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I have recently turned back on Tabou Da Curve 88, in the 2025 model. It was again love at first sight. In my recent trips to Chile, Spain and France, I had the chance to deeply test the board, and I report about it in this review.
It was supposed to be a relaxing day at Lake Garda..... But we scored a double windsurfing session, instead, both at Pra de la Fam with the Peler, and at Pier with the Ora!
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.
The ascent of Piz Lavarella in Val Badia, South Tyrol, offers a truly rewarding trekking experience. You traverse unique and fascinating landscapes, and from the summit, you enjoy a 360-degree view of the most important peaks in the Dolomites.
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)
Mont Blanc is a mountain with a unique allure. The ascent to the Monzino Refuge in Val Veny (Aosta Valley)—through the Garda *via ferrata*—is an ideal hike for immersing oneself in the awe-inspiring and thrilling environment of this mountain massif.
Read more: Monzino Refuge – Garda Via Ferrata. The beauty of Mont Blanc
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.
Here's a detailed report of my 2026 trip to Chile, with lots of information on windsurfing spots, surfing, trekking, tourism (including wine tasting), and lots of practical advice. An unmissable guide.
Read more: My Chile (2026): surfing, windsurfing, and much more
In a truly impressive performance, Jessica Crisp has won the Aloha Classic. At 53 years of age. Her younger rivals Sarah Hauser and Maria Andréas, both outstanding riders and supreme athletes, were relegated to 2nd and 3rd respectively on the day. The also legendary Angela Cochran took 4th in the...
Sagres is a small village in Portugal, near the southwestern tip of Europe, that dives in the Atlantic Ocean: Cabo de Sao Vicente. It has a very special atmosphere, and offers some very nice spots for surfing.
The Nations League, an international high-level circuit reserved for Swan One Design yachts, is preparing for the first edition of the Swan Bonifacio Challenge, scheduled in Corsica from May 28th to June 1st.
Read more: SWAN BONIFACIO CHALLENGE: THE NATIONS LEAGUE LANDS IN CORSICA
Today, waveriding is no longer just Bottom turns and Cut backs, up and down the waves. By now, even among the waves, we see rather complicated maneuvers and movements, partly borrowed from freestyle, and waveriding is becoming a much more varied discipline. It is useful, then, to make some order...
Praia do Cabedelo, in Viana do Castelo, is one of the best windsurfing spots in Portugal, both with flat water and waveriding conditions. We have recently scoured it, and we sum up, in this article, a series of valuable information to ride here.
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: October 05, 2026.
Read more: Wind forecast: sea and lakes Como and Garda. Next days
