OVERDRIVE

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OVERDRIVE

RBT TECHNOLOGY
THE LIVING WING CONCEPT * XL PERFORMANCE *
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AROUND THE WORLD IN
80 DAYS PROTOTYPES
SISTERS OF SURF
INTERVIEW WITH
THE MORENO TWINS
GOING INTO
OVERDRIVE
FORMULA EXPERIENCE
RIDER : BJOERN DUNKERBECK
PHOTO : JOHN CARTER
ISSN 1002-2010
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THE
LIVING WING CONCEPT
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE 2010 RACE PROGRAM
Rider : Jaeger Stone Sail : S-1
LOCATION : FREDDIE’s AUSTRALIA
Photo : John Carter
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THE BACKBONE OF PERFORMANCE
Contributors
BEN SEVERNE
Based in Western Australia, Ben Severne has been building, designing and testing sails for a lifetime. A perfectionist by heart, he constantly strives to improve even the smallest details. His work hard –
play hard approach means he’s prone to disappearing for a few days
on the premise of a good forecast, only to come back reinvigorated
and motivated to build better sails. Recently he claimed 2 wave
sailing titles in Western Australia against international competition,
proving that luck conquers skill.
BJOERN DUNKERBECK
With 12 consecutive World Championship titles, 36 separate discipline world titles and over 100 single PWA event wins in wave, racing
and slalom, Bjoern is the most successful windsurfer ever. Together
with Ben Severne and Steve Allen, he has developed the REFLEX
range to suit his needs – to deliver unbeatable performance. Thanks
to Bjoern logging many miles on the plane, the team has combined
riders and prototypes in various conditions and world locations during the course of the Reflex R&D period.
STEVE ALLEN
Steve’s long experience and success in FW windsurfing (10 world
championship titles) have enabled him to contribute extensively to the
2010 race program. In close co-operation with the design team he
has spent countless hours on and off the water in order to pursue
his dream to push sail design to another level. With amazing insight
into new theories and design features, Steve has contributed to all aspects of the Severne Sails design direction. When not on tour or working with the R&D team in WA; he lives, trains and waltzes in Poland.
KARIN JAGGI
27 times world champion and the most successful female windsurfer,
Karin’s enthusiasm seems to increase exponentially. She posseses
an impressive list of accomplishments in both professional windsurfing and mansion building. Together with Patrik Diethelm they have
recently founded their own board company. Based in WA, Karin is
able to maintian close ties to the Severne R&D team. Always professional, always hands on.
VICTOR COUTO
Nobody rigs a sail as fast as Victor. Having spent the last 7 years on
tour, he is the key to Bjoern’s racing success. Besides making sure
that the right gear is at the right place at the right time, Victor has
talent behind the camera which he puts to good use chasing shots
of Bjoern in action. According to his boss he is 100% reliable and always maintains his calm nature even when kit throwing anger starts
in the rider’s tent.
CHRIS PRESSLER
Pro-rider and Journalist/Travel Writer Chris Pressler has his finger
on the pulse. His homepage continentseven.com is testament to this
with the most up to date news and videos. His feedback and contribution as a longtime teamrider for Severne is of great value for the
brand. There have been plenty of dedicated figures in this industry
but few make it their mission in life to spread the stoke like Chris.
SIMON HURREY
Former PWA and European Freestyle Pro Tour competitor, Simon’s
working background in management and passion for the sport are
an excellent combination. In his role as Severne Product Manager he
spends his summer months in Australia, working with Ben and the
Perth design team, crafting the latest range. He has the cleanest
desk in the company, losing him some respect with his Australian
peers.
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Editor
BEN SEVERNE
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Deputy Editor
TINA SAHL
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Graphic Design
LALITA (LEW)
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Wandering Contributors
CLINTON FILEN, JAMES BROOMHEAD
Contributing Writers
SIMON HURREY, CHRIS PRESSLER,
KARIN JAGGI
Illustrator
Team: Molly Mata
Proof:
IAN MacKINNON
Contributing Photographers
John Carter (JC), Toby Bromwich
Photo Credits:
Pascal Lefevre, Martin Haglev,
Kerstin Reiger, Philippe Bru,
Cote Miranda, Mark,
Mario Entero (Roxy), Clinton Filen,
Tiesda YOU
Cover
RIDER : BJOERN DUNKERBECK
PHOTO : John Carter
Circulation Management
PETER OLARIC
Design
TEAM Severne
Advertising & Sales
Tina Sahl
Product/R&D
BEN SEVERNE, Simon Hurrey,
BJOERN DUNKERBECK, STEVE ALLEN
Group Circulation & Advertisement
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Features
ISSUE #2 RACE
Global R&D article (testing in GC, Fuerte, Sylt, DEN, Pol, Perth) p58
AROUND THE WORLD
IN 80 DAYS PROTOTYPES
Follow Ben Severne, Bjoern Dunkerbeck
and Steve Allen on their year-long globetrotting R&D mission
p36
10 Must Do
Racing Events in 2010
Chris Pressler’s selection of events
worth a trip, and not only for the racp6
THE LIVING WING CONCEPT
The idea behind this revolutionary concept
and its application in the 2010 race sail
range
p12
HOW TO BURN
YOUR MATE
Pro tips on how to get the jump on your
mates in any race
p42
News
on the
Stuff
Win a
Product side
SEVERNE
Backpack
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racing events
By CHRIS Pressler
Racing is the purest form of competition. From
the earliest days of windsurfing, people have
been lining up against each other trying to be
fastest around the course. The winner takes the glory, but there are
many other rewards for each and every one of the competitors:
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Free drugs – Well, not quite.
