Da nur noch die acht besten Windsurfer im Einzelwettbewerb der Männer übrig waren, mussten am letzten (Bonus-)Tag des Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 nur noch das Halbfinale und das Finale ausgetragen werden, um das vollständige Ergebnis zu erzielen. Das klingt zwar einfach, war es aber keineswegs, denn es herrschte starker auflandiger Wind und die Nordsee war so rau, dass sie jeden unachtsamen Teilnehmer verschlingen konnte. Eine Zeit lang war es sehr fraglich, ob sie es überhaupt schaffen würden, da überall Weißwasserwalzen und riesige, unberechenbare Wellenkämme auftauchten – die Surfer mussten also jederzeit voll konzentriert sein. Glücklicherweise sind sie die Besten der Welt, und trotz riesiger Wellenwände und ohne Fluchtmöglichkeit gelang es ihnen irgendwie, sich ihren Weg nach draußen zu bahnen und ein spannendes Finale für die diesjährige Veranstaltung zu bieten, während das Publikum Mutter Natur von ihrer besten Seite genoss und alle glücklicherweise unversehrt an den Strand zurückkehrten – was angesichts der extrem gefährlichen Bedingungen keine Selbstverständlichkeit war.
Result 2025 Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt - Women’s Wave
1st Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne Windsurfing)
2nd Lina Erpenstein (GER | Severne Windsurfing)
3rd Justyna Sniady (POL | Flikka / North Sails)
4th Pauline Katz (SUI | Severne Windsurfing)
5th Maria Behrens (GER | Duotone Windsurfing / Maui Ultra Fins)
5th Sarah-Quita Offringa (ARU | Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins)
Result 2025 Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt - Men’s Wave
1st Marc Paré (ESP | Simmer / Simmer Sails / MFC)
2nd Philip Köster (GER | Severne Windsurfing)
3rd Miguel Chapuis (ESP | Flikka / North Sails)
4th Victor Fernandez (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
5th Dieter van der Eyken (BEL | Severne Windsurfing)
5th Marcilio Browne (BRA | Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
7th Moritz Mauch (GC | Simmer / Simmer Sails)
7th Alessio Stillrich (ESP | Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails)
9th Morgan Noireaux (HI | JP / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins)
9th Julian Salmonn (GER | Naish / Naish Sails)
9th Anton Richter (GER | JP / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins)
9th Marino Gil (ESP | JP / NeilPryde / MFC)
Result 2025 Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt - Men’s Freestyle Single Elimination
1st Lennart Neubauer (GRE | Starboard / Severne Sails / Maui Ultra Fins)
2nd Yentel Caers (BEL | JP / NeilPryde)
3rd Jacopo Testa (ITA | WeOne / GUNSAILS)
4th Steven Van Broeckhoven (BEL | WeOne / GUNSAILS)
5th Takuma Sugi (JPN | Tabou / GA Sails / Black Project Fins)
5th Balz Müller (SUI | Severne Windsurfing)
5th Dieter Van der Eyken (BEL | Severne Windsurfing)
5th Youp Schmit (NB | Flikka)
Result 2025 Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt - Men’s Foil Slalom
1st Johan Søe (DEN | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils)
2nd Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails)
3rd Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
4th Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing / NeilPryde)
5th Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Foils)
6th William Huppert (FRA | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils)
7th John Soukos (GRE | WeOne / Challenger Sails)
8th Daniele Benedetti (ITA | Duotone Windsurfing)
9th Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
10th Fabian Wolf (GER | Starboard / Severne Sails)
Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 Tag 10
05 10.2025
An einem nassen, wilden und windigen Finaltag bezwingt Marc Paré die tosende Nordsee und verteidigt seinen Titel vor Philip Köster, Miguel Chapuis und Victor Fernandez
Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 Tag 9
05 10.2025
Sol Degrieck gewinnt mit nur 15 Jahren ihren ersten Weltcup, während die beiden Top-Anwärterinnen auf den Weltmeistertitel bei den Frauen straucheln. Bei den Männern wird die Einzelausscheidung am Sonntag mit nur noch acht Teilnehmern zu Ende gebracht.
Die Vorhersage für den ursprünglich als letzter offizieller Wettkampftag des Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 vorgesehenen Tag sah auf dem Papier schon immer schwierig aus. Es stellte sich jedoch heraus, dass es weitaus schwieriger wurde, als irgendjemand hätte vorhersagen können, da ständige Regenbänder den Wind völlig zunichte machten. Das bedeutete, dass in den ersten neun Stunden nur neun mühsam langsame Heats absolviert werden konnten, was sich als wahrer Kampf gegen die Elemente herausstellte. Am Ende besserten sich die Bedingungen jedoch, und gegen 17:00 Uhr stabilisierte sich der Wind, während der berüchtigte Shorebreak von Sylt sich zeigte und den weltbesten Wavesurfern einige magische Momente bescherte... br>
Lies den vollständigen Bericht über einen bahnbrechenden Tag beim Wavesailing @ www.pwaworldtour.com
Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 Tag 8
04 10.2025
Die Freestyler legen die Messlatte höher, während Sylt einen Tag mit Freestyle der Weltklasse bietet, an dem ein inspirierter Lennart Neubauer die Einzelausscheidung gewinnt, während Yentel Caers einen dritten Freestyle-Weltmeistertitel in greifbarer Nähe hat.
