Tiki mag n 0 by Giuseppe Cuscianna

GEN/FEB 2016

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WlNDSURF - SURF - SUP

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Editor in Chief Giuseppe Cuscianna

Issue 1

Chief in 2nd Franz Orsi Features Editor Gianpiero Venè Authority TIKI MAGAZINE

FOTO COURTESY Ben Thouard

Contributing Writer Franz Orsi, Supboarder Mag, Starboard SUP Germany, Waterman League.

EDITORIAL Franz Orsi

Art Director Altea Uva Photographer John Carter, Ben Thouard, Andy Klotz, Franz Orsi, Ryan Janssens, Alian Sauquet, Matt, Schweitzer, Fréderic Mutryn, Starboard SUP German, Heinz Peter, Sup-mag.de, Marco Moroni, Brian Bielmann, Waterman League (Stand Up World Tour). Riders: Sean Poynter, Franz Orsi, Leonard Nika, Clinton Filen, Matteo Iachino, Zane Schweitzer, Bart de Swartz, Matt Bromley, Connor Baxter, Dylan Frick, Daida Moreno, Iballa Moreno, Tomo Murabayashi, Benoit Carpentier, Olivia Piana, Manuel Stecher, Mario Stecher, Riccardo Benettolo, Fiona Wylde, Shakira Westdorp, Izzy Gomez. Special Thanks www.pooya.it www.star-board.com Contact

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RIDER Sean Poynter

It’s never easy to start a new publishing project in a world that it is so abundant with content. Yet, we believe that good content, good stories and innovative formats can stand out in any context, more so if it is relevant to the readers. This magazine aims at providing water sports enthusiast, Starboard aficionados and industry insiders with the relevant information about everything related to the Tiki life. From stand up paddling, to windsurfing, from kiteboarding to surfing we look for interesting stories to tell, relevant in-depth content to report, inspiring images to share – all in one place. Starboard as one of the global leaders in watersports industry has a vision that would like to share with its audience and we just try to establish this connection from the brand to the people and from the people to the brand. We feel like we are part of a big family of like minded people, we share the same drive and passions, we believe that a place to exchange such passion is important for all of us. The Tiki Mag is this place. A place for us. To share, comment, get inspired. And feel more part of our big Tiki family. Welcome to the Tiki Mag.

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Contents

7 Test pag 19

pag 33

All star and surf pro.

Trip Franz Orsi

Sup Nomad.

13 pag 7

pag 43

29 pag 29

Connor Baxter

The Ultimate Waterman

Matteo Iachino

Welcome in team Starboard.

Wolrd Tour

Bart de Swartz on tour.

Blu Project

Supboarder Mag.

pag 9

pag 13

pag 99

Two talent sister.

Tomo Murabayashi

95 99

pag 95

103

pag 63

Moreno Twins

Dream team in Japan.

Benoit Carpentier

Surf and life style.

Olivia Piana

Girl on fire.

Ispo 2016

New collection in Europe.

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Stecher Twins

Mad Brothers.

pag 77

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Clinton Filen

Shaper of Flying V.

pag 83

Leonard Nika

Dream team in Italy.

pag 111

Riccardo Benettolo

National Team in action.

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Sunset Beach Pro

Ladydream team.

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Test

surf pro 9x29 blu carbon

Test

race all star 12.6x25 carbon

Presentation The longest in the PRO range offering speed in all size waves for riders up to 95kg. Redistributed volume from the rails to the standing area maintaining stability with increased speed and reactivity. Tight pocket turning and vertical lip attacks are enhanced even further to handle all wave conditions. Available in Blue Carbon Technology. Bottom shape: “Continuous mono-concave” Monoconcave creates a flat rocker in the middle enhancing the curve on the rail for tight turning.

Presentation The most versatile and popular race board from elite to beginner riders that can performand win in all conditions. New design combines the All Star rail stability with the speed from the triple concave bottom shape of the 2015 Race, making it a winner on flatwater. Added nose volume and refined overall volume distribution made the hull easy and sensationally fast downwind. The bottom shape offers speed from the center channel, stability from the side planes and control from the sharp rail edge for surfing and downwind.

Flat water Stable and fast, the board is suitable for higher weight rider. The well-positioned handle, gives easy transport. The carbon version is top of the range. Light and durable for highlevel performance.

Flat Water The new shape of the board is extremely fast. The concave three made the technical board and performing. The new nose design increases the speed as it avoids that it is covered by water. Shaped by Mat Rauzier and Svein Rasmussen led the development with support from Titouan Puyo, Bart De Zwart, Zane Schweitzer, Beau O’Brian and Connor Baxter.

Wave riding In this discipline the board allows you to express the best. During take off the board shall start a gliding fast and grippy. The mono concave in the nose, you will start to take off vertical. Conclusion

Board ideal for riders who want stability and high performance of waves of any type.

Wave riding Incredibly strong and stable, the board allows you to ride in ease even on big wave. Its design is at the forefront, its ultra light weight and resistance, beyond all limits. Dream team calls letal weapon. Suitable for those who want top performance combined with speed. Conclusion Ideal for all people.

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Franz Orsi is an Italian stand up paddler, windurfer and professional outdoor photographer who has travelled extensively to capture stand up paddle in all its forms.

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He works as a content provider for Starboard for both SUP and Windsurf, developing print and online media projects for international magazines and websites in the watersports as well as in the outdoor sector. His travel stories are published in several countries around Europe, America, Asia and Oceania. Over the years Franz has teamed up with Bart de Zwart for many SUP explorations as well as with other Starboard team riders such as Connor Baxter, Sean Pointer and Leo Nika. In his projects he constantly aims at narrating strong and original stories, while promoting the respect for the environment and the appreciation for the local culture and the local communities. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now off to Angola for a new project continuing to spread the SUP culture around the globe, living and embodying the Tiki Life and seeing the world thru SUP.

