The BEST SPEED SPOT in Europe! | Windsurfing in La Palme, France

[@bertbosman1955]

For 40 years, I’ve been windsurfing just for fun. Then, 3 years ago, I bought a speedboard, some camber sails and a Locosys GW60. From that moment on, things were complicated, new, frustrating, exiting, breathtaking and… fun.

[@StCyp]

Hi Mario! Sweet video as usual. Minor correction from the statement that “there is a lot of crime in the south of France”. I am from here and it is safe. We have tons of visitors and very little “problems”. I just don’t want people to get the wrong idea and not come here. You might have referred to bigger cities like Marseille, Montpellier, which is understandable. But I can assure you any place on the coast from Sete to the Spanish border is safe for visitors. Locals will welcome you with open arms. Minor correction. Love your content. Thanks for your understanding.

[@Hahn103]

Hello, since you’re a local I thought I ask. I’m staying in Porteragnes for a week and want to get out windsurfing, looking for a good spot where I can rent gear. Do you have any advise?

[@belgianrockets]

It was an amazing day. - fun to see you 2 flying as well... our GPSs indicated 100+ km of fun & we kinda ignored the speeds. So happy and satisfied at the end so we finished with some fun head rolls on the beach due to pure happiness... Warning for other people, beware this spot can be very sketchy, even dangerous, mind your safety !

[@captainashcam]

Awesome experience, and 37 knots is incredible

[@weetwiki]

Hi Mario. This spot is "le rouet" , the construction is used to hold the pipe wich is used to fill the salt ponds you’ve seen before with sea water to extract the salt . This spot is amazing . I have learn windsurf on those salt ponds !😂

[@windonwater3895]

Just a FANTASTIC video!! Thanks Mario. You are a great windsurfer but demand so much respect for being humble and giving others credit where they are very tuned into specific conditions, locations, and gear. Big thanks to the one(s) you have taking the videos. BTW, where was your buddy Nils? Was this too much for him (haha) - I really like the videos you two make together.

[@bigsean99]

those laydown gybes tho. so good

[@rolfderuiter9212]

Speed sailing depression.. so accurate😂

[@topcatracing]

Very refreshing for you to share your frustrations with speed sailing, something I can relate to. Will look forward to future videos when you unlock some of the secrets of this discipline.

[@giom9044]

Well done Mario. I was also there but only got 34 knots. On a run I was behind you and saw the 2 Black team sails just getting smaller and smaller 😮

[@henricwiegenbroeker8225]

Excellent video, Mario. Looking good! Don’t worry too much about matching or beating the professionals or those that sail there all the time. Like you said, without your GPS that would have just been a great session!

[@ferrysaber7904]

it was a nice day, nice to see you on the water and a bit later on the defi P7 stand. fub to see my car (tesla) on the video.😂

[@PierreDybman]

Yes it is, we live here...

[@hansloose]

Mal wieder sehr cool das anzusehen

[@stephanieulriketrenkle-dy1cp]

Was für eine schöne, tolle Musik 😊

[@thorstenc7342]

Wie immer Klasse Video Mario 👍🏼👏🏼 Habe ich es richtig verstanden, daß Du eine 32er Finne gefahren bist? Damit hättest Du Dir doch selbst die Bremse eingebaut. Bei der Segelgröße wäre locker eine 26er möglich gewesen, dann hast Du auch nicht so Lift im Board. Aber Hauptsache, Du hattest Spaß, alles darüber hinaus ist ein Bonus 👍🏼

[@jornbeyse6328]

i ve been 1992 first time in le Bacares/etang de leucate. Its my favorite place. I love the area and if i had the small money thats my place to be. Beautiful.

[@davidtaylor9583]

Go man. Go Show us what you know Go man. Go Show us what you know

[@timhumphreys3057]

Great video Mario. It takes a bit to get used to speed sailing. It is a little different to normal sailing and can really get you out of your comfort zone. Don't let it get you down, we all have off days when we feel everyone else is faster. Best to ignore other people's speeds, you are competing against yourself really. It is mostly about getting comfortable with your gear and the conditions, so lots of speed runs and tuning to see the effects, maybe take notes on what works and is faster, then build on that. Just remember the faster you go, the harder it is to go a little faster the next time.

[@freewavezweiundvierzig7356]

Ah, verstehe, darum wurdest du am Abend auf dem Defi Gelände vermisst.. danke für das Video. Ich war da auch schon einmal vor Jahren auf dem Wasser, wusste gar nicht, daß das der Speed Spot ist 😂

[@elisabethbohme1]

Cool, da war ich auch vor kurzem 👋🏼 danke fürs Mitnehmen 😉

[@rudolfbuehler9441]

Unglaublich cooles Video!!!