Sylt ist oft dafür bekannt, einige der härtesten und anspruchsvollsten Freestyle-Bedingungen zu bieten, die es gibt. In den letzten Jahren hat Sylt jedoch einige erstaunliche Bedingungen hervorgebracht, und auch am 8. Tag des Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 herrschten erneut Weltklasse-Bedingungen, da starke Winde, wenn auch etwas kühl, in Kombination mit perfekten Kickern für skateparkähnliche Bedingungen sorgten. Wenn man einigen der talentiertesten Windsurfern der Welt eine Bühne bietet, auf der sie ihr wahres Können zeigen können, wird man mit atemberaubenden Ergebnissen belohnt, und der heutige Tag wird aus mehreren Gründen in die Freestyle-Geschichte eingehen. Zum einen gab es heute eine Weltpremiere, da der Wettbewerb ausschließlich per Drohne bewertet wurde, während die Freestyler mit neuen Moves und Kombinationen die Messlatte für das Mögliche immer höher legten und einen wahrhaft bahnbrechenden Tag für den Freestyle krönten. Derzeit steht Yentel Caers (JP / NeilPryde) kurz davor, seinen dritten Freestyle-Weltmeistertitel zu gewinnen, während Lennart Neubauer (Starboard / Severne Sails / Maui Ultra Fins) hier zum zweiten Mal in drei Jahren gewinnen wird (2024 wurden keine vollständigen Ergebnisse erzielt).
Lies den Rückblick auf einen bahnbrechenden Tag im Freestyle unter www.pwaworldtour.com
Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 Tag 7
03 10.2025
Matteo Iachino und Johan Søe liefern sich weiterhin ein Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen, doch nach den letzten drei Eliminations steht der junge Däne kurz vor dem Sieg
Wie versprochen, hielt die Wettervorhersage am 7. Tag des Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025, an dem drei weitere Eliminations im Foil-Slalom der Männer bei strahlendem Sonnenschein und den bisher stärksten Winden des Events (10-16 Knoten), die es den meisten Seglern ermöglichte, sowohl die Größe des Frontflügels als auch die Segelgröße zu verringern, während der Wellengang ebenfalls zunahm und für zusätzliche Spannung sorgte, was insgesamt zu vielen spannenden Rennen führte. Wie bereits in den ersten beiden Renntagen liefern sich Johan Søe (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) und Matteo Iachino (Starboard / Severne Sails) weiterhin ein Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen, doch dank seiner besseren Streichergebnisse scheint Søe seinen Titel verteidigen zu können.
Lies, wie sich der bisher windigste Tag entwickelt hat, unter www.pwaworldtour.com
Lies, wie sich der bisher windigste Tag entwickelt hat, unter www.pwaworldtour.com
Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 Tag 6
02 10.2025
Søe festigt mit einem weiteren Sieg und einem zweiten Platz seinen Platz an der Spitze der Foil-Slalom-Rangliste.
Auf dem Papier sah es so aus, als würde der sechste Tag des Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 ein weiterer Ruhetag werden, aber wie wir alle wissen, kann beim Windsurfen alles passieren, und tatsächlich kam der Wind unangekündigt auf, sodass zwei weitere Eliminationsläufe im Foil Slalom unter den bisher besten Bedingungen des Events absolviert werden konnten, obwohl die meisten Segler bei ihrer größeren Ausrüstung blieben. Der Titelverteidiger Johan Søe (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) hat nun nach einem weiteren äußerst erfolgreichen Tag mit einem Sieg und einem zweiten Platz die Veranstaltung fest im Griff.
Men’s
Foil Slalom
Johan Søe (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) started the day with a four point lead over Matteo Iachino (Starboard / Severne Sails) and after the latest two races have been completed the Dane has seen that lead reduced to three points. However, that doesn’t quite tell the full story as Søe has now cemented his place at the top of the leaderboard as he is now currently discarding a second place - after producing a superb comeback in Elimination 3 - while he signed off today in style by earning his second bullet of the event. The 22-year-old has recorded two bullets and two second places in the opening four races and looks as though he will be incredibly difficult to stop from retaining his event title.
Iachino had made the perfect start to the day as he rattled off his second bullet of the week to close to within 2.7 points of Søe, but in Elimination 4 the Italian needed another big result to discard his sixth place from the opening race. Iachino does discard that sixth place, but unfortunately it only replaced by a fifth, which means he now faces a mountain to climb in order to try and overhaul Søe. However, in the grand scheme of things, it was another solid day of work for Iachino and with his main world title rival - Pierre Mortefon (FMX Racing / NeilPryde) dropping out of the top three - it’s certainly advantage Iachino in terms of the world title at the moment.
Aside from the top two, Maciek Rutkowski (JP / NeilPryde) is the only other sailor to have qualified for every Winners’ Final thus far, and after recording a solid second and a sixth place today, the Pole jumps into third place.
Mortefon started the day in third place, but drops to fourth at the close of play after making a couple of uncharacteristic gybing errors. The Frenchman dropped his second gybe in the Winners’ Final of Elimination 3, before also dropping his final gybe in the semifinals of Elimination 4 when in the qualifying positions, which meant he missed out on the top eight for the first time this week. Mortefon is currently four points behind Rutkowski and it’ll be crucial for him to try and claw his way back into the top three to remain as close to Iachino as possible heading into the world title decider in Japan in November.
After finishing fourth in Elimination 4, Amado Vrieswijk (Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Foils) discards his tenth place from the previous elimination to move level on 14 points with Mortefon. The Bonairean gains one place from the overnight rankings - currently fifth.
