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Once again, "Lake Garda therapy" worked its magic! On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Pra de la Fam delivered a fantastic Peler wind and a top-notch summer windsurfing session, set against the magnificent natural backdrop the lake is known for.
I’ve fulfilled a dream! For 30 years, I had been studying the description of the section of the Strada degli Alpini that leads to the Sentinella Pass in the Sesto Dolomites. On Sunday, August 9, 2026, I finally managed to complete this hike, combining it with three other *via ferratas*, including the challenging Zandonella West route.
Read more: Strada degli Alpini and Zandonella Via Ferrata on Croda Rossa (Sexten Dolomites)
Sixth trip for me, in Northern Spain, among Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria, in search of waves and wind for windsurfing and surfing, and breathtaking views to relax my mind.
Another memorable day of trekking in the Seriana Valley, in the Orobie Alps: from Valbondione, we climbed to the Coca Refuge and Lake Coca; we then crossed to the Curò Hut, before returning to Valbondione, completing a long but stunning loop.
Read more: Coca and Curò Refuges, a loop from Valbondione. A stunning trek
The Grassi Hut, in the upper Biandino Valley, has always fascinated me. After 30 years, I returned there, with a challenging trek, starting from Introbio, in Valsassina. This time, too, the destination did not disappoint me.
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, La Coudouliere (Six Fours Les Plages, France) hosted a perfect day of windsurfing that will live long in our memories. Strong northwest winds all day and a crescendo of quality waves. Not to be missed!
The new 2026 Goya and Quatro boards are coming soon. Alberto Lovison, owner of Detour, a windsurf historic shop in Peschiera del Garda, helps us understand the peculiarities of the new models.
The spot of Sant Pere Pescador, in Costa Brava, Spain, is quite famous. It is placed in a huge bay facing East, with a white, deep and infinite, sandy beach. We checked the spot with Tramontana wind, which blows side shore, here, and we thought that the good reputation is well deserved.
Cape Town, in South Africa, between December and February, is an excellent destination for windsurfing, and riding good waves, because it offers pleasant summer temperatures and many spots within a few kilometers, able to entertain everyone. Sunset Beach, Big Bay, Haakgat, Melkbos are the main...
Read more: Sunset Beach, Big Bay, Haakgat, Melkbos (South Africa)
Finally, we decided to get the legendary Tabou Da Curve, in the size of only 80 LT. The version is the one of the year 2016. And we tell you right away that this board has already made us fall in love with it. In this article, we show you the results of our test, explaining why.
How to choose a new board or a new sail? Only by their colors or by the discount we can get? The basic idea of this article is to find out which are the best boards and sails on the market, or the most suitable for everyone’s needs, in an objective way and comparing data from different sources.
Read more: Comparing 2014 boards and sails (by Carlo Piscitelli)
Dervio is a spot on Como Lake well exposed to atmospheric disturbance winds from the north direction, as well it's a good spot for sessions with the Breva, the typical thermal wind from the South that blows in the afternoon. But it is a spot that, with the winds from the north, is better to know...
Splugen, in Grisons, Switzerland, is a locality at 1475 meters above sea level, located just north of the tunnel (or pass) of San Bernardino. It offers almost 40 km of cross-country ski trails, which we decided to go and try last Saturday.
Read more: Cross-country skiing: Splugen, Grisons, Switzerland. Snow guaranteed!
In this article, you will find the wind (and wave) forecasts for the next few days, for the sea and/or for Lake Como and Lake Garda. A fundamental support for your windsurfing sessions, or other water sports. Update: July 31, 2026.
Read more: Wind forecast: sea and lakes Como and Garda. Next days
