largest windsurfing magazine

GallerySurvival Mode at Lake Wolfgangsee - Marco Lang about the Big Day

Sneak previewThese freerace boards are in the test

Posting of the dayFull speed ahead - but a little too fast!

Most read articles

Windsurfing

Sponsor change 2025/2026Carlos Kiefer also switches to Patrik

Oceans DayThe sea in all its facets - a playground for surfers

InterviewWindsurfer LT European Championship - Interview with Karl Matysik

Everyman regattaRacer of the Sea gets the season off to a successful start - record number of participants on Fehmarn

Rookie's topics

Windsurfing lifehackHammer method for jammed masts

Shallow water paradisesTen standing waters to enjoy and learn

LifehackThe magic loop - how to build a trimming aid for rigging sails

Wingsurfing

Wingboards 2026Cheap, but also good? North Futurama Fusion V2 in test

surf LiveWingfoiling & windsurfing - new live webinars from the end of June

Fit for the seasonThe best yoga exercises for windsurfers, wingfoilers and co.

Riding technique tutorialHow to do the Wingpass Jibe from the cross slope

Spots & areas

Trip SwedenWindsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

GalleryThe most remote dream spots in the world

Wingfoiling on Lake GardaBetween Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

Place to beTenerife - a year-round destination with character

SUP

Safety campaignFour associations publish joint SUP rules

GermanySUP river tour on the Schwentine

New SUP rangeISUP Duotone Raven 12'6'' x 31 SLS in a practical test

SUP buying advice5 reasons for a hardboard and 2 knock-out arguments against it

Gallery
Survival Mode at Lake Wolfgangsee - Marco Lang about the Big Day

Sneak preview
These freerace boards are in the test

Posting of the day
Full speed ahead - but a little too fast!

Sponsor change 2025/2026
Carlos Kiefer also switches to Patrik

Oceans Day
The sea in all its facets - a playground for surfers

Interview
Windsurfer LT European Championship - Interview with Karl Matysik

Everyman regatta
Racer of the Sea gets the season off to a successful start - record number of participants on Fehmarn

Windsurfing lifehack
Hammer method for jammed masts

Shallow water paradises
Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

Lifehack
The magic loop - how to build a trimming aid for rigging sails

Wingboards 2026
Cheap, but also good? North Futurama Fusion V2 in test

surf Live
Wingfoiling & windsurfing - new live webinars from the end of June

Fit for the season
The best yoga exercises for windsurfers, wingfoilers and co.

Riding technique tutorial
How to do the Wingpass Jibe from the cross slope

Trip Sweden
Windsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Gallery
The most remote dream spots in the world

Wingfoiling on Lake Garda
Between Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

Place to be
Tenerife - a year-round destination with character

Safety campaign
Four associations publish joint SUP rules

Germany
SUP river tour on the Schwentine

New SUP range
ISUP Duotone Raven 12'6'' x 31 SLS in a practical test

SUP buying advice
5 reasons for a hardboard and 2 knock-out arguments against it