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- Defi Wind 2026 starts in Gruissan at up to 45 knots; of 1,199 starters, only 622 reach the finish of the 40-km distance.  
- Jordy Vonk and Jenna Gibson win on the Finn, Alexis Mathis and Justine Lemeteyer lead the foil "Unlimited" classification.  
- Further race days are expected with constant Tramontana around 30 knots, much more moderate than on the opening day.

Defi Wind 2026: Endurance test at 45 knots - Jordy Vonk and Jenna Gibson triumph

- Manufacturers mainly present refined boards and sails, as well as some new performance-orientated models in the freerace and wave segment.
- Technological innovations such as Duotone's X-Pace, Point-7's Q-Bond and North's Prisma emphasise construction, profile and handling.
- Several brands are expanding their ranges with intermediate-friendly or specialised shapes, while many existing series remain unchanged.

Surf-Festival powered by SALITOS: The equipment highlights at the Surf-Festival

- Andy Velbinger prints sail numbers, flags, banners and stickers for almost all major windsurfing and kitesurfing events for Tramontana Grafixx.
- His particularly durable, sometimes sustainable films have solved previous problems with stickers coming loose, including at the Sylt World Cup.
- In addition to series orders, he also takes on special jobs, e.g. Olympic kites for Team USA, design dummies for manufacturers and individual customer requests.

Sail numbers, stickers and flags: How Andy Velbinger and Tramontana Grafixx design surf events and much more

- Numerous top windsurfers change material partners; North Sails, Patrik, We One, FMX and Duotone are particularly active.  
- Under manager Vincent Langer, North Sails is building a new racing team around riders such as Mortefon, Vrieswijk and Studt.  
- Several professionals end long-standing co-operations or careers, such as Cousin, Iachino at Severne and Kloster at MB Boards.

Sponsor change 2025/2026: Alexia Kiefer switches to Patrik

- A portrait of remote windsurfing spots from Madagascar to Vietnam with outstanding conditions that can only be reached with a great deal of travelling.  
- Many spots offer exceptional wave or flat water conditions, but require physical exertion, long journeys or difficult logistics.  
- Natural phenomena such as algae in Lake George or Caribbean-like lagoons on Crete and the Glénan Islands add to the appeal of these rarely surfable locations.

Gallery: The most remote dream spots in the world

- Long-distance windsurfing requires basic fitness, especially grip strength and stamina, but remains feasible for hobby surfers.  
- Preparation with long strokes, control-orientated choice of equipment, careful trimming and safe foil/fin decisions are crucial.  
- Racing success depends on starting position, timing, defensive tactics at buoy 1, consistent riding and sufficient regeneration after the race.

Defi Wind, One Hour and Co.: The ideal preparation for long-distance races

- Surf-Festival 2026 powered by SALITOS offers equipment tests, German Freestyle Battles, Racer of the Sea and the boot Pumpfoil Challenge.  
- Everyman regatta "Racer of the Sea" is aiming for a record 100 participants, registration required in advance.  
- Supporting programme with yoga, Bundeswehr running club, blackroll exercises, breakfast, workshops, coaching sessions and free surfing courses.

Racer of the Sea, German Freestyle Battles, boot Pumpfoil Challenge: the sports highlights at the 2026 Surf Festival powered by SALITOS

- Windsurfing pro Michele Becker finally ends his career after a one-year break due to persistent back problems.  
- The birth of his first child in 2025 shifts his priorities; professional sport and fatherhood do not seem compatible to him.  
- Becker was an internationally successful foil specialist and is receiving widespread support from his family, friends and main sponsor as he retires.

Foil specialist retires: Michele Becker ends career as a professional windsurfer

- Surf Festival 2026 from 14-17 May with new partner SALITOS, large stage, giant screen, drinks and daily prize draws.  
- Test centre enables material tests from all well-known manufacturers; registration on site with ID, test card for borrowing from exhibitors.  
- Supporting programme with Bauck Mühle breakfast, HiFly festival shirt, food trucks, DJs, silent disco, workshops, coaching sessions, regattas and surf courses.

