Peter Hart

Tushinghan Guru

In a worldwide poll called the ‘Top 100’ Peter Hart was voted the 3rd most influential and inspirational windsurfer of all time. At various times known as "The Guru" and "Mr Windsurfing" he has been involved in every aspect of the sport as competitor, journalist, TV commentator, trainer, coach and program maker.

30 Apr 2013

HARTY at the OTC

I will be running a one day general skills course at the Official Test Centre in Weymouth on 31st May.

It’s just £99 for astonishing tuition and free trial of OTC’s pristine kit. Limited to just 7 sailors, this is a huge opportunity to take your windsurfing to the next level.The minimum standard is ‘planing in the harness.’

Call Tris of the OTC on 07817 717904 or email info@otc-windsurf.com

25 Feb 2013

Jeri Diaries

Snapshot of my recent clinics to Jeri in Brazil

Conditions were dreamy for learning to sail waves. Club Ventos, the main rental centre has a wide selection ofg kit, but the favourite boards by far were the Starboard Kodes and Quads.
I will be heading back to jeri in Jan 2014. For details on all of my clinics head to www.peter-hart.com

23 Jan 2013

FIGHT for the KODES!

Peter Hart reports from Brazil in mid clinic.

Conditions out here in Jeri have been especially good this year. Winds of 25 knots gave us classic jumping conditions the first 4 days and then yesterday, ‘swell of the year’ rolled in to leave us in down-the-line heaven.

The guys on the clinic have been renting from Club Ventos, which carries top of the range models from a number of brands including Starboard. There’s plenty to go round but the problem is .. . Everyone wants the Kodes! The word is out. They rip! The moment the centre opens, it’s like the January sales at Harrods as people punch, scratch and kick their way to the front to try and nab one.

For the bigger (85kg +) guys the 103 is the only cross over board that can float them out through the dead wind patch at high tide and which is loose enough to wave ride properly. On top of that it’s the earliest to plane.

The 94, as we’ve known for a while, is the best allrounder on the planet – fast, manoeuvrable and flattering. And as for the 87 – pure Tiramisu.

A lot of boards perform well on a fast, clean wave face but are found lacking in mushier conditions. Like the UK, the waves here are pretty benign and so you need a board which generates speed and zip in dead situations. That’s the Kode all over.

It’s lucky I brought my own!

Click HERE to find out more about the new Kodes

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3 weeks agohartywindsurf: Great freestyle comp at West Witt on Sat. I couldn't pulling off a one handed carve in front of judges to remind them where it all began!

3 months agohartywindsurf: To warm your cockles this chilly Feb morn, check out this montage of my recent trip to Brazil - no Photoshop needed! https://t.co/PBQIhqKQHO

13 months agohartywindsurf: Harty Masterclass hits Kerry this week for an 'intro to waves' course. 8 metre swell forecast for Monday - that'll be one hell of an intro!

20 months agohartywindsurf: En route for Tiree with 40 + predicted all week. Like workers in a chocolate factory, could be in danger of too much of a good thing!

32 months agohartywindsurf: Ah the joys of Holyhead at 6am and the gentle of aroma of bacon fat emanating from Stena's glorious ferry. Donegal here we come!

32 months agohartywindsurf: glorious weather on the beach this morn - where's a good photographer when you need one? Can you think of anyone Jon?

32 months agohartywindsurf: Loop course tomorrow Wed 15 Sept, west witt 10 am - perfect sideshore conditions. Call 2XS 01243 513077. You can't put it off forever! PH