Carrera 5

I’m getting a Goya pro slalom board repair and the repairer has asked if there’s a paint code for the slalom/ foil board. The base colour is black onto which a yellow colour is sprayed and sanded off.
The paint samples he has don’t match the board colour
Thank you for a prompt reply.
Nigel

Response: Aloha Nigel,

Thank you for reaching out.

You can find all of our Pantone colors on our website. You can go to your board model/year in the history if it is a previous year.

Please don\'t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

All the best,

Francisco

Hi,
I have bought the Carrera 128 and have detected, that the Antitwist Washers don't fit for the back-footstraps.

I already surf the One and the Custom 3 and my wife the Volar. But all these boards have a different distance for the backholes.
Only the Carrera is special.
Do you offer exra Antitwist Washer for the backstraps for the Carrera?
I have the fix the crews after every ride. That's really annoying.
Ralf

Response: Aloha Ralf,

Thank you for reaching out and trusting our gear.

I’m sorry about the minor issue with the plastic anti-twist washer. We don’t have a different-size anti-twist at the moment. Could you try making the hole bigger on the washers that don’t fit?

Also, keep in mind that the strap tends to twist for three reasons:

1st, The screw needs to be tightened. This usually happens after the first use when the strap is placed, and the EVA pad around the insert gets pressed down. By retightening the strap, the EVA will mold around the bootstrap and lock it in place.
2nd The footstrap is being pushed on the side, so it needs to be opened more. It is easier to come in and out of the footstrap if the bootstrap is comfortably open and in contact with all your feet evenly than if being pressed down on the top of your foot.
3rd, Adjust the width of your strap by turning off the rectangular teeth washers. Their hole is placed asymmetrically, giving the user three width options: both washers in, both washers out, or one in and one out.

Please feel free to reach back out if you have any questions or if there is anything that I can help you, wishing you a great weekend!

Francisco

Dear Francisco,

I\'m still very happy with my GOYA One 77 and 95 and my Carrera 116.
Now I want to give my 116 Carrera to my son.

I am 68 kg and usually use it on a lake with small hard chop and gusty conditions with 5.9 and 6.4 Nexus.
My idea is to replace it with the Carrera 108 because of the wider tail with more volume.
Will that work or do you think when the old 116 was fine, I should go with the new 118 to get a better release, upwind-performance and glide better trough lulls ?

Looking forward to hearing back from you

Ralf



Hi Ralf,

That is so great to hear. It doesn’t get much better than windsurfing with your family.

Looking at your quiver, I see you will have two higher wind boards and two lighter ones.

I would go for the 118, as that would give you the most range, and you can always go to your ONE 77&95 when it starts getting challenging for the 118.

I hope my feedback can help you; regardless, you can’t go wrong; 108 or 118 will offer great low and high wind performance.

Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions. When possible, please share some pics of you guys riding. We are always looking for images to share on our social media.
All the best,
Francisco

I just bought the latest version of the Carrera 118, looks awesome; I can't wait to try it, although we were not fortunate here in Quebec this fall, no wind; I just want to know if I'm to use it with a 7.0m in flatish conditions, what is the best mast base position? Regards.

JF


Hi JF,

It's great to hear from you, and thank you for your stoked on our Carrera.

The best position is always as far back as possible. The mast foot position will also require adjusting depending on the sail size, your rigging, your size, and your style of riding, so always use the mast foot as your last leveling instrument.

If the nose is sinking or touching too much, engaging the front rail and forcing you into longer jibes and turns, it may be too far forward. If the board feels like it is plowing water and not releasing quickly into a plane, the mast foot might be too far back.

Please feel free to share some images of your riding and rigging. I will happily follow up with you to find the best setup.

All the best,

Francisco

Last update .. the 116 is absolutely Brilliant and does everything I need and more the 130 carrera carries the 8.8 and the 9.3 perfectly so I am very pleased . Keep making great boards...

I can with confidence tell you that the Goya carrera 116 with a 7metre or a 7.3 .that I have used it in,in about a F6 ..was absolutely Brilliant really loose very quick downwind very comfortable over unsettled sea state so 10/ out of ten for that one it not only replaced the x cite ride122 Ltd but is a far better board .

The 130 carrera still to decide on this one but will definitely keep you in the loop with progress

Hi
My gorgeous looking Carrera 116 need some touching up after the mast hit the nose. Where can I find the sd code?

