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[VIDEO] Racing season kicks off in Denmark with Easter foil training
Despite biting cold 3-4 degrees temperatures, the Danish sailing club Nivaa Surf hosted 30 wind foilers for Easter training.
Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge 2021 – Virtual Global Tour
The 2021 Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge Virtual Global Tour has commenced and will consist of 3 different events throughout the year with, among other things, foiling added to the list of new categories.
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.
Foil clinic in Tarifa with Sebastian Kördel
German Severne rider Sebastian Kördel just hosted his first ever foil clinic in Tarifa, Spain. It was four full days of coaching and sailing in great conditions.
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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.
All you need to know about your harness lines – ‘hang in there’ part 1
Windwise coach and Severne Team Rider, Simon Bornhoft, buckles down and takes a close look at your most dependable piece of windsurfing kit, the humble harness line.
Cold water sailing tips with Maaike Huvermann
Maaike Huvermann — one of the best female windsurfers in the world — gives us a valuable insight into how to deal with cold water windsurfing.
EVENTS
Foil clinic in Tarifa with Sebastian Kördel
German Severne rider Sebastian Kördel just hosted his first ever foil clinic in Tarifa, Spain. It was four full days of coaching and sailing in great conditions.
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.
[VIDEO] Racing season kicks off in Denmark with Easter foil training
Despite biting cold 3-4 degrees temperatures, the Danish sailing club Nivaa Surf hosted 30 wind foilers for Easter training.
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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.
All you need to know about your harness lines – ‘hang in there’ part 1
Windwise coach and Severne Team Rider, Simon Bornhoft, buckles down and takes a close look at your most dependable piece of windsurfing kit, the humble harness line.
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[VIDEO] Matteo Iachino explores Galicia
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.
Scott McKercher wins the 2021 Margaret River wave classic
"Maggot creek" delivers epic conditions Scott McKercher took the win at the Margaret River Wave Classic 2021 in some massive, epic conditions. Photos: Jamie ScottWindsurfing Western AustraliaDespite also being the head judge of the event, Scott managed to sneak away...
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[VIDEO] Team Severne welcomes new riders
The Severne international team consists of some of the most talented and dedicated riders on the planet. Today, the whole Severne team welcomes three new riders.
Cold water sailing tips with Maaike Huvermann
Maaike Huvermann — one of the best female windsurfers in the world — gives us a valuable insight into how to deal with cold water windsurfing.
Sebastian Kördel takes 2nd at Azores Formula Foil Europeans
The postponed 2020 Formula Foil Europeans was held on the Azores February 1-6. Severne rider took second place after 15 races completed. Severne caught up with Sebastian for a chat about his first event of the year and first event riding with Severne sails.
Severne announces new 2021 freeride gear
Many Severne products have a lifetime which extends onto several seasons. In 2021, it is time, however, for introduction of brand new freeride gear.
Maaike goes storm chasing at Brouwersdam
Maaike Huvermann decided to ride the last big storm in the Netherlands at her local spot Brouwersdam. With winds far exceeding the forecast, it turned out to be an action filled session. Watch the video here.
Dyno board setup with Simon Bornhoft Part 12 – a different approach
Simon Bornhoft looks at how to massively increase your gybing success rate when even just the thought of bearing away sends you and your kit into a total tail spin!
Lina Erpenstein puts the Pyro to the test
Severne rider Lina Erpenstein took the Pyro for a spin at Romø, Denmark and shares her verdict in this video from a tricky late fall day.
Matteo Iachino – preparations begin for the 2021 season
Training for the 2021 season is already well underway for Matteo Iachino. As excitement for a potential return of PWA competition this year, some things, however, are different.
PWA announces equal prize money for women and men – Interview with Lina Erpenstein
WOMENS WINDSURFING TAKES OFF An initiative which first was started by Iballa and Daida Moreno years ago at the Gran Canaria world cup has now become a norm as the PWA has announced equal prize money structure for women and men at world cup events. The PWA states:...
Storm Filomena brings south wind action to the Canary Islands
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.
Sebastian Kördel joins Severne
German rider Sebastian Kördel joins the Severne brand. Joining the ever-expanding pool of talent within the Severne brand, Sebastian will compete on the PWA world tour as well as selected iQFOiL events.
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.
DYNO BOARD SETUP WITH SIMON BORNHOFT PART 11 – How To Boost Your Gybes
Simon Bornhoft explains on how to take your gybing to the next level and give your Dyno that extra zip, grip and a real surge of scintillating speed through the corners.