But the adrenalin rush of
competition releases endorphins faster than any chemical on the planet.
Self improvement – Nothing beats
racing to improve your skills. Jibing,
straight-line speed and equipment
tuning; they all get a work out.
Make friends – Everyone competes
fiercely on the race course, but afterwards it is all about catching up with
old friends and making new ones.
Here is a list of some of the most fun
racing events on the planet. Do yourself a favor and get along to any or
all of them to enjoy your windsurfing
even more this year.
1. German Windsurf Cup (Slalom
and Formula)
The German Windsurf Cup is actually six
events spread from May to August at different locations around Germany. All the
event results get ranked over the year, but
it´s no problem just to compete at a single
tour stop. The conditions can be anything
from flat water with light wind, choppy water
with strong wind, or big waves with gusty
winds of 15 to 20 knots. The events are
extremely well organized, and if you are a
rookie, you pay €60 entry for the first event
and can participate in the two successive
events free.
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8 – 10 May 2010: 13 – 16 May 2010: 21 – 24 May 2010: 02 – 04 June 2010: 21 – 25 July 2010: 30 August 2010: Dranske, Rügen, GERMANY
Fehmarn, GERMANY
White Sands Festival
Norderney, GERMANY
Boltenhagen, Weiße Wiek, GERMANY
Flens Surf Cup 2010, Westerland/Sylt, GERMANY
Schönberger Strand /
Kiel, GERMANY
COST
It takes place during Finland’s warmest and
windiest time of the year. Days are long and
conditions are calm round-the-clock. Classes are divided into Youth, Master, Ladies
and Overall.
27 – 29 August 2010: Kalajoki, FINLAND
info@choppywater.de
http://www.windsurfcup.de
DIFFICULTY
3. Formula Windsurfing Finnish
Championships 2010
jarno.rautio@rautio.fi
WIND
DIFFICULTY
COST
WIND
2. Defi Wind
4. Circolo Surf Events, Italy
The world’s largest long distance race. One
thousand competitors, pros and amateurs,
fight for the title. It´s an extreme challenge
and you should be well prepared mentally
and physically. One race has an overall distance of about 25kms, with winds that can
be more than 30 knots.
The focus at Lake Garda is on Slalom. All
events take place in the wonderful little village of Torbole. On average the wind is not
too strong, but some days can get stormy.
Normally you are on 7.5m to 9.5m sails,
but when the wind blows you can rig your
6m. During the day you will never tire of the
backdrop of gorgeous landscapes, while at
night great pizza, ice-cream and hot parties
beckon.
This year the event also celebrates its 10th
anniversary. Gruissan, the base for the racing, has an extraordinary atmosphere. Surrounded by stunning mountains and a wonderful shoreline, this beautiful village always
extends a hearty welcome for all the visiting
racers. Many of them have a reputation of
being windsurfing-mad.
13 – 16 May 2010: Gruissan, FRANCE
www.defiwind.com
DIFFICULTY
8 –9 May 2010: XV° Trofeo Paolo
Neirotti (Slalom)
27 – 30 May 2010: SHAKA (Slalom, Speed,
Freestyle, SUP)
19 – 20 June 2010: One Hour Classic Slalom
26 – 27 June 2010: Winds Bar Slalom GPS Speed
14 – 15 August 2010: Trofeo Michele
Nogler Slalom
4 – 5 September 2010: CST CUP
info@circolosurftorbole.com
http://www.circolosurftorbole.com
COST
WIND
DIFFICULTY
COST
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5. Austrian Nationals
7. Supercup 2010
9. Lancelin Ocean Classic
Racing on a shallow lake in the eastern part
of Austria is fun. You will meet competitors
from Austria and neighboring Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia or the Czech Republic. And if there is no wind you will make new
friends over a glass of the excellent local
wine. Hundreds of wine cellars crowd northern Burgenland.
This is the perfect period to race at these
south-east European spots. The wind can
be anything from 7 knots to 50 knots. In
Croatia, for instance, you can get the light
thermal Maestrale, the warm unsteady
Yugo or the gusty but super-strong Bora.
You sail lakes, inlets or the open sea. The
Supercup offers a vast variety of conditions
and racing formats. You will definitely forge
new friendships. But don´t always expect the
best organization.
Australia’s premier windsurfing event attracts many pro athletes in one of world’s
best windsurfing spots. Celebrating its
25th anniversary this year, it’s the longestrunning wave, slalom and marathon event
on the globe. Bring your own gear and be
ready for winds of more than 20 knots. In
true Australian spirit, much effort also goes
into the event party, which is definitely not
to be missed.
October 2010: Lake Neusiedl, AUSTRIA (Slalom, Formula)
www.windsurfingaustria.at
Between April and early November 2010:
Formula & Slalom in Novo Mlyny (CZECH REPUBLIC).