Preview: These highlights await you at the 2026 Surf Festival powered by SALITOS

- Živa Batis, 20, from Slovenia, combines a degree in bioinformatics with a burgeoning freestyle windsurfing career and top placings in the World Cup.
- Her focus is on constant training, new power moves and more competitions, while at the same time planning a van life between studying and touring.
- Supported by family and sponsors such as Peniboards, Recharge.si, GunSails and Dr Schär, she is aiming for a professional life in windsurfing while pursuing a research career.

Freestyle newcomer: Who is Živa Batis?

- Special edition 2026 is dedicated to travelling with a focus on surf spots, vanlife, reports and tips on upcoming destinations.  
- Ranging from familiar North Sea and Baltic Sea spots to hard-to-reach, exotic areas and surf spots for intermediates.  
- Magazine sent to subscribers by post, otherwise in the DK shop; subscription offers earlier delivery, cost benefits and various issue formats.

Spot tips, reports and guides: Now available - the surf travel special

- In 2011, the Wesh Centre crew built the first windsurfing park with kickers and rails for spectacular freestyle at the Étang de Leucate.  
- A 2.5-minute clip with epic moves and hard crashes is now available again on Julien Taboulet's YouTube channel.  
- In 2021, Lennart Neubauer built a large ramp park on Naxos with Red Bull; the future of ramp windsurfing remains open.

Windsurf Classics: Epic moves and painful slams at the first windsurf park

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Windsurfing Scene & Events

Defi Wind 2026
Endurance test at 45 knots - Jordy Vonk and Jenna Gibson triumph

Surf-Festival powered by SALITOS
The equipment highlights at the Surf-Festival

Sail numbers, stickers and flags
How Andy Velbinger and Tramontana Grafixx design surf events and much more

Sponsor change 2025/2026
Alexia Kiefer switches to Patrik

Gallery
The most remote dream spots in the world

Defi Wind, One Hour and Co.
The ideal preparation for long-distance races

Racer of the Sea, German Freestyle Battles, boot Pumpfoil Challenge
The sports highlights at the 2026 Surf Festival powered by SALITOS

Foil specialist retires
Michele Becker ends career as a professional windsurfer

Preview
These highlights await you at the 2026 Surf Festival powered by SALITOS

Freestyle newcomer
Who is Živa Batis?

Spot tips, reports and guides
Now available - the surf travel special

Windsurf Classics
Epic moves and painful slams at the first windsurf park

Windsurfing Scene & Events

Defi Wind 2026Endurance test at 45 knots - Jordy Vonk and Jenna Gibson triumph

Surf-Festival powered by SALITOSThe equipment highlights at the Surf-Festival

Sail numbers, stickers and flagsHow Andy Velbinger and Tramontana Grafixx design surf events and much more

Sponsor change 2025/2026Alexia Kiefer switches to Patrik

GalleryThe most remote dream spots in the world

Defi Wind, One Hour and Co.The ideal preparation for long-distance races

Racer of the Sea, German Freestyle Battles, boot Pumpfoil ChallengeThe sports highlights at the 2026 Surf Festival powered by SALITOS

Foil specialist retiresMichele Becker ends career as a professional windsurfer

PreviewThese highlights await you at the 2026 Surf Festival powered by SALITOS

Freestyle newcomerWho is Živa Batis?

Spot tips, reports and guidesNow available - the surf travel special

Windsurf ClassicsEpic moves and painful slams at the first windsurf park

Defi Wind 2026
Endurance test at 45 knots - Jordy Vonk and Jenna Gibson triumph

Surf-Festival powered by SALITOS
The equipment highlights at the Surf-Festival

Sail numbers, stickers and flags
How Andy Velbinger and Tramontana Grafixx design surf events and much more

Sponsor change 2025/2026
Alexia Kiefer switches to Patrik

Gallery
The most remote dream spots in the world

Defi Wind, One Hour and Co.
The ideal preparation for long-distance races

Racer of the Sea, German Freestyle Battles, boot Pumpfoil Challenge
The sports highlights at the 2026 Surf Festival powered by SALITOS

Foil specialist retires
Michele Becker ends career as a professional windsurfer

Preview
These highlights await you at the 2026 Surf Festival powered by SALITOS

Freestyle newcomer
Who is Živa Batis?

Spot tips, reports and guides
Now available - the surf travel special

Windsurf Classics
Epic moves and painful slams at the first windsurf park