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- Germany offers numerous artificial surf spots and river waves, from Munich and Berlin to Osnabrück, Düsseldorf, Hanover and Augsburg.
- Facilities such as O2 Surftown MUC, Wellenwerk Berlin, RheinRiff Düsseldorf and Alaia Bay cater for all levels, from beginners to professionals.
- Major surf park projects are planned for locations including Stade and Krefeld, with a realistic opening date from the mid- to late 2020s.

Surf parks: Surfing without the sea – these are the best waves away from the coast

Windsurfing adventurer: “Every journey is a fresh start of sorts” – an interview with surf traveller Federico Morisio

- Various methods facilitate the effort-saving carrying of windsurfing equipment with different advantages and disadvantages.  
- Carrying the board and sail separately or together requires attention in order to minimise effort and safety risks on the beach.  
- A video tutorial explains carrying options, safe storage on the beach and typical mistakes; further videos are available on the surf.

Video tutorial: Carrying and storing surfing equipment – what you need to bear in mind

- 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

- Thruster setups usually offer more turning pleasure and control, single fins tend to offer a straighter, freeride-orientated ride and more lift.
- On the Goya One and Severne Dyno, single fin offers noticeably freer, faster planing; on the Starboard Kode, however, the thruster setup clearly works better.
- With Duotone, JP, Tabou 3S+ and We One, the differences are minor: Thruster mainly improves turning without significantly worsening planing and glide.

Testing fin setups: single fin or thruster for freemove boards?

- Goya Air 7 (92 l) is a modern, radical freestyle board made of full carbon with a flat rocker line, pointed nose and trimmable US box.
- The board glides easily, offers great smoothness, control and comfort, but is more cushioned than extremely lively and loose.
- Reactive, thinner tail with good pop for double moves; nose provides security for landings, but requires familiarisation for sliding moves.

Freestyleboards 2026: Testing the new Goya Air 7

Windsurf boards

- John Chao developed the RigONE as an all-round windsurfing sail that covers a wide wind range and is designed to eliminate the need to change sails.  
- Step leech, draft extenders and the M-TIP system automatically adjust the profile and twist, minimise drag and allow the sail to "shrink" in gusts.  
- The sizes Small (6 m²), Medium (7 m²) and Large (9 m²) are available; sales are planned annually via Kickstarter, price under 800 US dollars per sail.

Sail design: What's behind the unusual "RigOne" - Interview with designer John Chao

- Cypher 2 in 4.8 m² combines plenty of lift, two-finger control and a smooth ride in a wind range of around 17 to 25 knots.  
- The Dacron luff panel, wide mast pocket and warp carbon clew ensure a "breathing" profile, neutrality and well-controlled propulsion in gusts.  
- Easy rotation, early start when pumping and simple fine adjustment via clew tension make it suitable for freestyle beginners to pros.

Freestyle sail 2026: The new Goya Cypher 2 in the test

- Continuous panel layout in Boost and Manic reduces seam stress; both with carbon threads, long protector and two clew eyelets close together.  
- Boost: predefined profile, stable power, large wind range, lots of drive in unpressurised waves, supports powerful style, but not lightweight and little off.  
- Manic: flatter, agile profile, more technical planing, more off and surf feeling on the wave, more playful and neutral, also suitable for freestyle.

Wave sail 2026: GA Sails Manic and Boost in comparison - strong or soft?

Windsurfing sails

- Booomtag identifies equipment using NFC or QR stickers/tags and stores ownership and equipment details in a browser-based wallet.
- In an emergency or if the item is lost, finders can easily contact the owner; equipment can be reported as lost or stolen, preventing unauthorised use.
- There are stickers, as well as credit card- and coin-sized tags for boards, bags and clothing; KNRM uses self-adhesive Booomtags, whilst kit brands integrate them into the equipment.

Booomtag: Digital name tags for equipment – quick help in an emergency or if lost

- We tested two lightweight summer neoprene shoes from France: Atan Sunfast and Wetty Reef Surf Boots, both with latex soles.
- Atan Sunfast: very soft, good fit, balanced compromise between protection and board feel, but narrow entry.
- Wetty Reef: very light, cut-resistant Armortex, strong barefoot feel with little cushioning, treadless sole and large size jumps.