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SUP NOMAD

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LEONARD NIKA

Leonard Nika

”The vision hit me. fast drop, slam into a bottom turn, carve off the top, drive down the face, repeat. that’s it” Leonard Nika began surfing at age of 10 when his family moved from Torino to Rome near the coast in Italy. The passion for surfing has come natural to Leonard, it did not take much for the passion to become talent. After many surfing competitions around Italy, in the summer of 2008 Nika was introduced to Stand Up Paddling (SUP) and a few months after taking the first wave with a Stand up paddle board, he had already climbed the rankings in the Italian and European competitions both Wave and Race. Sponsored by Naish at the beginning, for two consecutive years, currently runs the world competing for the leading brand Starboard. Italian champion 4 time consecutive from 2012 to 2015, European champion Race 2012 and 2013, is one of the top 5 riders in the world.

In 2013 he ranked 1st place in the Eurosupa race standings and finished 2nd at the Race World Cup Event in Hamburg, Winning the Sup Paris Crossing in 2013, 3rd Place at the Stand up World Series in Barcelona in 2015. Completing his missions, Nika has ridden big waves on the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, including Capo Mannu – Sardinia, Hossegor – France, Mundaka-Spain and Super Tubos Portugal. When Leonard is not busy traveling the World, he likes to teach stand up surfing and support the others who would like to approach this sport and show his training skills at his sup surf academy in Rome. Leonard moved to Cascais for improve his daily training during the off season in a perfect conditions with the power of the ocean, Portugal have a lot to offer for Stand up paddling many flat water spots to discover and mostly open

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Italian Sup Champion: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 European Sup Champion: 2012, 2013, 2nd 2014, 2nd 2015 2015 European championship Tour 14’(5 races) - 3rd Place Final result 2015 SUWS EU CUP Championship 12’6’’ (3 Races) - 2nd Place Final Result 2015 World Cup Championship 12’6’’ (5 Races) - 5th Place Final Result

2015 • France - Leucate Mundial du vent 2015 - 3rd Place • France - Sainte Maxime Sup Race Cup 2015 Euro tour #2 - 3th Place • Spain - Bilbao Sup World Cup 2015 Euro Tour #4 - 3rd Place • Italy - Marotta Adriatic Crown 2015 Euro Tour #5 - 3rd Place • Italy - Roma Italian Cup #1 2015 - 1st place • Finland - Sieravouri Sup World Cup SUWS + EU CUP - 2nd Place • Italy - Roma Sup World Cup 2015 SUWS + EU CUP Final - 3rd Place • Portugal - Azores Sao Jorge 2 Pico Channel Crossing 2015 -1st Place • Italy - Diano Marina Italian Cup 2# 2015 - 2nd Place • Italy - Trasimeno Italian Cup #3 2015 - 1st Place • Italy - Bellaria Igea Marina Italian Cup 2015 Final - 1st Place • France - Colliure Arena Sup Race 2015 - 2nd Place • Portugal - Porto National championship 2015 - 1st Place 2014 • Center America-Repubblica Dominicana 22-27 Febbraio - 3rd place wave • France-Paris Sup Crossing December 2013 - 1st place • Spain-Mallorca 16 May - 2nd place winning • France-Sup Race Cup St. Maxime 24 May - 3d place • Italy-Marina di Carrara 1 June - 1st place • Belgium-Namur 14’ 29 June - 2nd place • Finland-Sieravori SUWS 5 July - 2nd place • Italy-Marotta International Race 12 July - 2nd place • Italy-Trasimeno August - 1st place • Italy-Conero August - 1st place • Italy-Lignano Sabbie d’oro August - 1st place • Italy-Bellaria Igea Marina Final September - 1st place • Italy-Genova Windfestival October - 1st place • Italy-Ravenna Diga November sup wave - 3rd place

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What led you to become a product designer? It’s pretty much all I have ever done; I have always worked in product development. I built my first board when I was 15, and I guess I did have a hand in shaping that one with my friends, but it has always been something I am really passionate about. Could you take us through your design process and who your biggest shaping influence is? The process for me is very personal, for example with the Flying V, where it’s something I see as solving a problem. Developing short boards that work well in small waves for intermediate

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surfers is something that is very close to me personally, because of the small waves we have in front of our offices in Muizenberg, and the fact that I’m an intermediate surfer. So some of those designs are very easy for me. I’m basically doing the classic product design process of solving a problem as best as I can. I’m not really that influenced by other shapers to be honest, although I have obviously worked a lot with traditional board designers like Svein Rasmussen and shaper Dave Stubbs who I really respect. For me, it’s always about tying to bring something new to a person. I’m always trying to give something new to people that nobody else is delivering, and that’s one of the challenges.

Flying V Designer

Having spent his entire life developing products for the wind and surf industry, racking up some serious water time in the process, Clinton currently calls the small coastal city of Cape Town home. We spent a morning catching up with Clint to learn more about his process and the recently released Flying V. You don’t consider yourself a shaper, why is that? I was born into an age of machines, so I just don’t consider myself a shaper or a craftsman. In my opinion, a shaper is a classic term for someone who creates something by hand, and my work has 19

always been shaped on a computer. So that’s why I refer to myself as a board designer, rather than a shaper. I also don’t make customs boards. I believe that we should deliver customers a resolved product, something that is well thought out. Even if I do sell somebody a once off, it is something that has been extensively researched and developed, and that’s why I believe we build better boards. We develop an idea completely before taking it to market. Only once we have refined it and gone through many iterations does it reach the consumer, and that’s a big difference from what a lot of our competitors are doing. 20

