TRAINING | South Africa 2012

South Africa 2012 We’ve had some nice conditions since I arrived here in South-Africa, all though I have to say, the weather is kind of weird sometimes. The wind kicks in late, around 2pm and temperature variate a lot too.Normally in Cape-Town the wind starts building around 10am and thann it will continue to build during the day. Combining both freestyle and wave disciplines is just the best fun. On the not average days the conditions at Sunset have been really good for free-wave.

The conditions allow you when going out practicing a various amount of jumps. When going in towards the beach there are some flat areas between the waves, great for the flatwater power moves. Right now I’ve been to several spots here for both freestyle and wave. When it’s windy in Cape-Town we mostly have Freestyle session on Rietvlei (which is a nearby lake). Usually after that we’re going freestyling in the waves.

When it’s not windy in or around Cape-Town, there’s really often wind at Langebaan, Kraalbaai, Sharksbay, just one hour away from Cape-Town. Kraalbaai, really reminds me of Bonaire with turquoise blue water and the shallow areas. This spot is located in one of the few national parks around here. Bsides the good windsurfing conditions the whole area is just simply breathtaking. Ultimately when there’s no wind at all, than it’s always good spot for SUP (Stand Up Paddling). The other day there we had awesome conditions, just in front of the house where I was staying. 14 second period and five set wave. It was just perfect, long lines from 1,5m. up to sometimes 2,5m. high. Great. Then around the area where I currently live there are numerous of wine-tastings and of course there’s Cape-Town where there’s always plenty to do. For me South Africa is providing a good situation, on the light days I first start of at the gym. They have all the facilities to do a good work out and for stretching (Yoga), strength, endurance. etc. Mostly in Cape Town it’s windy for five days and then the wind takes a break for 2 or 3 days. This is perfect to give your mind and body a little rest and to be fit and ready for the next windsurfing sessions after!

Photos: Rick Jendrusch