Monthly Archives: September 2013

Defining moments in stand up paddle boarding

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Stand up paddle boarding is still the (relatively) new kid on the block in the world of water, ocean and paddle sports. While enthusiasts sweep around stretches of water as per the norm, onlookers, ignorant to SUP, still stop and … Continue reading →

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Team Virgin GB for America’s Cup?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Watching Oracle Team USA storm back from behind during the 34th America’s Cup you cannot help be excited, inspired and stoked on the fact that it was one Mr Ben Ainslie who helped the team to victory. Oracle Team USA … Continue reading →

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Dahab windsurfing

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Winter’s coming and now’s the time that many start to ponder which windsurfing destination to head for in a bid to escape Jack Frost’s icy grip. Although the political strife of the region has been widely reported, Dahab, Egypt, is … Continue reading →

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Painting waves

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Among my many other hobbies drawing and painting has been with me throughout my life and offers yet another way to express myself and brush arcs across canvas – surfing, windsurfing and snowboarding is, after all, just drawing lines. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Sam Latham (K15) interview

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Young Sam Latham, a south coast UK ripper, is out to make a bit of a name for himself in windsurfing. Supported by K4 Fins, North, Fanatic and ION this is one chap to watch out for over the coming … Continue reading →

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Artificial surfing waves

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Scoring a decent surf session is tricky dicky – especially if you don’t live at the coast. Swells can be fickle and windows of opportunity limited as our hectic lives and responsibilities get in the way. Artificial waves provide a means … Continue reading →

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Loco 7.10ft surf SUP review

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Wave season is coming and it would be a shame not to have a shiny new stick in your stand up paddle board quiver fit for lumping seven bells out of those multiple fat lips. Loco’s 7.10ft could be just the … Continue reading →

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Windsurfing competition – one way to improve

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Autumn is upon us (more or less) here in the UK and the changing of the season signals the final rounds of windsurfing competition before wind heads pack up and get set for winter. If you’ve been smashing your head against … Continue reading →

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National Watersports Festival 2013 write ups

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

National Watersports Festival 2013, Hayling Island, UK, has just been put to bed for another year. Thousands made the trek to check out the windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking action. And let’s not forget the two full … Continue reading →

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Saving the day with SUP

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Still unconvinced by SUP yet fed up with surf conditions never quite delivering all you hoped? Here’s some inspiration on the K4 Fins site that I wrote to help convince you to get out for a spoon in the surf. Check … Continue reading →

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