Unlike footballers, surfers (almost) always have something exciting to tell. That's why we grab every top windsurfer, winger or SUPer we come across and pepper them with questions. Or we arrange to meet people from all over the world for a remote interview in front of the computer. And because we are always amazed at the end of the year at how many exciting and sometimes in-depth conversations we have had, we have searched the archives again for you!
At boot Düsseldorf, the surf festival or the World Cup on Sylt, we can sit face to face with our dialogue partners. We have experienced Philip Köster, Björn Dunkerbeck, Justine Lemeteyer and Dieter van der Eyken up close in this way. The interview that covered the greatest distance was definitely our conversation with Australian Youtuber and drone filmmaker Paul van Bellen. The most impressive stories came from paraplegic wingfoiler Guillaume Colin and touring surfers Jono Dunnett, Alfred Dixen and Marinus Tambo, among others. Have fun!
Top stars
- Interview with Philip Köster: "The pushloop into double loop is easier than a triple loop"
- Interview with Björn Dunkerbeck: "All windsurfers must help to make the sport bigger!"
- Interview with Theresa Steinlein: "The Olympics was never my lifelong dream"
- Watersports superstar: Kai Lenny - the wave-riding windsurfer
- Interview with the legend: Robby Naish about his company, his health, his cars and more
- 2024 Olympics: Sebastian Kördel on material and preparation - "The pressure is extreme"
- Francisco Goya: From style master to business master
- Justine Lemeteyer: "We are considered top athletes in France" - an interview with the World Cup favourite
- World champion, coach and pro: The windsurfing nerd - an interview with Dieter van der Eyken
- Multi-talent from Switzerland: Balz Müller - who dances with the foil
- Erik Heil - between SailGP and Wingfoiling
Young talent & talents
- Freestyle hopeful: Who is Takumi Moriya?
- Interview with Pauline Katz: "The World Cup is a project, not a dream!"
- Wave newcomer from Lübeck: Maria Behrens on the Sylt fairytale, goals for 2024 and front loops with mum
- Danish Dynamite - Interview with windsurfing newcomer Simon Thule
- Julian Salmonn on his breakthrough to the top of the world
- Meno Büchler - an interview with the windsurfing newcomer
- Interview with Alexia and Carlos Kiefer - "A life as a full professional is wishful thinking"
- iQFOil talent: Who is Lenny Friemel?
- Jonne Heimann on title chances, material and turning away from iQFoil
Exciting personalities & stories
- 6000 kilometres around Japan - Interview with Jono Dunnett
- Youtuber, drone filmmaker and podcaster: Paul van Bellen in an interview - "I want to give something back to windsurfing"
- Tour surfing: "The first time offshore - it was intimidating!" Interview with Marinus Tambo & Alfred Dixen
- Interview with Dennis Müller: From regatta racer to promoter of young talent
- "Came to stay" - We One, one year after the start
- 50 years of VDWS: "It's up to us to keep the enthusiasm alive" - Interview with Dirk Muschenich
- Interview with Finn Noer: "The goal is to have the European Pro Windsurfing Tour on TV"
- Hanstholm Surf Club: "We want to anchor the surf culture in Hanstholm"
- Windsurfing community: Harry Goeft on ten years of JAKLAR
- Nico Prien on his new role as PWA President
- Harry Nass on 25 years in Dahab and previous failures
- Contest machine vs social media queen - interview with Nia Suardiaz & Paula Novotna
- Interview Maik Wieloch: A passionate paddler with the "key to fun"
- New racing discipline in the World Cup: "Slalom X - that's the new cool thing!"
- Interview Guillaume Colin: "Take me to the water, I can foil on my own"
Counsellor
- Winter surfing: On the water in winter - what doctors say
- Rocket Camper: Special campervan conversions for surfers and sailors
- "The feeling of endless flying" - Michi Schweiger on the downwind trend
- Triple E extension - luff trimming at the touch of a button?
- Graham Ezzy's Masterclass: "Anyone who sees themselves surfing for the first time is shocked"
- Pozo legend: Dunkerbeck, Moreno, Pons and co. on the legendary spot on Gran Canaria
- Mistral is back - what's behind it and what's to come
- Customs: Voga Foil Boards - Interview with shaper Anthony Tommasi
