Levi Siver Wins Pistol River Wave Bash
Great conditions, great riding, a lot of fun... Pistol River went off.
Loick Lesauvage first time in Maui
That’s it, after 25 hours by plane and ...
That’s it, after 25 hours by plane and two stopovers in Frankfurt and San Francisco, I finally get to Maui. Phew, the boardbag is also arrived. Then direction Haiku, to join the housing, in a drizzling rain and a big wet heat.
The next day a great day ahead: Laurent Guillemin (GOYA) waiting for me to shop at 9:00. When I arrived at the Cannery, Pascal Bronnimann welcomes me, Francisco Goya and Keith Teiboul are also there. I am really impressed to meet them. Laurent then introduced me to different spots of the island, Sprecks, Camp One, Kanaha and Ho’okipa legendary for which, he explains the rules of navigation with surfers and gives me valuable advice for beginners, pass the shorebreak take the channel …. Then the direction of Mecca for my first session earlier this afternoon with a light wind, a big shorebreak, small waves and turtles! Before rigging, I watch the riders into the water, join the channel along the famous rocks of Hookipa, then, I decide to 3.6 and go. On the water, I meet Josh Stone, Morgan Noireaux, both impressive.
Weather days ahead of the top, including a day with a mat size and fairly steady wind. The spot is full of professional riders with Levi Siver, Victor Fernandez, Ricardo Campello, Kauli Seadi, Marcilio Browne, Keith Teboul, Robby Swift, Mark Angulo, Bernd Roediger, Camille Juban, Morgan Noireaux … The hard part is making the right waves, watch out for photographers in water, riders who swim after their gear, and not getting eaten by the walls of water: short learning …
The next will be the hardest of stay. The wind and the waves are there. In short, I decided to 3.4. A few long minutes later, I’m ready: I ride along the rocks. I did not even have time to join the channel, a large grain stops the wind. Here’s everything easier: in front of me a huge spike … a few long seconds later, I’m back like a steak … I finished in the rocks … phew it is not broke, the sun is back, the spot is still raging: huge waves carried endless. I launch out again: this time, after the shorebreak, I choose the right option! I spend foams. I expect then re foams. I shoot like crazy to avoid the series, I went phew. I surf, I jibe, and off you go again except as hindered by a rider, I have no other choice, the wave closes on me. In short, there, I drink the foam into the vortex that spins me again and again. The gear is gone … I swim to Lanes in pursuit. This is the end of session.
Fifth day, go to the shop in the morning, greeted by Francisco and Jason, I’m my great guide, Lawrence, to visit all the shops shape, layering, painting and workshop sail Jason Diffin. After this great morning, I continue my fifth session in a row at Ho’okipa, often with a wind that is increasing in the afternoon. This is still an opportunity for me to cross over the water the young Bernd Roediger is very impressive. The following days are alike, wind, waves and sessions are linked always to Ho’okipa. At the ninth day, Francisco, Lalo, and Jason Lawrence gave me an appointment at Camp One for the photoshoot Goya freeride and freestyle. I found much of the team and for my part, it will be the new storm in 2013 under the lens of photographer Frank Berthuot. A day full of emotions. The next day, the shoot continues to Ho’okipa but this time, I found the parking lot Junko, Pio, Bernd, Laurent, but also happens, Levi, Marcillo, Keith, Josh. I rigged the new storm in 3.5 and go … even a full day of learning.
Here, there remains that one day the next day I go to the shop to say goodbye and I want to make my 11th session in a row to Mecca. The wind is stronger today. Josh Stone out of the water preserved me: “this is the mistral at Ho’okipa today! ”
A big thank you, to Francisco and Lalo Goya, Jason Diffin Laurent Guillemin and the whole team for their hospitality and all those great times spent at their side in Maui.
LIVE CHAT WITH JOSH STONE
What about a LIVE chat with Josh Stone? As if ...
What about a LIVE chat with Josh Stone?
As if you were sitting at the same table drinking a coffee; ask him about his life, carrer,..
LIVE CHAT will take place on Wednesday 20th June at 7.30pm (UK time).
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TOM HARTMANN IN CABO VERDE
We are really stoked to have Tom Hartmann ...
We are really stoked to have Tom Hartmann onboard, we’re always excited getting his update emails and this one was no exception
“I have returned from a trip to Cabo Verde with some of our Austrian Quatro/Goya Team. Unfortunately we didn’t score any huge swell in the time we been there, but had lots of good fun windsurf and surf sessions around different spots on Sal. We been on the water everyday on the new, so cant complain…”
POZO YOUTH
"Over here we have one of the best winters, I enjoyed sailing almost every day! :)"
Pablo sent us some pics over and the least we can say is the kid rips!
“Over here we have one of the best winters, I enjoyed sailing almost every day! :)”
Goya Quad 104 Review
From one of Punta San Carlos’ lifetime ...
From one of Punta San Carlos’ lifetime members, a Goya Quad 104 review:
“That board is really sweet. i was very impressed. felt better than i expected. not disappointed on any level. Felt a lot better than the 92 2010 goya quad i sailed at matt’s 2011 camp. i was at waddell in small surf. interested to ride on head to overhead to see how it will do.”
HARLEY STONE CUT FROM THE SAME LOIN
There's a new Stone in town.
Let’s face it: Josh Stone has been one of the biggest ambassadors of the sport of windsurfing. Instantly recognized for his good vibes, big smile and massive talent on the water, very few have done as much to advance the sport, bring it in to the public eye and of course progress it to new heights with new moves and smooth flare.
What might not be as widely known, but soon will, is that there’s another Stone out there turning heads up and down the Maui North Shore. Harley Stone is now 13 years old and pounds out moves on big Hookipa days that leave you scratching your head and dropping your jaw…
It wasn’t too long ago that Harley was learning to navigate the famous Hookipa shore break, taking his licks while mom and dad watched and encouraged him to reboot and try again. And here we are today, a bona fide Hookipa ripper.
Here are photos that tell the tale…
Lars Loves His Goya Quad Design and Ride (German)
***This is for our German-speaking brothers and sisters.***
Hallo Bjoern,
ich wollte Dir mal ein Feedback zu Deinem sehr sehr gelungenen Design geben.
Schöne Farben, sehr mutig, Klasse-Zusammenstellung, sehr gute grafische Elemente. Die Grundfarbe passt super zu meinem gelb-grünem Bus. Perfekt. 2 von meinen Kumpels fahren den neuen Qutro Quad in Blau. Ebenfalls total schönes Design. Ich selber mag das Goya ein wenig lieber. Die kl. schwarzen Vogelsilouetten vom Quatro, tolle Idee.
Übrigens fahren die beiden Bretter auch tierisch gut. Ich mag den Goya etwas lieber, da ich das sehr ruhige Fahrgefühl mag. Es dreht total gut und hat eine sehr gute Volumenverteilung und ist für mich zur Zeit das beste Brett, was ich gefahren bin. Deswegen musste ich gleich in den Lübecker Shop gehen und es neu kaufen, obwohl es ein riesen Loch in meine Kasse gehauen hat.
Danke, danke dafür, dass Ihr so ein geiles Brett hinbekommen habt.
Viele Grüße,
Lars
F780 on Maui
Maui April 2012
Music : Pandoras Box - Golden Spoon
Cast: Loick Lesauvage F780
Tags: Loïck Lesauvage, F780, windsurf, Maui and Ho'okipa
Maui April 2012
Music : Pandoras Box - Golden Spoon
Cast: Loick Lesauvage F780
Tags: Loïck Lesauvage, F780, windsurf, Maui and Ho'okipa
