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The January/February 2014 Issue of the world’s only monthly English-language windsurfing magazine is out now! Subscribe or grab your copy now in either App or Print  versions! 

THE DESTROYER
Dany Bruch and JC were granted access by Tenerife’s most hard-core bodyboarders to snag a few rides at bone-crunching slab El Confital. Yes, a trip to the hospital followed!

MEN IN BLACK
After Point-7 Sails’ Young Gun racer Alberto Menegatti shot to second in the year-end slalom rankings, it was time to find out the key to the ‘Black Team’s” success.

EYE OF THE NEEDLES
The COAST series continues as Ross Williams and John Carter got up close and personal with one of the UK’s most iconic maritime landmarks.

MAUI WOWIE
The PWA wave season reached a dramatic climax at the centre of the windsurfing world – Ho’okipa. JC was there to capture every second of the battle for the coveted World Title.

BWA SEASON FINALÉ
Swords, storms and terrifying Halloween surf provided the backdrop to two nail-biting events in Scotland and Cornwall, where an almighty struggle determined who’d seize the British Wavesailing Tour’s winners’ crowns.

WAVE SAIL TESTS
We throw down our verdicts on nine of the latest dedicated 4.7 wave sails and a few more high-wind 4.2 weapons to see you through the winter.

The Lineup Includes:

4.7s

GAASTRA MANIC
GOYA BANZAI
HOTSAILS QU4D
NAISH FORCE
NEILPRYDE COMBAT
NORTH HERO
POINT-7 SALT
RRS MOVE
SEVERNE S1

4.2s

GAASTRA IQ
GOYA GURU
NORTH HERO

LOW_DOWN
Innovative accessories brand ION have unveiled some interesting new hybrid double/single-lined wetsuit technology. Product Manager Carlo Rauen gets a grilling off the editor on the details.

TRAVEL GUIDE
Come rain or shine at home, the wind’s always blowing and the water warm elsewhere, so try one of these 12 must-visit hot spots to reward yourself for all those painful hours spent off the water. Go on, you’ve deserved it …

TAMING THE STORM
Super strong wind is just for mad people and pros right? Wrong. Harty outlines how you’re actually more capable than you think and that control is arguably easier to achieve in heavy-weather conditions.

LATEST & GREATEST
Thought Santa was a little too frugal over Christmas? Us too. But, as you were such a generous gift-giver yourself, now it’s time to spend a little cash on you-know-who. Here’s a few ideas before you head out shopping …

PEOPLE & PLACES
Find out who’re the most interesting people to see and the most exciting places to go!

AFFAIRS OF THE HART
Apparently he drank 14 caipirinhas before he wrote his column this month. And, although he actually talks [about] bollocks, he’s got a point.
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