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What was the concept behind the Flying V? The idea for me was to look at a classic fish and see what conditions it was traditionally best for, which is when waves are small and sloppy, and see how I could improve on this. The issue I have with a fish is that it has inherent weaknesses in terms of being able to ride top to bottom. So I wanted to take that relaxed approach of how you would surf a fish, with the classic style and riding fluid lines, while also driving the product through the turns nicely. Traditionally with a fish, you kind of go down the line and any time you wanted to do something very critical the board would turn very flat. You know it wouldn’t really be good at going around corners either, so I

How long did the development process you would kind of get what I like to call take from concept to creation? ‘hunting,’ where the nose doesn’t really go where you want it to until you engage It was a complicated board and it the other rail or fin set. probably took us a year in development. So what we did was introduce the Flying We have developed quite a few boards V bottom shape (where the board name for small surf such as the Ultra and came from) and that was the break other very dedicated super small wave through. Getting a lot of stability out of shapes, but with the Flying V we were the bottom shape, then being able to looking to improve consistency and almost use the fins to loosen up the drive. To do this, we started to find things board and the overall feel of the ride. such as bringing the Tri-Fin feel into the fish shape in order to improve overall What are the benefits of the deep performance. That’s when we got onto double concave in the board? the Flying V bottom shape. The bottom shape gives the board that feel of rolling That gives you a lot of directional from rail to rail. stability and it channels the water very strongly. The thing about the “V” is that it Traditionally the twin fin, like a fish, allows the board to turn from rail to rail would basically engage one fin or the very effectively. other and when you were in the middle

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Flex Carbon Technology was used in the construction of this board? What are benefits of Flex Carbon for this board?

Could you give us a breakdown of the rest of the board shape? If you look at the nose, it’s pretty narrow. What this helps to do is pull the nose around at the end of your top turn if you don’t have a lot of power and you want to come and kick back into say, a round house or something. Having a lot of curve in the front of the nose really helps to do this. In terms of the total width of the board, it’s a really wide board with good planing area, not as wide as say the Ultra, but the width is the key for really getting going when its super small. 23

We wanted something that you could still stomp the tail and throw into a nice powerful or snappy turn with. So by bringing in the wingers, the tail is now relatively narrow and that’s a big differentiation again over a fish.

We are basically able to reduce the weight with the use of carbon fiber, which is stronger than standard glass fiber too. So you have the benefit of a stronger deck, and because it’s biaxial, you still get the flex characteristics of a traditional glass board because none of the carbon fiber is running longitudinally. We were also able to take the stinger out so that you have a board that’s really flexible and responsive. What type of surfer is the Flying V designed for? Could anyone pick it up and have a blast? We originally developed it as an intermediate small wave board, although some of our more advanced testers have really started to enjoy it; riding it a little bit smaller, they have been really amazed by the flexibility and capabilities of the board. 24

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How does this board go, and what conditions is it best suited for? Small waves, you are looking kind of 1 – 4 foot where it would excel. Those would be its ideal conditions. Can it still surf OK outside of its “ideal” conditions, or is it pretty specific? It’s quite good with choppy conditions because of the bottom shape too, although it is quite specific. Once you start getting over four foot it would be a real handful, there’s a lot of fin and a lot of board, so you could surf it but it wouldn’t be in its ideal zone. Keep it in the 1 – 4 foot range and it’s a really fun board. What’s next for Starboard Surf and yourself? We have been playing with quite a few

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interesting projects in our development shop, but I can’t say what will be refined enough to take to market right now. We have made some really interesting developments on pure entry level shapes. Some of the more performance thinking is around inverted V designs in the Streetfighter concept, or the negative side cut outline, combined with the deep V from the Flying V; this is our Flying Squirrel concept. These ideas try to solve a similar problem from opposite directions, which is always a really interesting process. As always, we focus on having something really resolved, instead of just chasing fashion, so before we expect anyone to drop money on one of our new shapes, we’ll run through our usual R&D and testing. You’ll hear more on those concepts soon I’m sure.

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Overview: The Flying V is a modern rendition of a performance fish and is rapidly becoming the favourite alternative board for the R&D team. It has a clean wider outline, putting fun back into those small wave sessions. The Flying V is a simple redo of the classic fish shape that is simple, loose and easy to ride. Board Specs: This board has flatter rocker throughout the whole outline. The bottom consists of a deep double concave combined with big V in the tail allowing the board to release when needed. Ridden a few inches smaller than your traditional short board.

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Ideal Wave Size: Designed to be ridden in small to medium surf for entry level, intermediate and advanced riders. Key Features: Fish outline rendition Flatter rocker throughout the whole outline for increased speed. Extra width for planning and lift through flat sections Big deep double concave combined with big V in the tail Flex Carbon construction using premium biaxial carbon fibers From as light as 2.75kgs.

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Connor Baxter is a water sports phenom. Raised on the water, Connor began competing Windsurfing and Surfing events at the age of 8.

By 14, he was surfing the biggest waves in the world – becoming the youngest person to ever windsurf the infamous Jaws break.

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At 16, Connor shifted his focus to Stand-Up Paddle and immediately became the sport’s prodigy after setting a world record at the Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships, 4 minutes ahead of the closest competitor. Now 20, Connor’s accolades have only grown more impressive. He is the Stand Up Paddle World Champion (2014), the Fastest Paddler on Earth (2013), two-time SUP Athlete of the Year (2013, 2012), three-time Male Paddler of the Year (2014, 2012, 2011), Battle of the Paddle Champion (2011) and has more than 80 first place finishes. With the prime of his career ahead of him, Connor has become the trailblazer for the world’s fastest growing sport. 29

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Matteo Iachino

We at Starboard are pleased to announce the arrival of Matteo Iachino in our ranks. Matteo has shown great potential in the past year and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to see what he will achieve in 2016 with iSonics under his feet.