[@andersjuul8310]

Was there a link to Papa Kümpel's youtube? And great width in your channel -- loving all of it!

[@richardm9688]

Great video Mario - The classical music really compliments the footage. The other guy, Andre, is he a professional?

[@MarioKuempel]

Yes, Andrea was one of the best slalom sailors in the world and is now boss of Point-7 and developing the gear. :-)

[@andersjuul8310]

"Have board -- will travel!" 😂

[@muschibarchenspielenbackga5805]

Sehr geil

[@heidiulrich_windsurftravel4486]

Cool video… lets do a speed clinic together 👊🏼😅

[@baschiboards.]

Gute Sache da war ich vor einem Monat auch um mal ein bisschen ohne Chop zu surfen. Hab deinen Kumpel Nils Bach gesehen und andere Speedfreeks. Danke nochmal für die Mailadresse des Surfmagazins.

[@francoisf195]

Speed surfing is a really true different way to ride. Need to practice more km on the water ;-)

[@danielklein1928]

Super Video! Weiter so! Welchen Platz hast Du beim Defiwind geschafft?

[@MarioKuempel]

Danke dir! Gab leider kein einziges offizielles Rennen... dazu mehr in den kommenden DEFI Videos. :D

[@danielklein1928]

@@MarioKuempel Ja da freue ich mich schon auf Deine nächsten Videos!

[@oramonteu]

I was there too and was wondering if it was you or not on the water, but I wasn't sure. You were going too fast 😅

[@magaretehans8100]

😮🔥🔥🔥

[@piotrniewinski583]

Why do you put the front leg first while waterstarting (8:00), any special reason?

[@windloungeDE]

Lets goo

[@sharewavestv]

Moin Mario

[@phil2roc783]

This spot is unfortunately threatened with closure! The beach should soon be closed to traffic. Only parking along the Rouet canal will be authorized in summer. Information to share if you want to save this spot.

[@phil2roc783]

Ce spot est malheureusement menacé de fermeture ! La plage devrait bientôt être fermée à la circulation. Seules les stationnements le long du canal du Rouet seront autorisées en été. Info à partager si vous souhaitez sauvegarder ce spot.

[@Team33Team33]

Doesn't look like Andrea is much heavier than yourself but he gets 40kts ! Well done and don't worry about not weighing more than 80kgs. Go as fast as you can for your size ...

[@MarioKuempel]

He is 15 kilo heavier...😄

[@Team33Team33]

@@MarioKuempel Doesn't look it ! but good for him.

[@MarioKuempel]

Iam quite skinny..😄

[@OnlyPhilipp-wb5tz]

Am Ende mimi Festspiele vom allerfeinsten:-)

[@leisepinkler]

Schade, dass kein Wind war beim Defi 😕

[@claudiajansen5904]

😃

[@OnlyPhilipp-wb5tz]

Diese Depression habe ich sogar wenn ich spazieren gehe

[@christopherai4066]

Nice video, except for the music selection...❤❤❤

[@elisabethbohme1]

Und Flamingos gibt's zu sehen 😃

[@jos_t_band3912]

20% more weight can bring 30% more speed.

[@gun7307]

So, FAT is FAST 🤙

[@thomaskuchta2623]

Do it like Gunni ... more speed give you more control 😂😂😂

[@OnlyPhilipp-wb5tz]

Speedy González Mario

[@Funkphenomena]

What about wearing a weight jacket, Mario?

[@catsinthecradle5143]

Hi Mario, Nice video! La Palme isn't the place where you "just go to" and break your records... I know... Advice on how to go faster has already been given, a smaller fin. Also, you "slalom surfers" stay on too big boards too long! Yes, your 97L does 40kts, with a 2m tall 108kg experienced guy on it.. Why don't you get a smaller board?

[@Stefmeisterados]

Those jibes

[@obktownposse]

Ist ja alles schön und gut (Spot/Equipment/usw.)…aber warum die Trauermusik ❓War irgendjemand verstorben oder war in dir die Hoffnung gestorben, noch mal RICHTIG schnell zu surfen ❓😀 LG 🤙

[@MarioKuempel]

Gute Laune Musik passt nur sehr selten zum Windsurfen finde ich 😅🤙🏽

[@obktownposse]

@@MarioKuempel …da gebe ich dir recht: „L'amour toujours“ wäre vermutlich unpassend gewesen - egal in welcher Darbietung 😅 Alles Gute für deine zukünftigen Projekte 🍀 LG Ralf 🤙

[@usefullprintables]

Hy Mario .Practice some other intensive sports! now that you are young it should be easy ,more painfull later!