Peljesac (CROATIA), Lake Balaton (HUNGARY), Jadrija Hallowind (CROATIA), Rijeka/Preluk (CROATIA)
7 – 10 January 2010: Lancelin, WA, AUSTRALIA
www.lancelinoceanclassic.com.au
windsurfingsupercup@hotmail.com
DIFFICULTY
COST
wind
DIFFICULTY
COST
wind
DIFFICULTY
COST
wind
6. Surf Challenge
8. Simuni Slalom One Hour Classic
10. Vietnam Fun Cup
Simple rules: a figure-eight slalom is sailed
with the goal of getting in as many rounds
as possible in one hour. Expect flat water
at Pelzerhaken. It is a remote spot, but all
the top windsurfing brands will present their
latest gear to the hundreds of windsurfing
addicts who always show up. Bring a wetsuit
and some warm clothes as it can still be
cold at this time of year.
The island of Pag boasts few trees. Invariably
the fierce Bora wind blows down from the
high Velebit Mountains and hits the flat island,
where the long-distance race is staged on
the second weekend of September. Besides
great sailing action, steel yourself for intense
parties. Pag is well known party hotspot.
Just get yourself to Croatia and don´t forget
your small racing kit. There, you can prepare
for the Defi Wind.
For the first time this year, a pro division was
included in the Fun Cup that takes place in one
of Asia’s windiest spots. Expect strong winds,
choppy but warm water, excellent organization and great prizes.
13 – 16 May 2010: Pelzerhaken, GERMANY (Slalom)
10 - 12 September 2010: Pag Island, CROATIA
www.surf-challenge.de
www.surffestival.de
http://camping-simuni.hr/windsurf-en146.html
info@camping-simuni.hr, attn: Lana Bozovic
DIFFICULTY
COST
wind
DIFFICULTY
COST
wind
29 – 30 January 2010:
Mui Ne Beach, VIETNAM
jibe@windsurf-vietnam.com
http://www.windsurf-vietnam
DIFFICULTY
COST
wind
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THE INSIDER WITH
How many years have you worked with Bjoern?
I’ve worked with Bjoern full time since July 2003.
Travelling so much for competitions is occasionally not a lot
of fun.
I was helping a bit at the world speed sailing event in Fuerte,
2002. That year I also went to Ireland with Bjoern for the
wave competition.
Are you under a lot of pressure to perform?
During the first years, yes, I felt a lot of pressure. Today, I’m
very confident and I think Bjoern trusts me.
The following year Bjoern asked me to do the local organisation for the World Speed Sailing Challenge where I ended up
doing all kinds of different jobs. The installation of the Wave
Reduction system was the hardest one.
Bjoern describes you as very reliable and calm. Do you
ever get stressed?
It was a very hard month with many steps and obstacles
in the way, but the event was a great success. It actually
opened the door for the Speed Sailing tour and the Slalom
event.
The truth is that during competition I get very stressed, especially in semi-finals and finals.
Do you windsurf privately?
I have windsurfed since I was 13-years-old, but I also like to
take out my mountain bike and SUP.
“The best is that our office is the beach. I really enjoy making
video clips or taking pictures on the water with Bjoern. I must
say I love what I do.”
How would you best describe the scope of your work?
There are two different sides to the work.
One is the side that everyone sees at the competitions, where
we work like an F1 team with driver and engineer. This way
Bjoern can really focus on the competition, and I concentrate
on getting the rigs and boards set up for him to win.
During your time on the PWA tour, has the atmosphere
has changed a lot?
I have had the good fortune to meet all the windsurf stars
from the 1990s. I’m sure the atmosphere has changed. Before, all the sailors competed in all disciplines. Today just a few
do more than one.
Then there is the rest of the year when there are only a
few competitions. During this time we are training, testing,
taking pictures for sponsors, writing articles for magazines,
filming and doing general promotion. I spend more time at
home during this period.
You spend a lot of time on the road, how does this work
with your personal life?
This is the hardest part of the job. Sometimes we spend longer than a month on the road. Bjoern and I are very good
friends. We love what we do and enjoy it every time. This
makes it all easy.
What are the best and the worst aspects of your unique
job?
The best is that our office is the beach. I really enjoy making
video clips or taking pictures on the water with Bjoern. I must
say I love what I do.
Is going on tour with a multiple world champion like Bjoern the best way to learn the ins and outs of professional
windsurfing?
I don’t know if it’s the best way. But I think with Bjoern you can
learn much more than just windsurfing.
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Windsurf Holidays. With Purpose
With Bjoern Dunkerbeck
and Steve Allen
joining the SEVERNE
racing team in 2009,
designer Ben Severne
signalled a significant
change in his approach to
the SEVERNE Race
Program. The result of a
year’s intensive R&D is now
evident in the new
Reflex and Reflex Formula.
We look deep inside to
uncover the thinking
of the team.
B
Being obsessive is not necessarily a
bad thing, and is the first clear characteristic you notice with all three developers. Ben Severne is reputedly one
of the most demanding perfectionists
around, managing to combine an incredible sailing ability with an extremely scientific
approach to design. This duality means you either
find him running around testing, vigorously debating
direction of a product with the design team or hiding behind his monitor, deep in the design process.
“With the Reflex Program, Bjoern and Steve both
came with clear ideas on what they wanted. This
made it easier for me to define a few completely new
approaches, which we worked through intensively to
reach the final range.”