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Following the PWA Noumea World Cup, Matteo came by the Starboard headquarters in Thailand to sign his contract, meet the team, pick up his boards and answers a few questions we had for him. Starboard: Welcome to the team Matteo. What attracted you to sign with us? Matteo Iachino: If you ask around, the general opinion is that Starboard are special in slalom. The iSonic is the board to be on. If you look at the performance of Starboard over the years, it’s been consistently number 1 on the PWA Constructor’s podium. They have the best boards and the strongest team, so if you can get in Starboard with a good deal it’s like a dream come true. Starboard: In the beginning were you apprehensive to join such a big team? Matteo: No, not at all. It’s true that it’s a big team but that’s good because there are a lot of riders with different abilities. Starboard have the young guys, the experienced riders and everyone else in between. I can learn from each one of them. And in the end, you compete with everyone, even if you’re on the same team or not. Starboard: There are currently a lot of riders around your age. However you seem to be on somewhat of a different level, what do you think you are doing differently? Matteo: Ha thanks, I don’t know exactly but I feel like I trained a lot in the last three years, especially in winter time. I was just focused on getting the results, because it’s the most important thing I can have in my life at this point. At one stage, I arrived at a point where I decided it was my main goal, so I started to work hard for it and I haven’t stopped since. If you work hard for something, only fill your mind with it, and if you don’t get too stressed then it’s going to work out.

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Starboard: You just visited us in Thailand, how did you like it? Matteo: Being in Thailand was great. I got to see a different culture, see where Starboard’s headquarters were based, how the team worked together. I got to explore the workshop as an “employee” but also as a regular windsurfing fan, which was fantastic. Thailand is a breathtaking country that really opens your mind. Starboard: We heard you’ve also joined on an R&D trip with Remi, how was that? Matteo: It was super! It’s great to be recognized as a member of the R&D team at Starboard. To have the opportunity to develop the boards that I am going to use next season is priceless. As a result, you feel the board is like your property because you developed it, and you know it from the inside-out. This will certainly give me an advantage over the competition. Starboard: What’s the difference between sailing for R&D compared to sailing in competition? Matteo: There is quite a big difference. When you sail for R&D you need to focus and try to think about how you actually race, and copy that style. You have to put the board in the position that is similar to your racing stance and only then you can be sure of your opinion. You also have to be confident when sharing your impressions and sticking to your decisions. Starboard: Did you have a set goal to be World champion before a certain time? Matteo: My only set goal was to be a full professional windsurfer before I was 25 years old, that was my only goal. I loved windsurfing and my aim was to be a pro. I achieved my goal in time, and since then I’ve been getting better and better. The progression is perfect. So now, I would obviously love to be World Champion as soon as possible, and I will work hard for it. The level is super high and I’m very close so let’s see what will happen this year. Starboard: Thanks a lot for the answers Matteo. We wish you a very successful year in the Starboard Dream Team.

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Cyril Moussilmani

FORMULA ONE Cyril Moussilmani

iSONIC

RACING 39

Marcos Guedez

SLALOM ONE

Kevin Pritchard

iSONIC SPEED FORMULA

Taty Frans

ULTRASONIC PHANTOM RACE 377

PHANTOM RACE 295

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DREAMTEAM

Maui

CYRIL MOUSSILMANI PWA SLALOM VICE CHAMPION 2014

John Carter

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ISONIC ISONIC DREAMTEAM

CYRIL MOUSSILMANI

PWA SLALOM VICE CHAMPION 2014

80 L: 232

W: 58.5

L: 232 W: 58.5

87 L: 234

W: 60.0

L: 234 W: 60.0

90 L: 231

97 L: 231

W: 63.0

L: 231 W: 63.0

107 L: 231

W: 67.0

W: 71.0

107

L: 231 W: 67.0

114 L: 231

W: 76.5

114

L: 231 W: 71.0

124 L: 227

L: 231 W: 76.5

W: 82.0

124

134

L: 227 W: 82.0

L: 228 W: 85.0

134 L: 228

W: 85.0

CARBON REFLEX WOOD

MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY

Fast racing machines designed for the highest top speeds and the highest average speeds, for quickest accelerations and powerful overtaking abilities throughout a wide wind range. Fast racing machines designed for the highest top speeds and the highest average speeds, for the

As tradition demands, Starboard’s 2016 iSonicsovertaking have been upgraded across the range with all-new Starboard’s largest test and development program quickest accelerations and powerful abilities throughout a shapes, wide with wind range.

performance in the different conditions of Vietnam, Maui, Thailand, New Caledonia and Marseille. The new shape evolutions aim to transfer mechanically more powe

the sailor to theStarboard’s board in the light-medium gain efficiency withwith new rail shapes wetted-surface area designs on keyprogram models.verifying As tradition demands, 2016 iSonics havewind beenmodels, upgraded across the range all-new shapes,and withnew Starboard’s largest test and development performance in the different conditions of Vietnam, Maui, Thailand, New Caledonia and Marseille. The new shape evolutions aim to transfer mechanically more power from the sailor to board in the light-medium wind rails models, efficiency newshape rail shapes newfoot wetted-surface area designs7on Low key models. 1 the 134, 124, 114 : 7mm higher 0 togain 120cm. Newwith deck for theand back to get more nose concept: for reduced drag and added

55g UltraLight hydrophobic 55g UltraLight footstraps hydrophobic

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toe-pressure: earlier planing, more acceleration and higher top end speed from increased

134, 124, 114 : 7mm higher rails 0 to 120cm. New deck shape for the back foot to get more leverage. toe-pressure: earlier planing, more acceleration and higher top end speed from increased leverage.

