I had been competing for nine years when I unexpectedly stopped for three years. My last competition was in November 2019.  Beginning of 2020 I found out I was pregnant and around the same time the world went into lockdown. In 2019 I had a crazy schedule with competitions. I competed in Japan / Bonaire…

Behind the laptop, but still smiling thinking back of the great windsurf week we had. This year I had 11 participants joining; 5 men, 6 women, Dutch, German, Brazilian, Bulgarian, Belgium.. between 31 and 60 years old; so a great mix of people. Not sure how it’s possible to always have SUCH a nice group…

De kracht van ademhaling. De meeste topsporters kunnen zich volledig richten op hun sport; hetgeen waar ze in uitblinken. Als je echter, zoals ik, topsporter bent in een niche sport die buiten de Olympische Spelen valt (want freestyle windsurfen kan geen olympische klasse zijn omdat je een minimale hoeveelheid wind nodig hebt wat ze niet…

I am a windsurfer, yes. But I am more than that, I am also Arrianne, a mom, an entrepreneur, an atlete and a SUP-er, WING-er and surfer. Because we can be soooo much more than just one of them, right?! As watersport lovers we often used to label ourselves as a kiter, windsurfer or surfer….

Very excited to share the data of the clinics / retreats for upcoming year! With 2020 slowly coming to an end, it’s time to make epic plans for 2023 Looking forward to announce the dates of my yearly destinations in Bonaire, Turkey and Karpathos and to update you about a clinic in a new destination and…

Since 2008 I have been to Jericoacoara EVERY year, and all those 12 years I always stayed for a few months. It feels like home to me.  It is one of my favourite places in the world. It’s stalways windy, unlike any other place in the world I don’t even have to check the forecast….

The windsurf clinic in Alacati has been an incredible week! Alacati showed us why it’s such a famous windsurf spot by delivering solid wind every day. Every morning we woke up at beautiful Zeytin Hotel with a delicious and healthy breakfast waiting for us in the calm garden of the hotel. Around 9:30 the taxi…

Most of you already heard the news by now (while writing this I’m 38 weeks pregnant!) but if not; there is a mini – me on her way! While impatiently waiting to finally meet her I realised I like to write a little blog about this new adventure and chapter in my life that is…

Jeeee I got my yoga teacher degree finally this year! I’d like to tell a bit more about my yoga background and why I started doing yoga many years ago. During my entire windsurf career I practised yoga on a regular bases. I had my first experience with a yoga lesson in Brazil, on an…