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It’s official! Simon Bornhoft has signed with Starboard as part of an extensive 3 year deal.

Already part of the Tushingham team, Simon’s involvement in windsurfing has been incredibly extensive and he will bring a lot of experience to the brand.

Speaking on teaming up with Starboard Simon says, “I’m very lucky to spend a lot of time working on the water. So what could be better than commuting, coaching and freesailing on the worlds leading board brand. Just like our coaching system, the boards add a real advantage to your sailing and put the emphasis on ease, performance and having a fabulous time on the water.”

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Tamzin from Ultra Sport Europe the importers of F2 in the UK said “With F2 international now firmly back on track. We felt it the right time to talk to Zara who is without doubt a fantastic speedsailor and a great ambassador for the brand. She will undoubtedly go quicker with the new 2008 speed and slalom boards shaped By Patrick Diethelm who recently set a new men’s production record on the Missile of 46.57 knots. Who knows what Zara can do?”

Zara is also sponsored by Gaastra, Dakine, Spartan, Maui Jim and Walnut Grove Clinic.

Cabo Verde 2008 was a stunning event. Athough the wind was lighter than in 2007 this stunning venue still produced some superb action.

Thw worlds top windsurfers were there to experience the powerful, glassy waves that Ponta Preta has grown a reputation for and they were not dissapointed

It's official. In the Masters of Speed event on the canal Starboard/Pryde rider, Antoine Albeau breaks the world speed record with an amazing 49.09kts over 500m. It was tough work. In a number of wipeouts he destroyed 2 weight jackets, one spreader bar and several battens.

It won't be long before someone breaks the magic 50. The Ray is beginning to look good for next week if the current forecast holds.

Giving young people in developing countries career training for the watersport industry...

Jagannath Surf is a new charity that aims to improve the opportunites of young people in developing countries. We give young people the skills they need to start a new life in the watersports industry. We organize throughout the year watersports training camps in a variety of developing countries within asia.

The end of this month sees a large rise in the retail cost of many pieces of windsurfing kit. The worst case is boards which in some cases will rise by £140.

This is not down to greed by the brands or distributors but, due to the weak Pound compared to the Euro.

Unfortunately, most windsurfing kit is costed in in Euro's. This time last year 1000euro cost £660, today it would cost £789.

One importer says "We have been continuing to absorb the extra costs but the gap is rapidly growing. Combine this with increased fuel and transport cost and we have had to act, something we really did not want to do in an already struggling market"