15 August 2026: Nice session at the end of a summer that is too hot

Tuesday 18 August 2026

Today the last day of several heat waves predicted. With a chance of NNE wind starting 16:00. Finally the wind came after 18:00. Sailed the E-Type 6.6 on the F-Cross 113 with Edge 35cm and Patrik 32cm fins The 6.6 on minimum trim. Wonderful to have sailed again. The water was wonderfully warm, even in the shorty even warm. Wind came later and unfortunately was not as strong as predicted, didn't spoil the fun: wonderful session. [Read...]

06 July 2026: Tropical evening: great

Tuesday 07 July 2026

I got out of the car and there was a really warm wind: bizarre. Sailed with the Banzai 5.3 on the Goya One 95 with 22.5/11cm thrusters I had rigged with minimum trim. It didn't take long before sail was at maximum trim. Lots of back-side wave riding. Tried a few times front-side. Ended with almost minimum trim again. It was delicious. Temperature was very nice, good wind and pretty good waves: amazing!! [Read...]

04 July 2026: Summer afternoon freeriding

Sunday 05 July 2026

Finally surfing again. Jeroen went winging, so we went to the Botenhelling together. Sailed with the E-Type 6.6 on F-Cross 113 with Select Edge 35cm. Less wind near the shore, more further out, I was planing easily. Behind the island less wind. beyond the island it was better again. Making long runs all the time. Behind the island a bit of downwind to stay planing. Wind a bit minimal for planing gybes. Nice to have sailed again. The 6.6 was a good choice! [Read...]

10 May 2026: Wonderful session on Mother's Day

Monday 11 May 2026

Finally good wind again, NNE, but that can be very nice on Brouwersdam South. Sailed with the Banzai 5.3 on the Goya One 95 with different fins. Sailed longer than I expected. The 5.3 was the right size all afternoon. The sun was nice, the wind was a bit chilly. First time this year sailed without a winter suit. [Read...]

12 March 2026: Nice sunshine

Friday 13 March 2026

Wind was predicted SSW, never the best waves, but can be fun. Sun, no rain. Sailed with the Banzai 4.7 on the Goya One 95 with 20/10cm thrusters. Was a lot of fun for a while. Especially sometimes nice multiple hit back-side waveriding. Unfortunately, the wind dropped completely at the end. Temperature was quite good, even sailed without a cap for a while. [Read...]

22 February 2026: Finally SW wind and warmer weather: season has started

Monday 23 February 2026

After months too cold, no wind or Carnival. Today finally SW wind again and warm enough. Sailed the Banzai 4.7 on the One 95. Low tide, so relatively flat. Only a bit of jumping and a bit of back-side wave riding. Jibing on the outside was often a planning jibe. Timing was very good. After rigging it stayed dry and the wind was good all the time. Unfortunately my condition is not very good, so I get tired relatively quickly. Wonderful to have sailed again. [Read...]