Fabian Wolf (Starboard / Severne Sails) made a brilliant start to the event with a third and a fourth place, but couldn’t quite maintain those impeccable results today as the German missed out on both Winners’ Finals. However, the 27-year-old was still able to win the b-final of Elimination 3 and is still ranked in sixth place after the opening four eliminations as he chases his first top ten result on the World Tour.
William Huppert (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) continues to sail extremely consistently with the Frenchman recording a fifth and a seventh place today, which sees him ranked 7th, while Jordy Vonk (Duotone Windsurfing) breaks into the top ten - 8th. Vonk’s teammate - Daniele Benedetti (Duotone Windsurfing) - recorded his best result of the season thus far in Elimination 4 - third - as he starts to show more of the form that saw he become vice-world champion in 2024.
The top ten is now completed by John Soukos (WeOne / Challenger Sails) with the young Greek gaining nine places today after qualifying for both Winners’ Finals and recording a brilliant fourth and sixth place as the 21-year-old enjoyed his best day to date on the World Tour. Meanwhile, Bob van de Burgt (PATRIK / Point-7) also qualified for his first ever Winners’ Final in Elimination 4.
The forecast for Thursday looks as though there could be more racing on the menu with winds of up to 19 knots currently predicted during the afternoon. Skippers’ meetings times can be found below: (All times GMT+2)
- Foil Slalom 10am - first possible start 11am
- Freestyle 10:15am - first possible start 11am
- Wave 10:30am
Current Ranking 2025 Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt - Men’s Foil Slalom
*After 4 Eliminations (1 Discard)
1st Johan Søe (DEN | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) 2nd Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails) 3rd Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde) 4th Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing / NeilPryde) 5th Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Foils) 6th Fabian Wolf (GER | Starboard / Severne Sails) 7th William Huppert (FRA | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) 8th Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing) 9th Daniele Benedetti (ITA | Duotone Windsurfing) 10th John Soukos (GRE | WeOne / Challenger Sails)
Men’s
Foil Slalom
Johan Søe (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) started the day with a four point lead over Matteo Iachino (Starboard / Severne Sails) and after the latest two races have been completed the Dane has seen that lead reduced to three points. However, that doesn’t quite tell the full story as Søe has now cemented his place at the top of the leaderboard as he is now currently discarding a second place - after producing a superb comeback in Elimination 3 - while he signed off today in style by earning his second bullet of the event. The 22-year-old has recorded two bullets and two second places in the opening four races and looks as though he will be incredibly difficult to stop from retaining his event title.
Iachino had made the perfect start to the day as he rattled off his second bullet of the week to close to within 2.7 points of Søe, but in Elimination 4 the Italian needed another big result to discard his sixth place from the opening race. Iachino does discard that sixth place, but unfortunately it only replaced by a fifth, which means he now faces a mountain to climb in order to try and overhaul Søe. However, in the grand scheme of things, it was another solid day of work for Iachino and with his main world title rival - Pierre Mortefon (FMX Racing / NeilPryde) dropping out of the top three - it’s certainly advantage Iachino in terms of the world title at the moment.
Aside from the top two, Maciek Rutkowski (JP / NeilPryde) is the only other sailor to have qualified for every Winners’ Final thus far, and after recording a solid second and a sixth place today, the Pole jumps into third place.
Mortefon started the day in third place, but drops to fourth at the close of play after making a couple of uncharacteristic gybing errors. The Frenchman dropped his second gybe in the Winners’ Final of Elimination 3, before also dropping his final gybe in the semifinals of Elimination 4 when in the qualifying positions, which meant he missed out on the top eight for the first time this week. Mortefon is currently four points behind Rutkowski and it’ll be crucial for him to try and claw his way back into the top three to remain as close to Iachino as possible heading into the world title decider in Japan in November.
After finishing fourth in Elimination 4, Amado Vrieswijk (Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Foils) discards his tenth place from the previous elimination to move level on 14 points with Mortefon. The Bonairean gains one place from the overnight rankings - currently fifth.
Fabian Wolf (Starboard / Severne Sails) made a brilliant start to the event with a third and a fourth place, but couldn’t quite maintain those impeccable results today as the German missed out on both Winners’ Finals. However, the 27-year-old was still able to win the b-final of Elimination 3 and is still ranked in sixth place after the opening four eliminations as he chases his first top ten result on the World Tour.
William Huppert (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) continues to sail extremely consistently with the Frenchman recording a fifth and a seventh place today, which sees him ranked 7th, while Jordy Vonk (Duotone Windsurfing) breaks into the top ten - 8th. Vonk’s teammate - Daniele Benedetti (Duotone Windsurfing) - recorded his best result of the season thus far in Elimination 4 - third - as he starts to show more of the form that saw he become vice-world champion in 2024.
The top ten is now completed by John Soukos (WeOne / Challenger Sails) with the young Greek gaining nine places today after qualifying for both Winners’ Finals and recording a brilliant fourth and sixth place as the 21-year-old enjoyed his best day to date on the World Tour. Meanwhile, Bob van de Burgt (PATRIK / Point-7) also qualified for his first ever Winners’ Final in Elimination 4.
