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Foot injury in ChileHow is her season going? Three questions for Lina Erpenstein

Julian Wiemar

 · 09.04.2025

Lina unfortunately had to abandon the semi-final in Chile and came out of the water limping.
Photo: Fish Bowl Diaries
World Championship runner-up Lina Erpenstein injured the Lisfranc joint in her left foot during the World Cup in Chile. Annoying timing - because this year she wanted to give it her all in the World Cup.

Last year, the German won in Chile and Tenerife, finished runner-up in the world championship and completed her medical studies at the same time. This year she wanted to start on the World Tour with full focus. Unfortunately, she suffered a setback in the semi-finals in Chile. But the 28-year-old remains optimistic: she wants to be fit again by the next event in Pozo (beginning of July).

Hi Lina, when and how did the foot injury happen?

In the semi-final, I broke the remaining wave on the leeward edge of my board while jibing out after a wave ride. As a result, I got hit with a good pull over the foot strap on my back foot, which was already under a lot of pressure. I immediately felt that something was strange, but I thought I could withstand the pain and finish the rest of the heat. When I tried to take a wave again, I realised: no chance. When I got back to the beach I couldn't even stand up. Luckily I had help limping out straight away and I also had great support on the beach.

This year you wanted to concentrate fully on windsurfing and the title. What was the mood and your mindset like before and after the incident in Chile?

Exactly, this year I wanted to go full throttle. Having completed my studies and still without a full-time job. I was really looking forward to Chile, with all the good memories from last year. So the timing is annoying. But well, injuries are never good. Nevertheless, I still have hope of being fit again for Pozo.

The timing is annoying. But well, injuries are never good.

What is the prognosis and what do you hope to gain from rehab?

I now have to wear a moon boot for six weeks and then I can slowly start again. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to compete in Pozo, even if I still have some slight discomfort.

Get well soon! We very much hope to see you on the water in Pozo.

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Julian Wiemar

Julian Wiemar

Editor surf

Born in Cologne in 1996, Julian grew up on the western banks of the Father Rhine, where he still pushes himself to new tricks almost every day as one of Germany's best freestyle windsurfers. He discovered his passion for water sports at the young age of five. 15 years and countless hours on the surfboard later, Julian traveled the world from Cologne after graduating from high school. With a German championship title in his pocket, he spent several years traveling to the best windsurfing spots on the planet in order to gain a foothold in the World Cup. With the aim of making windsurfing the focus of his life in the long term, the then 24-year-old globetrotter found his way to the surf magazine through his love of writing travel and spot reports.

There, as a trainee, he immersed himself in all the other areas of responsibility of a surf editor and was able to expand his expertise on a daily basis. With dedication and extraordinary enthusiasm for the sport, he is motivated to share his experiences, adventures and knowledge with readers in the world of windsurfing.

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