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Rookie Class Brouwersdam is a young talent factory

Rookie Class Brouwersdam is a young talent factory

The “Rookie Class” concept at Brouwersdam, Holland started back in 2016 and has been producing new windsurfers and world-class riders every year since then. 

Severne has been partnering with Rookie Class for several years – and has been following the great talent development in real time over the years. 

This year, we got firsthand accounts from the – already world-class – Rookie Class graduate Bodhi Kempen, the coach Mattijs van Dijk, and a current Rookie Class participant, Maud de Bruijn about the benefits of such a program – and what it means for kids.

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Dieter Van der Eyken visits Ireland [VIDEO]

Dieter Van der Eyken visits Ireland [VIDEO]

EXPLORING NEW BEACHES AND BREAKS After years of eyeing photos of firing conditions in Ireland, Dieter Van der Eyken decided to go on an adventure to explore the best spots himself. Here is his story of the trip including an action-filled video. In Dieters' own words...

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Tristan Algret foils around Guadeloupe

Tristan Algret foils around Guadeloupe

First windsurfer around Guadeloupe! During January of 2020 Caribbean Severne rider Tristan Algret was plotting something which hadn’t been done before. A windsurfing tour around the island of Guadeloupe. Severne got in touch with him to get his account of the...

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Student Windsurf Balance with Maaike Huvermann

Student Windsurf Balance with Maaike Huvermann

FULL SEVERNE RIDER & STUDENT. Having just joined Severne as a full team rider using both Severne rigs and boards, Maaike Huvermann has got all of the tools needed for her to claim more podium positions on the freestyle and wave scene around the world.Only, Maaike...

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