Windsurfing Encyclopedia

Windsurfing history: V

V – V-shaped windsurfing board hull

The V-shaped hull is one of the most significant innovations in windsurfing board design. While not a specific piece of gear, this hull shape revolutionised speed and control in certain windsurfing board designs. The V-Shaped Hull was particularly influential in the evolution of slalom and race boards. By incorporating a pronounced “V” in the bottom contour of the board, designers […]

Anders Bringdal windsurfing history
Windsurfing history: A

A – Anders Bringdal, one of the most accomplished windsurfers in history.

Anders Bringdal is one of the most accomplished windsurfers in history. Although his name starts with “B,” his first name, Anders, qualifies him for this list. A Swedish windsurfer, Bringdal was a dominant force in speed sailing and slalom competitions. He won multiple PWA (Professional Windsurfers Association) events and was a key figure in pushing the boundaries of board and […]