If you’ve struggled to control over powered gybes, challenging chop, excessive board speed or you’re just wanting a faster exit, being able to overseheet your rig and carve harder is a massive part of your progression. So we’re going to help take you and the Dyno into the faster, tighter turns with added confidence and greater exit speed.
The officially “Unofficial Taranaki Wave Classic 2020”
Despite the relative isolation and protection from modern day scourge of viral affliction, the Kiwi’s at the bottom of the World enjoy some pretty special moments. One of which occurs annually each October; centred around the sensationally rugged West Coast NZ surf capital of Taranaki.
Alien first encounter with Simon Bornhoft
Way back in Dec 2019, Simon Bornhoft tried and tested the new Severne Alien & Redwing Foil set up at Severne HQ in Perth. Having now had one of the early release Aliens for the last month, it is time to hear about what to expect from this addition to the Severne range. Plus, we get some impressions from Simon’s Windwise clients who were lucky enough to have had a close encounter with the Alien!
Lake Garda, Italy sets the scene for historical iQFOiL event
As the fall season is making its mark all across Europe, one event at Lake Garda in Italy turned heads all across the world. A fleet of red sails took over the lake for an incredible week filled with action. A record setting junior and youth clinic followed by the 2020 Garda International Games left no doubts about the full potential of this new, exciting evolution of windsurfing.
Nuclear “Le Jai” in South of France delivers for second stop of AFF tour
50knots+ winds hit the beach of “Le Jai” in Marignane located in the south of France, just in time for the second stop of the French racing tour. Severne rider Benjamin “babou” Augé took third place. Check out these crazy images.
Psycho & Freek take over Brouwersdam
The new 2021 Psycho freestyle board and Freek freestyle sail hit the water at Brouwersdam, Netherlands. Severne rider Dieter Van der Eyken and friends push the gear to the limit on this autumn day.
A successful 2020 Singapore wind foil nationals
The first ever Singapore Wind Foil Nationals was concluded October 4th 2020 and was a major success. The 2-day event was hosted at Aloha Sea Sports Centre and organised by the Singapore Sailing Federation.
DYNO BOARD SETUP WITH SIMON BORNHOFT PART 10 – Rig rotator
For this issue Simon Bornhoft continues the quest to give you the best possible gybes. So if you combine the Dyno’s super smooth easy turning qualities and the core Windwise skills that have enhanced thousands of gybers, you’re going to be cranking those corners!
Matteo Iachino takes second place at Prince of Speed La Palme
First time on the speed course and a near victory The "Prince Of Speed" event just wrapped up in La Palme, France. This spot is a well-known location for speed sailors who regularly visit the local La Franqui beach for some serious speed sailing. After a long holding...
Foiling, racing and free riding at 2020 René Egli test week
Guaranteed a fun time and unrivalled hospitality at René Egli Fuerteventura and Innside by Mélia Fuerteventura Despite worsening travel possibilities and coronavirus restrictions all across Europe and beyond, the Severne team made its way to the island for...
A day full of action at Rookie cup 2020 in Brouwersdam
A successful year for Rookie Class The concept of the Rookie Class has been to get more young riders into the sport of windsurfing in a great environment surrounded by great teachers. For windsurfers under 18 years only, Rookie Class is purely built around developing...
Getting to know Takumi Moriya – A freestyle master at the age of 13
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
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.
Tristan Algret wins first French Championship tour event in Dunkerque, France
The first French racing tour event kicked off with a bang. Classic wave slalom conditions and lots of action treated all of the racers for this first event, which was pushed back due to coronavirus. Severne rider Tristan Algret took the win.
Product launches, contests, lots of racing and good vibes at 2020 Engadinwind in Silvaplana, Switzerland
In a season where the prevailing topic has been the coronavirus, one bright spot has stood out this August; The 2020 Engadinwind in Silvaplana, Switzerland which hosted several events including the new iQFOiL European championship as well as Severne product launches and demos.
Adjusting to a new life with Daida Moreno
Severne rider Daida Moreno talks about the experience of going through cancer, giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic
Impress Balz Müller at Engadinwind, Silvaplana and win a prize
This year’s Engadinwind event in Silvaplana, Switzerland is going to be one for the books, especially for Severne. Apart from an action-packed schedule during this year’s Engadinwind, we are also teaming up with Balz Müller in the search for the next “up and coming”...
