Tiki mag n.1 - 2016

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WlNDSURF - SURF - SUP

Editor in Chief

Giuseppe Cuscianna

Chief in 2nd Franz Orsi

Features Editor Gianpiero Venè

Authority

TIKI MAGAZINE

Contributing Writer

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

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 tikimagazine@gmail.com

RIDER

Justin Holland

FOTO COURTESY

Ben Thouard

SPOT

Tahiti

EDITORIAL

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.

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 we’re looking forward to see what he will achieve in 2016 with iSonics under his feet.

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.

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.

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.

WOR L D T O U R

EPIC JAWS

RIDER Zane Kekoa Schweitzer

Matt Bromley

HOW TO Z ANE S CHWElTZER

Lost in world

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

2 Barcelona, Spain: Full World Series stop – June

1 Hamburg, Germany Full World Series

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

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 €

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 women´s sports. There is a mayor structure behing the success of the morenotwins in the last 10 years.

And they are both IDENTICAL too.

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.

Daida iballa

Sail No: E-64

Favorite discipline: Waves

Favorite board: Quads

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

Other’s sponsors: Severne Sails, Roxy, Flying Objects, Baker & McKenzie

Hobbies: Basket-ball, massages, SUP and photography

Sail No: E-63

Favorite discipline: Waves

Favorite board: Quads

Favorite places: Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Australia

Other’s sponsors: Severne Sails, Roxy, VW, Flying Objects, Baker & McKenzie

Hobbies: Surf

BENOIT CARPENTIER

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 !

River Surf

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.

Izzy Gomez

Shakira Westdorp (Starboard) made her presence felt throughout today’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 Bay’s infamous Pool Bar.

Shakira Westdorp

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 World’s fastest racers, and a formidable talent in the surf as well, clearly benefiting from her winters spent in Hawaii.

Fiona Wylde