Wingsurfing

- With Rip Curl, Citroën is launching the limited special edition Ami Rip Curl in two variants, Sunrise (yellow) from June 2026 and Sunset (purple) from August 2026.
- Black bodywork "Black Night", Rip Curl graphics, rear spoiler, white 14-inch rims and colour-coordinated interior details characterise the design.
- Technically the same as the series model: 45 km/h top speed, range of up to 75 km, approx. 4 hours charging from a household socket, can be driven with an AM driving licence from the age of 15.

Cooperation with surf label: Citroën launches limited special model Ami Rip Curl

- Premiere of the ROTS/WOTS One Hour Edition on the Dümmer with 35 participants in five classes in sunshine and 8-18 knots of wind.
- The aim of the format is to bring together different disciplines and strengthen the sense of community, including a BBQ at the end.
- High participation from young people and women; next One Hour on the first weekend in May at Surf Club Kiel e.V. in Strande.

Racer of the Sea/Winger of the Sea: Premiere of the One Hour Edition at the Dümmer

- Tomas Acherer wins the season opener in Leucate ahead of Rocco Makana and Luca Vuillermet; defending champion Castenskiold retires early.
- Format and schedule are adjusted due to weak wind forecast; several top favourites drop out in the early rounds.
- Nia Suardiaz defends her Leucate title ahead of debutant Ava Segersten; 12-year-old Sofia Ginzinger is the youngest rider to finish third.

GWA Wingfoil World Tour: New generation dominates season opener in Leucate

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- New Sky Free 105 is longer and narrower, with a flat bottom, cut-outs and long foil box for easy planing and foil set-up
- Very stable, forgiving and easy to control for intermediate wingfoil riders; offers low drag and good pumping transmission
- Good control and space for manoeuvres and first jumps; less suitable for maximum light wind or very ambitious freestyle

Wingboards 2026: Easy Freerider! The Duotone Sky Free in the test

- Skybrid D/Lab Midlengthboard arrives in 2027 in 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 litres with an almost unchanged outline.
- The wider deck and narrower underwater hull are designed to enable more foil control and earlier take-off with less drag.
- Hollow construction with Biax carbon sandwich ensures a weight of 3.4-4.1 kg; price 2,999 euros, around 750 euros more expensive than the standard version.

Wingboards 2026: 3.5 kilos! Duotone Skybrid D/Lab in new sizes

- Norden Surfboards is launching the further developed mid-length board Futurama Fusion V2 in three sizes with volumes of 80, 95 and 110 litres.
- The underwater hull, rails and tail have been optimised for early take-off, smooth landings and good acceleration in light winds.
- Hybrid carbon sandwich construction with carbon, fibreglass and bamboo, foil boxes in the tail, optional foot straps, 6.5 kg weight, price 1299 euros.

Wingboards 2026: Futurama Fusion V2 - Midlengthboard from the north

Wing boards

- The design of the EOS 3 has been extensively revised: shorter wingspan, new profile and z-shaped bent centre strut for more hand clearance.
- The Click-Boom concept is now standard on the EOS 3, and the Aluula element in the front tube is intended to provide a stiffer frame.
- EOS 3 remains a compact all-round wing with a large wind range; eight sizes from 2.5 to 6.0 square metres, price depending on size 999 to 1189 euros.

Wings 2026: Wing update on approach - Vayu EOS V3

Test: All-rounders! These are the best all-round wings of the year

Wings 2026: Large wind range & target group - the Slingshot Slingwing V6 in the test

Wings

- The Starboard Viva Wing is a lightweight, powerful all-rounder, ideal for freeride, downwind and waves, with sizes from 2.5 to 7.0 square metres.
- The Wing offers excellent performance in light winds, is well balanced and enables easy foil manoeuvres with little effort.
- Weaknesses are the lack of boom delivery and the uncovered seams on the front tube; the top-end control is passable.

Wings 2026: Starboard Viva in the test - lightweight with power

- Starboard is launching the entry-level Wing Source in four sizes (2.5/3.5/5.0/6.0 square metres) for wingfoil newcomers and freeriders in 2026.  
- The low-aspect ratio, deep, soft profile and high lift are designed to prevent dragging and enable efficient pumping and early take-off.  
- Continuous boom (carbon +175 € or aluminium +75 €) is optional; Source costs 799-1049 €, around 200-250 € cheaper than the Viva, including hip leash and bag.

Wings 2026: Starboard Source - new wing for wingfoil beginners

- With the Move, GA is launching an all-round front wing in seven sizes with a consistent aspect ratio of 9.2.  
- The Move front wing is built as a one-piece with a front fuselage, which reduces connection problems and shortens assembly time.  
- The aim is early lift, lots of glide and precise manoeuvres; can be combined with Move rear wings and the recommended 85 cm GA Carbon UHM mast.

