FLYING LONG-HAUL With Windsurf and Wingfoil Kit Flying with windsurfing and wingfoiling kit. What can possibly go wrong? Lost, delayed or damaged equipment Unless you are based on the Australian East Coast, travelling to New Zealand includes at least one long-haul flight. Travelling half way around the world from Europe it is usually 2-3 flights […]
CANTERBURY LAKES TRIP FEBRUARY 2023 Trip Report We just finished our inaugural Canterbury Lakes Discovery Trip. And all I can say is “Wow, it’s been an amazing week!” There is always a fair bit of nervousness before a Surfari Trip, especially a Surfari to a new destination. Is everything going as planned? Caterer, rental van […]
If we had to pick our Top 3 for the most epic windsurf and wingfoil spots, this here would be our list.
Starting out wing-foiling or just keen on nice flat water to improve your skills? Here is our pick of 5 great flatwater spots in New Zealand. Wing friendly entry, deep water without walking for miles, with steady wind.
LABOUR WEEKEND SURFARI TARANAKI 2022 Trip Report Labour Weekend – time for the annual trek to Taranaki from all over the country. Usually the Taranaki Wave Classic, New Zealands biggest and oldest windsurfing event, is happening over the long weekend. This year, it was more of an informal format. Nothing official organised, yet plenty of […]
Winter in the Winterless North never disappoints. We spent two months winging and windsurfing on the Karikari Peninsula and had a ball!
Our two Surfari Trips to Northland this winter were a great success. Windsurfing, winging, kitefoiling, windfoiling,… mix it up, keep your options open!
WINDSURFING & WINGFOILING SOUTHLAND Location Feature The Far South, as opposed to the Far North. Most people associate freezing cold winds from the Antarctic, icebergs drifting past, massive swells and gnarly coastlines. And of course plenty of wildlife: seals, sealions, penguins and huge great white sharks. But we also heard of epic tales of Colac […]
EXPLORING THE CANTERBURY LAKES Location Feature We were keen to see for ourselves what all the fuss is about. Canterbury’s inland lakes are famous for strong winds and stunning mountainous backdrops. The Northwesterly can easily reach speeds over 30knts. The irrigated fields and paddocks around Christchurch soon get replaced by steep tussock landscapes as the […]
WINDY WINTER SURFARI TO NORTHLAND Trip Report Winter is wind-time, at least in Northland. During our Surfari in August we definitely scored. Windy every day, a different spot to experience each day, tired and hungry in the evening – what more can you ask for? Those arriving early on Friday afternoon did get rewarded with […]