Surf shoes for the summer: Atan and Wetty put to the test

- Duotone launches new wave and freestyle fin range with Quad, Tri, F_Wave (Thruster/Single) and F_Style fins made from G10 and CARBO_TECH.  
- With the help of AI_FIN-CAD and a shorter design, the fins should offer more control, drive, agility, grip, acceleration and tip flex with high durability.  
- Quad and Tri sets are designed as harmonised systems for high-performance waves, F_Wave for all-round freewave and F_Style for modern new-school freestyle.

Quad, Thruster, Freewave and Freestyle: Duotone presents new fin range for Wave and Freestyle

Windsurfing accessories

- 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?

- Flow Fins develops handmade, partly personalised carbon and G10 fins for regatta riders and freeracers in Denmark.
- Bestsellers are the slalom fin SLR and a seagrass fin with a large surface area for flat water, both for high control and a wide range of conditions.
- Sales are primarily via the website flowwindsurf.com; prices: G10 fins in the low 200 euro range, carbon models up to just over 500 euros.

Interview with founder Russell Brice: Flow Fins - young fin brand from Denmark

- VDWS licences serve as proof of skills, facilitate access to equipment, are internationally relevant and structure learning progress.
- The VDWS Academy supplements the analogue workbook with interactive online modules, quizzes and videos, available on mobile devices in German and English.
- Water sports enthusiasts can learn theory online in advance, use time on site for practice and store existing licences digitally in the VDWS Checkpoint.

Quiz: Would you still pass the VDWS Basic Certificate?

- From 25 to 28 June, Bonaire will host the second stop of the PWA Youth & Junior Slalom World Tour, featuring slalom fin and slalom foil events for athletes aged 13 to under-21.  
- Running in parallel is “Pow Wow di Awa”, a multi-day water sports festival featuring sailing, triathlon, swimming, freestyle and activities for all ages.  
- The foundation supports local young talent and strengthens Bonaire’s reputation as a water sports hub; all races will be broadcast live on the PWA YouTube channel.

Youth windsurfing event: PWA Youth & Junior Slalom stops off in Bonaire

- German Freestyle Battles will be held in Suhrendorf/Rügen on 13–14 June 2026, kicking off in the standby window right at the start of the first weekend.
- For the first time, there will be an A-Fleet for advanced freestylers and a B-Fleet for beginners, to ensure fair competition across different levels.
- Registration is via island-games-ruegen.de, with updates via German Freestyle Battles and @islandgamesruegen, and a special call for female participants.

Island Games Rügen: Green light for the German Freestyle Battles this weekend in Suhrendorf

Scene & Events

- This guide presents eight windsurfing wave spots around the world that offer relatively beginner-friendly conditions despite the surf.
- What they have in common are shallow, often sandy entry points, moderately breaking waves, plenty of space on the leeward side and, in most cases, a lack of rocks in the main area.
- The spots cover different wind directions, climate zones and levels of infrastructure, thus allowing for progressive learning from flat water to reef waves.

Wellen-Spots: Sanfte Riesen - die besten Reviere für Wave-Einsteiger

- Large, tightly spaced footstraps provide support along the side edges, reduce pressure from above and make switching and control in the air easier.  
- Freestyle sails are trimmed with little loose leech; wave sails can be ridden looser to allow for stable ducking and controlled thrust.  
- For modern power moves, fins measuring 19–21 cm with grip and a compact stance with the mast foot positioned far back are crucial for jump power and rotation.

Freestyle Basics: Straps, fin, trim – the right equipment settings for performing tricks

- 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.

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Windsurfing

Surf parks
Surfing without the sea – these are the best waves away from the coast

Windsurfing adventurer
“Every journey is a fresh start of sorts” – an interview with surf traveller Federico Morisio

Video tutorial
Carrying and storing surfing equipment – what you need to bear in mind

Windsurf boards

Sneak preview
These freerace boards are in the test

Testing fin setups
Single fin or thruster for freemove boards?

