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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Hayling Island Death

We have recently heard the tragic news of the death of a windsurfer in his 50s at Hayling Island. We would like to extend our...

Hayling Island Death
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70 and Unstoppable!

As the weather gets a little colder we’re all in need of some windsurfing inspiration, and today it’s coming from 70-year-old reader and windsurf addict...

70 and Unstoppable!
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2020 VISION FOR TEAM15

 At Tokyo 2020 it would be realistic for Team15 to get its first Olympian. Never say never, but by the time the Games roll into Japan...

2020 VISION FOR TEAM15
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Windwise 2015 - New Dates Announced

Simon Bornhoft’s 2015 Windwise Tour is coming and YOU can be part of it! Simon Bornhoft and his Windwise training offer: guaranteed improvement, bad habits cured, gybes...

Windwise 2015 - New Dates Announced
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Calling All Early Bookers - Don't Miss Out!

SAVE up to 10% off holidays at Ocean Elements Beach Clubs next summer with a great early booking deal! Book your Beach Club holiday for Summer...

Calling All Early Bookers - Don't Miss Out!
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Winter Slalom Is ON!

Winter slalom is ON! The first edition of the NWF Winter Slalom Series, hosted by the OTC in Weymouth, will take place on Sunday 23rd Nov. Due to...

Winter Slalom Is ON!
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Bonaire Windsurfing This Winter

Phil and Danielle of GetWindsurfing are looking forward to spending a summer in the warmth of Bonaire… and you can too! It’s only 1 month until...

Bonaire Windsurfing This Winter
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Winter Is Here - A Winter Wetsuit Guide

To keep warm and make the most of the storms this winter you need to have the warmest possible wetsuit. Here Boards will share info...

Winter Is Here - A Winter Wetsuit Guide
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Save £££ On Winter Speed Getaway

TWS – Tenerife Windsurf Solution – are offering an amazing 10% off bookings and all use of slalom gear for Boards readers! This is for...

Save £££ On Winter Speed Getaway
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Barbie Windsurfs... Who Knew?

Like us you may have seen ‘Windsurf Barbie’ around before, as she hit shelves a couple of months ago. But we didn’t quite know what...

Barbie Windsurfs... Who Knew?
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Is This Paradise?

We think it could be! There hasn’t been wind so far at the PWA Airwaves Nomeau Dream Cup, but the forecast looks good for the coming...

Is This Paradise?
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5 Reasons To Love The British Winter

The British winter is a tough one; months of chilly temperatures, long nights and dreary days, but here at Boards we don’t think it’s all...

5 Reasons To Love The British Winter
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Video - BWA Cornwall... Ams + More

BWA Cornwall produced some excellent conditions and worthy winners. Here’s the Boards own video from all of the fleets (except the pros, sorry boys!)… http://mpora.com/videos/AAdy0zuj4o82

Video - BWA Cornwall... Ams + More
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Get Pritched - AWT 2014 Champion

Kevin Pritchard wins the 2014 AWT title in style… here’s a great round up video and words with the wavesailing master that is the Pritchdog… http://vimeo.com/112097911 Starboard:...

Get Pritched - AWT 2014 Champion
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BWA Director Nigel Treacy Retires

Nigel Treacy steps down as Tour Director for the BWA, to be replaced by top competitor Geoff Hautman! Geoff catches up with Nigel to say...

BWA Director Nigel Treacy Retires
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Who Is Your Windsurfer Of 2014?

The UKWA have launched their voting for the 2014 windsurfer of the year! There’s 5 nominees from each discipline and, as ever, it’s going to...

Who Is Your Windsurfer Of 2014?
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More Ice Breakers

It might be getting colder here in the UK, but that won’t stop the most dedicated of windsurfers! Join the London Windsurfing Association (and any...

More Ice Breakers
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Ben Page - Summer Waves In Medano

Ben Page is one of the up and coming riders in the UK to watch at the moment, as he dominates the student windsurfing scene...

Ben Page - Summer Waves In Medano
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Boardseeker Testing Is Back!

After a short time of just releasing tests in the Boards printed magazine we now have a series of full, comparative tests coming back to...

Boardseeker Testing Is Back!
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King On The 3-Batten

Andy King investigates the new Goya three batten sails… exactly what does he think of the new Fringe?  “As a five batten wavesail stalwart I was...

King On The 3-Batten
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Video - Crazy La Torche

The PWA event in La Torche produced some fantastic conditions and saw a great event coming back after many years away. Here’s a recap of...

Video - Crazy La Torche
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NWF UK Winter Slalom Series

The NWF Winter Slalom Series is due to start this weekend at the OTC, Weymouth Sailing Academy. It will from from Nov 2014 to Mar 2015. Allan...

NWF UK Winter Slalom Series
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The 2014 Champions

BWA 2014 UK Wave Championships – here’s the results and a full round up from the year by Nigel Treacy.  Pro Fleet Champion Phil Horrocks (Gaastra, Tabou) Vice...

The 2014 Champions
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Aloha Classic Top 5

The 2014 PWA wavesailing season has ended in style at the Severne Starboard Aloha Classic at Ho’okipa Beach Park! Check out our five highlights from the...

Aloha Classic Top 5
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