The forecast for Thursday looks as though there could be more racing on the menu with winds of up to 19 knots currently predicted during the afternoon. Skippers’ meetings times can be found below: (All times GMT+2)
- Foil Slalom 10am - first possible start 11am
- Freestyle 10:15am - first possible start 11am
- Wave 10:30am
Current Ranking 2025 Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt - Men’s Foil Slalom
*After 4 Eliminations (1 Discard)
1st Johan Søe (DEN | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) 2nd Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails) 3rd Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde) 4th Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing / NeilPryde) 5th Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Foils) 6th Fabian Wolf (GER | Starboard / Severne Sails) 7th William Huppert (FRA | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) 8th Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing) 9th Daniele Benedetti (ITA | Duotone Windsurfing) 10th John Soukos (GRE | WeOne / Challenger Sails)
Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 Tag 1
28 09.2025
Johan Søe und Matteo Iachino teilen sich in den ersten beiden Eliminations jeweils einen Sieg, wobei der Däne am Ende des Tages mit 4 Punkten führt
Nach einem langsamen Start in den ersten Wettkampftag des Citroën Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025 kam gegen 15 Uhr Ortszeit endlich Wind auf, sodass die ersten beiden Foil-Slalom-Eliminations bei leichtem Wind von 7 bis 14 Knoten absolviert werden konnten. Der Vorjahressieger Johan Søe (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails / PATRIK Foils) holte sich den ersten Sieg, bevor der aktuelle Weltcup-Spitzenreiter Matteo Iachino (Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Foils) mit dem Sieg in der zweiten Ausscheidungsrunde zurückschlug.
Lies alles über den ersten Wettkampftag in Sylt unter www.pwaworldtour.com
Lies alles über den ersten Wettkampftag in Sylt unter www.pwaworldtour.com
Cold Hawaii Youth World Cup
23 09.2025
Cold Hawaii hat einmal mehr bewiesen, warum es zu den bekanntesten Windsurf-Destinationen Europas zählt.
Im Laufe einer actionreichen Woche voller Wave- und Slalom-Action hinterließen junge Surfer aus aller Welt ihre Spuren an der rauen Westküste Dänemarks – und bei anderen.
The week kicked off with classic North Sea conditions: howling winds, punchy swell, and an electric atmosphere poised with anticipation. Wave heats launched in Klitmøller, where riders showcased their skills in clean side-shore setups and well-formed waves.
The action then shifted north to Hanstholm, where bigger surf and stronger wind delivered the perfect canvas for the decisive rounds. Monday and Tuesday brought the most epic sessions of the week — long heats, jaw-dropping rides, and world-class windsurfing that had judges and spectators on the edge of their seats.
Midweek, the spotlight turned inland to the fjord near Thisted, where the slalom course was set. Tactical finesse and technical precision were the name of the game. And despite light wind windows on Friday and Saturday, the commitment from the riders and crew never wavered. In between waiting periods, the beach buzzed with camaraderie, training, and laid-back vibes.
Sunday delivered the grand finale: four decisive rounds in the fin slalom discipline. Riders battled through gusty patches and fierce competition, pushing their mental and physical limits. It was a fitting climax to a week that embodied everything Cold Hawaii stands for.
With participants from Bonaire, Germany, Poland, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Turkey, and Denmark, the event radiated international energy. On the water, on the beach, and around shared meals, a spirit of global unity prevailed — where rivalry and friendship blended seamlessly. For many, it was a first taste of Cold Hawaii; for others, a return to a place that now feels like home.
The Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf World Cup 2025 was a celebration of wind power, wave rhythm, and youthful passion. From Klitmøller’s surf to Hanstholm’s swell and Thisted’s slalom lanes, the riders gave it their all — and the audience got a glimpse of windsurfing’s bright future.
A massive shoutout to all riders, volunteers, sponsors, and locals — and above all, to Cold Hawaii, for delivering yet another unforgettable chapter in windsurfing history.
Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - Wave Girl's U21
1st Bobbi-Lynn De Jong (NB / Starboard / NeilPryde) 2nd Trine Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 3rd Helena Lale – (GER | Severne Windsurfing) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - Wave Boy’s U21
1st Anton Richter (GER | JP / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) 2nd Valters Videnieks (Goya Windsurfing) 3rd Hannes Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 4th Arthur Kahrs (GER | JP / GA Sails) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - Wave Boy’s U18
1st Peter Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 2nd Emil Skov Nielsen (DEN | Duotone Windsurfing) 3rd Bjørn Olesen (DEN | Severne Windsurfing / Maui Ultra Fins) 4th Adam Kelar (POL) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - Wave Boy’s U15
1st Liam Calo (ITA / Severne Windsurfing) 2nd Mika Henning (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 3rd Anton Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U21 Girl’s Foil
1. Bobbi-Lynn De Jong (NB | Neilpryde / Starboard) 2. Louise van der Meulen (ARU | Severne / Starboard) 3. Kit De Jong (NB | Neilpryde / Starboard) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U21 Girl’s Fin
1. Bobbi-Lynn De Jong (NB | Neilpryde / Starboard) 2. Kit De Jong (NB | Neilpryde / Starboard) 3. Louise van der Meulen (ARU | Severne / Starboard) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U21 Boy’s Fin
1. Brendan Lorho (FRA | S2 Maui / FMX Racing) 2. Anton Richter (GER | Neilpryde / JP / Maui Ultra Fins) 3. Storm Nicolai (NB | Severne / Starboard) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U21 Boy's Foil
1. Tom Nicolle (FRA) 2. Matthijs Pos (NED | North Sails) 3. Thijs Hanemaaijer (NED | North Sails / FMX) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U17 Boy’s Fin
1. Adam Kelar (POL) 2. Aytun Ustel (TUR) 3. Max-Emil Krogh Schmidt (DEN_ Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U17 Boy’s Foil
1. Gustav Permin (DEN | PATRIK) 2. Adam Kelar (POL| 3. Max-Emil Krogh Schmidt (DEN) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U15 Boy’s Fin
1. Arxon Gomperts (NB | Point 7 / Future Fly) 2. Victor Schulz Jakobsen (DEN | Loftsails) 3. Mika Henning (GER | Duotone)
The week kicked off with classic North Sea conditions: howling winds, punchy swell, and an electric atmosphere poised with anticipation. Wave heats launched in Klitmøller, where riders showcased their skills in clean side-shore setups and well-formed waves.
