My NEW home spot - Tonel beach, Sagres - Ben Proffitt

[@petergronholm9400]

This guy is living his dream. Respect!

[@felipepatagon]

more spots in Portugal Ben!! 🤙🤙

[@MarcelDijkgraaf_7th]

Exactly! Nice windy session at Quincho beach for example

[@xxxxxx-cf1uk]

Yeah mate that's awesome, more spot review videos in windsurfing tv is the way to go! Ask Maciek and maybe volounteers to do send you local spot reviews, you could add a new playlist/section about spots

[@WindsurfingTV]

Actually a while ago we came up with a framework and shot list - so you guys around the world could go out and shoot your local beach. Then you just send us the said clips and info and we put it together. But i haven't finalized it all yet. So good to hear if you think it's a good idea.

[@sharewavestv]

No locals were harmed for this video. Nice and gentle wave sharing session 😎

[@WindsurfingTV]

they are Not locals 😁 ...the local dont surf Tonel when its windy! plenty of other surf spots 😁

[@jaimetrabucho59]

@@WindsurfingTV British are locals since Richard I lionheart , danish crusaders and D Sancho I conquer Silves and Sagres@ 1190

[@frankstrobel4350]

Biggest tip I got from watching this. Slipping the sail through the harness lines on the boom . (But then again...just shows I never have to carry my gear far to the water ...de-rigged😁)

[@windsurf888]

Cordoama, Amado, you have covered Bordeira already I remember & Vila Nova del Milfontes Ben - I have been on soo many surf trips down there and thoughts the summer was crap due to the winds. Now I am back at windsurfing the summer months seem very attractive!

[@arbeitsdirektor]

Hi Ben, one of the nicest beaches around there. But beware of the killing cliffs. What about heading up the coast north. I am sure there are some nice ones too...

[@svfrisbee5443]

Sagres Surf Ranch:) Looks coooooll !

[@WindsurfingTV]

thanks.. work in progress 😁

[@lucienlagrange38]

Congratulation B&V !

[@AN-yr7nm]

So cool, also an enjoyable peek in BP's personality :D

[@stevemagnuson7051]

Looks fun! I’d be on the outside doing speed runs. Awesome scenery!

[@wetchicken8533]

We want to watch you ride Nazare !

[@WindsurfingTV]

hahaha... i'll leave that for TT 😁

[@gaetanheynderickx9887]

His movies always turn a big smile on my face :-)

[@c4tubo]

I also moved to the Algarve in 2020, but am at the other side, Sotavento. Sailing mostly on Guadiana, VRSA, Castro Marim, and Tavira, pretty much the only windsurfer out here. Tried Lagos back in 2018, but got skunked. Have not yet hit Sagres, but I'll get out there at some point and hope to see you on the water. Nice Vid, Ben. Cheers.

[@vigolivenca]

I would like to see you check the wave spots, in the south. And maybe come and check out Baleal with south winds...

[@LabRat6619]

You are a great surfer

[@ramonruizdeane3468]

Thanks

[@philipwoolgar2011]

Yep yep yep more of those travel spots please! Enjoyed that one! cannot believe how warm it is still down there!

[@WindsurfingTV]

this was a few months ago 😁

[@philipwoolgar2011]

@@WindsurfingTV haha, i was just showing to to my wife like ahhh looook we need to head there ASAP!

[@WindsurfingTV]

@@philipwoolgar2011 well to be fair it been hot in the days here still. But cold when the sun goes down.. lots of rain coming and storms this week though!

[@ricardojorge8327]

Super fun to see you in the water either windsurfing, surfing or wingfoiling! Keep up the great content!

[@vincenzodipisa3237]

80 kilos it is always 4.7 weather well said! It then depends on the liters, from 65 to 85 max!...love the channel, I've been local in Guincho and Rhosneigr, lots in common my friend!

[@WindsurfingTV]

Haha... yep always! Although when it goes a bit more onshore the big sail 5.3 comes out! 😁 Rhossy is a great spot 🚀🚀

[@vincenzodipisa3237]

@@WindsurfingTV tell me about it...now I'm in Belgium, missing Rhosneigr fish&chips and Bucky's to some extent...

[@markolovis]

Great stuff Ben, indeed a spots' guide in the channel would be much liked for sure

[@timwilliams4600]

Real world sailing conditions requires great technique, good timing and some luck

[@DJ-TOM-NL]

Have been there a couple of times for sufing, awesome place

[@rs700910]

Nice shots Ben, looks lovely.

[@thorstenc4394]

Nice and interesting spot 👍🏼

[@BroeskyBro]

Always a joy to watch your videos...puts a smile on my face 😁.....which the water was a warm here in Holland 🥶

[@WindsurfingTV]

cheers mate

[@sprecklesville]

Love these vids of the area - have you tried Bordeira? Tends to be fairly quiet this time of year. All the surfers tend to go to Amado just to the south.