The boards serial number is

GYCRP11650080095

Kind regards

Andy



Andy,

Thank you for reaching over and for your trust and stoked on our gear.

Please visit our website to view the Pantone codes for all of our boards.

https://goyawindsurfing.com/boards/y2022/carrera-carbon/

Or if the board is from a previous year

https://goyawindsurfing.com/archive/

Please let me know if you have any other questions or if there is anything that we can help you.

All the best winds,

Francisco

PS: Here, I CC my colleague in the UK, Andy Chambers.

We have been enjoying riding the new gear this year. We took a trip to Bonaire for the 1st time, and rented gear from the Dunkerbeck center specifically to try the Goya stuff. First, that is a magical place for flat-water cruising! We had good wind the week there and got to sail everything from 5.3-7.4. I was duly impressed with the gear, and have to say one of the most memorable & surprising sessions was on the last day when the wind had dropped off. I decided to rig big and take a last sail before leaving the next day on a Carrera 130 & Nexus 7.4. I hadn't sailed gear that big in a long time, but had an absolute blast. I believe the larger 5 battened recreational sails to be one of the most challenging to design and build well given its natural constraints. Hats off to Jason & the team though, as that was a very impressive sail. I tried a couple of the other brands side by side against it just to see if all sails had become that good, but it really stood out with its balance, power, and stability. It was good coming home knowing we were getting into some great sails.

I ended up going all in with sails from 3.7-6.6, masts, and four boards. I figure no time like the present, right. Boards like the Quad 89 I assumed would just rip, which it does, & the Volar 110 virtually jibes itself, but the big stand-out is the One3 105. Hands down, one of the most fun boards I have ever sailed! I had tried one of the older versions in Bonaire, and honestly was not super impressed. It was decent, but felt very traditional in terms of planing up and quickness. The new version feels very updated & does everything amazingly well. I've sailed it lit 4.7 up to 5.9, and can't wipe the smile off after sailing it!

Here's a pic from our last sail of the year Dec 12th - water temp was in the 40's, air temp in the 30's, occasionally snowing, but blowing 20-30. I probably would not have gone, but my son was home from school & really wanted to get a session. Man, I am glad we went - super fun session with him & a friend on the water!

I hope you are well, and enjoying the holidays. I just wanted to say hello, and let you know all the hard work you & the Goya team have put in on the '22/'23 gear is appreciated.

Warm regards,
Jonathan

After waiting for four month, finally I got my Carrera 108.
First of all, the graphic is awesome. I really like it and that was one of the reason I chose Carrera.
On the water I was surprised how stable it was with just 66cm width. I used a 7.2 sail and it didn't wobble at all.
Unfortunately the wind was gusty and not very strong (maybe 12-15 knots) on the day but I could get planing with both feet in the footstraps.
For me the board is earlier and easier to get planing than my 115L Bolt 2018.
I love the board and just want to say thank you for developing it.

(The only sad thing is there is no promotion video for the current Carrera now (Nov, 2022), though there is a very good one for the previous model. I am looking forward to it.)

Hi Al,

My pleasure. I feel very lucky to be able to be in touch directly with the people interested in our gear.

Let me reply to your questions below:


Hi Francisco,
Thank you for the timely response. Everything I have read on your 120L Volar Pro is positive and I want to purchase a Goya.
Are your Volar 120L and below boards more lively/responsive than the 130L and above boards? If not, please clarify.
Yes, you will always find a smaller board to be more responsive and agile. Less wetted surface area, easier to set on the rail, etc.
Will your Volar 120L keep pace with similar-sized freeride/freerace boards? If not, which of your Goya boards does?
The Carrera will be our fast freeride, still the same racing rocker but with a narrower outline.

How does your Volar 120L point upwind in the freeride/freerace category?

The Bolt would be our Freerace board, this is also narrower than our Volar, with more Racing attributes* without yet being the Proton, our full-on Racing board.

*Racing attributes:
Tuttle Box
A thicker, Wider tail, with more Outboard straps position
Tail Cutouts
Recessed deck around the mast area

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Thank you once again for reaching out.