The action then shifted north to Hanstholm, where bigger surf and stronger wind delivered the perfect canvas for the decisive rounds. Monday and Tuesday brought the most epic sessions of the week — long heats, jaw-dropping rides, and world-class windsurfing that had judges and spectators on the edge of their seats.
Midweek, the spotlight turned inland to the fjord near Thisted, where the slalom course was set. Tactical finesse and technical precision were the name of the game. And despite light wind windows on Friday and Saturday, the commitment from the riders and crew never wavered. In between waiting periods, the beach buzzed with camaraderie, training, and laid-back vibes.
Sunday delivered the grand finale: four decisive rounds in the fin slalom discipline. Riders battled through gusty patches and fierce competition, pushing their mental and physical limits. It was a fitting climax to a week that embodied everything Cold Hawaii stands for.
With participants from Bonaire, Germany, Poland, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Turkey, and Denmark, the event radiated international energy. On the water, on the beach, and around shared meals, a spirit of global unity prevailed — where rivalry and friendship blended seamlessly. For many, it was a first taste of Cold Hawaii; for others, a return to a place that now feels like home.
The Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf World Cup 2025 was a celebration of wind power, wave rhythm, and youthful passion. From Klitmøller’s surf to Hanstholm’s swell and Thisted’s slalom lanes, the riders gave it their all — and the audience got a glimpse of windsurfing’s bright future.
A massive shoutout to all riders, volunteers, sponsors, and locals — and above all, to Cold Hawaii, for delivering yet another unforgettable chapter in windsurfing history.
Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - Wave Girl's U21
1st Bobbi-Lynn De Jong (NB / Starboard / NeilPryde) 2nd Trine Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 3rd Helena Lale – (GER | Severne Windsurfing) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - Wave Boy’s U21
1st Anton Richter (GER | JP / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) 2nd Valters Videnieks (Goya Windsurfing) 3rd Hannes Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 4th Arthur Kahrs (GER | JP / GA Sails) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - Wave Boy’s U18
1st Peter Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 2nd Emil Skov Nielsen (DEN | Duotone Windsurfing) 3rd Bjørn Olesen (DEN | Severne Windsurfing / Maui Ultra Fins) 4th Adam Kelar (POL) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - Wave Boy’s U15
1st Liam Calo (ITA / Severne Windsurfing) 2nd Mika Henning (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 3rd Anton Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U21 Girl’s Foil
1. Bobbi-Lynn De Jong (NB | Neilpryde / Starboard) 2. Louise van der Meulen (ARU | Severne / Starboard) 3. Kit De Jong (NB | Neilpryde / Starboard) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U21 Girl’s Fin
1. Bobbi-Lynn De Jong (NB | Neilpryde / Starboard) 2. Kit De Jong (NB | Neilpryde / Starboard) 3. Louise van der Meulen (ARU | Severne / Starboard) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U21 Boy’s Fin
1. Brendan Lorho (FRA | S2 Maui / FMX Racing) 2. Anton Richter (GER | Neilpryde / JP / Maui Ultra Fins) 3. Storm Nicolai (NB | Severne / Starboard) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U21 Boy's Foil
1. Tom Nicolle (FRA) 2. Matthijs Pos (NED | North Sails) 3. Thijs Hanemaaijer (NED | North Sails / FMX) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U17 Boy’s Fin
1. Adam Kelar (POL) 2. Aytun Ustel (TUR) 3. Max-Emil Krogh Schmidt (DEN_ Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U17 Boy’s Foil
1. Gustav Permin (DEN | PATRIK) 2. Adam Kelar (POL| 3. Max-Emil Krogh Schmidt (DEN) Result Cold Hawaii Youth Windsurf Wave & Slalom World Cup - U15 Boy’s Fin
1. Arxon Gomperts (NB | Point 7 / Future Fly) 2. Victor Schulz Jakobsen (DEN | Loftsails) 3. Mika Henning (GER | Duotone)
Tenerife PWA Tag 10
11 08.2025
Sarah-Quita Offringa gewinnt zum ersten Mal auf Teneriffa, während Marc Paré mit seinem zweiten Sieg in Folge im Kampf um den Weltmeistertitel gleichzieht.
Da es am letzten Tag des 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam windstill war, blieben die Ergebnisse der Wave-Einzelausscheidungen der Männer und Frauen unverändert, was bedeutet, dass Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) und Marc Paré (Simmer / Simmer Sails / MFC) offiziell die Sieger des Events 2025 auf Teneriffa sind.