Foils 2026: GA Move Foil - new all-rounder in full carbon fibre

- Duotone is expanding its wing, board and foil range in 2026 with three wing and four board construction levels for beginners to professionals.  
- New materials such as PentaTX, Aluula and Hollow Shell Composite reduce weight by 15-30% in some cases and increase tear resistance and stiffness.  
- The foil and mast programme is being expanded with Crest, Glide, Hyperglide and Amp 2.0 foils, new monobloc tails, slim masts and the Lazepump.

Wings, boards and foils: Duotone presents 2026 wing and foil programme

- Crest D/Lab: easy-turning, controlled foil for downwind, manoeuvres and moderate waves, positioned as the golden mean in the Duotone line-up.  
- Mono-Bloc construction with fixed front wing/fuselage and rear wing/stay saves assembly time and avoids screwing problems, modular with different masts.  
- Early, predictable take-off, good glide and speed slightly above Glide 2.0, requires sensitivity and safe basic manoeuvres, not intended for beginners.

Foils 2026: Duotone Crest E/Lab on test - turns like a painting!

Foils

- Helmets are increasingly being used in surfing, especially foiling, to prevent head injuries caused by contact with the material.  
- Tight spots due to precise wind forecasts and social media increase the risk of collisions, which is why more water sports enthusiasts are wearing head protection.  
- Modern water sports helmets are lightweight, absorb little water, come in different materials and shapes and must fit the size of the head exactly.

Head protection for wingfoiling and windsurfing: The perfect helmet for water sports enthusiasts - 19 models tested

Cut and UV protection: new protection products from ION

- Active Max: lightweight sports watch suitable for everyday use with 1.5" AMOLED, 5 ATM, 25-day runtime, over 170 sports modes and extensive health functions.  
- T-Rex 3: more robust outdoor watch with stainless steel frame, military certification, 10 ATM, 27-day runtime and diving option up to 45 metres.  
- Active Max offers offline maps, GPS with five satellite systems, broad app connectivity as well as 24/7 tracking and AI assistant Zepp Flow.

Amazfit Active Max: Inexpensive GPS watch in test

Wingsurfing accessories

- Citroën becomes the official mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC and provides a complete fleet of vehicles for the surf park in Munich.
- The two-year partnership includes on-site presence, digital integration, content production and events such as the Rip Curl Nations Trophy 2026.
- The Citroën Prep Bay is a service and presentation area at the surf spot; Citroën also remains the title sponsor of the Windsurf World Cup Sylt.

Sylt title sponsor: Citroën becomes mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC

- The GWA surf freestyle season starts at the Mondial du Vent in Leucate with 28 men and 19 women from 10 nations.
- Defending champion Benjamin Castenskiold is at the start, world champion Marie Schlittenbauer is missing after an operation and will not be competing until later.
- France has the largest team with 17 athletes; the first Downwind Parawing World Cup of the SFT Surf Foil World Tour is running in parallel.

Wingfoil World Tour: GWA season starts with surf freestyle in Leucate

- VDWS Wingfoil course requires high riding skills, comprehensive e-learning and intensive theory-practice units over eight days.  
- The focus is on methodology, safety, material and meteorology as well as practical exercises on longboard and foil with tests in riding technique and teaching.  
- Passing the course leads to a Level 1 licence; Level 2 requires an internship or X-Over course for experienced VDWS instructors to obtain a licence independently.

From hobby to profession: Become a VDWS Wingfoil Instructor in eight days

Scene & Events

- Almost any all-round or touring SUP (9-12 feet) is suitable for learning to wingsurf with a wing in light winds.
- A centre fin is required for less lateral drift, WindSUPs have this, other boards can be retrofitted.
- Various retrofit systems with a tensioning strap or adhesive fin box are available and are also used in wingsurfing schools.

Video tutorial: How to learn wingsurfing on the SUP!

- Epoxy resin, precise sanding and an economical amount of resin are key to dense, stable laminate and fin repairs.  
- Fins are built up and wet-sanded in several stages using a resin/carbon mixture and carbon fibres on the leading edge, trailing edge and tip.  
- Boards can be repaired conventionally over a large area or "arthroscopically" using minimally invasive techniques; mast foot tendons should be checked every 2-5 years and replaced if they are torn.

Workshop: How to repair fins, base plates and board laminate

- When wingfoiling, the board can separate from the body, for example if the leash breaks or opens.
- Freestylers and wave-foilers often do without the leash to avoid injuries and material damage.
- In board emergencies, the wing should be actively used for pulling; practise the technique close to the shore beforehand.

Safety: Wings without a leash? How to reach your board with the wing

How to

If you want to learn wingsurfing, you should get competent instruction at a school. Here is an overview of 200 wingfoil centres in Germany and abroad.