Wishing you a great rest of your day,

Francisco

Cambié la Carrera 130 lts del modelo anterior por este modelo. Me sorprendió el peso de al tabla, es muy liviana, pero lo que más sorprendió es que si bien parecen muy parecidas a la vista, está tiene una navegación mucho más suave. es como si absorbiera el chop del mar y queda extremadamente estable
Felicitaciones

La tabla es increíblemente liviana! Flota muy bien y reacciona muy rápido!
La quilla 42 es muy pequeña para Velas 8.0 o 9.0, pero con una 48 anda muy bien!

My Carrera 130 just arrived, from Buenos Aires, Argentina

Took my CARRERA 116 for a spin at Alarcón, close to Madrid. 20 to 22 knots I used my 6.4 Nexus. Magic combination. High speed with absolute control. Loved every minute of it.

Great! 130 fast and so light! Rides like a much smaller board. My only concern is durability. All the new boards are feather weights and this is no different. Hope it lasts!

Took my new 130 out; 12-25 mph wind, flooding. Stock 44cm fin, Sailworks Retro 6.5 and Sailworks SDM 460-75. Doesn't look like 130lts, doesn't ride like 130 either. Light, thin and wide. Simple pin tail design. Surprising amount of nose scoop that inspires confidence in heavy SFbay chop. Board hauls ass; on all points of sail. Other riders vanishing in a hurry. The carbon construction is stiff and responsive. Acceleration is immediate and it pulls with every gust. For a huge board the ride is lively, comfortable and responsive to foot steering. Jibing with a big 460 and 6.5 of course takes commitment. All or nothing with this beast. Not enough rail pressure and it wants to straighten out so pick a gust to initiate. Not a beginner board. Just the right mix of uncompromising speed and handling. Haven't found the top end yet. Love everything about this board.

He probado la 130 con 6,7 y 15-18 nudos y me ha encantado... planeo rápido y fácil en las maniobras... perfecta para freeride con poco viento

I've been testing the 130 with a 6,7 free ride sail in 15-18 knots and I loved it!!! Fast planning, easy in the jibes... perfect for light wind free ride

WOW! My 116 Carrera arrived on Good Friday an was able to sail it on Easter .It blows away my 120 liter board.SO Smooth in the chop an jibes like a much smaller board.Thanks to Eddy Petroclli info that I bought this board.I cant say enough good things about the Carrera.

Boy that new Carrera 116 has me dancing all over the waves. What a joy!

Wow, I love my Carrera 116. It is absolutely easy and neutral to ride, smooth jibes, jump & bump - everything is possible.

It is amazing how fast it runs on the lake - maximum speed with Banzai 5.7: 28,87kn (33mph, 53kmh). - left behind a lot of racing pilots with their slalom stuff.

Hola Francisco y Lalo,

Ayer día de mi cumpleaños recibí la Carrera 116 que mi familia me ha regalado.

Os escribo solo para deciros que la tabla es preciosa, me encanta lo ligera que es, unas formas preciosas, y unos colores muy bonitos. ¡Me muero de ganas de que haya un poco de viento por aquí en Madrid!

Esperando que todo os vaya bien, os envío un abrazo,

Paco

You make products that are easy to sell!

All the best,

Eddy

Sailed our new ( used demo ) from Big Winds yesterday. Was very impressed on my 7.0 Sailworks Retro. Handled beautifully - quick and easy. Didn't feel like a big board - rails softer than my Roberts and faster than my iSonic!! A real keeper! Impressed with the carbon construction.
Well done! Can't wait to get it on our lake back home. Thanks to Eddie Petrocelli from Big Winds - board is everything he said it was! Cheers Tom - Okotoks, Alberta

loving my new board!!! it felt like i have been on it for years. magic board!!!

Goya Nexus 5.9m and Carrera 130L review

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks
During a recent trip to Lanazarote I got the opportunity to check out some top drawer Goya freeride windsurfing kit. As the NEly Trade Wind began to fill in a window of opportunity was gifted to me for trying out Goya’s 5.9m Nexus and Carrera 130L combo – here’s how they stacked up.

On the beach
Goya windsurf sails have a very distinct look and the Nexus is no different. With its high aspect cut and six batten configuration the 5.9mn looked ready for action and raring to go. Its perfect partner (for this particular session) a 2015 Goya Carrera 130L freeride sled was also itching to get wet and you could feel the need for speed crackling like electricity in the air.

