Tag Archives: Wave sailing

My year of windsurfing and windfoiling, in pics, 2018

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Tez Plavenieks

As part of my work for Windsurfing UK magazine I test and review a whole raft of equipment – sails, boards, foils and windsurfing accessories. This is in conjunction with similar work I do for SUP Mag UK. Those who are … Continue reading →

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Autumn to winter 2015 – windsurf and stand up paddle

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks

Here’s a little edit cobbled together with smaller clips showing what it’s been like in my ‘hood from a windsurfing and stand up paddle boarding perspective. And the best bit? It ain’t over yet! We’re still getting awesome conditions – … Continue reading →

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K4 Stubby 14″ windsurfing fins review

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

It’s still blowin’ dogs off chains here in the UK and a recent windsurf session provided me the opportunity to test out a pair of K4 Stubby 14″ fins. I was keen to see how small I could go on … 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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Windsurfing fins – 18cm freestyle review

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

In a bid to try something different, and test the versatility of modern windsurfing fins, I took a K4 Fins Bubble 18cm freestyle skeg and chucked it up against some ‘real world’ windsurfing conditions. We’re not all hardcore rubber bendy men … Continue reading →

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Starboard Black Box (part 3)

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Starboard’s Black Box is still pricking windsurfer’s interest and why wouldn’t it? With it’s unique shape, eye catching graphics and suggested ‘real world’ wave performance, this is certainly one of the most interesting wave board shapes out there currently. My … Continue reading →

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Starboard Black Box – first impressions

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

I recently got hold of one of the most interesting boards of the moment from the ever innovative Starboard – the Black Box. During a pretty breezy evening I got the chance to have a ‘first look’ at this revolutionary new shape. … Continue reading →

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