control

Low nose concept: for reduced drag and added control

8 Double Winger design: improves water release for 134, 124, 114, 107, 97, 90, 87: sharper rails at the critical 45cm area of the rail. This higherimproves speeds and thefortail outline to be narrow 8 Double Winger design: waterallows release 134, 124, 114, 107, 97,release 90, 87:for sharper at the critical 45cmtop areaend of the rail. This higher speeds and allows the tail outline to be narrower. improves water more rails efficiency – for faster speeds, a better ability to plane improves through water release more formore fasterpower top endreserve speeds,for a better ability to plane 9 Tail winger and side cuts: minimize the tail area fo lulls, for more biteefficiency upwind –and overtaking. 9 through lulls, more bite upwind and more power reserve for overtaking. Tail winger and side cuts: minimize the tail area for maximum efficiency. Improve water release for sharp maximum efficiency. Improve water release for sharper 3 124, 114, 107, 97: new deck shape in the jibe area for more jibing comfort, more toe-pressure acceleration, better performance through wind lulls a 124, 114, 107, 97: new deck shape in the jibe area for more jibing comfort, more toe-pressure acceleration, better performance through wind lulls and andexit a faster exitjibe from the jibe and a faster from the higher top speeds. higher top speeds. 2

4 124: 10 Deep by length 2 cm. of The of thetail rockerline’s tail flat increased 5cm. 1.5cm10wider 124: shorter byshorter 2 cm. The thelength rockerline’s flat is increased byis5cm. 1.5cm by wider Deep deck concave for deck more concave control, a for moremore control, a more outline and keeping narrow the tail end: the tail model with most with performance overprogression over vertical sail positionvertical and to help the and gap to between outline andthekeeping narrow end: thethemodel the mostprogression performance sail close position help close the gap betwe 2015. 2015. the foot of the sail and of the the the footdeck of the sailboard. and the deck of the board.

11 Heel extensions allow the board to be powerful and 114: 1.5cm wider outline and keeping the narrow tail end: second best progression and exact 11 Heel extensions allow the board to be powerful a 5 114: 1.5cm wider outline and keeping the narrow tail end: second best progression and exact same feeling on the water as the new 120. ergonomic under the feet and extra-narrow in the tail for same feeling on the water as the new 120. ergonomic a most efficient planing surface.under the feet and extra-narrow in the tai a most efficient planing surface. 97: 5mm lower rails for added control and easier, faster jibes. 1.5cm wider outline for earlier 6 more planing, acceleration, higher end speed. 97: 5mm lower rails fortop added control and easier, faster jibes. 1.5cm wider outline for earlier

planing, more acceleration, higher top end speed.

PWA Champion x5

World Champion x8

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Ultrasonic

“The one with the top scores in the widest range of conditions. The most competitive slalom board. Tester’s choice 2015.” Planchemag Special Test 2015

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SAN DIEGO, California - In 2015 SUP expeditioner Bart de Zwart set off on the trip of a lifetime where he traveled around the world in 27 days with friend and photographer Franz Orsi. The twosome flew around the world with inflatable SUPs from Starboard SUP to the corners of the world. Starting the trip off in the Pacific then heading to Asia, Africa, Europe and Central America, de Zwart and Orsi traveled to and met with remote civilizations with strong connections to the water. The first stop on the world SUP excursion took place on a tiny island in Micronesia called Yap. This beautiful island and its inhabitants welcomed de Zwart and Orsi with open arms. From here they flew to Kathmandu, Nepal when a day or so after arriving, disaster struck with a devastating earthquake. After a few days in Nepal it was off to the next destination in a remote village called Omo Valley in Ethiopia. Here de Zwart and Orsi intrigued the locals with the sport of stand up paddling and taught many of the local children how to SUP. The next stop took the twosome to Istanbul, Turkey where they explored and captured the beauty of the city from their paddle boards. When it was time to leave Turkey, de Zwart and Orsi headed towards their final destination of Sayulita, Mexico for the ISA World SUP and Paddle Board Championships. With 2 boards, 1 tent, 5 continents, 19 flights, and 27 days you could easily call this trip the Ultimate Crossing. Take a look at the documentary from their trip in the video below.

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RIDER Zane Kekoa Schweitzer

EPIC JAWS

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Surf Snowdonia is the worlds first public Wave Garden, an artificial wave technology developed in Spain. The wave pool is located in North Wales, UK and opens to the public tomorrow 1st August 2015. This week Surf Snowdoniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SUP sponsors Starboard UK hosted Starboard International riders Zane Schweitzer, Izzi Gomez, Sean Poynter and Finn Mullen at Surf Snowdonia during the final testing stages of the wave. SUPboarder was on location and captured some of the first SUP surfing action on the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first artificial wave! Surfers all over the world have been patiently waiting for the completion of this monumental project in the beautiful North Wales mountains. In the week before opening four Starboard international riders were invited to this iconic wave pool to test out the wave. Braving the chilly waters of North Wales were World SUP surfing champions Izzi Gomez and Sean Poynter, 2015 world title contender, and innovator of SUP surfing Zane Schweitzer and big wave charger Finn Mullen. Starboard UK are SUP partners to the Surf Snowdonia project and are working closely with Surf Snowdonia to promote not only SUP surfing but flat water SUP on the stunning rivers and lakes in the surrounding areas and whitewater SUP on the technical rivers of North Wales.

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Artificial waves bring a new dimension to surfing – incredible consistency means you can learn fast and improve your skills whether you are a pro or a beginner – they present a great opportunity.

However, although they try to mimic perfection, they are also challenging to dial into and riders shouldn’t expect to shred on their first wave.

Learning to take off and ride this wave is challenging but when you break the barrier and if you have the right mindset you will be able to improve faster than ever before.