Result Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Women’s Wave
1st Sarah-Quita Offringa (ARU | Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) 2nd Alexia Kiefer Quintana (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing) 3rd Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails) 4th Line Bang Wittrup (DEN | Goya Windsurfing) 5th Pauline Katz (SUI | Severne / Severne Sails) 5th Justyna Sniady (POL | Flikka / North Sails)
Result Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Wave
1st Marc Paré (ESP | Simmer / Simmer Sails / MFC)
2nd Victor Fernandez (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Marino Gil (ESP | JP / NeilPryde / MFC)
4th Marcilio Browne (BRA | Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Antoine Martin (FRA | Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Philip Köster (GER | Severne / Severne Sails)
7th Liam Dunkerbeck (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
7th Miguel Chapuis (ESP | Flikka / North Sails)
9th Alessio Stillrich (ESP | Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails)
9th Julian Salmonn (GER | Naish / Naish Sails)
9th Moritz Mauch (GER | Simmer / Simmer Sails)
9th Dieter van der Eyken (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
Overall Ranking 2025 PWA World Tour - Men’s Slalom X
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing)
2nd Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
5th Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
6th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Jimmy Thieme (FRA | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Slalom X
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing)
2nd Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
5th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
6th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Lohan Jules (GPE | AV Boards / S2Maui)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Girl’s U21 Wave
1st Alexia Kiefer Quintana (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing) 2nd Maria Morales (ESP | Goya Windsurfing) 3rd Lisa Wermeister (GER | Duotone Windsurfing / Maui Ultra Fins) 4th Helena Lale (GER | Severne / Severne Sails)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam- Girl’s U18 Wave
1st Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails) 2nd Lizzlotte Schilling Andrew (ESP | F2 / F2 Sails) 3rd Trine Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 4th Natsuki Wakasa (JPN | Goya Windsurfing / Severne Sails)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Boy’s U18 Wave
1st Javi Escribano (ESP | Goya Windsurfing) 2nd Bjørn Olesen (SWE | Severne / Severne Sails / Maui Ultra Fins) 3rd Ryoma Sugi (JPN | Duotone / North Sails) 4th Peter Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Boy’s U15 Wave
1st Vasily Zakharko (RUS) 2nd Ramon Barutell (ESP | Goya Windsurfing) 3rd Anton Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 4th Daniel Dunkerbeck (Starboard / Severne Sails)
Result Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Women’s Wave
1st Sarah-Quita Offringa (ARU | Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) 2nd Alexia Kiefer Quintana (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing) 3rd Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails) 4th Line Bang Wittrup (DEN | Goya Windsurfing) 5th Pauline Katz (SUI | Severne / Severne Sails) 5th Justyna Sniady (POL | Flikka / North Sails)
Result Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Wave
1st Marc Paré (ESP | Simmer / Simmer Sails / MFC)
2nd Victor Fernandez (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Marino Gil (ESP | JP / NeilPryde / MFC)
4th Marcilio Browne (BRA | Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Antoine Martin (FRA | Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Philip Köster (GER | Severne / Severne Sails)
7th Liam Dunkerbeck (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
7th Miguel Chapuis (ESP | Flikka / North Sails)
9th Alessio Stillrich (ESP | Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails)
9th Julian Salmonn (GER | Naish / Naish Sails)
9th Moritz Mauch (GER | Simmer / Simmer Sails)
9th Dieter van der Eyken (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
Overall Ranking 2025 PWA World Tour - Men’s Slalom X
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing)
2nd Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
5th Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
6th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Jimmy Thieme (FRA | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Slalom X
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing)
2nd Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
5th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
6th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Lohan Jules (GPE | AV Boards / S2Maui)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Girl’s U21 Wave
1st Alexia Kiefer Quintana (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing) 2nd Maria Morales (ESP | Goya Windsurfing) 3rd Lisa Wermeister (GER | Duotone Windsurfing / Maui Ultra Fins) 4th Helena Lale (GER | Severne / Severne Sails)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam- Girl’s U18 Wave
1st Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails) 2nd Lizzlotte Schilling Andrew (ESP | F2 / F2 Sails) 3rd Trine Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 4th Natsuki Wakasa (JPN | Goya Windsurfing / Severne Sails)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Boy’s U18 Wave
1st Javi Escribano (ESP | Goya Windsurfing) 2nd Bjørn Olesen (SWE | Severne / Severne Sails / Maui Ultra Fins) 3rd Ryoma Sugi (JPN | Duotone / North Sails) 4th Peter Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Boy’s U15 Wave
1st Vasily Zakharko (RUS) 2nd Ramon Barutell (ESP | Goya Windsurfing) 3rd Anton Gobisch (GER | Duotone Windsurfing) 4th Daniel Dunkerbeck (Starboard / Severne Sails)
Tenerife PWA Tag 9
10 08.2025
Pierre Mortefon verteidigt erfolgreich seinen Slalom X-Weltmeistertitel und wird zum vierten Mal Weltmeister, während Matteo Iachino und Jordy Vonk das Gesamtpodium komplettieren.
Ein Teil der Faszination des Windsurfens liegt in seiner Unvorhersehbarkeit, und der vorletzte Tag des 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam war genau das: Die Wettervorhersage für die Nacht sagte das eine voraus, aber es kam ganz anders. Letztendlich bedeutete dies, dass kein offizieller Wettkampf ausgetragen wurde, obwohl ein Fun-Rennen stattfand, bei dem ein Langstreckenrennen von El Cabezo aus gestartet wurde und mit einem Zieleinlauf am Strand vor dem Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano endete. Da keine offiziellen Ergebnisse erzielt wurden und die Slalom X-Wettkampfperiode zu Ende ging, ist Pierre Mortefon (FMX Racing) nun offiziell der PWA-Weltmeister 2025.
