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Rookie Class Brouwersdam is a young talent factory

Jul 27, 2022 | Events, Stories

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.

Dieter Van der Eyken visits Ireland [VIDEO]

Feb 18, 2022

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...

Expanding your windfoil range with the Alien 155 – story by Roberto Hofman

Jan 16, 2022

Being an early adopter of windfoiling in Italy Roberto has seen the development of equipment from the early days of using foils in existing slalom/formula boards to having dedicated windfoil boards such as the Severne Alien board range, and dramatically changing the foiling experience.

End of year video with Dieter Van der Eyken

Jan 3, 2022 | Dieter Van der Eyken, Locations, News, Stories

Severne team rider Dieter Van der Eyken has been scoring great conditions throughout 2021. Check out his end of year video filled with action from Tenerife and Fuerteventura.

Tony Mottus discovers Mykonos

Aug 15, 2021 | Locations, Stories

After eleven years of absence, Severne rider Tony Mottus rediscovers Greece; this time the island of Mykonos.

[Video] Dieter Van der Eyken recaps his winter training on Tenerife

Jun 2, 2021 | Dieter Van der Eyken, Freek, Psycho, Stories

The motivation for some full power freestyle sailing was at a high this winter in Tenerife. Lots of wind was on offer but not too many waves making El Medano the perfect place for freestyle action. Here is Dieters video recap.

When the home spot delivers – Julian Wiemar

May 28, 2021 | Freek, Stories

We all know of those special days at the home spot. Every now and then, the conditions line up to deliver that perfect day. German Severne rider Julian Wiemer reports.

[VIDEO] Matteo Iachino explores Galicia

Feb 24, 2021 | Matteo Iachino, Stories

After more than a decade of competing and chasing titles, a forced break due to the coronavirus pandemic lead Matteo Iachino to the coast of Galicia for a trip of chasing swells and enjoying great conditions with friends.

Storm Filomena brings south wind action to the Canary Islands

Jan 16, 2021 | Daida Moreno, Iballa Moreno, Liam Dunkerbeck, Stories, Team

Southerly winds are out of the ordinary on the Canary Islands. Storm Filomena brought days of south winds that allow for sailing lesser known spots. Check out these images and video by the Severne team located on the Canary islands.

Getting to know Takumi Moriya – A freestyle master at the age of 13

Sep 13, 2020 | Stories, Team

Japanese Severne rider Takumi masters an impressive amount of moves at the young age of just 13. In this interview, we learn about his background and how he is so good at such a young age.

Lina Erpenstein in Australia 2020 – Video

Sep 6, 2020 | Lina Erpenstein, Stories, Team

Severne rider Lina Erpenstein has just sent us this video; A collection of her best times in Western Australia during the 2020 winter season. Check out the video right here.

Stuck in Paradise with Amado Vrieswijk

Jun 1, 2020 | Amado Vrieswijk, Freek, Stories, Team

Lockdown training on the island of Bonaire Severne rider Amado Vrieswijk is one of those sailors who have been able to stretch himself across nearly all of the disciplines of windsurfing. After a trip to the Defi Wind Japan Amado was already gearing up for his next...

Team SEVERNE is back on the water in the Canary Islands

May 28, 2020 | Daida Moreno, Dieter Van der Eyken, Iballa Moreno, Liam Dunkerbeck, Stories, Team

Back at it After months of lockdown, windsurfing is now back on the Canary Islands with a bang. A good number of Severne riders are located on the Canaries. In this unprecedented situation, athletes around the world have been forced to sit at home and ride out the...

Australian winter retreat – A video by Dieter Van der Eyken

May 15, 2020 | Dieter Van der Eyken, Locations, Stories, Team

Severne rider Dieter Van der Eyken spends every winter in Western Australia and this year was no different. Being the base of the Severne brand and one of the best locations on the planet for windsurfing, it has become a second home for Dieter for the last 7 years.

Balz Müller tests his limits with an ice pond foiling session in Switzerland

Apr 25, 2020 | Balz Müller, Freek, Stories, Team

When is it too cold for windsurfing? Severne rider from Switzerland Balz Müller found out where that limits lies this winter in the Swiss alps!

Epic Dutch speed battle between Twan Verseput and Jurjen Van den Noord pushes the Mach3 7,8 to 42.45 knots

Apr 23, 2020 | Mach3, Stories

Dutch Severne riders and speed sailors Twan Verseput and Jurjen Van den Noord bring the latest Severne Mach3 racing sail to incredible speeds in Holland with a n incredible speed battle.

Martin Møller Hovda keeps up training in Norway during COVID-19 crisis

Apr 16, 2020 | Stories, Team

Plans cut short. Norwegian Severne rider Martin Møller Hovda has had a great 2019 season and was preparing for another full year on the competition scene. But as with many others, his plans were cut short by COVID-19 and he had to leave the ideal training grounds of...