Starboard UK and Palm Equipment UK team rider Sam Ross gives his opinion of the wave, why its unique and why he will be using it in the future to better his SUP surfing.

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Overview: Starboard’s take on the Tomo revolution and is rapidly becoming the favorite alternative board in the world. It has a clean straighter outline allowing the board to perform in all types of conditions. The Anaconda is designed off the premise that boards don’t need a nose outline and, in fact, if we chop the nose off, the board will perform equally as well as one with a nose. The concept is simple, the board is loose and extremely fun to ride. Board Specs: The Anaconda has flatter rocker throughout the whole outline. The bottom consists of a deep channellike double concave combined with slight lift in the tail, allowing the board to release when needed. Ridden a few inches smaller than your traditional short board for a performance feel. 55

Ideal wave size: Designed to be ridden in medium to head-high surf for entry level, intermediate and advanced riders. Key Features: Straighter Outline for increased planning and lift through flat sections Flatter Rocker throughout the whole outline for increased speed Swallow Tail for extra release and drive off the tail Deep channel like double concave combined withslight lift in the tail Flex Carbon construction using premium biaxialcarbon fibers Fins: – Features a Quad-fin set-up – FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit – Comes without fins

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Overview: The Ultra shape is the ultimate small wave fun board. Transform even the weakest, smallest wave into a rippable skate park. Designed primarily for surfers in locations prone to small surfing conditions. The ULTRA is something simple, fun and easy to ride. Ideal Wave Size: Designed to be ridden in ankle to chest high surf by intermediate to advanced riders, suitable for all levels.

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Board Specs: A flatter entry rocker for increased wave count and extra width, which has an increased planning area to improve drive to carry through flat sections. The carbon construction adds extra life and flex, making the board extremely fast and responsive. Features a quad setup for increased speed and improved maneuverability.

Key Features: 1. Flat entry rocker for increased paddle power 2. Extra width for planning and lift through flat sections 3. Quad fin set up for speed and looseness 4. Carbon construction using Active Stringer 5. From as light as 2.5kg Fins: -Features a Quad-fin setup -FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit -Comes without fins

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SUPboarder gives you a review of the 2016 Starboard All Star 14′ x 25” Stand Up Paddleboard. Starboard have come up with something very different for 2016 and have designed a SUP for racing in all types of water states, and a board that offers unbelievable stability for its width. Reuben talks about the boards complex bottom shape and why it is so stable. Size : 14’x25” Volume : 289L Fins : 1 US box fin If you have used this board or have any questions or comments about this board please leave your comment below and we will get back to you.

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Climate Change We are racing towards a two degree increase in global warming. This statistic is, of any the most important number for Climate Change negotiations. Scientists agree that if we pass two degrees of global warming the consequences for us humans on earth will be too big and too dramatic to handle. If we continue business as usual as we do it today earth will most likely be 3-4 degrees warmer by 2100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thats in only 85 years. Even though it is dark and heavy to think about, it gives us a world of opportunities. Fact is that we are the first generation to know that we are capable to wipe out the entire earth ecosystem system, and we are also probably the last generation that still has time to do something about it. The urge for a sustainable transitions comes from many directions and the global target is 0 emission by 2050. It translates in to a carbon budget that will be shared in a fair way among all people on earth. But is it only up to Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders to provoke a change?

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Many brands, actors and artists clearly makes clear statements to inspire more people to think and be responsible for our environment. There are no methods stronger than real action. Many business leaders has already committed to a Sustainable development and hope they can inspire others to do the same. The B-Team for example, which is a group of Business executives who wants to be in the forefront of sustainable business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; initiated by Richard Branson and CEO of Puma Joachim Sights recently announced that they have committed to achieve 0 emissions not by 2050 but by 2030. Starboard is another brand that has been pushing a more sustainable development over the last few years. Their target is to minimize and eventually become 0 emission, -and to help bind/mitigate emissions that is already in the atmosphere. Nature has a remarkable way of healing itself from pollution, but sometimes we must help secure its own resources. Blue Forests has proved to be of significant help in the better and safer climate battle.

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Heal Nature with Nature Starboards commitment continues beyond managing their own business. Over the last years they have invested in Blue Carbon projects and most importantly restorations of Mangrove trees. Worldview International Foundation has specialized in Mangroves and they operate the Thor Heyerdahl Climate Park, situated in the MaGyi area in Myanmar. Mangroves are one of the most efficient trees on the planet when it comes to mitigating and storing CO2. The tree grows in salt water. Like any other trees Mangrove photosynthesis and capture the carbon through their leafs that eventually ends up in to the soil after the leafs drops to the ground. But since Mangroves live in ocean tides â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sometimes fully in water and sometimes in swamps, they have a very broad and shallow root system that they trap the river sediment with. By doing so they not only trap the carbon that they have created through photosynthesis, they also trap the carbon that is coming from the river and the mountains. Because the root system is so shallow, pretty much just on the surface, there is no oxygen in the sediment underneath them. When its no oxygen in the soil the carbon does not oxide in to Carbon Dioxide, the carbon remains. Protecting Mangroves is a comprehensive task that goes far beyond â&#x20AC;?justâ&#x20AC;? planting trees. There has to be a solid plan to secure the land for at least 30 years. This includes alternative and sustainable livelihood for the local people, healthcare and education for local kids and scholarship to universities to mention a few of the challenges. Worldview International Foundation has come a long way with Mangrove parks in Myanmar and we feel privileged to be bale to help and support Thor Heyerdahl Climate Park. Before the end of the year 1 million Mangrove trees will be planted in the park and there is much more to be done next year. 69

