There’s something magical about rocking up to a place for the first time, especially when it’s as legendary pumping wave around the coastline of Chile.
Lina Erpenstein clinches victory at Tenerife World Cup – team Severne dominates
LEADING THE WORLD TITLE RACE Severne’s elite roster with Lina Erpenstein leading the charge showcased a spectacular level of wave sailing in Tenerife. Lina Erpenstein, riding Nano Pro and S-1, claimed the top spot in the Women's Wave competition, solidifying her...
Pozo Gran Canaria World Cup 2024 – Philip brings back the triple and team Severne wins podiums all around
Philip Köster brought back the triple loop once again, Lina finished second overall and now leads world ranking, and Matteo Iachino finished second overall in the first-ever Slalom X contest. It seems as if the 2024 Pozo Gran Canaria World Cup had action from the very first minute until the end.
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Dieter Van der Eyken tests Blade vs S-1
Blade vs S-1? A Hands-On Review by Dieter van der Eyken
Both the Severne Blade and S-1 have been cornerstones in Severne’s lineup for over 20 years.
The 2024 Defi Wind recap
As we’re all headed back home after this year’s Defi Wind we’re looking back at four days of nonstop fun!
The wind didn’t serve up the typical Tramuntana conditions this year. But rather, it left space open for quiet sun-soaked days of hangouts on the beach, lots of gear talks, activities, and the occasional fun race.
Lina Erpenstein wins her first-ever World Cup in Chile
Severne rider rose to the top of the podium in her first-ever World Cup Victory in Chile. The women’s final consisted of no less than three Severne riders; Sol Degrieck who finished second and Pauline Katz who finished fourth.
THE ACTION IS HEATING UP IN CHILE
One of the biggest windsurf wave events in South American history kicked off on April 1st, and will run through to April 12th. The time has come for the PWA-IWT Chile World Cup, and based on the action we saw last year, we can expect to see high-quality windsurfing.
DON’T MISS THIS MASTERCLASS BY DIETER VAN DER EYKEN
After a successful first edition, Dieter van der Eyken, Rene Egli Fuerteventura, and INNSiDE by Melia, are announcing the second edition of the “Windsurfing Masterclass Fuerteventura”.
SPECIAL WINDSURFING DAYS – EL NINO TURNS ON
Tenerife offered several closely spaced wave sailing sessions around the Christmas period in the winter months with some exceptional conditions with the arrival of the first winter swells.
A particular spot, that did not deliver a single day the previous winter, now had Severne rider Dieter Van Der Eyken as excited as a kid on Christmas day.
BEST WINDSURF WAVE FIN SETUP
In the dynamic world of windsurfing, finding the best windsurf wave fin setup can make all the difference in your performance and enjoyment on the water.
TOP-OF-THE-LINE SLALOM AND FREESTYLE ACTION AT THE PWA FUERTEVENTURA WORLD CUP 2023
Ten days of solid wind combined with stunning, magazine-turquoise waters set the perfect scenario for the 48 fastest slalom windsurfers and the 40 best freestylers to battle their way towards a 2023 World Title.
PWA Gran Canaria World Cup 2023 – eight days of full on action
This year’s Gran Canaria world cup was a week-long windsurfing action reel covering wave, and slalom racing.
Not a single day was quiet during this year’s Gran Canaria World Cup. The first weekend delivered the near-perfect wave conditions we all see in magazine shots. Then followed three days of full-power slalom racing, only to have wave action return the following weekend to bookend an incredible event.
Nearly all podiums had Severne riders present. Amongst others, Daida Moreno won her 22nd Pozo title, and Blanca Alabau won her first-ever women’s slalom victory.
Team Severne dominion at PWA-IWT Chile
Jane Seman and Philip Köster crowned themselves as the winners of the PWA – IWT Surazo Infernal in Matanzas, Chile.
Dieter Van der Eyken hosts “improver” masterclass at Rene Egli Fuerteventura
Severne rider and freestyle World Champion Dieter Van der Eyken is hosting an improver masterclass in 2023 in collaboration with René Égli Fuerteventura.
Double victory for team Severne at PWA Pozo 2022
After a long absence, the PWA Pozo World Cup has resurfaced with a bang. Philip Köster, hungry for victory, dominated to take the win in the mens fleet while Iballa Moreno beat her sister in the final to take the win in the womens fleet
Severne 023 Psycho Freestyle board launch will happen in Fuerteventura
July 30 2022, we celebrate freestyle windsurfing in collaboration with Rene Egli Fuerteventura, and INNSIDE by Melia Fuerteventura; and introduce the new Severne 023 Psycho freestyle board.