Freestyleboards 2026
Testing the new Goya Air 7

Windsurfing sails

Sail design
What's behind the unusual "RigOne" - Interview with designer John Chao

Freestyle sail 2026
The new Goya Cypher 2 in the test

Wave sail 2026
GA Sails Manic and Boost in comparison - strong or soft?

Windsurfing accessories

Booomtag
Digital name tags for equipment – quick help in an emergency or if lost

Surf shoes for the summer
Atan and Wetty put to the test

Quad, Thruster, Freewave and Freestyle
Duotone presents new fin range for Wave and Freestyle

Guide
Where to put the car key when surfing?

Interview with founder Russell Brice
Flow Fins - young fin brand from Denmark

Scene & Events

Quiz
Would you still pass the VDWS Basic Certificate?

Youth windsurfing event
PWA Youth & Junior Slalom stops off in Bonaire

Island Games Rügen
Green light for the German Freestyle Battles this weekend in Suhrendorf

How to

Wellen-Spots
Sanfte Riesen - die besten Reviere für Wave-Einsteiger

Freestyle Basics
Straps, fin, trim – the right equipment settings for performing tricks

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

Windsurfing

Surf parksSurfing without the sea – these are the best waves away from the coast

Windsurfing adventurer“Every journey is a fresh start of sorts” – an interview with surf traveller Federico Morisio

Video tutorialCarrying and storing surfing equipment – what you need to bear in mind

Windsurf boards

Sneak previewThese freerace boards are in the test

Testing fin setupsSingle fin or thruster for freemove boards?

Freestyleboards 2026Testing the new Goya Air 7

Windsurfing sails

Sail designWhat's behind the unusual "RigOne" - Interview with designer John Chao

Freestyle sail 2026The new Goya Cypher 2 in the test

Wave sail 2026GA Sails Manic and Boost in comparison - strong or soft?

Windsurfing accessories

BooomtagDigital name tags for equipment – quick help in an emergency or if lost

Surf shoes for the summerAtan and Wetty put to the test

Quad, Thruster, Freewave and FreestyleDuotone presents new fin range for Wave and Freestyle

GuideWhere to put the car key when surfing?

Interview with founder Russell BriceFlow Fins - young fin brand from Denmark

Scene & Events

QuizWould you still pass the VDWS Basic Certificate?

Youth windsurfing eventPWA Youth & Junior Slalom stops off in Bonaire

Island Games RügenGreen light for the German Freestyle Battles this weekend in Suhrendorf

How to

Wellen-SpotsSanfte Riesen - die besten Reviere für Wave-Einsteiger

Freestyle BasicsStraps, fin, trim – the right equipment settings for performing tricks

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

Surf parks
Surfing without the sea – these are the best waves away from the coast

Windsurfing adventurer
“Every journey is a fresh start of sorts” – an interview with surf traveller Federico Morisio

Video tutorial
Carrying and storing surfing equipment – what you need to bear in mind

Sneak preview
These freerace boards are in the test

Testing fin setups
Single fin or thruster for freemove boards?

Freestyleboards 2026
Testing the new Goya Air 7

Sail design
What's behind the unusual "RigOne" - Interview with designer John Chao

Freestyle sail 2026
The new Goya Cypher 2 in the test

Wave sail 2026
GA Sails Manic and Boost in comparison - strong or soft?

Booomtag
Digital name tags for equipment – quick help in an emergency or if lost

Surf shoes for the summer
Atan and Wetty put to the test

Quad, Thruster, Freewave and Freestyle
Duotone presents new fin range for Wave and Freestyle

Guide
Where to put the car key when surfing?

Interview with founder Russell Brice
Flow Fins - young fin brand from Denmark

Quiz
Would you still pass the VDWS Basic Certificate?

Youth windsurfing event
PWA Youth & Junior Slalom stops off in Bonaire

Island Games Rügen
Green light for the German Freestyle Battles this weekend in Suhrendorf

Wellen-Spots
Sanfte Riesen - die besten Reviere für Wave-Einsteiger

Freestyle Basics
Straps, fin, trim – the right equipment settings for performing tricks

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