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Wingsurfing

Cooperation with surf label
Citroën launches limited special model Ami Rip Curl

Racer of the Sea/Winger of the Sea
Premiere of the One Hour Edition at the Dümmer

GWA Wingfoil World Tour
New generation dominates season opener in Leucate

Wing boards

Wingboards 2026
Easy Freerider! The Duotone Sky Free in the test

Wingboards 2026
3.5 kilos! Duotone Skybrid D/Lab in new sizes

Wingboards 2026
Futurama Fusion V2 - Midlengthboard from the north

Wings

Wings 2026
Wing update on approach - Vayu EOS V3

Test
All-rounders! These are the best all-round wings of the year

Wings 2026
Large wind range & target group - the Slingshot Slingwing V6 in the test

Wings 2026
Starboard Viva in the test - lightweight with power

Wings 2026
Starboard Source - new wing for wingfoil beginners

Foils

Foils 2026
GA Move Foil - new all-rounder in full carbon fibre

Wings, boards and foils
Duotone presents 2026 wing and foil programme

Foils 2026
Duotone Crest E/Lab on test - turns like a painting!

Wingsurfing accessories

Head protection for wingfoiling and windsurfing
The perfect helmet for water sports enthusiasts - 19 models tested

Cut and UV protection
New protection products from ION

Amazfit Active Max
Inexpensive GPS watch in test

Scene & Events

Sylt title sponsor
Citroën becomes mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC

Wingfoil World Tour
GWA season starts with surf freestyle in Leucate

From hobby to profession
Become a VDWS Wingfoil Instructor in eight days

How to

Video tutorial
How to learn wingsurfing on the SUP!

Workshop
How to repair fins, base plates and board laminate

Safety
Wings without a leash? How to reach your board with the wing

Wingsurfing

Cooperation with surf labelCitroën launches limited special model Ami Rip Curl

Racer of the Sea/Winger of the SeaPremiere of the One Hour Edition at the Dümmer

GWA Wingfoil World TourNew generation dominates season opener in Leucate

Wing boards

Wingboards 2026Easy Freerider! The Duotone Sky Free in the test

Wingboards 20263.5 kilos! Duotone Skybrid D/Lab in new sizes

Wingboards 2026Futurama Fusion V2 - Midlengthboard from the north

Wings

Wings 2026Wing update on approach - Vayu EOS V3

TestAll-rounders! These are the best all-round wings of the year

Wings 2026Large wind range & target group - the Slingshot Slingwing V6 in the test

Wings 2026Starboard Viva in the test - lightweight with power

Wings 2026Starboard Source - new wing for wingfoil beginners

Foils

Foils 2026GA Move Foil - new all-rounder in full carbon fibre

Wings, boards and foilsDuotone presents 2026 wing and foil programme

Foils 2026Duotone Crest E/Lab on test - turns like a painting!

Wingsurfing accessories

Head protection for wingfoiling and windsurfingThe perfect helmet for water sports enthusiasts - 19 models tested

Cut and UV protectionNew protection products from ION

Amazfit Active MaxInexpensive GPS watch in test

Scene & Events

Sylt title sponsorCitroën becomes mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC

Wingfoil World TourGWA season starts with surf freestyle in Leucate

From hobby to professionBecome a VDWS Wingfoil Instructor in eight days

How to

Video tutorialHow to learn wingsurfing on the SUP!

WorkshopHow to repair fins, base plates and board laminate

SafetyWings without a leash? How to reach your board with the wing

Cooperation with surf label
Citroën launches limited special model Ami Rip Curl

Racer of the Sea/Winger of the Sea
Premiere of the One Hour Edition at the Dümmer

GWA Wingfoil World Tour
New generation dominates season opener in Leucate

Wingboards 2026
Easy Freerider! The Duotone Sky Free in the test

Wingboards 2026
3.5 kilos! Duotone Skybrid D/Lab in new sizes

Wingboards 2026
Futurama Fusion V2 - Midlengthboard from the north

Wings 2026
Wing update on approach - Vayu EOS V3

Test
All-rounders! These are the best all-round wings of the year

Wings 2026
Large wind range & target group - the Slingshot Slingwing V6 in the test

Wings 2026
Starboard Viva in the test - lightweight with power

Wings 2026
Starboard Source - new wing for wingfoil beginners

Foils 2026
GA Move Foil - new all-rounder in full carbon fibre

Wings, boards and foils
Duotone presents 2026 wing and foil programme

Foils 2026
Duotone Crest E/Lab on test - turns like a painting!

Head protection for wingfoiling and windsurfing
The perfect helmet for water sports enthusiasts - 19 models tested

Cut and UV protection
New protection products from ION

Amazfit Active Max
Inexpensive GPS watch in test

Sylt title sponsor
Citroën becomes mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC

Wingfoil World Tour
GWA season starts with surf freestyle in Leucate

From hobby to profession
Become a VDWS Wingfoil Instructor in eight days

Video tutorial
How to learn wingsurfing on the SUP!

Workshop
How to repair fins, base plates and board laminate

Safety
Wings without a leash? How to reach your board with the wing