EFPT Freestyle returns to Vieste, Italy
From the 9 till the 12th of June the Freestyle scene was set by the Italian shores of the Adriatic sea. The town of Vieste was the host of the second EFPT tour stop of 2022.
With a good wind and wave forecast, high-end freestyle action was in the cards going into the event leading to high anticipation and expectations from all riders.
Maaike Huvermann wins 2022 EFPT Austria, Dieter Van der Eyken takes third
The 2022 freestyle season has officially started. The Freestyle Pro Tour (FTP) just finalised its first event at Lake Neuseedl in Austria, and the Severne team occupied podium positions in both the women’s and men’s fleets.
Dieter Van der Eyken visits Ireland [VIDEO]
Ireland has been on Dieter Van der Eyken’s list of places to visit for years. This winter, he was able to make a visit with his van to explore new beaches and breaks with his van. Here is his video story.
End of year video with Dieter Van der Eyken
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.
Dieter Van der Eyken unwraps the Predator
Severne rider and 2015 PWA Freestyle World Champion Dieter Van der Eyken just received his new Predator freestyle foil board, and has already been spending hours on it. Here is his first impression.
Amado Vrieswijk is 2021 PWA Freestyle World Champion, Maaike Huvermann is vice champion
The 2021 PWA world tour season has come to an end, and Amado Vrieswijk can call himself the 2021 freestyle World Champion. Maaike Huvermannn is vice world champion. But that’s not all.
Full house for team Severne at EFPT Greece
After a summer break, the European Freestyle Pro Tour just completed probably their most spectacular event of the season so far. The Greek island of Rhodos was the host and the conditions didn’t dissapoint; neither did the Severne team with victories across all divisions.
Dieter Van der Eyken partners with Surf Hub Tenerife for a pro coaching giveaway
Got plans this summer? Sign up for one of Dieter Van der Eyken’s coaching clinics this summer and enter the draw to win a free week of gear rental at Surf Hub Tenerife and four days of coaching.
[Video] Dieter Van der Eyken recaps his winter training on Tenerife
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.
Freestyle is back on the program at EFPT Austria after more than a year without contests
The coronavirus pandemic shut down most events including freestyle windsurfing contests for a long time. Now, freestyle windsurfing is back on the program with a revamped 2021 EFPT calendar starting in Austria.
Advanced coaching with Dieter Van der Eyken, premium equipment at Surf Hub Tenerife
Surf Hub Tenerife, a new premium Severne location is already hosting world class coaching clinics with Dieter Van der Eyken and offers the most top end gear from the Severne range.
Twin, Thruster or Quad? – A multi-fin guide with Dieter Van der Eyken
Which fin setup does what? Severne riders Dieter Van der Eyken describes the twin, thruster and quad fin setup for your wave board.
Dieter Van der Eyken teams up with Surf Hub Tenerife to host top-level clinics
Surf Hub Tenerife reopens its doors and plans for an activity-filled winter After a tumultuous season on the Canary Islands, Surf Hub on the island of Tenerife is opening its doors once again in preparation for the winter season. Stacked with an impressive quiver of...
Autumn Session Netherlands with Dieter Van der Eyken
Severne rider Dieter Van der Eyken spent two months back home over the autumn and scored great conditions in the Netherlands road tripping with his family and friends.
Dieter Van der Eyken joins “Rookie Class” at Brouwersdam, Netherlands
The “Rookie Class” concept at Brouwersdam, Netherlands produces windsurfing talents every year thanks to the great surroundings and infrastructure of the “Zeil- & Surfcentrum Brouwersdam”. And what better input for the young guns taking part than a visit from a former local; former Freestyle World Champion Dieter Van der Eyken.
South Winds Tenerife – Freestyle action clip with Dieter Van der Eyken
Rare south winds sessions Severne rider Dieter Van der Eyken located on the island of Tenerife just launched his most recent clip from an unusual day. The town of El Médano, usually a busy windsurfing spot benefiting from northerly summer trade winds, had been laid...
Team SEVERNE is back on the water in the Canary Islands
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
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.
Precenca Pura – A trip to remember for Amado Vrieswijk and Dieter Van Der Eyken
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.
Two weeks of competition as the northern hemisphere lights up
AUTUMN IS ON! Autumn has officially started in Europe and is has been a windy one filled with plenty of action and great results for our team riders. With the World Cup in Sylt most of our team emigrated north to join the biggest world cup event of the year including...
Set up your new Nano with Dieter
NANO SET-UP GUIDE Check out this video by Dieter Van Der Eyken as he walks us through his own personal set-up for the new 2020 Nano wave board and gives us general guidance on fins, foot strap and mast track set-up