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Men’s All Star SUP Suit – Team Blue Dry Suits, Gender, Mens, Water Wear, DESCRIPTION Made from a breathable and waterproof fabric with latex seals on the wrists and ankle cuffs and fully waterproof front zip with a soft neoprene neck seal. The anatomical panel layout reduced stress points allowing full vertical stretch along the back and horizontal stretch on the torso side panels with a much slimmer fit for 100% paddling performance. The Men’s All Star SUP Suit is designed with the racer in mind. SUPing in the cold will never be the same. FEATURES - Clima-Core Technology - Anatomical panel layout for reduced tension under the arms when paddling - Lowered neck garage and extended Neoprene neck seal for increased comfort - Adjustable latex ankle and wrist cuffs - Slim fitting - Non-flapping and highly flexible material - Repair kit with various patches and easy instructions - 2 year warranty MATERIALS - Outer Shell 85% PA, 15% EA, membrane 100% PU, inner 100% PES - 195gsm

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As we prepare for the official launch of and announcements for the new look World Series for 2016, we are excited to release the key locations for the 2016 World Championship Series, that will test the very best Racers in the world across a complete cross section of conditions. From flat water battles, to pumping surf, the World Series will boast it all, complemented by the most competitive and exciting racing imaginable. Make sure to join us as the 2016 Title Race unfolds here at www.watermanleague.com 1 San Francisco, USA: Specialty Long Distance event (Men) – March 2 Hayama, Japan: Full World Series stop – May 3 Hamburg, Germany: Full World Series stop – June 4 Barcelona, Spain: Full World Series stop – June 5 Toronto, Canada: Full World Series stop – September 6 S. California, USA: Full World Series stop – Sept / Oct 7 Turtle Bay, Hawaii: Full World Series stop – October

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2 Barcelona, Spain: Full World Series stop – June

3 Roma, Italy: Full World Series stop – July FINAL

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Six Bridges SUP Race, Portugal, 7-8 may 5000 € Port Adriano, Spain, 14-15 may 3500 € SUP Race Cup, France 21-22 may, 5000 € Lost Mills, Germany, 28 may, 8000 € Iberdrola Bilbao World SUP Challenge, Spain, 4-5 june (TBC) San Sebastian Paddle Tour, Spain, 11-12 june 5000 € SUPer Challenge Porec, Croatia, 18-19 june 5000 € Happy Summer Namur, Belgium, 25 june, 5000 € St Ives Bay Celtic Cup, UK, 2-3 july, 3500 € IV Sieravuori SUP Masters, Finland 8-9 july, 7500 € Noli SUP Race, Italy, 16-17 july, 5000 € Adriatic Crown, Italy, 23-24 july, 4500 € São Jorge 2 Pico/SUP Channel Crossing, Azores 30-31 july 5000 € 83

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The morenotwins, Daida & Iballa Moreno (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 1977) not only dominate the world of windsurfing at the moment, but they are also considered idols by the young generation who see them as women capable of facing giant waves and ride them easily. Whithin the growing interest for xtreme sports that is being generated worldwide, Daida and Iballa Ruano, with their 23 PWA world tittles,represent the all times records in womenÂ´s sports. There is a mayor structure behing the success of the morenotwins in the last 10 years. And they are both IDENTICAL too. 85

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But competition is not everything. they have also created a club morenotwins, where they organized clinic for women, kids, windsurfing camps and most recently the PWA world cup in Pozo Izquierdo - Gran Canaria. One od the biggest stop of the wave tour around the world. the morenotwins are known for their professional attitude and their dedication to their work, witch is why they have such long-standing sponsorship contracts. 86

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Favorite discipline: Waves Favorite board: Quads

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Sail No: E-63

Favorite discipline: Waves Favorite board: Quads

Favorite places: Secret Spots in GC, Yodo, Mosca Point, Australia

Favorite places: Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Australia

Otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsors: Severne Sails, Roxy, Flying Objects, Baker & McKenzie

Otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsors: Severne Sails, Roxy, VW, Flying Objects, Baker & McKenzie

Hobbies: Basket-ball, massages, and photography

Hobbies: Surf

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Professional SUP Paddler/Surfer Date of birth/April 9, 1978 STARBOARD DREAM TEAM. Starboard Team since 2008. I was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan and moved to Omaezaki(One of the best Wind surfing spot in Japan) for Wind surfing in 1997. I was Professional Kite surfer from 2000 for 10 years and started Stand Up Paddling from 2005. I participate to World SUP event and Molokai to Oahu 32mile from 2010. I love surfing, paddling, I love Ocean, I want to be Waterman.

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Je suis un jeune surfeur breton. La mer accapare une grande partie de mon temps depuis que je suis tout petit. Elevé au bord de la mer d’Iroise, j’ai eu la chance de grandir en développant des approches multiples de l’espace marin : pêche, voile, kayak, plongée et surf. Depuis mes 12 ans et avec mes premières compétitions, le surf a pris l’ascendant sur les autres activités. J’apprécie tous les supports qui permettent de glisser avec la vague : équipé d’une simple paire de palmes pour faire du bodysurf, d’un bodyboard pour glisser à plat ventre au plus profond des vagues, d’un shortboard pour la vitesse et les manœuvres extrêmes, d’un longboard pour glisser tout en finesse ou d’un stand up paddle pour une glisse créative. Je pratique trois disciplines en compétition: le surf, le longboard et le stand up paddle (SUP). En longboard, je figure parmi les meilleurs espoirs français, c’est surtout en stand up paddle que je performe et que je suis connu. Présent sur le circuit des coupes de France depuis leur création (j’avais 12 ans) et y acquérant de l’expérience, j’ai eu la chance d’intégrer le tableau professionnel de l’étape de Coupe du Monde de SUP à la Torche en 2011 grâce à ma victoire sur l’épreuve junior. Début 2012, je prenais un billet pour Hawaii et remportais à nouveau l’épreuve junior ! Depuis, je suis l’intégralité du Stand Up World Tour ! La compétition me motive énormément et j’apprécie aussi particulièrement les voyages pour les découvertes et les rencontres. Ces deux aspects du surf m’offrent de belles aventures humaines et sportives avec des aînés très ouverts qui m’aident à progresser. C’est forcément stimulant et je souhaite multiplier ce genre d’expériences !