[@WindsurfingTV]

Yep. had an amazing session with SSE Wind... looking forward to the next forecast up there!

[@vigolivenca]

Your pronunciation for foda-se was absolutely perfect :)

[@WindsurfingTV]

haha... i've had a lot of practice! 😂

[@Lexercise27]

Been there whilst going to maroc as quite the beginner, can be hell of a gnarly spot indeed. But man, it can rock some times!

[@titouande800]

As always, the best video to end the weekend 👏🤙, all the surfers remembers me the time I hit a surfer in fuerteventura 😅

[@mathiaswiesemann6131]

Bravo🤙🤙🤙

[@tate2863]

Congrats!! Very good video. Unfortunately There are many spots the surfing schools don't let us windsurf quietly even in 30 knots. There are so many schools in the spanish Atlantic coast that they are a powerful and rich industry which acts as owners of the sea. I heard in hookipa windsurfing has priority over 12 knots. Is it true?

[@tomcourtkite]

nice move man! Portugal sounds nice!!

[@WindsurfingTV]

it's a bit sunny than the uk 😁

[@marcodefelice3444]

You are really lucky😏 enjoy spot.

[@dengordo]

Looks like Camber Sands in the UK, but water temperature 🌡️. Good to see you ripping 🤙

[@arthurfox5516]

Great spot guide! 🍻

[@marcosgallodgp]

Awesome footage!

[@alexanderlindemann3123]

We went on our honeymoon to Sagres in 1998, with surf equipment of course :-)

[@WindsurfingTV]

good lad! 😁🚀🚀

[@jorkolor]

I would be intrigued to see spot reports from you from Tonel up the coast to Porto das Barcas. Those are lovely beaches that I have visited but would love to know if they are good for windsurfing.

[@WindsurfingTV]

Well that’s the plan when this whole Covid thing settles down and the forecast co operates

[@windsurfer]

Great vid Ben hope your knee is ok mate!

[@WindsurfingTV]

cheers mate.. it's average at best! and that was before the 360! haha

[@jordillore4066]

Hi Ben. Love your videos. How is winter in algarve? How are the waves and wind? Do you get to sail much ?and surf? Keep the videos coming!

[@WindsurfingTV]

Hi mate.. lots and lots of surf... not much wind to be honest. But had a few sessions... although we are not really traveling at the moment so probably could score more if we could. You have to like surfing i guess to spend the winter here.

[@jordillore4066]

@@WindsurfingTV thanks. Have fun !

[@joakimyliruusi]

Jump over to Morocco, do some spots there! Morocco has such nice vibe 🤙

[@Vini.OliveTree]

Is Beliche any good? Tonel is a bit hazardous! Thanks a lot for the video.

[@WindsurfingTV]

Beliche.. hmmm I don’t think so. But Carrapateira I reckon has some days!

[@Miketoveyorginal]

When you said about turbulence in the fins, what you mean ?

[@WindsurfingTV]

I had it set as a Tri fin.. with a 18cm back fin... and the front fins were some some proto ones. (No markings ) and the Toe in (angle of the fin) didn’t quite match the board .

[@jurgenvogel3035]

Ohhhhh yeaaaaaah

[@ProdutoAperitivo]

When was this filmed? Looks like a full on summer down there.

[@WindsurfingTV]

Yep.. was filmed a few months ago 😁

[@philippelefloch2924]

ah yes tat stone.. big choke 7years ago.. i need come back one day.. with tnt

[@WindsurfingTV]

Haha.. hurry up 😁

[@nicolasespinasse]

Really good to see people allowed to sail :-) Without going "political" again, I thought it could be good for the "world" to know France is starting something against NWO these last couple of days. People are in the streets protesting and burning things. Surfers are still chased and arrested by the police speed boats all along the Atlantic coast. Still no fixed date allowing sailing/surfing/swimming despite partial decontainmnet saturday. Being half-german by my mother, I didn't expect to live in such WW2 conditions one day. I definitely plan to escape to Portugal (by sea, by night, of course). 🏄‍♂️ Ride Like The Wind and long live Windsurfing.TV !

[@miojogames1887]

What size board anda how strong the wind?

[@larsw.larsen4173]

Hi Ben. When you go light wind wave sailing with a 4.7 - what board volumen do you use in relation to your weight?. How many liters more than your weight.? I am 78 kg - what board seize to recoment for like unstable conditions with some stops and some gusts, like in small point break light offshore - cross on conditions.

[@WindsurfingTV]

I have a 90 (60 wide) as my big board. Best not to just look at volume... width has a big say. I am 78-80kg... also depending on how good the waves are and how light wind makes a difference. But around 90 i'd say is good. Probably need bigger in more light onshore...

