Red Bull Storm Chase 2013/2014 – Mission 3: Cornwall - Highlights

Ten of the world’s best windsurfers from eight countries completed a demanding competition in Kerry, Ireland during the first mission of the Red Bull Storm Chase – the most-challenging windsurfing contest of all time. Despite recorded storm-force gusts of up to 74 knots (137kmh) and fierce 20-ft waves, after possibly the most radical day in windsurfing history the top 6 surfers move on to the second mission. It were Victor Fernandez (ESP), Thomas Traversa (FRA), Julien Taboulet (FRA), Robby S...

3 massive storms beyond wind force 10, tough duels man vs. man vs. nature, and the entire planet as a stage: Red Bull Storm Chase 2012 gives 10 of the world's best windsurfers the ride of their lives. The most challenging windsurfing contest of all time is set to find the champion in storm surfing. Anybody is invited to suggest favourite competition grounds on www.redbullstormchase.com. Amateurs and pros alike can also register to take part -- if they dare. In July, the community votes the 10...

Old-style freestyle windsurfing on a SUP Starboard: sailing back-to-front and preparing to gybe it. Sail is an original Windsurfer.

Freestyle windsurfing: riding the railride on a SUP Starboard 12'6". Good board for flat water, old-style freestyle.

Me sliding on the rail while riding the railride, old-style windsurfing freestyle trick. Incredible, but I was able to stop the slide and resume the rail move!

My Aussie son windsurfing on a SUP Starboard 12'6", with a stock Windsurfer sail 2009 from Australia.

Use daggerboard with front foot. Take time to stabilise (but then board goes upwind), or do early and then you're not stable yet - your choice. Will be easier with any modern board with shorter booms.

Freestyle windsurfing - jumping the boom and helicopter. Add more to a violent move with another violent move. Here I follow the jump over the boom with an helicopter. Good action in fair wind. Article at www-lbws-com-au.