More exits at Duotone more other brand rumours.. 2024 is going to be interesting!!
0:40 – Podcast starts
02:00 – How is the wind around the world?
06:17 – PVB: Today we heard the Mortefons are to leave Duotone
07:20 – Transcript of Pierre Mortefon’s press release about leaving Duotone
10:35 – PVB: What’s the most important part of the kit to win races? Is it board, sail, fin etc?
14:06 Ben discusses the benefits and drawbacks of the pros training together
17:14 PVB – How do riders approach the brands for sponsorship?
22:49 PVB – Comparing windsurfing to F1 racing, what would the sailors say is the best kit?
25:43 PVB – Ben, can you talk us through the Duotone Slalom Team to see who might be leading the R&D for the sails with these guys leaving
29:55 PVB – How much money will Duotone save as a result of the Mortefons leaving?
33:40 PVB – How much gear would a brand want to sell to recoup their sponsorship budget?
39:00 BEN – What the hell happened at Wedge Island?
41:00 BEN – Let’s talk about Marino Gil leaving Goya
47:00 BEN – Discussion of sports funding in general including support for WindsurfingTV and beer money!
48:15 PVB – Do you think we will see less brands in the future?
51:05 PVB – Big announcement of future guest on the podcast and more for 2024!
53:08 PVB – Discussion about the Windsurfer Worlds in Perth and his plans to dominate future events!
57:09 Merry Christmas and a Happy, Sunny, Windy New Year to you all!