[@MrPavelvideo]

Hummm... I know only Martinhal beach in Sagres, where are these??

[@WindsurfingTV]

Sagres: 3 beaches... Martinhal, Mareta and Tonel: goo.gl/maps/eksUUWdC9JHg3JUJA

[@lars-gorangustafsson4650]

What's the name of the flat water spot You mention in the beginning.

[@WindsurfingTV]

Martinhal beach.. have a look at any of my ‘idiot guide videos to slalom’ they are filmed there..

[@lars-gorangustafsson4650]

@@WindsurfingTV Thanks Ben, I've seen them all but didn't get the name. Thanks for great videos, You inspire and teach me!

[@fabriziobracco3248]

Have you ever tried in Carrapateira or in Praia da cordoama?

[@WindsurfingTV]

Yes.. check my Instagram account www.instagram/ben_proffitt had an amazing session at Carrapateira a few weeks ago. SSE wind

[@fabriziobracco3248]

@@WindsurfingTV great place!

[@michaelbumba7496]

come visit Puerto Rico

[@thegibbonisreal]

It's no Rhossy (sunny for one).

[@mattiapedrani4471]

8:17 Fdx! hahaha

[@JeppeRotten]

What brand of beer do you drink in Sagres? 😅

[@WindsurfingTV]

I actually drink 'Sagres'.. seems wrong to drink 'Super Bock'

[@JeppeRotten]

@@WindsurfingTV imho Sagres tastes better too! Thanks for a great channel!

[@WindsurfingTV]

@@JeppeRotten cheers mate

[@baikelai]

So dumpy!

[@mmilhazes]

Fodassssee 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBwcmota]

Liked you "foda-se", it is almost perfect!! Been a Waterman enjoying those spots for over 30 years and if you think life there is good now you should have seen it decades ago. I stop publicizing the place sometime ago as things are becoming unsustainable. Please DON'T give the spots up the coast MORE EXPOSURE. Let them remain as secret as possible. B.

[@WindsurfingTV]

Thanks for your comment.. but when you say 'don't give the spots up?' I'm not sure i am the one giving the spots up... there are already online and well-publicized. The reason somewhere like Tonel is not busy is not because people haven't heard of it. It's because it's a hard place to sail and NOT consistent. The Canaries is Busy because it's consistent and easy... it's as simple as that. (IMO) I like Windsurfing with other windsurfers... Portugal needs more windsurfers to help get it back on the map and put some energy back into the scene. But the wave spots (especially so-called secret spots... which are never a secret they just don't work very often, not accessible or too gnarly ) will never get busy as they are too tricky and hard for your average sailor. I am definitely not the one lifting the lip on some secret spots/country no ones heard of! There are just more options out there... and a lot less windsurfers these days. We need to stick together and share this amazing sport.

[@TheBwcmota]

@@WindsurfingTV Ben, don't get me wrong. I'm not accusing you of anything. I'm all for promotion the sport and getting more people Windsurfing. I love it and if I could I do it everyday. The reason I insisted on the "low" spot exposure is because we, at least I, also do other watersports and the place if wonderfully for everything, there is always something fun to do! Tourism in Portugal, and especially that corner, has boobmed the last decade and is becoming unsustainable. Let's not forget that that coast and the area is a park, and the pressure on the authorities for building has been increasing. The last thing I wish is for the area to become like the rest of the Algarve. If you think Martilhal is fun, you should have seen it before they build the urbanisation: you had consistent wind from the cliffs to the port. You are right about the wind consistency but, as you will discover in time, there are other consistent spots but with difficult accessibility. Potting the spotlight on them, is just asking for more development, access and people (not only windsurfers) I hope you find them and have superb sessions . Your channel is great and you have a large oudiance, but keep in mind the place is a natural park with very delicate ecosystems. Have fun and enjoy Bernardo

[@svdl8614]

Can't agree more with Ben. I also think it's very possible to tap into the massive windsurf potential of SW Portugal WITHOUT demolishing it's ecosystem. Just depends how you build and organise things.

[@svdl8614]

Big part of the ecological problems in the Algarve region are (as far as I have seen) is the people free camping everwere and just leaving their #$@/ in the National Park. #Vanlife and #offthegrid is booming on Insta but few take responsibilty to do it sustainable

[@svdl8614]

Not enough campsites.. Just let people pay to stay and organise waste disposal from that money. Guess it's difficult because it's National Park status..

[@nigelw.9043]

Ben, have you got a permanent resident status with this Brexit crap now final?

[@WindsurfingTV]

Yes.. I had to become a resident! Bloody nightmare this brexit! 🙈 but the resident stuff was easy

[@nigelw.9043]

@@WindsurfingTV I am with you. I am waiting for my German citizenship to come through, put the paperwork in before Christmas. Some real windsurf anchors came up with this brexit crap.

[@miojogames1887]

Thanks