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.
HGO and iQFOiL arrive in Latvia
The Latvian team is already hard at work in developing their future stars of the iQFOiL class. Check out these images and video from their recent presentation.
Matteo Iachino wins One Hour Classic in Lake Garda, Blanca Alabau is first woman
One of the first major competitions of the year was a success for the Severne team. Matteo Iachino took the win at the One Hour Classic in lake Garda and Blanca Alabau took the win in the womens fleet.
DYNO BOARD SETUP WITH SIMON BORNHOFT PART 9 – Warrior Carving & Shifting & Switching
Severne Team rider and coach, Simon Bornhoft, continues his Windwise quest to give you dry fast gybes and will help you get the most out of your Dyno too!
René Egli Fuerteventura reopens after coronavirus shutdown
After months of coronavirus shutdown, René Egli on Fuerteventura has opened its doors once again with action from day one. Severne rider Kurosh Kiani visited the center on its first day of business.
Trapped in Paradise with Oda Johanne
As with many other Severne riders, Oda Johanne has also been “trapped in paradise”. It just wasn’t exactly her home ground. Oda found herself on the island of Aruba during the coronavirus lockdown and has only just made her way back to her home in Norway. Here is the story in Oda’s own words.
Surf Hub Tenerife opens its doors once again
New spot on the map in Tenerife offers the full Severne experience The world’s first full Severne experience center on the island of Tenerife has reopened its doors after months of coronavirus lockdown. Launching just in the face of a pandemic deprived this new center...
Severne updates its social media handles
Severne Sails is now Severne Windsurfing The Severne brand is growing rapidly and even though we started as "Severne Sails", this is no longer an accurate description of the brand. Therefore we are going to be updating our social media handles(usernames) on Facebook,...
Experience iQFOiL and first-ever championship in Silvaplana, Switzerland
iQFOiL starts big in Switzerland If you are into foiling, then you'll be interested in visiting this year's Engadinwind event in the Swiss Alps. As one of the first events back on the calendar after the widespread coronavirus lockdown measures, the 2020 Engadinwind...
Stuck In Paradise with Tristan Algret
Severne rider Tristan Algret from Guadeloupe has been spending his time at home during the coronavirus lockdown. Here is an insight into his time on the island of Guadeloupe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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...
DYNO BOARD SETUP WITH SIMON BORNHOFT PART 8 – Setting up for the gybe
Make Your Moves Gybe Wise Part 1: It’s All In The Set UpSeverne Team rider and gybing coach, Simon Bornhoft continues his quest to improve your windsurfing. For this issue, we cut through all the beach banter with a key Windwise Skills Training Exercise to enhance...
Severne HGO sail in action for first ever iQFOiL race in Israel
The Israeli team just held their first iQFOiL race to launch their Paris 2024 campaign and the future looks bright. 8 races were completed over two days with excited riders battling it out in a variety of wind conditions.
Get and stay windsurfing fit with Simon Bornhoft’s “fitnesswise” video guides
Are you looking to get and keep those specific windsurfing muscles toned and tuned ready for getting onto the water? Then check out this extensive guide by Windwise coach Simon Bornhoft
Stuck in Paradise with Amado Vrieswijk
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
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...
Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge – An online event starting as of 21st of May
A windsurf event without travelling The current world situation has held us back from being able to take part in events across the globe. Many are especially bummed they wont be joining the legendary Defi Wind this year, which had to be cancelled. Bjorn Dunkerbeck and...
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.
Dyno board setup with Simon Bornhoft part 7 – Windwise Warrior Tack
Tacking Victory Are you struggling to tack lower volume boards? Do you want to stay dry on that Dyno? Simon Bornhoft explains how to break the curse of failing to tack in strong winds on smaller boards.Our Windwise ‘Warrior Tack’ has been proven to solve the ‘How do I...
Nano wave board setup guide – 3 riders perspectives
The ultimate Nano guide Bringing you the most comprehensive guide to the Severne Nano board to date. This time from the perspective of 3 Severne riders. All who have different needs and sail different conditions. In this guide, we'll go into the details of how each of...
Severne partners with Brouwersdam to launch 2020 “Rookie Class”
Teaching the rippers of the future The "Rookie Class" concept at Brouwersdam, Holland started back in 2016 and produces windsurfing talents every year thanks to the great surroundings and infrastructure of the "Zeil- & Surfcentrum Brouwersdam" Rookie class has...