Rider : Bjoern Dunkerbeck
Photo : Toby Bromwitch
Ben Severne’s view on the fundamentals
are: “We have taken the windsurfing sail
another step closer to the living wing by
isolating the batten tension in from the
perimeter of the sail to allow the leech to
automatically flex under load (reflex). This
allows the centre of effort to remain in position instead of the batten becoming more
rounded and the draft moving back.”
In testing the concept Bjoern and Steve were able to evolve the
prototypes to integrate the positive effects of the Tensioner on
overall sail design. Bjoern highlights the key benefits he felt: “The
Reflex system releases the pressure on the leech in overpowered
conditions, which results in a more comfortable rig handling and
increases in wind range.”
A closer look at the Reflex Tensioner spotlights the unique system that tensions the forward section of the batten independently
to the trailing edge of the rig. The mechanism can be adjusted
through multiple tension options without the need for overly complicated working parts.
A standard sail iWhen affected by an increase in wind strength,
the draft will move backwards. This will increase backhand pressure, back foot pressure and result in a lack of control and lost
speed.
The Reflex System inhibits the draft moving backwards in the
sail by allowing the leech to twist and flex behind the Reflex Batten Tensioners. The rider is able to accelerate through the gust
without a loss of control.
centre of effort movement in low and high winds
Multiple Tension options with a snap closure.
The Interface enables the interconnection between the cam panel and the
mast; promoting stability and correct entry
profiles between batten and cam.
The spacer system provides an
extra adjustment in balancing the pressure
against the mast for correct foil entry profiles and efficient rotation.
A solid side wall balance the need
for flex and rigidity along the length of the
cam. The XL size balances tensions and
distributes them evenly over the surface of
the cam onto the mast limiting point loading and reducing friction whilst increasing
stability.
PERFORMANCE
“The XL cam increases the foil stability at the leading edge
of the sail and creates a new entry profile which the whole
sleeve philosophy is built around.”
In reviewing this innovative addition, the smooth rotation
even with the higher skin tension in the new Reflex is evident. The larger contact surface leads to improved stability
in the mast with eight rollers reducing cam wear.
Simon Hurrey
(Product Manager)
8 rollers per cam and sizes perfectly
matched to the diameter of the mast ensure the perfect ratio between effortless
rotation and foil stability.
Rider : Bjoern Dunkerbeck
Photo : John Carter
REFLEX
SLALOM
At 105kgs and 192cms Bjoern Dunkerbeck needs no introduction.
With 12 World Championships highlighting his obsession with racing,
he brings exactly what Ben needed to the program.
“Ben and I are both driven by the
sport and have been doing this for
some time. It is exactly the partnership that I felt would bring us to
the pinnacle of the race program.
Steve is the perfect test partner and
his success in Formula ensured a
complete perspective.”
SPECIFICATION
Size
Luff
Boom
Cams
Battens
Recommended Mast
5.1
403
171
4
7
400
5.6
411
180
4
7
400
6.2
432
190
4
7
430
7.0
463
197
4
8
460
7.8
486
208
4
8
460
8.6
504
224
4
8
490
9.6
533
238
4
8
490 + BE 40/530
4. Large Dropped Clew
to enhance boom stiffness and increase lo wer leech
efficiency with better twist and flex
1. The XL Cam
further increases the foil stability at the leading edge
of the sail. It creates a new foil entry profile which the
whole sleeve philosophy is built around. It encourages
smooth rotation and spreads the higher skin tension
out over a larger surface area increasing the stability
on the mast and reducing any cam wear.
5. Stabilizer Panel
Technology
designed to hold the 3D shaping in
this critical area, reducing the vertical stretch of the sail and producing a more stable foil shape when
the sail is under load
2. In the past, twist has always been confined to the upper leech. For 2010, twist
and flex has been engineered for a more
active exhaust. This has been achieved
using the new Reflex Batten Tensioner which isolates where the sail
demands depth and encourages a
unique twist and flex pattern where
the sail breathes as one cohesive
foil in a variety of conditions.
2
3
5
1
2
1
6
6. Phase 3 batten
technology
2
8
with size specific batten tapers
1
7
4
1
7. Integrated Looped
Outhaul
3. Reduced aspect ratios
• Reduced down force in larger sizes for lighter
feeling and superior speed
• Decreased batten spread for better foil stability
• Bringing the power down closer to the rider for
more control
for ease of rigging with or without an adjustable outhaul system
8. Neoprene boom FAIRING
increases aerodynamics and helps to limit water
entering the luff for easier uphauling and waterstarting
REFLEX
FORMULA
Ten-time Formula World Champion Steve Allen brought the initial conceptof the living wing to Ben. “In most cases mother nature has the
smartest solution long before mankind is able to catch up. By considering
the structure and functioning of bird feathers, I came to the belief that the
feather becomes softer, lighter and more flexible towards the outer edge,
creating a reflex when engaged.”
5. Neoprene boom FAIRING
increases aerodynamics and helps to limit water
entering the luff for easier uphauling and waterstarting
1. Large Dropped Clew
to enhance boom stiffness and increase lower
leech efficiency with better twist and flex
2. In the past, twist has always been confined to the
upper leech. For 2010, twist and flex has been engineered for a more active exhaust. This has been
achieved using the new Reflex Batten Tensioner which isolates where the sail demands
depth and encourages a unique twist and flex pattern where the sail breathes as one cohesive foil
in a variety of conditions.
