To mark the occasion Finian chose to do an exclusive interview with Continent Seven that can be seen through the following link.  If you’re looking for a quick overview of Finian’s career check out his profile on Team Gaastra’s homepage.

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Late in February Chile was hit with one of the most intense earthquakes ever recorded in history but thankfully the water depth it occurred at shielded Chile from being fully affected by the 8-9 magnitude earthquake.  The truly devastating earthquake in Haiti was a level 7 but occurred in shallower waters making the earthquake all the more deadlier.  The lower intensity of Chile’s earthquake does not lessen the veracity of Klaas’ call to arms for this scenic windsurfing destination.  Klaas Voget was on the island during the earthquake and was quick to give a stirring account of his situation as soon as he could in hopes that the information would help spur people into action.  Hundreds have already died and millions have been reported to have been affected by this great tragedy.

Joining with his friends and fellow windsurfers from around the world Klaas is championing a Chile Earthquake Response fund.  Thankfully through his urging and those of his wind surfing brethren a lot of money has been raised but there is still more to be done to take Chile down the road to reconstructing what was lost during the earthquake and to help those that have loss much more than houses during the natural disaster.  Please join in giving whatever you can to and spread this link to anyone you think would be willing to follow y our lead http://www.justgiving.com/ChileEarthquakeResponse or join the EightPointEight Earthquake Earthquake Relief Effort on Facebook.

The super-trick Manta Pro Team Race windsurfing boards are set to take on the windsurfing world! By providing an unparalleled experience any veteran is bound to see as soon as they hit the water.  The boards are now available in an ultra thick 3k Carbon set up which is lightweight but durable enough to take any beating you will throw at the boards.  Tabou Boards tapped non other than legendary shaper Fabien Vollenweider to help create this state of the art board that allows you to trim harder and hit top speeds in record time.

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Windsurfers wait in anticipation for news to come from the big Windsurf companies throughout the early part of the year.  The first quarter tends to be when companies begin to release information on the newest models to take the water through out the year.  Thankfully 2010 looks to bring out some of the best from the top names in the business.  At the top of our list is Bic with their announcement of the Bic Nova windsurfing boards that are set to be released during the Spring of 2010.

Bic looks to provide a versatile windsurfing board is great for beginners but provide  enough speed to please any recreational and progressing windsurfer. The Nova series of boards feature a design that is specifically made to provide a wide, large volume board to be stable for beginners and floaty enough to support heavier windsurfers.

Whether you’re looking to learn how to windsurf or looking for an affordable and durable board, look no further than the 2010 Bic Nova to satisfy all your windsurfing needs.

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All of the above is what makes Team Gaastra’s recent announcement of adding Sarah-Quinta Offringa to their windsurfing team all the more important.  Gaastra courted Sara-Quinta because of her competive drive and her tendency to think outside of the box when it comes to the tricks she does during competitive heats.  Sarah-Quinta has a future ahead of her that remains to be seen but Team Gaastra doesn’t doubt that it will only get better as she becomes a veteran of the sport.  The rest of Ms. Offringa’s Team Gaastra profile can be found at this link.

The Vapor high performance windsurfing racing sail was remade to maximize performance and maneuverability without sacrificing overall speed.  Gaastra also chose to utilize space age materials to create a lightweight, yet durable design that is sure to wow anyone that gives it a try.  This focus also allows for a stability that is unsurpassed in the business and will only help to solidify Gaastra being the first choice of many of the professional wind sailors in the PWA.  For more details on the amazing job Gaastra did on the redesigning of the Vapor for the 2010 windsurfing season please click this link.

The Gaastra’s IQ windsail combines the reliability of a wave or slalom sail with the versatility and maneuverability of a freestyle windsurfing sail.  To make room for this truly revolutionary sail Gaastra is set to remove the Echo and Echo LE from the market once the 2011 release date comes around.  While this may be disappointing to some of the many lovers of these two products they’ll soon change their tune once they get their hands on the IQ’s superior design.  The full details of the sail’s features have not been released to the public yet but trust us when we say that the IQ will take the windsurfing world by storm when it is released this year.  Stay tuned to Gaastra’s website for more details.