Tag Archives: Hayling Island

Sunrise to sunset – images that make getting up early and getting out late worthwhile

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Tez Plavenieks

Love a sunrise or sunset pic? Me too! And we get some crackers where I live. Allow me to demonstrate…

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Autumn 2015 – spring 2016, SUP, windsurf and land paddle action

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Tez Plavenieks

,It’s been a decent off season on the UK’s south coast. We’ve had the usual mix of wind, waves, wind and waves and flat water days. The beginning and middle part of winter was stupidly blowy whereas 2016’s kick off … Continue reading →

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Windsurf prototype wetsuit testing

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Tez Plavenieks

It’s been a super hectic few months – hence why so few postings from me. What with all the equipment testing I do, content I create and trying to fit this in with family commitments time is extremely limited. One … Continue reading →

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Old Blue – a summer of windsurfing on a 20 year old BIC Techno

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

There’s no denying that modern windsurfing designs – sails and boards – will increase your enjoyment of the sport, allow you to progress quickly and mostly deliver a better overall experience. Yet this summer in the UK has seen (for … Continue reading →

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K4 Fins harness mount teaser pic

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

K4 Fins not only produce a top drawer line of fins they also manufacture a unique GoPro mounting system for windsurfing – although it also works for SUP (if you own a windsurfing harness). Here’s a teaser pic from this … Continue reading →

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K4 Fins Rockets 16.5cm review

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

K4 Fins latest mellow yellow offerings are the Rockets – but are they guaranteed to turbo boost your windsurfing sessions? Check out the review – Rocket Man, K4 Fins Rockets 16.5cm review – over on the K4 Fin site. Putting … Continue reading →

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I’ll huff and puff – reflections of winter windsurfing

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Simply put: it’s been a mental winter. Relatively mild, super windy, extremely wet with endless days of swell, storm surge and full throttle saltwater action. I appreciate not everyone has ‘loved it’, but windsurfing conditions have been off the hook. … Continue reading →

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Strike a pose – Palm Equipment drysuits review

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Recently I’ve been putting a couple of Palm Equipment drysuits through their paces – with help from Mr Elliot. Here are a few teaser pics ahead of the full write up which will be appearing soon on Sitons.com – stay … Continue reading →

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How to enjoy a good blow – windsurfing in nukin’ conditions

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Today saw yet another bout of nuclear breeze, huge waves and torrential rain. Most UK coastal locations have been taking a pounding – the devastation, and damage caused is wide spread. And yet, some of us actually relish these full … Continue reading →

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Bothering chop – Patrik Trailer Wave 85 windsurf board review

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

With its minimalist graphical good looks, trailer tri fin skeg configuration and stubby compact outline, the Patrik Trailer Wave 85 is guaranteed to turn heads at the beach. I’d been frothing to get a ride on this baby for a … Continue reading →

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