Current Ranking Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Women’s Wave Single Elimination
1st Sarah-Quita Offringa (ARU | Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins)
2nd Alexia Kiefer Quintana (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
4th Line Bang Wittrup (DEN | Goya Windsurfing)
5th Pauline Katz (SUI | Severne / Severne Sails)
5th Justyna Sniady (POL | Flikka / North Sails)
Current Ranking Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Wave Single Elimination
1st Marc Paré (ESP | Simmer / Simmer Sails / MFC)
2nd Victor Fernandez (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Marino Gil (ESP | JP / NeilPryde / MFC)
4th Marcilio Browne (BRA | Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Antoine Martin (FRA | Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Philip Köster (GER | Severne / Severne Sails)
7th Liam Dunkerbeck (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
7th Miguel Chapuis (ESP | Flikka / North Sails)
9th Alessio Stillrich (ESP | Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails)
9th Julian Salmonn (GER | Naish / Naish Sails)
9th Moritz Mauch (GER |Simmer / Simmer Sails)
9th Dieter van der Eyken (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
Overall Ranking 2025 PWA World Tour - Men’s Slalom X
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing / NeilPryde)
2nd Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
5th Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
6th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Jimmy Thieme (FRA | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Slalom X
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing / NeilPryde)
2nd Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
5th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
6th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Lohan Jules (GPE | AV Boards / S2Maui)
Current Ranking Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Women’s Wave Single Elimination
1st Sarah-Quita Offringa (ARU | Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins)
2nd Alexia Kiefer Quintana (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
4th Line Bang Wittrup (DEN | Goya Windsurfing)
5th Pauline Katz (SUI | Severne / Severne Sails)
5th Justyna Sniady (POL | Flikka / North Sails)
Current Ranking Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Wave Single Elimination
1st Marc Paré (ESP | Simmer / Simmer Sails / MFC)
2nd Victor Fernandez (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Marino Gil (ESP | JP / NeilPryde / MFC)
4th Marcilio Browne (BRA | Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Antoine Martin (FRA | Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Philip Köster (GER | Severne / Severne Sails)
7th Liam Dunkerbeck (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
7th Miguel Chapuis (ESP | Flikka / North Sails)
9th Alessio Stillrich (ESP | Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails)
9th Julian Salmonn (GER | Naish / Naish Sails)
9th Moritz Mauch (GER |Simmer / Simmer Sails)
9th Dieter van der Eyken (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
Overall Ranking 2025 PWA World Tour - Men’s Slalom X
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing / NeilPryde)
2nd Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
5th Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
6th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Jimmy Thieme (FRA | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails)
Result 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Slalom X
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing / NeilPryde)
2nd Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
5th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
6th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Lohan Jules (GPE | AV Boards / S2Maui)
Tenerife PWA Tag 7
08 08.2025
Marc Paré holt sich den Sieg in der Single Elimination der Männer, während Sarah-Quita Offringa sich einen hart umkämpften Sieg bei den Frauen sichert, als El Cabezo aufdreht.
Die Wellen am 7. Tag des 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam waren kein Problem, da eine neue Dünung einsetzte und die bisher besten Wellen des Events brachte. Trotz der Windvorhersage war der Wind zu Beginn des Tages jedoch recht schwach, und erst um 16:00 Uhr Ortszeit konnten die Single Eliminations fortgesetzt werden. Die Finals wurden schließlich mit den besten zwei Wellen und einem Sprung ausgetragen, während die Weltbesten 16 Minuten Zeit hatten, um ihr volles Potenzial in überkopfhohen Wellen zu zeigen.
Wave
Women’s
Last year Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) missed out on the podium here, but this year she is now guaranteed to finish at least second after claiming a hard fought victory in the Single Elimination to lead the event with three days to go. The Aruban produced the highest scoring heat of the single in the final - 14.93 points - to deservedly claim the top spot on the podium. Offringa demonstrated powerful rail-to-rail wave riding throughout to see off the rest of the competition.
Alexia Kiefer Quintana (Duotone Windsurfing) was Offringa’s biggest competition in the final with the 20-year-old leading Heat 23 for much of the opening half of the showpiece. The young Spaniard produced one of the turns of the day to open her account, but unfortunately couldn’t back it up, but still earned 5.25 points for one turn. Kiefer Quintana was still lacking a jump score late into the final and after two failed backloop attempts had to settle for a 2.75 point forward, which wasn’t enough to trouble Offringa, but if she had’ve managed to stick one of those backloops it may well have been a different story. Kiefer Quintana is also guaranteed to extend her podium streak - now seven and counting - as she keeps herself firmly in the world title race conversation.
Sol Degrieck (Severne / Severne Sails) only finished ninth here in 2024, but today she booked her place in the final and is now guaranteed a top four finish after completing the podium. The 15-year-old took an aggressive approach to her wave riding, but sometimes possibly just tried to push a little too hard as she looked to land an aerial, but even so she’ll be delighted to have majorly bettered her previous result here.
Today will live long in the memory of Line Bang Wittrup (Goya Windsurfing) after the Dane qualified for her first Winners’ Final on the World Tour. In the opening quarterfinal in particular the 22-year-old delivered some of the biggest hits of the day, while she narrowly edged out Justyna Sniady (Flikka / North Sails) and Maria Morales (Goya Windsurfing) in the semifinals to book her spot in the top four for the first time.
Pauline Katz (Severne / Severne Sails) earned the highest scoring wave of the day in Heat 11 - 7 points - for a sick, late frontside hit, before tagging the end section as she won the opening quarterfinal. Unfortunately, however, Katz couldn’t quite connect with a wave in quite the same manner in the semifinal and just missed out a place in the final by less than a point. The Swiss is currently tied in joint fifth place with Justyna Sniady, who also impressed in the quarters.