Both sail and board are well built and super light offering the best balance of performance and robust versatility. Although on the day in question there was minimal (infamous) Costa Teguise shorebreak, we’re no doubt both bits of kit will stand up to a fair bit of abuse – although care should still be taken.

Rigging and tuning the Nexus 5.9m is a doddle and we found the sail set with middle of the road downhaul and outhaul. The Carrera 130L offered a variety of footstrap options meaning everyone from casual blasters to hungry speed demons will be satisfied.

On the water
Costa Teguise’s predominant wind direction is slightly side offshore and therefore very gusty in the bay. Add to the mix an annoyingly placed hotel complexand a couple of breakwaters, further faffing up the breeze, and a bit of extra float is always going to be welcome.

Getting out to the upwind reef, and main Costa Teguise sailing spot, was super easy with the Carrera 130L’s flat deck providing a stable and composed platform that progressing intermediates will find most welcome. The Nexus 5.9m’s reaction to buffeting gusts was also easy going and in the ‘on/off’ bay wind it remained stable in the hands without reacting unexpectedly.

Once at the wind line the true nature of this setup emerged. As soon as clean air filled the sail the acceleration of the Nexus 5.9m was instantaneous. Driving power down in to the 42cm fin and propelling the Carrera 130L up onto the plane in a flash I was off and redlining quick smart.Tez Plavenieks Goy Windsurfing kit testing Costa Teguise

At full chat it’s easy to locate outboard footstraps and in the blink of an eye the rider is skimming along at a fair rate of knots. Although the breeze was still filling in the Goya setup slid through lulls efficiently and accelerated as a new puff of wind hit.

The water state across the reef is quite choppy with Atlantic rolling swell pulsing along the fringes of the island. Potentially confused water states need composed windsurfing kit to make the rider comfortable and the Nexus 5.9m and Carrera 130L stayed flat and locked in at all times. Hurtling over chop and waves board and sail sailed straight and true, never once tail walking or feeling skittish.

As the first corner approached I was apprehensive about the wide (70.2”) Carrera and how it would cope with such a choppy sea – especially on the outside. I needn’t have feared though as once a rail is engaged the Goya cuts through the flotsam like a knife through butter. All the time the Nexus 5.9m drives the nose of the board flat and pushes it round the bend.


To replicate a more intermediate gybe I backed off the throttle a few times but the Goya’s sail and board combo still had me railing round the corner with ease.

Flying back towards shore in Costa Teguise delivers the opportunity of heading down slopey swells – thereby increasing your speed further. Although this set up isn’t full on slalom kit it still keeps on accelerating and experienced sailors will enjoy testing where the boundaries are.

Locking down the Nexus and Carrera is really achievable for most levels of rider, even when smashing through chop – before you know it you’ll be preparing for your next turn.

Conclusion
The Goya Nexus 5.9m and Carrera 130L is an extremely efficient freeride combo that delivers an exciting experience for a whole host of rider skill levels. Mid-intermediates will find it a great tutor for consolidating footsrap technique while advanced windsurfers will love unlocking the kit’s freerace potential. The only slight niggle was the high aspect nature of the Nexus sail which made it feel a tad bigger than 5.9m. That said it really is only a minor point and the pure joy of riding this gear far out ways anything else.

> Pascal: The board got here today (Monday)! That was FAST! I have to say,
> it's GORGEOUS. Probably Goya's prettiest board ever. Rich (my husband) put
> it together this afternoon - footstraps and fins - so it's ready to go when
> the wind cooperates. The next few days don't look that promising, but I'll
> send a board update as soon as I get to try it. I can't wait. Thank you for
> all your help. Janis
>

About the Carrera, it's super good planing, super stable on water to go straight...on of big advantage is jibe, curve stability and keep speed...we don't have the performances of Freerace board, it stay a Freeride board, with accessibility, confort and easy to ride...I just test 130 model, I have to put mast foot on back and/or boom higher to lift the board and have more lively, free feeling, more sportive. It was sticking more on water (easier for average people) with mast foot on middle/front and boom low...Super construction/price compare to concurrent models.
Arnaud

Thank you for the lightest fastest Freeride board I have ever rode on, not only I could carry my board around effortless I haven't yet found the top end of it! Keep on making the best gear, Randy.

Pascal,
Got the board this afternoon and sailed it too. Worked great! Thanks to you, Nick and the rest of your team for getting this to me.
John