6. Stabilizer Panel
Technology
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3. Reduced aspect ratios
• Reduced down force in larger
sizes for lighter feeling and
superior speed
• Decreased batten spread for
better foil stability
• Bringing the power down closer
to the rider for more control
3
2
6
2
designed to hold the 3D shaping in this critical area, reducing
the vertical stretch of the sail
and producing a more stable
foil shape when the sail is under
load
2
5
4
1
7. Phase 3 batten
technology
with size specific batten tapers
4. Integrated Looped Outhaul
for ease of rigging with or without an adjustable
outhaul system
With Ben so focused on combining skin tension and the structural response
of the rig components, the aligned thinking took development a significant
step further. The result is the unique Reflex Tensioner, signalling a massive
shift in the way the tension runs through the battens and is translated into
the rig.
SPECIFICATION
Size
Luff
Boom
Cams
Battens
Recommended Mast
9.7
533
240
5
8
530
11.0
566
265
5
8
550
12.0
582
278
5
8
550
“The Reflex Formula is the result of my personal racing requirements. We have developed
the sails to be focussed on foil stability with
sufficient back hand pressure, power locked
forward in the sail for increased drive and
acceleration, reduced X-ply reinforcement to
keep the sail as light as possible in the hands
and the new leech twist pattern for better
wind range, stability and handling.”
Rider : Steve Allen
OVERDRIVE
THE NEW Experience
“The equipment is built to comply with the FE class rules and the reductions in cost are
passed on to the customer to ultimately make racing more accessible. Everybody should
have the ability to enjoy racing without breaking the bank”.
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Remi Vila, President FE Class
ccording to the Formula Experience class president, Remi Vila, FE is the fastest-growing class due
to its simplicity, high performance and low entry
cost. “The equipment is built to comply with the FE
class rules and the reductions in cost are passed
on to the customer to ultimately make racing more
accessible. Everybody should have the ability to enjoy racing without
breaking the bank”.
• Board must retail for no more than $1000 (incl. fins and
straps). Weight must be no less than 10kgs. Maximum
width must be no more 1005mm. No centre-board.
• Sails are allowed a maximum of three cams and seven battens.
• Boom must be 100 percent alloy. No carbon allowed.
• Masts need to be 75 percent carbon or less.
• Fins must not be more than 70cms, and must be the stock
fins supplied with the board.
For the more ambitious racers, Formula Experience is a feeder
class where they can hone their skills before stepping up to race
in the Formula class. But for many the attraction of low cost racing means they have no desire or need ever to switch to another
class. The wide, Formula-style boards mean that racing starts at
seven knots, so there’s not a lot of chance of not having enough
wind to race.
Each person can register one board, two sails and two fins per
season. Maximum sail sizes are: Open class 11.0m; Women
10.0m; Youth (under 21) 11.0m; Junior (under 17) 8.5m. Besides
keeping the overall costs down, these rules mean that everyone is
racing on very similar levels of equipment. It’s not at all an equipment race!
Formula Experience equipment restrictions
Marcello Morrone, FE class committee:
“My first attempt at the FE class was with the OverDrive sail back in
2005. Sailing with a FW board, I had the opportunity to try the first
OverDrive model, in the 11.0m size. “Immediately I liked the feeling.
With the goal of reducing the cost of racing as much as possible
all the components must meet the FE Class Rules:
1. Lower Aspect Ratios
•
•
•
5. Neoprene Boom
Reducing down force in larger sizes
for a lighter feeling and superior speed.
Decreasing batten spread for better
foil stability and control.
Bringing the power down closer to
the rider for more control.
opening increases aerodynamics
and helps to limit water entering
the luff for easier uphauling and
waterstarting.
2. Larger Dropped Clew
1
allows for better lower leech flex
and twist and more rigidity from
aluminium booms
6. Stabilizer Panel
Technology
4
designed to hold the 3D shaping
in this critical area, reducing the
vertical stretch of the sail and
producing a more stable foil shape
when the sail is under load.
6
5
3. Removal of the
Bottom Cam
improves rotation, ease of
rigging and user friendly
performance.
7
2
3
7. Integrated Looped
Outhaul
for ease of rigging with or without
an adjustable outhaul system.
4. Additional Cam
above the boom holds a deeper draft which encourages a more upright
comfortable stance, increases drive through lulls and promotes stability
higher in the sail.
The performance of the sail really impressed
me even when tested on a race course with
my club mates on full racing sails.
on the OverDrive than they would with a full
racing sail, because the sail virtually ‘talks’ to
them in an ‘easy to understand language’.
“The great merit of this sail is that the OverDrive makes the free-race sailors progress
“My reaction after the first sailing sessions
was to offer the sail to my friends to test.
Most of the freerace sailors achieve more
performance on the OverDrive than they would
with full racing sail...
their technique fast with sail trimming and
performance. It’s a high-performance sail,
but it’s easy to rig, trim and sail. Most of the
free-race sailors achieve more performance
The feedback was great at all times. The sail
travelled to all major sailing spots in Brazil
and a few months after, the first Brazilian FE
fleets started competing with it.
“I have sailed with all OverDrive models and
the evolution oฟf consistent improvement always meets the needs of the FE sailors. We
look for a competitive, easy, fast, quick and
uncomplicated to rig; light but durable sail.
