1st in  Baja’s Lighthouse 1000 Long Distance Race: Windsurfing & Windsurfing Foil Divisions; January 31, 2026

John Juan Chao, in his first-ever race, beat all the windsurfing and windsurfing foil racers, on a RigONE: Medium sail. Congrats!

A first…! Juan Juan on #rigone won — 250k pesos raised for @amigosdealumnos thanks to @lighthouse_1000lv @spikeyben @pro_windsurf_la_ventana

First race-ever

Later Start

At the finish

Finish Line

Podium

**SILENT MAYDAY** is a groundbreaking account of seven years that many considered impossible. A young man continuously teeters on the edge of defeat as his ingenuity and faith confront negativity, financial setbacks, and unforeseen betrayal.

‘Remarkable! Having struggled to build a business at a young age, I can relate to Louie’s fight to get the TAWR 98 off the ground. His survival of the yacht sinking is riveting; I have competed in many Ocean Races and recognize his emotions battling the forces of nature in survival conditions. This is an excellent read for anyone who has sailed or windsurfed.’ — Neil Pryde, Founder of Neil Pryde International

SILENT MAYDAY is a metaphor for the inability to either understand or communicate that you need ‘help’. Often feeling locked in your own headspace or the four walls that surround you.

OCEAN THERAPY is increasingly recognized and prescribed by the NHS and associated health trusts. It involves activities on the water, using the power of wind and surf, to boost mental health, reduce anxiety and help PTSD through “blue space” immersion.

The 1,000 extra copies of the book ‘Silent Mayday’ will fund 1,000 hours of Ocean Therapy. Donate an hour of ‘Ocean Therapy’ now and receive a free book.

Support Louie Hubbard’s NEW book and his effort to address a human reality. Go to Silent MAYDAY

Or in the USA go to: Keep Life Pure Press

Watch via Google Shorts

RingONE Medium racing with David Drake on the Columbia River Gorge. The upwind speed of the sail is amazing.

Daniele Minoni in 15knots of wind on a RigONE XL. The sails move effortlessly with minimal drag.  The XL is comparable to an 8.0 in size with the power of a 9.0.

Big Thanks to Playa Central and locals supporting Big Air Kite and Wing Competition events 2024 and 2025. Windwing Kites are Best crash awarded!

Proof of enjoying the great outdoors, kiteboarding in Belize and Oregon and flying WINDWING KITES

Changing Times
by Jim Ealer

The sandbar is here to stay. That’s the reality that came out of the Port of Hood River’s February 13 meeting of the Waterfront Recreation Committee

Since last November,  the Port of Hood River estimates that the sandbar has expanded by about 26 acres–or about 1.5 million cubic yards of sand.  While this seems like a large increase, historical photographs show that the Hood River delta is simply returning its average size prior to construction of the Bonneville and Dalles Dams.  As hydrologist Andrew Jansky said at the meeting, “this is simply Mother Nature bringing Mt. Hood back to the sea, with a stop in Hood River.” Continue reading Hood River Sandbar →