Duncan Slater

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Factory Media acquires Boardseeker.com

Europe’s leading action sports media owner, Factory Media, has today announced the acquisition of popular windsurfing website, Boardseeker.com. The website will join BOARDS Magazine, its...

Factory Media acquires Boardseeker.com
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Essaouira Wave Classic Invitational

Despite some conflicts and against all odds, Open Ocean Media is happy to announce the confirmation of the 1st stage of its ’Wave Classic Invitational’...

Essaouira Wave Classic Invitational
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BSA Tenby – Fanatic / North 1-2-3 going into last day...

Day two of the first ever UKWA British Slalom Association event in Tenby, West Wales, saw two rounds of Pro Fleet competition in very flukey...

BSA Tenby – Fanatic / North 1-2-3 going into last day...
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Alessandra Sensini rules Princess Sofia RS:X

Italian RS:X windsurfer Alessandra Sensini is the overall winner of the 41st Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mapfre, her first event since taking silver at the 2008...

Alessandra Sensini rules Princess Sofia RS:X
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Cribby rules in Round Hayling carnage

42 knot gusts and 90° windshifts made for possibly the most memorable of all Round Hayling events yesterday. There was loads of different kit...

Cribby rules in Round Hayling carnage
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UFOs landing on UK beaches?

Today clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are launching a new campaign after witnessing UFOs invading UK beaches.  SAS’s UFOs campaign of course refers...

UFOs landing on UK beaches?
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Boujmaa hits UK shores for NWW

Morrocan PWA competitor and renowned daredevil Boujmaa Guilloul flies into the UK to run some exciting technique sessions for National Windsurfing Week. Chris ‘Muzza’ Murray, one...

Boujmaa hits UK shores for NWW
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West Wittering RRD / Ezzy test centre

2XS RRD EZZY TEST CENTRE WEST WITTERING If you fancy turning up to the perfect UK beach set-up with all the facilities – rescue, beach webcam,...

West Wittering RRD / Ezzy test centre
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Family freeride in Alaçati, 5-12 August 2010

Dads, daughters, mums and sons, make your move! WindWise have just announced a new style of summer holiday for the whole family… Simon Bornhoft and his WindWise...

Family freeride in Alaçati, 5-12 August 2010
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Strong winds forecast for Tenby Slalom!

BLASTING FAST HAS NEVER BEEN SO GOOD. IT’S EVEN BETTER IN GOOD COMPANY! BSA SLALOM – Round One Supported by TUSHINGHAM, STARBOARD and RAT RIGS WATERSPORTS THIS WEEKEND! The new British Slalom...

Strong winds forecast for Tenby Slalom!
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UKWA Freestyle is back!

This just in from Trevor Funnell: Hi All, I’m afraid I’m back! The UKWA has asked me to come out of retirement to get the...

UKWA Freestyle is back!
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£8,000 kit boost for Northampton Windsurfing Club

Some of Northampton’s most promising young windsurfers will enjoy the best possible start to their 2010 season as they received £8,000 worth of brand new,...

£8,000 kit boost for Northampton Windsurfing Club
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North Shox

BOARDS get their hands on North’s new shock-absorbing mastfoot first, but you’ll have to wait for the April issue after Easter to read the review… ...

North Shox
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Bryony Shaw leads Princess Sofia Trophy

Britain’s Olympic windsurfing bronze medallist Bryony Shaw took the lead in the RS:X fleet on day two of the ISAF Sailing World Cup event in...

Bryony Shaw leads Princess Sofia Trophy
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Baker’s Tenby Slalom Clinic

With the season starting at Tenby in Wales over the Easter weekend, the Baker Academy is offering its services to anyone who’s entering into the...

Baker’s Tenby Slalom Clinic
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Albeau wins 2010 Formula Worlds, Williams takes 3rd

Thrilling race brings 2010 Worlds to an end The Governor of Mendoza joined the Race Officer, Antonio Lamadrid, on the starting boat for...

Albeau wins 2010 Formula Worlds, Williams takes 3rd
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UK Wave Tour gets industry boost

In its first official season the BWA are pleased to announce financial support from the following brands: Tushingham, Starboard, Fanatic, North, JP, Neil Pryde, Simmer...

UK Wave Tour gets industry boost
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Dan Ellis pre-season race training on Maui

Dan says: “The great thing about Maui is that there’s always wind somewhere. On this day last week [March 2010]  there was no wind on...

Dan Ellis pre-season race training on Maui
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Muzza warms up with Spartan

Chris Murray has just signed up with Spartan Wetsuits for the forthcoming windsurfing season and is very happy to be riding for them on 2010...

Muzza warms up with Spartan
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John Skye / Nayra Alonso training camps

Ever wanted to be coached by two professional windsurfers currently at the top of their game? Well, here’s your chance… Oceansource.net has teamed-up with John...

John Skye / Nayra Alonso training camps
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National Windsurfing Week 2010

With ‘the coldest winter in 30 years’ finally behind us and the ice and snow a rapidly fading memory, many people will be looking forward...

National Windsurfing Week 2010
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North Lincs Team15 Ambassadors

Team15 (T15) windsurfers Charlotte Seal (13) and Jordan Howram (12) will be passing their skills on to fellow teammates having been appointed as RYA T15...

North Lincs Team15 Ambassadors
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Army Windsurfing Dahab sortie

The Army ran its overseas windsurfing training camp in Dahab Egypt this year in preparation for the Forces Open Championships due to be held in...

Army Windsurfing Dahab sortie
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Dan's back on Tour

A message from British slalom maestro, Dan Ellis… Aloha, In 2009 I fully left the shores of England and relocated to the slightly warmer island of Maui,...

Dan's back on Tour
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