“The FE board is heavier than the FW board,
the maximum sail size is 11.0m and the wind
minimum is seven knots. Thus, we need powerful sails. On the other hand, racing in national and international events, we see most
of the sailors travelling with only one board,
one fin and, yes, one rig for all conditions.
“In other words, we FE sailors need a highly
versatile and competitive rig and not just a
big free-race sail.
“The SEVERNE R&D team is always in touch with team riders, dealers
and customers, and the communication is clear and easy. When I see
all the innovations and improvements in the new OverDrive I simply see
all requests we`ve asked for being considered. Positively, we from the
Formula Experience class are as demanding as Bjoern or Steve. By the
way, it would be great to have them racing OverDrives with us at the
next FE World Championships here in Brazil in October!”
Photo : Cote Miranda
2010 Formula Experience Championship calendar
The calendar of international championship for the Formula Experience class has expanded in 2010, with three continental championships confirmed so far, and the FE worlds in Brazil.
“Miami Windsurfing” North American Championship
Miami, Florida, USA
12 - 14 March 2010
European Championship & Formula European Festival
Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
5 - 10 July 2010
South American Championship
Paracas, Peru
23 - 28 July 2010
World Championship & Formula World Festival
Araruama, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
11 - 16 October 2010
SPECIFICATION
Size
Luff
Boom
Cams
Battens
Recommended Mast
4.8
412
165
3
7
400
5.4
434
180
3
7
430
6.0
441
185
3
7
430
6.7
463
190
3
7
460
7.5
486
204
3
7
460
8.5
499
222
3
7
490
9.7
534
250
XL 3
7
530
11.0
555
258
XL 3
7
530
Rider : Karin Jaggi Photo : Toby Bromwitch
Solid SDM extensions with a 2mm wall
thickness for maximum strength
Sizes:36 cm.
24 cm.
16 cm.
Dual pin adjustor clips
Optimized for an adjustable outhaul system.
29mm diameter
Rubberized lever
Sizes: 180-230
210-260
Reduced length of bottom section has reduced swing weight by up to 20% and increased curve consistency in the upper section of the mast.
Sizes :Enigma 400
Enigma 430
Enigma 460
Enigma 490
Enigma 530
Enigma 550
Double carbon layer for increased durability
New for ’10:
Reduced weight
up to
15%
They look
ALIKEDon’t think
EKILA
Photo : Mario Entero : Roxy
REVOLUTION Mag has put the Spanish Wave World Champions Daida
(E- 64) and Iballa (E-63) Moreno on the spot to see how they really
tick. We can verify that it’s a myth that twins think alike.
Personal
The biggest cliché of being a twin is?
Iballa: I guess when you’re younger, people
think that it must be weird being a twin. But
for us, we were born like this and it’s the
most natural and nicest experience in life.
Daida is part of me even though we have different personalities.
Daida: There are many advantages to being
twins. People sometimes ask us: “How does
it feel being a twin?” Hard question. It’s like
if I were to ask: “How does it feel to have a
nose?” We’re part of each other; we don’t
know anything different; it’s hard to explain.
Also, people can get really frustrated if they
can’t tell us apart (or really ashamed). We
sometimes play stupid so they’re not frustrated or ashamed. So many times I’m actually “Iballa”.
Did you ever sing in a choir?
Iballa: The only time I sing is in the shower,
where no one can hear me. I’m a better at
dancing than singing.
Daida: The most I have ever sung in my live
was with “sing star” from PlayStation (and I
have to admit I really suck).
Who was the last person that pissed you
off?
Iballa: Hmmm. I don’t remember. Nowadays
I don’t get pissed off so easily. I try to enjoy
life.
Daida: What a question! Iballa, of course.
What’s your daily routine when you are
not touring?
Iballa: Wake up early, stretching, emails,
and search for wind. If there’s no wind, I try
to go surfing. Then more emails and bed.
Daida: My daily routine is: wake up, take my
dog for a walk, buy breakfast and a newspaper, eat and respond my emails and phone
calls (this can take me sometimes up to four
hours a day), paper work (apartment rent,
bank, taxes . . . ). Normally I work office
time, around four to six hours, and spend the
rest doing sports. Obviously, if there’s wind I
leave the paperwork and emails for the night
time or next day as sailing is my priority. I
also love to surf, play basketball, tennis, etc.
And I love giving massages (I studied this).
That’s what I do in my free time. People say
I’ve good hands. ;-)
Growing up, what rider changed your life?
Iballa: I guess seeing Bjoern in my home
spot. It was something big. He was a great
guy to watch on the water because he was
always sailing in the strongest and hardest
conditions in Pozo.
Daida: I don’t have a specific “idol”, but I always loved seeing Francisco and Robby in all
the magazines.
What would you be doing if you weren’t
windsurfing?
Iballa: Sports teacher, a surfer, who knows?
It’s hard to think about another life without
windsurfing.
Daida: Not really sure. For sure I would certainly finish my university studies (business
administration) and I think I’d be working with
my own company, after doing some practise
in another company. It’s hard to think what
you would be doing without your actual life.
It’s also tough to think what you will be doing
after your actual life.
How do your friends describe you?
Iballa: I don’t know. We can ask them. Funny
and always joking around. And a good friend
to my friends.
