awg said..
Time to revisit PVB'S classic sail brand video:

Neil Pryde is my favourite haha

William Huppert to Patrik

Blanca Alabau to Weone

Nicko29 said..

I thought this brand stopped in 2024. Wasn't there a post here about that?

Nah, apparently that was a marketing stunt. Still don't get it. Wrong type of confusion you want for your brand but some people consider any news good news. The brand is still going, they lost me though.

I've gone from JP to Starboard- on the same pay still.

Jacopo Testa did the same thing last year ( or maybe the year before). Weone must have come to the table with $; or perhaps Blanca was just getting tired of constantly repairing poorly built boards.

Wonder if Blanca will stay with Severne sails or do something else since she is leaving Starboard.

Antoine to Quatro & Goya

www.instagram.com/p/DGNN_Lcxrw7/?img_index=1

Cancel that. They just found out how cr@p i am

catchmeifucan said..
The LEGEND signs with SEVERNE

NP culling their pro team? a few have left now

PWA Clarifies Phantom Foiling Suspension

The Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) wishes to clarify the facts surrounding the Phantom Foiling suspension from PWA membership. While a full explanation was already shared directly with PWA member brands on July 10th, we find it necessary to publicly reiterate key points to avoid confusion.

BackgroundPhantom Foiling has accumulated significant outstanding membership-related fees across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons. These include unpaid membership, equipment registration fees (boards, sails, and foils), and result-based fees. Despite repeated outreach and the offer of multiple flexible payment plans, Phantom declined to reach an acceptable agreement.

Contrary to their public statement, this was not a voluntary withdrawal from the tour. Due to the continued use of PWA's competitive platform and media materials despite non-payment, the PWA was left with no choice but to suspend Phantom's membership in order to uphold the principles of fairness and responsibility to the rest of the membership.

What are Pierre Mortefon and Nico Goyard going to use then? I am assuming that suspension means they cannot use Phantom gear.

ka43 said..
Pierre is using NP sails for near future. Phantom released a statement saying they have suspended PWA membership.

yes for Tenerife/slalomX, but remains to be seen for slalom foil for which he will also need board(s) and foil(s). (note that in their coms NP was keen to point that they're not "sponsoring" him.)

tough situation for Pierre, but no doubt he will get sorted out. nonetheless the whole episode reflects badly on the industry. hopefully not the canary in the coalmine.

Roo said..

The PWA would do well to follow the example of the IWT wave tour and do the same for Slalom X. Have a sub group of X events in windy locations where there is a greater chance of getting high winds. PWA Fuerte event was exciting and great viewing, leave the windfoiling to the Olympics where it's best suited and getting lots of participation.

That's a great suggestion, a few events to boost participation. WA could have one in summer, old school spots like tarifa?

windsurftom said..

Roo said..

The PWA would do well to follow the example of the IWT wave tour and do the same for Slalom X. Have a sub group of X events in windy locations where there is a greater chance of getting high winds. PWA Fuerte event was exciting and great viewing, leave the windfoiling to the Olympics where it's best suited and getting lots of participation.

That's a great suggestion, a few events to boost participation. WA could have one in summer, old school spots like tarifa?

www.waverally.org/

Roo said..

bel29 said..
Probably more pros at the Defi than in Fuerte this year already. But no wind.

Never understood why the Defi wasn't part of the PWA calendar, everyone is there and they have a huge crowd. FD's Waverally is ideal for the Slalom X circuit. Add events at Tarifa, The Gorge, Lake Garda, Pozo and it would be an incredible tour.

It is about $$$ defi doesn't want or need to pay the fees and guarantees that the PWA requires.

I think that Phantom being able to compete without paying fees for 3 years says quite a bit about the current state of the PWA.