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- There was no wind at the World Cup on Sylt on Saturday.
- Nevertheless, there was plenty of activity to see at the event venue.
- Ben Proffitt met some of the riders and took a look behind the scenes.

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026: Behind the scenes and the highlights from Day 1

- On the first day of the Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt, a lack of wind and lulls prevented any of the planned foil races from taking place.
- The PWA brought the day’s competition to an early close, but remains confident given the forecast of around 20 knots and gusts for the coming days.
- Visitors made the most of the windless start to the event by visiting exhibitors’ stands, testing products and meeting stars such as Björn Dunkerbeck.

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026: A sunny Saturday on Sylt – foilers on standby

- The Sylt World Cup is regarded as the biggest and most varied event on the PWA Tour calendar.
- Legendary moments range from Dunkerbeck’s farewell to the first foil races and dramatic moments in the shorebreak.
- The 2024 Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt will take place from 26 September to 5 October, featuring wave, foil slalom and freestyle competitions.

Photo gallery: The best moments on Sylt from recent years

- ‘The Ponds’, an extreme speed spot with winds of up to 50 knots; Alpha Speedweek falls short of expectations due to a lack of thermals.  
- Small, bespoke surf shops are living the dream of running their own surf business, prioritising independence over profit and offering a customer-friendly approach.  
- Undercover tests of coach holidays reveal a spectrum ranging from good surfing conditions to group stress, flat seas, monotonous itineraries and dreary facilities.

A look back: The highlights from surf 6/1986

- Arne Jörn is making his freestyle debut at the World Cup on Sylt and is the only German competitor in this discipline.
- After finishing third in the U21 wave event at Cold Hawaii, he is now competing in the men’s category and is relying on his versatile freestyle board.
- He’s hoping for a 22-knot southerly with good ramps; if the wind drops, he plans to explore the island and do some workouts during his term break.

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026: German star set to compete in the freestyle event on Sylt – 5 questions for Arne Jörn

- Between 2013 and 2024, Sylt saw a succession of lulls, storms, debut events in various disciplines and cancellations due to the coronavirus.
- Several generational changes: new names such as Vrieswijk, Offringa, Neubauer and Becker have made their mark on title races and emotional debuts.
- Foil and modern live-streaming technology are gaining in importance, whilst classic Finn slaloms and tow-in sessions round off the event programme.

History: The surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 2013 to 2025

- Warnemünde is considered one of the favourite spots on the windsurfing scene in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
- When the wind is from the west to west-north-west, the Baltic Sea off Warnemünde produces a solid surf along the shore.
- Local Sören Klement documents the day on the water and refers readers to a spot guide on the surf website.

Gallery: Wonderful Warnemünde – the Baltic Sea at its best

- Lina Erpenstein tops the Wave rankings at the halfway point of the season and achieved her best result of the season so far with a second-place finish in Tenerife in 2026.  
- Following a severe Lisfranc fracture in 2025, she still feels it in her foot during every session, but feels almost fully recovered both physically and mentally.
- She sees Sylt as her biggest challenge due to the unpredictable conditions and the increased pressure from media attention that comes with her high ranking.

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026: A look ahead to Sylt with Lina Erpenstein – “I’m almost back to my old self”

- The 2000s on Sylt saw a mix of calm-water competitions and extreme conditions, with legendary wave, slalom and freestyle events.  
- Key figures include Dunkerbeck, Albeau, Köster, Gollito, Voget and Flessner, with historic World Championship titles and German records to their names.  
- Spectacular events such as Night Sessions, tow-in freestyle and huge crowds make Sylt the media and sporting highlight of the tour.

History: The surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 2003 to 2012

- World champion Sarah-Quita Offringa has withdrawn from the Windsurf World Cup on Sylt at short notice due to a foot injury.
- The exact diagnosis regarding the Lisfranc joint is still pending; further tests, such as stress X-rays, will follow.
- It is unclear whether Offringa will be able to compete in the events on Maui and in Chile; on Sylt, Erpenstein, Behrens and Degrieck will now battle it out for victory.

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026: Sarah-Quita Offringa will not be competing on Sylt following an injury

- For Fabian Wolf, the World Cup Sylt – as the biggest and most prestigious event on the tour – is the highlight of the season.
- He regards Sylt as a challenging venue with a strong shorebreak and conditions that are difficult to predict, but it offers home advantage and a special atmosphere.
- Wolf feels fully prepared, aims to “compete right at the front” and plans to compete with one board, three Severne Hyper sails and a foil with two front wings.

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026: A look ahead to Sylt with Fabian Wolf – “I’m coming to Sylt to be among the frontrunners!”

- From 1993 to 1999, the Sylt World Cup was characterised by storms, spectacular wave riding, a string of victories by Björn Dunkerbeck, and head-to-head battles with Robby Naish.
- From 1995 onwards, the number of entrants and the women’s field declined, whilst equipment and disciplines evolved; at the same time, the supporting programme expanded to include parties and sponsors.
- 2000–2002: easterly winds, a lack of funding and the Formula World Championship led to less wave riding, whilst new stars such as Kevin Pritchard and Antoine Albeau took centre stage.

History: The surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 1993 to 2002

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Windsurfing Scene & Events

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
Behind the scenes and the highlights from Day 1

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
A sunny Saturday on Sylt – foilers on standby

Photo gallery
The best moments on Sylt from recent years

A look back
The highlights from surf 6/1986

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
German star set to compete in the freestyle event on Sylt – 5 questions for Arne Jörn

History
The surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 2013 to 2025

Gallery
Wonderful Warnemünde – the Baltic Sea at its best

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
A look ahead to Sylt with Lina Erpenstein – “I’m almost back to my old self”

History
The surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 2003 to 2012

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
Sarah-Quita Offringa will not be competing on Sylt following an injury

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
A look ahead to Sylt with Fabian Wolf – “I’m coming to Sylt to be among the frontrunners!”

History
The surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 1993 to 2002

Windsurfing Scene & Events

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026Behind the scenes and the highlights from Day 1

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026A sunny Saturday on Sylt – foilers on standby

Photo galleryThe best moments on Sylt from recent years

A look backThe highlights from surf 6/1986

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026German star set to compete in the freestyle event on Sylt – 5 questions for Arne Jörn

HistoryThe surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 2013 to 2025

GalleryWonderful Warnemünde – the Baltic Sea at its best

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026A look ahead to Sylt with Lina Erpenstein – “I’m almost back to my old self”

HistoryThe surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 2003 to 2012

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026Sarah-Quita Offringa will not be competing on Sylt following an injury

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026A look ahead to Sylt with Fabian Wolf – “I’m coming to Sylt to be among the frontrunners!”

HistoryThe surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 1993 to 2002

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
Behind the scenes and the highlights from Day 1

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
A sunny Saturday on Sylt – foilers on standby

Photo gallery
The best moments on Sylt from recent years

A look back
The highlights from surf 6/1986

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
German star set to compete in the freestyle event on Sylt – 5 questions for Arne Jörn

History
The surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 2013 to 2025

Gallery
Wonderful Warnemünde – the Baltic Sea at its best

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
A look ahead to Sylt with Lina Erpenstein – “I’m almost back to my old self”

History
The surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 2003 to 2012

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
Sarah-Quita Offringa will not be competing on Sylt following an injury

Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026
A look ahead to Sylt with Fabian Wolf – “I’m coming to Sylt to be among the frontrunners!”

History
The surfing highlights from the Sylt World Cup – 1993 to 2002