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Windsurfing in storm surf seperates the men from the boys.

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Windsurfing's Most Challenging Contest

Be Part of the Chase!

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Get Ready to be Blown Away

A global chase for giant waves and wind beyond storm force 10. Join us for the ride of your life!

10 Sailors • 3 Storms • 1 Champion

73 sailors have already registered for the competition.

The Most Radical Wavesailing Contest Conditions Ever

Man vs. man vs. nature. Only one storm chaser will take the crown in extreme storm sailing.

Registration is open until June 28

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Contest Details

73 Registered Sailors

Nominate the Gnarliest Windsurfing Spots on Earth

Identify suitable destinations for the 3 missions.

Nomination Competition

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If a mission is held at one of the destinations you nominated, you’re in the game!

Requirements for destinations

  • Hit by storms of at least 10 Beaufort.

  • Infamous for extreme sailing conditions.

  • Survivable entry point into the raging sea.

  • International airport within 5 hours drive.

Nomination is open until May 31

6 will be shortlisted
3 will be sailed

Stay on Top of the Latest Developments

Catch up with news and updates from the Red Bull Storm Chase blog.

  • May 16, 2012

    Q&A with Duncan Coombs

    Duncan Coombs is on the crew as head judge for the competition. His long-standing experience in this position on the PWA World Tour has earned him respect by sailors and organizers alike.

    Find out what he thinks about Red Bull Storm Chase, and what his role in the event involves.

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  • May 1, 2012

    Be Part of the Chase!

    Red Bull Storm Chase wants you to be part of the Chase.

    In fact, this is a vital aspect of the whole event. We’re counting on the global windsurfing community to get involved by suggesting destinations, registering for the competition and selecting the 10 Storm Chasers by voting online.

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  • May 1, 2012

    What is Red Bull Storm Chase?

    To kick things off, let’s have a look at what exactly Red Bull Storm Chase is.

    The 2006 Red Bull Storm Chase Europe introduced the concept of windsurfing in genuine storm conditions. This time it’s going global...

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