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Originaire des Alpes du Sud ma vie ne semblait pas être destinée à être celle d’une fille de l’océan. A dix ans, je monte sur une planche à voile pour la première fois. Je tombe amoureuse de ce sport, à l’image de ma mère trente ans auparavant. La glisse donne un sens à ma vie. Une fois sur l’eau, le temps s’arrête. Je passe de nombreuses heures à naviguer même si le fait de vivre dans les Alpes m’abstient d’une pratique régulière. Au cœur des reliefs, je pratique le triathlon pour le plaisir. Le goût pour l’endurance naît de foulées en foulées. En 2010, je suis vice championne du monde jeune de Slalom (windsurf) et de Xterra (triathlon nature), mes deux

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Le SUP Race fut une révélation quand je participe à mes premières courses que j’ai gagnées. En octobre 2012, je termine deuxième du classement annuel des coupes du monde Stand Up World Series et intègre l’équipe de France. En mars 2013, je confirme ma performance sous les couleurs tricolores en décrochant les titres de vice championne du monde de Longue Distance et de Beach Race (course courte distance avec des passages dans les vagues). Je clôture l’année 2013 avec une victoire du Sprint de la finale des coupes du monde Stand Up World Series à Hawaï, et une troisième place au classement général. Cela ne sera pas suffisant pour me qualifier aux championnats du monde ISA 2014. Le staff de l’équipe de France organise des sélections. J’échoue sur une égalité départagée par des règles peu précisées en amont. Je découvre les tréfonds de la trahison, de l’injustice et d’un ego qui en prend plein son grade. Je découvre la fragilité de l’humilité face à la colère. Je découvre l’intérêt des autres, la corruption, la rigueur des institutions, les regards qui changent, les chemises qui se retournent. Je découvre les peurs profondes de tout un chacun. Cela me détruit et me permet par la même occasion de me reconnecter à l’essentiel. Je redécouvre mes vrais amis. Je découvre « qu’on récolte ce que l’on sème ». Je découvre « qu’on n’est pas meilleur ni moins bien que qui que ce soit ». L’important n’est pas dans l’avoir, dans les titres. Au-delà de la réussite, il y a l’humilité. Au-delà de l’humilité, il y a la paix. Au-delà de la paix, il y a l’Amour. Je vous laisse avec une jolie phrase de Marguerite Yourcenar, en souhaitant que le meilleur vous arrive : « Il était arrivé à ce moment de la vie , variable pour tout homme, où l’être humain s’abandonne à son démon ou à son génie , suit une loi mystérieuse qui lui ordonne de se détruire ou de se dépasser ». Olivia Piana. 105

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Enjoy a 360°watersports experience from 23.01 to31.01 at Düsseldorf fair. In 17 stands you can find all products, trends and services of watersports.

windsurfing champion of the world bjorn dunkerbecker and philip köster the new wave champion at last session in gran canarie.

APM marketing is supporting also for this year starboard windsurfing, starboard sup and severne sails products at the biggest watersports fair of the world.

What are you waiting for? Let s join us! A selfie with both champions? An autograph to bring home? Or just listen about the best wave spot in gran canarie?

We wait for you everyday from 10 to18 in our stand in front of the big pool. (Hall 1). Come on to meet up the 41times

Philip and dünki are waiting for you in our stand in front of the 1000mq pool for interviews and autographs session.

On the first weekend they will be there for sure: Philip will probably prized as best surfer of this year and on sunday evening dünki , as part of the jury, will reward the Düsseldorf video award. They are not the only stars that are coming one after the other for the annual award ceremony of german boat-race. the national élite is already there. 112

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RICCARDO BENETTOLO Riccardo Benettolo, is born on 28 of May 1992 and he live sports 365 day in a year, like freeride and freestyle ski during the winter time and in the rest of the year he spent a lot of time in the water, practicing water sports mainly stand up puddle wave. Riccardo follow in love with stand up paddle wave four years ago thanks to your brother Federico, who introduced his to this wonderful world. Now they travel a lot to improve stand up paddle wave riding and obviously have fun; one of your favorites place is Lanzarote one of the canary island; Lanzarote is different, not only compared to the other islands, but to everything else on this planet. This extraordinary landscape seems to be of another world, Lanzarote is of volcanic origin, as the other islands of the archipelago as well, but here volcanos have been active still in 18th and 19th century. Great parts of its surface are covered with ashes and lava, making you feel that you were on the moon, for this reason there are very different amasing spot, like beach brake and rock spot with beautiful background landscapes. In last surf trip in lanzarote when to to Southwest side of the island, the most invested by lava and engoied various spots of volcanic rock. 119

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Izzy Gomez Izzi Gomez (Starboard) kept her composure today to secure consistent scores through Rounds 1&3 and avoiding the ever dangerous repechage rounds. Looking fitter than ever, Izzi has her sites on victory here in Hawaii, the only event that she has not been able to win yet on Tour.

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Shakira Westdorp (Starboard) made her presence felt throughout todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action, posting the single highest wave score of the day (9.33), wowing the judges with her powerful backhand assault in the glassy righthanders on offer at Turtle Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infamous Pool Bar.

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Finally, Fiona Wylde (Starboard) continues to amaze, showcasing herself to be one of the most complete athletes on Tour at the moment, as one of the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest racers, and a formidable talent in the surf as well, clearly benefiting from her winters spent in Hawaii.

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