Daida: Ironic (always trying to find the fun
part of each situation), active, responsible,
funny – brunette.
Travel
Photo : John Carter
Give us your worst trip / tour experience
that you can remember from all your
years of being a professional?
Iballa: I think the first time I went to Ireland.
Lots of $$$ in excess luggage and very cold. Finally a long trip back, driving over night after paying an astronomical amount of money
to get home. I guess it was just an experience. But now that I think of it, Ireland was
really good conditions, just too cold for me
in October.
Daida: The worst is always when it comes
down to paying excess baggage. I remember a year when I went from Gran Canaria
to Maui and then Australia non-stop. Then
from Australia to Maui, and after a week in
Maui to South Africa. I ended up dealing with
different air companies and paying many
“We sometimes play stupid so they’re
not frustrated or ashamed.
So many times I’m actually “Iballa”.”
$$$ in excess baggage. The worst was British Airways and Iberia. I don’t recommend
them.
Things I guarantee I’ll never do again
are?
Iballa: Not to get injured on my first heat of
a contest. But I don’t usually regret things
I do. If they are negative, I take them as a
positive experience somehow or at least try.
to.
Daida: Go from Australia to South Africa.
So many hours in the plane, and at the end I
didn’t know which country I was in or which
language I had to speak.
Riding
Rider : Iballa Moreno Photo : John Carter
What’s your point of reference when you
get on the water? Do you target specific
moves before you go out, or just ride and
get inspired to try stuff?
Iballa: Depending on the day, I normally go
and try to have fun and after I get a few
days of “free sailing” I go in the water aiming for some goals, specific moves and so
on. Always I set myself short and long term
goals, but sometimes they’re hard to follow
because we are depending so much on the
weather conditions.
Daida: At the beginning I go out for half-anhour trying bits of all the moves I already
know for a “warm up”. Afterwards, I go for
specific moves I’m struggling with, but it all
depends on the conditions (side/on shore,
waves, choppy).
Do you have a favourite move?
Iballa: Wave riding and jumping. Love them
all.
Daida: Jumping! I love push loops, table tops,
and wave riding. I love takas and goyter’s.
What kind of moves in windsurfing could
be taken further? Any “old school” tricks
that could be explored or advanced?
Iballa: I think in a way windsurfing is still
a young sport and there are a lots of new
moves to do and moves to improve. So, for
sure there are. We just need to spend more
time in the water and be part of the evolution of the sport.
Daida: Uff, it’s really hard to say. It’s already
really hard to follow the kids doing freestyle
on tour. I think we are going to leave the “creativity” to them. What is true is that nowadays, if you want to do well in wave sailing
you need to have a strong freestyle base.
Photo : Mario Entero : Roxy
It’s rather unique to have a competitive
family member. When you’re competing,
do you guys give each other feedback on
performance?
Iballa: For sure. When one of us goes first
in a heat and tests the water, wind direction,
etc, we advise the other. Also, strategies for
the heat.
Daida: We give each other feedback, watch
videos and train together. But in competitions each of us knows what to do in the
water. It all comes down to the water conditions and luck, and we both have really similar level.
Do you have a favourite move that your
sister does?
Iballa: I love how Daida does the tweaked
push loop table-top. She is the only one so
far that can make them.
Daida: Iballa has a really strong repertoire;
jumping and surfing, and does most of the
moves I do in a different style. In lighter wind
she somehow gets more power in her sailing
and is more fluid in the waves, so it’s a good
example for me to follow.
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SEVERNE
RAVEBOARD SAIL
Two time World Champion (FE
class) Remi Vila has put his year
long experience towards the design of a RACEBOARD sail. “The
FE class needed a sail that has
even more low end power than
the GLIDE, and increased stability
in the upper wind range to be fully
compatible on a race course. After many modifications, I am very
happy with the outcome “
is a rip-roaring tale of
adventure on a global scale.
A challenge to re-invent the SEVERNE
racing programme takes our heroes,
Bjoern, Steve and Ben on a journey
against the calendar to arrive at a
pre-set date when cutting-edge designs must be locked in.
The goal? To design and test prototypes
in all corners of the world, creating
the fastest sails on the planet in time
for the PWA submission deadline
of 15 December 15, 2009.
The design team find themselves
in one scrape after another with
massive crashes and huge excess
baggage bills, all while easily
sailing past deadlines.
Can the team finalise the
programme in time for the PWA
Slalom submission? Or will a world of trouble
prevent them from completing their ambitious
quest?
No journey would be complete without its triumphs and failures. As with Phileas Fogg in
Jules Verne’s classic adventure, the team are
racing against time while trying to keep details
of new technologies safe from the competing
industry research teams.
Perth: March
Maui: April
The challenge
Ben and Bjoern hit Maui
Bjoern goes it alone
The design team go back to the drawing board by pushing all the CODE
Red development to one side: re-evaluating philosophies, redesigning the
software to cope with a totally new sail
and working back from the deadline,
placing markers and sub-deadline
dates for each section of development.
Ben and Bjoern conduct benchmark
testing against the toughest competitors and decide on a course of action.
The challenge is to increase wind
range, skin tension and rig stability
while reducing drag to dramatically
improve the sail’s top speed.
Bjoern continues his testing and development, despite the loneliness of
doing it by himself. The PWA show
arrives in town and he reluctantly
puts down his prototypes and picks
up his CODE Reds to compete in the
PWA. This further highlights the
rapid development of the sails so far.
