Amy Carter

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

Recent Articles By Amy

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3 Days, 3 Windsurfs!

One of the UK’s top female windsurfers, Jo Wright is making the most of being down in Exeter for her final year of uni… as...

3 Days, 3 Windsurfs!
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Just Another Two Days with Brawzinho

Marcilio ‘Brawzinho’ Browne might not have taken his second world title in 2014, but it certainly looks like he is on the charge this year....

Just Another Two Days with Brawzinho
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Wanted - Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor

Wanted – Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor at Bray Lake, Berkshire.  Bray Lake Watersports are looking for an intermediate level windsurfing instructor to work full time from March to...

Wanted - Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor
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No-Handed Backloops - Proffitt Vs Sniady

2014 Women’s BWA Champion, Justyna Sniady has been putting in the hours on the water in Western Australia. Justyna’s riding looks like it’s progressing more...

No-Handed Backloops - Proffitt Vs Sniady
Technique

The Easiest Way To Carry Windsurf Gear

Here’s a great tip that’s apparently just for girls, but we’re pretty sure will be useful for everyone. Carrying your gear de-rigged can be a nightmare,...

The Easiest Way To Carry Windsurf Gear
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Cape Verde About To Kick Off

Over in Cape Verde the first stop of the 2015 American Windsurfing Tour is about to kick off, and it looks like they could be...

Cape Verde About To Kick Off
Technique

Sort Your Stance

Do you want to go faster, use the footstraps and harness and open up the world of planing windsurfing? All of this comes down to...

Sort Your Stance
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RIP Alberto Menegatti

We are devastated to announce the passing of Italian racing superstar, Alberto Menegatti. At just 29 Menegatti was a force to be reckoned with on...

RIP Alberto Menegatti
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1986 - When Tony The Tiger Went Windsurfing

Who remembers this? This advert for ‘Frosted Flakes’ from way back in 1986 has made its way onto social media. Whilst the retro gear and...

1986 - When Tony The Tiger Went Windsurfing
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Windsurfer Vs Kiter - Close Call!

This was pretty close! Slalom racer Antoine Questel tries to run down a kitesurfer as they ‘share’ a party wave… // Post by Gaastra Windsurfing.

Windsurfer Vs Kiter - Close Call!
Technique

How To - The Shaka

We are proud to announce the next, and last, issue of Boards Magazine will be due for release in mid-April. After over 30 years in...

How To - The Shaka
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Behind The Scenes of Starboard HQ

Recently, Starboard team-rider Sarah-Quita Offringa took a journey to Bangkok to look behind the scenes at how the Starboard head office works. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_vaouCaCNY&

Behind The Scenes of Starboard HQ
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No Forecast? This Is What To Do...

The conditions didn’t quite come through for the final stop on the SWA wave calendar, but it certainly looks like the guys had a great...

No Forecast? This Is What To Do...
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Some Forward Motivation

Tempted to learn to forward but need some extra motivation? This isn’t a forward, it’s one of the best stalled doubles we’ve ever seen from Philip...

Some Forward Motivation
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Round Hayling 3rd April

The Round Hayling Island race will take place on the 3rd of April this year and, as always, it’s one not to miss. For many Hayling...

Round Hayling 3rd April
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Skyeboy - One Year Behind

We’re glad John Skye has finally got around to posting his winter sessions from 2013-14, we just hope this winter’s won’t take as long! “This video...

Skyeboy - One Year Behind
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Morris Crowned 2015 Wave Champion

Congratulation to Louis Morris who wins the SWA Wave Tour! Louis shares his story of the title below. Find out more about Louis here.  I’m really...

Morris Crowned 2015 Wave Champion
Technique

How To Forward Loop

Colin Dixon joins Boards in this great video to talk you through one of the most impressive yet simple windsurfing moves: the forward loop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLC45OHRHyo

How To Forward Loop
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Save Our Wave

The owners of Newhaven Port are trying to deny local and national users access and use of A SECOND Newhaven sandy beach. Plans have been proposed...

Save Our Wave
Videos

The Perfect Carve Gybe

The perfect carve gybe is something that nearly all of us want…although getting it doesn’t always prove to be that easy! Below is Taty Frans pulling...

The Perfect Carve Gybe
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Slalom Training This Weekend

NWF Winter Slalom Training this coming weekend 21/22 Feb at OTC Portland.. Costing £30 for the whole weekend of training with coaching for all ability...

Slalom Training This Weekend
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Fat vs Skinny

It’s a tough decision whether to go skinny (RDM) or stay fat (SDM)… yes we’re talking about masts. Adrian Jones explains the pros and cons of...

Fat vs Skinny
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A Final Winter In Dahab

Lizzie Baille shares her latest video, from a winter in Dahab. This is a great fun video, but where Lizzie also shows off some incredible...

A Final Winter In Dahab
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The Waterman Package

Starboard have released a new and exciting video for their Waterman package. Combine a SUP (hard board or inflatable) with an easy to setup and...

The Waterman Package
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