A storm hit Europe this week. It cost 15 people their life, and choked all of Europe. But being a windsurfer, having a storm means; Storm chase!

Hot Sails Maui team rider Jonas Handekyn was stoked to try out the extreme conditions that was gusting up to 60 knots with his 3.5 QU4D.

“I couldn’t really do any real moves because the wind was super gusty and too strong to control rotations. But I was able to do some very long and high straight jumps and enjoyed being on the water in these extreme conditions.

The clip made it into all national news stations! Today, the day after the storm, there’s a lively discussion going on whether it was a responsible thing to go out or not. The Belgian law say’s you can’t go out when it more than 7 beaufort (33 knots). But we all know that’s not that windy at all if you have the right gear. People sail +40 knots al summer long in Pozo. Most people who will read this know that I have enough experience to sail in these conditions. But a lot off people who don’t know me or don’t know windsurfing seem to have a different opinion…

The wind was indeed very strong but we weren’t alone and I was still able to control my gear enough too get myself to shore safely. It was a great experience”