Gran Canaria: June
Perth:
Fuerteventura:
August – September
Steve Allen joins the programme
Steve Allen climbs aboard the R&D
boat and tries his best to sink it.
Steve’s philosophies bring a whole
new direction to the development process: innovative batten systems, living wings and the human downhaul
machine force us to once again review
established sail design standards.
Moulds that were supposed to be finalised in October are not even cut yet,
prompting a massive panic and many
September – December
extra trips to China to get all the parts
Bjoern and Steve make multiple trips working cohesively together.
to Western Australia, testing in varied
conditions. The number of prototypes At this point crisis management takes
pushes through the 100 barrier with over. The moulds are cut with suppliease (partly endangering the title of this ers also working machines 24 hours-astory). Mid-November and the sails are day to cope with our quick turnaround
getting faster. The only problem is that time. Changes are made and implewith every prototype tested the previ- mented during a constant cycle of testous one becomes obsolete; such is the ing and reporting, day and night.
pace of development.
December 14 and Bjoern, Steve and
What? We need Cams? Parts are also Ben are discussing which version numbeing developed so fast and the sails bers are measured and (Ian: suggest
demands (Ian: I don’t understand “which prototype versions are put for“sails demands”, is this “demands of ward”) put forward as the best sails we
the sails”?) are constantly changing. have created during this epic journey.
RACE RIGGING SIMPLICITY
1
4
With Karin Jaggi
Downhaul the sail until the
boom can be positioned onto
the mast.
Always roll out your sail with the
cam pockets facing upwards.
2
Set your extension to the
recommended setting printed
on the sail.
5
Outhaul the sail to the
recommended setting.
6
Set your boom to the recommended setting printed on the
sail.
Locate the cams onto the mast.
Use the boom opening to locate the
cams above and below the boom.
Tension the tack strap: tighter
for low-end power, looser for
high-end speed.
Open the cam pockets and apply downward
pressure directly to the interface whilst applying upward pressure on the underside of
the mast to locate the cams.
7
If the cams are difficult to locate on
the mast, release more downhaul.
10
Always store excess rope in the
stash pocket inside the moulded
tack fairing.
Apply the remaining downhaul.
Ensure cams are aligned
correctly on the mast.
9
8
Troubleshooting
Admire your handy work.
3
11
Sail feels underpowered:
•Too much outhaul: Let out outhaul 2-3cms
•Mast is too stiff: Use recommended or
compatible mast
•Sail is too small: Rig a bigger sail
Sail feels overpowered:
•Not enough downhaul: Increase downhaul 2-3cms
•Not enough outhaul: Increase outhaul 1-2cms
•Sail is too big: Rig a smaller sail
Sail feels twitchy:
•Too much outhaul: Let out outhaul 2-3cms
Sail feels heavy, lifeless:
•Not enough outhaul: Increase outhaul 1-2cms
•Mast is too stiff: Use recommended or
compatible mast
graphic creation : stuki-san
Riders : Ben Severne, Karin Jaggi
Words Karin Jaggi
Picture Toby Bromwitch
Set up your gear so that you’re comfortable with it. That’s the number one rule for
professionals. This means equal weight on
both legs, each slightly bent (otherwise you
can’t react). Most of the sail pressure is held
by the harness and the hands just feel and
steer the sail lightly.
Line yourself up so you’re upwind of your
mate. If they won’t let you and you find yourself downwind, you need to be at least a board
length ahead otherwise you will be in their dirty
wind. If you’re being passed upwind, try to stay
clear. All is not lost. Don’t sail in their wake and
wind shadow. Let them pass, turn slightly upwind so you pass their wake and then accelerate downwind on top of them again. When behind, if your mate is looking at you, bear away
to increase your speed, when they turn away,
head up to gain an upwind advantage.
Let your equipment do the work and don’t
force it. When a gust hits, don’t force the sail
back into the sailing position. Re-adjust slowly.
No hasty moves.
Ride the board flat. To avoid dropping windward rail, ride it a little bit on the leeward rail.
Never push sideways on the board and
fin. This can happen when a gust hits, opening your sailing position. Don’t force it back.
That will automatically give pressure sideways
on the board and fin. This will always slow you
down and, in the worst-case, cause spin out.
Instead, sheet in slowly. The sail will always adjust to the apparent wind once the gust has
passed. Or, if the wind stays stronger you can
accelerate and with more speed the sail will
also move back automatically to your sailing
position.
Tension your body from your toes to your
little finger. This transfers the sail pressure
on to the board and fin.
Watch ahead and check the water surface.
Even a 10cms wave will slow you down. Surf
down the face of the wave on a broad downwind course. But when you hit the bottom you
need to head more upwind to keep speed to
make it up the back of the next wave.
Choose your course. Downwind is faster.
When the gust hits turn slightly downwind to
accelerate to maximum speed then in the lull
use your higher speed to gain some ground
upwind again.
Never look back! Over 50 percent of your
performance is your determination to burn
your mate! It’s all a mind game!
Remember, the loser buys the beers . . .
Photo : Tiesda You
Rider & Co-Designer : Remi Vila
Sail : RACEBOARD
Guaranteed to dominate in light air.
The legendary GLIDE Raceboard cousin.
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