Balz Müller tests his limits with an ice pond foiling session in Switzerland
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
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
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...
When to ride the foil and when to ride the fin with Matteo Iachino and Tristan Algret
When to use what? With the combination of foiling and normal windsurfing in the PWA World Tour from 2020 onwards, many have wondered what sort of conditions you might like to be riding the foil and when you would be switching over to the foil. Severne riders Matteo...
First victory for HGO at New Zealand foil nationals – Antonio Cozzolino takes the title
VICTORY After 5 course races, 1 long-distance and 2 slalom sprint rounds were held, Antonio Cozzolino took the win riding the new Severne HGO sail. A total of 55 entries attested to the fast-growing foiling class in New Zealand and turned the event into the biggest...
Dyno board setup with Simon Bornhoft part 6 – Harness Lines & Boom Height
Get the settings right! Ultimately we ‘all’ have the same aim - control, ease and an effective sailing position, all of which are massively influenced by harness line set up, be that for just blasting about, top speed slalom, wave or freestyle. If you suffer from slow...
When Jaeger Stone first met Ben Severne
ONCE UPON A TIME IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA Severne rider Jaeger Stone gives us his account of when he first met the creator of the Severne brand long ago in Wester Australia in this video interview.More Severne news
Balz Müller rides a Swiss storm on his Freek 3,3
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
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.
Sam Sills wins open foil carnival race in Cadiz
Victory for Sam. After 15 completed races at this years Carnival Trophy race in Cadiz, British rider Sam Sills came out on top riding the Hyper Glide 2 foil sail taking the win in nearly all races.Sam had this to say: "It was an awesome week racing at the Andalusian...
Severne and Rene Egli Fuerteventura host Test Week
Join the Severne team in Fuerteventura In the month of May, Severne is hosting the first ever test week at the world famous Rene Eglí center on the island of Fuerteventura.The Severne & Rene Eglí Test Week was a natural progression for the Severne team. For a long...
A full winter in Western Australia and a welcome home storm for Lina Erpenstein
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...
Moves with Lennart Neubauer – The Kono
Freestyle with Lennart At a young age, Lennart Neubauer is already one of the up and coming stars of the freestyle scene. Based on the Greek island of Naxos, Lennart has some of the best training grounds possible, and he has improved rapidly over the years. In this...
DYNO BOARD SETUP WITH SIMON BORNHOFT PART 5 – Brilliant Blasting Control
Stay in Control! Welcome back to our quest to make you a better sailor and help you get more out of your Severne kit. After getting you going in our Severne Windwise Early Planing feature, Simon Bornhoft is back to help you gain, keep and not lose control! Photos:...
Bjorn Dunkerbeck speed sailing documentary trailer
Still pushing his limits. Bjorn Dunkerbeck puts the Mach3 Speed sails through the test at Lüderitz in this nicely produced trailer leading up to the full documentary about Bjorn and speed sailing. Turn up the volume and check it out right here below!
Moves with Lennart Neubauer – The Ponch
Freestyle with Lennart At a young age, Lennart Neubauer is already one of the up and coming stars of the freestyle scene. Based on the Greek island of Naxos, Lennart has some of the best training grounds possible, and he has improved rapidly over the years. Lennart...
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...
Matteo Iachino visits Revolution Boardsports
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
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...
It’s official. Philip Köster is 100% Severne
PHILIP ALSO RIDES SEVERNE BOARDS Embarking on this new endeavor. Philip Köster will be joining Severne as a full team rider. This means that Philip will be riding both Severne rigs and boards in the 2020 season! Photos by 2Goat MediaAdding to an already long list of...
2020 DownUnder Pro Australian Foiling Championships
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
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 &...
Surf Hub Tenerife opens as the worlds first Severne only center
TENERIFE HAS A NEW WINDSURF CENTER The month of January 2020 has been a special one for Severne. The worlds’ first-ever Severne center opened its doors. And what better location than El Medano in Tenerife.The month of January 2020 has been a special one for Severne....
DYNO BOARD SETUP WITH SIMON BORNHOFT Part 4 – Super Early Planing For ALL LEVELS
How to get the most out of the Dyno and get planing really quickly! Over the last few Windwise features we’ve covered setting up your footstraps and fins to best suit your style, location and specific conditions. So now it’s time to get fired up and enjoy the smooth,...
Balz Müller and the world of foiling
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...