Have you ever realized what is happening below the water surface while you are riding? Why are the waves the way they are at your local spot or why is the water so cold while the air temperature is relatively warm? In our latest Prolimit Mission; Follow the Current, you will learn about the complex relationship between ocean currents, water temperature, and climate patterns.
Stories
Dive into the world of adventure, innovation, and performance. Here, we share stories that inspire—whether it’s about pushing the limits on the water or exploring the cutting-edge technology behind our gear. From athlete insights to product breakthroughs and the latest industry news.
Windsurfing the Channel for Charity: Bob’s Mission
In the world of professional slalom windsurfing, athletes are often laser-focused on personal performance. For Bob van de Burgt, a 23-year-old windsurfer from the Netherlands, this intense focus eventually felt limiting. He knew there was more to life than the competitive bubble, and he decided to do something about it—by using his skills to support a greater cause.
Plastic Soup Surfer X Prolimit
In the world of water sports, few figures have made as significant an impact on ocean preservation as Merijn Tinga, also known as the Plastic Soup Surfer. At 51 years old, Tinga’s journey began in the Caribbean, where he first learned to windsurf at the age of eight. Now based in Leiden, the Netherlands, he has dedicated his life to combatting plastic pollution, rallying communities to take action and advocate for sustainable practices.
Prolimit Missions - Follow the Rugged Coast of Achill Island
Amongst the wild and rugged coastline of Ireland lies a hidden gem, Achill Island, a breathtaking paradise that invites the townspeople who are looking for peace and adventure. To learn more about this mysterious island’s special weather and rough coastline, we went on a road trip with Stig Hoefnagel, Henri Kolberg and Jeanne Vanderick to find out.
Prolimit Missions - Follow the Current
At Prolimit we aim to highlight the importance of understanding how ocean and wind currents work and how they affect water temperatures and climate. We collect data on water temperature and climate and speak with professional meteorologists and oceanographers to learn more about currents and climate and share this knowledge with everyone who’s interested.