Amy Carter

Watersports and fitness addict, former world tour windsurfer, now loving reporting on and sharing watersports news.

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Calling All Female Windsurfers!

Whilst the Centaur King of the Wind provided a platform for some of Europe’s top male freestylers, the Queen of the Wind showcased the talents...

Calling All Female Windsurfers!
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Rippers Wave and Freestyle Camp

Recently Tushingham guru Sam Ross was joined by Jamie Drummond to coach this year’s Rippers Wave Freestyle Camp at West Wittering. Images and text by...

Rippers Wave and Freestyle Camp
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Boardwise Latest Offers

Online retailer and the Cannock based shop Boardwise are currently running an incredible batch of deals running up to christmas! They have a huge selection of...

Boardwise Latest Offers
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Early Warning For Irish Speed Championships This Weekend!

We’ve heard from the Irish Windsurfing Association that competition MAY be on this weekend… The 5th round of the Irish Speed Sailing Championships is due to take...

Early Warning For Irish Speed Championships This Weekend!
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Video: Which Starboard?

Starboard catches up with a number of the top pros to find out exactly which boards within the ranges they use. Do they use the...

Video: Which Starboard?
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SWA: Wet Dream 4 Gallery

This weekend the SWA held another incredible event, this time it was the Bristol and UWE clubs putting on a great show for the fourth...

SWA: Wet Dream 4 Gallery
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First Impressions: RRD Firemove

The RRD Firemove has been creating quite a storm over the past year. Adrian Jones and his test Clones decided it was time to check...

First Impressions: RRD Firemove
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EFPT: Behind the Scenes of King of the Wind

After the incredibly successful King of the Wind event right here in the UK, the EFTP caught up with organiser and competitor Adam Sims to...

EFPT: Behind the Scenes of King of the Wind
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RYA Club Workshops 2012/13

Calling all RYA clubs to become involved int he 2013 support programmes; this is your opportunity to help your club succeed in the coming years.  As...

RYA Club Workshops 2012/13
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Video: John Skye's 2012 Final Instalment

John Skye adds the fifth and final part of the brilliant footage from 2012. This part is all about Maui and includes some awesome angles,...

Video: John Skye's 2012 Final Instalment
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Windsurfing Back in the Olympics!

Earlier today the ISAF council met to make the final decision regarding the Olympic classes for 2016. Whilst kitesurfing has been voted in and many...

Windsurfing Back in the Olympics!
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TOP TIPS FOR STORING YOUR KIT THIS WINTER

Winter is coming and whilst many continue on in the strong winter winds for some of us, it means that it’s time to put our...

TOP TIPS FOR STORING YOUR KIT THIS WINTER
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Wetsuit Guide: Spartan Reflex

As Autumn draws in, it could be time to look for that new wetsuit to keep you warm as the waters cool. Boards will, over...

Wetsuit Guide: Spartan Reflex
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Christmas Wishlist: Winter Warmers

With the nights drawing in and the winter breezes blowing we cannot escape the fact christmas is just around the corner. Our top tip? Take...

Christmas Wishlist: Winter Warmers
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Aussie Kiss XI - Thou Shalt Windsurf!

This year, Aussie Kiss XI just got bigger and better in every dimension. For student windsurfers, Aussie Kiss X1I offered redemption of the sins of freshers...

Aussie Kiss XI - Thou Shalt Windsurf!
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Champions of 2012: BWA Pro Round Up and Jamie Hancock Interviewed

The Pro fleet on the BWA tour was as hotly contested as always this year, with many of the British names that have proved themselves...

Champions of 2012: BWA Pro Round Up and Jamie Hancock Interviewed
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Top News This Week

It has undoubtedly been a very busy week or so in the windsurfing world! Here in the UK the final wave event of the series...

Top News This Week
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Video: 2013 Harness Range Explained

Neil from Quayside Windsurfers talks through the various options in the 2013 ION Harness range. With many options on the market and subtle differences between...

Video: 2013 Harness Range Explained
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More head to Aberdovey!

Fresh in from his Ireland tour Jem Hall will also be in Aberdovey this weekend for the Boardwise Bonfire Bash. Jem will be taking along...

More head to Aberdovey!
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Exclusive Vass Villas

Club Vass have announced they now have some fancy new and exclusive villas ready for you to stay in on your trip to Vass next...

Exclusive Vass Villas
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RRD Head to Boardwise Aberdovey Demo

The Boardwise demo at Aberdovey is sure to go with a bang this weekend as many of the top brands head over to Wales for...

RRD Head to Boardwise Aberdovey Demo
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Video: Aussie Kiss 11

A video from the biggest student windsurfing event of the year has now emerged; filmed, edited and presented by www.supersaturated.net this short clip show the...

Video: Aussie Kiss 11
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WATER YOU WAITING FOR?

Exclusive forecast-based travel offer from Stena Line! It looks like the surf is going to be pumping in Ireland this week and Boards.co.uk and Stena Line...

WATER YOU WAITING FOR?
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Boardwise Bonfire Bash

It’s that time of year again; it’s the Boardwise Bonfire Bash at Aberdovey! All the suppliers, including Ross Williams of Gaastra/Tabou (Find out more about Ross and...

Boardwise Bonfire Bash
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