Balz Müller rides a Swiss storm on his Freek 3,3

Mar 16, 2020 | Balz Müller, Freek, Stories, Team

Lake Uri, Switzerlands Hot Spot. Switzerland is famous for its Alpine sports. Especially skiing and snowboarding are very common and fairly mainstream. Tons of snow falls on the alps every year and melts into some of the most beautiful lakes in the world. And on those...

Precenca Pura – A trip to remember for Amado Vrieswijk and Dieter Van Der Eyken

Mar 14, 2020 | Amado Vrieswijk, Dieter Van der Eyken, Freek, Stories, Team

A trip that started as an idea during a World Cup in Germany became reality a month after and turned out to be a trip to remember. Severne riders Amado Vrieswijk & Dieter Van der Eyken teamed up once again on a training mission to Brazil known for its consisted trade winds.

A full winter in Western Australia and a welcome home storm for Lina Erpenstein

Mar 4, 2020 | Lina Erpenstein, Nano, News, S-1, Stories, Team

Right into action After spending the full winter of 2020 in Western Australia for her winter training, Severne rider Lina Erpenstein left the Australian summer to attend to her studies in Germany. She was greeted at home with a big storm. The winter wetsuit and the...

Tristan Algret foils around Guadeloupe

Feb 16, 2020 | Events, News, Stories, Team

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...

Matteo Iachino visits Revolution Boardsports

Feb 14, 2020 | Events, News, Stories, Team

SLALOM, FOIL, FREERIDE TALKS WITH MATTEO. During a short trip to Western Australia, the 2019 PWA Vice World Champion Matteo Iachino stopped by the Severne loft at Revolution boardsports in Perth for an informative evening covering the most recent developments in the...

Student Windsurf Balance with Maaike Huvermann

Feb 11, 2020 | News, Stories, Team

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...

2020 DownUnder Pro Australian Foiling Championships

Feb 5, 2020 | Events, Hyper Glide, News, Stories

FOIL RACING IN AUSTRALIA Raging bushfires, blinding dust storms, and tropical hailstorms are the usual ingredients of any hot summer “downunder” in AUS, but the heat was certainly on during the 2020 DownUnder Pro Australian Foiling Championships. Photos by Mitchell...

Australian summer in full swing as the Severne team prepares for the upcoming season

Feb 3, 2020 | Jaeger Stone, Lina Erpenstein, News, Philip Köster, Stories, Team

SUMMERTIME With Europe having officially started their winter, the headquarters of Severne is in full motion to prepare the best gear for the upcoming season with the coastline of Western Australia being the perfect testing ground for it. Photos by Nicolas Hess &...

Balz Müller and the world of foiling

Jan 7, 2020 | Balz Müller, News, Stories, Team

INTRODUCING BALZ Over the last year and a half, he has pushed forward a brand new discipline in the sport with Freestyle Foil windsurfing. What many saw as impossible and too dangerous hasn’t held back his imagination & innovation so far. With the first Freestyle...

Mach3 racing – A look behind the scenes

Dec 16, 2019 | Gear, Gonzalo Costa Hoevel, Mach3, News, Stories

ON THE FOREFRONT Our Mach3 racing sail is among the most technologically complex products in our range. The number of hours invested in R&D presents a large portion of our total development cycle. All to satisfy our goal of developing the ultimate racing sails...

The Severne team does R&D at René Egli Fuerteventura

Oct 17, 2019 | Stories, Team

TESTING UNDER THE SUN In developing the best equipment possible, we are always looking at as much feedback as possible and the right surroundings for equipment testing. Lots of effort and time is invested in developing the best gear possible so that you can focus on...

Windfoil 1 – Severne a founding partner. Interview with the chairman

Sep 27, 2019 | News, Stories

INTRODUCTION Gregarious, friendly and enthusiastic, Antonio sits upon a plush leather couch in a Silvaplana hotel lobby ahead of the Endaginwind event, as we meet to ask him a few questions about the direction of our sport. He is, it seems, quietly a jack of all...

Severne launches new freeride gear and re-launches in Denmark

Sep 11, 2019 | Events, News, Stories, Team

WATERZ Known as the biggest watersports festival in Scandinavia, it has grown from a local event to an international happening. This year, we had the pleasure of being a part of it. This year's festival started with a long distance marathon followed by the PWA slalom...

Matteo Iachino’s Fuerteventura quiver

Jul 24, 2019 | Events, Matteo Iachino, Stories, Team

FUERTEVENTURA Is among the most popular spots for the PWA slalom racers. The strong winds and clear blue waters provide for spectacular action for spectators and racers alike. This years PWA Fuerteventura World Cup will kick off in its usual style: A windy forecast...

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