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- Adjust mast base, boom height and harness ropes in centimetre increments to suit wind and control; longer ropes increase control, even for beginners.
- Increase batten tension from top to bottom: minimise the top, maximise the profile area, let the creases just disappear, do not tighten with force.
- For gusty winds, increase the luff for a loose leech, maintain the profile in the boom area, tension the clew only slightly, adjust the trim mainly via the luff.

Workshop premiere: Mast foot position and batten tension - tips from surf testers, editors and external professionals

- A variety of windsurfing highlights: spectacular wave, freestyle and foil sessions, some with extreme storms and big wave conditions.  
- Numerous clips of individual riders show creative manoeuvres, hard crashes, new spots, drone perspectives and the mix of different disciplines.  
- A wide range of topics from retro nineties content, travelling and animated comedy to ice surfing and professional competition heats.

Posting of the day: Summer surfing at Balz Müller

- Fabian Wolf dominates the California Summer Opening Sylt 2026 with 13 out of 14 victories and wins with an ideal score of 7.0 points.
- Overall standings: Wolf ahead of Poggemann (20.0 points) and Richter (25.7); Recke fourth, Henning narrowly beats Regber for fifth place.
- Young riders: Richter wins Youth U21, Regber Youth U19, Henning Junior U17; further podium places for Thomsen, Franke, Noah and Lena Schmäh and Köhlert.

German Windsurf Cup: Fabi Wolf wins on Sylt

- Luuc Van Opzeeland and Tamar Steinberg win the 2026 iQFOiL European Championships in Portimão in front of a strong international field.
- Aimee Bright and Shahar Tibi complete the women's podium, while Johan Søe and Federico Alan Pilloni complete the men's podium.
- 192 participants from 42 nations sail for six days in varied conditions; German starters miss out on the Medal Series.

iQFOiL: Van Opzeeland and Steinberg win iQFOiL European Championships in Portimão - Søe takes silver

- The table top is a once ubiquitous windsurfing jump, is considered a stylish classic and is making a comeback despite more radical tricks.
- It requires precise timing, controlled landings and the interplay of sails, hips, legs and gaze, and forgives few mistakes.
- Using the more accessible donkey kick as a preliminary stage, experienced jumpers can gradually increase the "tweak" and develop variations such as one-handed or forward combos.

Riding technique: How to learn table top and donkey kick

- 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 foiled jibe is challenging for wing beginners; a large, wide foil board makes it easier to learn step by step.  
- A preliminary exercise on land focussing on the grip technique helps to avoid mistakes when gripping the wing on the water.  
- The key point is to pull the wing upwind with your front hand before gripping it so that the nose of the board does not fall off.

Wingfoil riding technique: these are the top tips for jibing with the wing

- Surf trailers for bikes are practical when petrol prices are high, parking spaces are scarce and distances to the water are long.  
- Ready-made surf trailers from established manufacturers can cost several hundred euros.  
- With an affordable Cargo II trailer from around 100 euros and adaptations, you can build a functional surf trailer yourself.

Workshop: Saving tip! Cargo II - build your own affordable surf trailer

- 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

- Fabien Vollenweider rises from a youthful tinkerer to a sought-after shaper, characterised by his years as an apprentice in Jimmy Lewis' workshop on Maui.  
- With the Tabou brand and collaborations with riders such as Pendle, Traversa and Bordes, he established himself in the wave and slalom segments worldwide.  
- After the Bic phase, he expanded Tabou independently, culminating in Thomas Traversa becoming wave world champion in 2014; Tabou remains one of the last shaper-led brands.

Portrait: Tabou shaper Fabien Vollenweider - the last of his kind?

- 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

- Radio keys are sensitive to water; frequent hiding places such as on the front tyre are considered unsafe.
- Mobile key safes offer better protection, but can be tricky in terms of insurance law; conditions depend on the respective policy.
- Waterproof key pouches under the Neo are theft-proof; models such as Fidlock Hermetic mini or Keyfender have different carrying properties.

Guide: Where to put the car key when surfing?

- APM now also distributes NSP alongside Starboard, which should strengthen NSP's presence in DACH
- NSP complements Starboard with other price segments; overlaps include race SUP boards
- Starboard dominates premium inflatables, NSP serves the mid-price segment; distribution of both brands via specialist retailers

NSP at APM: Renowned SUP and surfing brand now in the same sales organisation as Starboard

- Beachstart enables energy-saving starting without having to haul up the sail, ideal at 8-12 knots in knee- to waist-deep water with a stable board.  
- Decisive factors are a half-wind to light room wind course, correct positioning of the sail and the front foot close behind the mast foot for course stability.  
- The direction of the sail and board can be adjusted by turning the sail and board; the end of the boom controls whether the board is luffing or dropping.

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Workshop premiere
Mast foot position and batten tension - tips from surf testers, editors and external professionals

Posting of the day
Summer surfing at Balz Müller

German Windsurf Cup
Fabi Wolf wins on Sylt

iQFOiL
Van Opzeeland and Steinberg win iQFOiL European Championships in Portimão - Søe takes silver

Riding technique
How to learn table top and donkey kick

Shallow water paradises
Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

Wingfoil riding technique
These are the top tips for jibing with the wing

Workshop
Saving tip! Cargo II - build your own affordable surf trailer

Gallery
The most remote dream spots in the world

Portrait
Tabou shaper Fabien Vollenweider - the last of his kind?

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

Guide
Where to put the car key when surfing?

NSP at APM
Renowned SUP and surfing brand now in the same sales organisation as Starboard

Riding technique
How to get started on the beach

Messages

Workshop premiereMast foot position and batten tension - tips from surf testers, editors and external professionals

Posting of the daySummer surfing at Balz Müller

German Windsurf CupFabi Wolf wins on Sylt

iQFOiLVan Opzeeland and Steinberg win iQFOiL European Championships in Portimão - Søe takes silver

Riding techniqueHow to learn table top and donkey kick

Shallow water paradisesTen standing waters to enjoy and learn

Wingfoil riding techniqueThese are the top tips for jibing with the wing

WorkshopSaving tip! Cargo II - build your own affordable surf trailer

GalleryThe most remote dream spots in the world

PortraitTabou shaper Fabien Vollenweider - the last of his kind?

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

GuideWhere to put the car key when surfing?

NSP at APMRenowned SUP and surfing brand now in the same sales organisation as Starboard

Riding techniqueHow to get started on the beach

Workshop premiere
Mast foot position and batten tension - tips from surf testers, editors and external professionals

Posting of the day
Summer surfing at Balz Müller

German Windsurf Cup
Fabi Wolf wins on Sylt

iQFOiL
Van Opzeeland and Steinberg win iQFOiL European Championships in Portimão - Søe takes silver

Riding technique
How to learn table top and donkey kick

Shallow water paradises
Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

Wingfoil riding technique
These are the top tips for jibing with the wing

Workshop
Saving tip! Cargo II - build your own affordable surf trailer

Gallery
The most remote dream spots in the world

Portrait
Tabou shaper Fabien Vollenweider - the last of his kind?

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

Guide
Where to put the car key when surfing?

NSP at APM
Renowned SUP and surfing brand now in the same sales organisation as Starboard

Riding technique
How to get started on the beach