Men’s
You could tell Marc Paré meant business today as even in the light winds before the competition started the Spaniard was out tweaking his gear to make sure he was leaving no stone unturned. That paid off handsomely with Paré setting the two highest scoring heats of the contest - 22.33 in the semis and 20.39 points in the final - to deservedly earn the top spot on the podium as he looks to defend his event title from 2024, while perhaps more importantly, reduce the deficit to World Tour leader Marcilio Browne (Goya Windsurfing / MFC). In the final, Paré landed easily the biggest jump of the day to earn 8.27 points for a massive double forward, while a combination of full rail turns and frontside 360s was more than enough to earn him the current event lead.
Meanwhile, Victor Fernandez (Duotone Windsurfing) is guaranteed to keep his incredible record going here in Tenerife with the 41-year-old finishing on the podium here at every event since 2012, which is quite remarkable. The former three-time event champion used all of his local knowledge to maximise the potential of each wave, while you could tell how much he wanted to earn a top three finish after sailing away from a double forward in the final to secure second place - for now at least.
Marino Gil (JP / NeilPryde / MFC) dug deep in the semifinals to progress into the final today as he produced a buzzer beater to deny Antoine Martin (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC) a spot in the top four by just 0.34 of a point. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old struck late again in the final to pip Browne to the last place on the podium after stomping an excellent double forward.
Current World Tour leader, Browne, successfully negotiated his way into the final, but for once things didn’t really go his way. The Brazilian had several runs desperately hunting for proper ramp for a double forward, but on this occasion he couldn’t find a suitable ramp, so has to settle for fourth in the Single Elimination.
The forecast for Friday now looks significantly windier than before with winds of up to 30 knots currently predicted, while some locals think it could be windier than that still, so we’ll have to wait and see which discipline/category will get the nod. All fleets will have a skippers’ meeting at 09:30am (GMT+1) with the action commencing from 10am onwards for Waves and 10:30am for Slalom X.
Current Ranking Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Women’s Wave Single Elimination
1st Sarah-Quita Offringa (ARU | Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins)
2nd Alexia Kiefer Quintana (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
4th Line Bang Wittrup (DEN | Goya Windsurfing)
5th Pauline Katz (SUI | Severne / Severne Sails)
5th Justyna Sniady (POL | Flikka / North Sails)
Current Ranking Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Wave Single Elimination
1st Marc Paré (ESP | Simmer / Simmer Sails / MFC)
2nd Victor Fernandez (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Marino Gil (ESP | JP / NeilPryde / MFC)
4th Marcilio Browne (BRA | Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Antoine Martin (FRA | Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Philip Köster (GER | Severne / Severne Sails)
7th Liam Dunkerbeck (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
7th Miguel Chapuis (ESP | Flikka / North Sails)
9th Alessio Stillrich (ESP | Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails)
9th Julian Salmonn (GER | Naish / Naish Sails)
9th Moritz Mauch (GER |Simmer / Simmer Sails)
9th Dieter van der Eyken (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
Wave
Women’s
Last year Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) missed out on the podium here, but this year she is now guaranteed to finish at least second after claiming a hard fought victory in the Single Elimination to lead the event with three days to go. The Aruban produced the highest scoring heat of the single in the final - 14.93 points - to deservedly claim the top spot on the podium. Offringa demonstrated powerful rail-to-rail wave riding throughout to see off the rest of the competition.
Alexia Kiefer Quintana (Duotone Windsurfing) was Offringa’s biggest competition in the final with the 20-year-old leading Heat 23 for much of the opening half of the showpiece. The young Spaniard produced one of the turns of the day to open her account, but unfortunately couldn’t back it up, but still earned 5.25 points for one turn. Kiefer Quintana was still lacking a jump score late into the final and after two failed backloop attempts had to settle for a 2.75 point forward, which wasn’t enough to trouble Offringa, but if she had’ve managed to stick one of those backloops it may well have been a different story. Kiefer Quintana is also guaranteed to extend her podium streak - now seven and counting - as she keeps herself firmly in the world title race conversation.
Sol Degrieck (Severne / Severne Sails) only finished ninth here in 2024, but today she booked her place in the final and is now guaranteed a top four finish after completing the podium. The 15-year-old took an aggressive approach to her wave riding, but sometimes possibly just tried to push a little too hard as she looked to land an aerial, but even so she’ll be delighted to have majorly bettered her previous result here.
Today will live long in the memory of Line Bang Wittrup (Goya Windsurfing) after the Dane qualified for her first Winners’ Final on the World Tour. In the opening quarterfinal in particular the 22-year-old delivered some of the biggest hits of the day, while she narrowly edged out Justyna Sniady (Flikka / North Sails) and Maria Morales (Goya Windsurfing) in the semifinals to book her spot in the top four for the first time.
Pauline Katz (Severne / Severne Sails) earned the highest scoring wave of the day in Heat 11 - 7 points - for a sick, late frontside hit, before tagging the end section as she won the opening quarterfinal. Unfortunately, however, Katz couldn’t quite connect with a wave in quite the same manner in the semifinal and just missed out a place in the final by less than a point. The Swiss is currently tied in joint fifth place with Justyna Sniady, who also impressed in the quarters.
Men’s
You could tell Marc Paré meant business today as even in the light winds before the competition started the Spaniard was out tweaking his gear to make sure he was leaving no stone unturned. That paid off handsomely with Paré setting the two highest scoring heats of the contest - 22.33 in the semis and 20.39 points in the final - to deservedly earn the top spot on the podium as he looks to defend his event title from 2024, while perhaps more importantly, reduce the deficit to World Tour leader Marcilio Browne (Goya Windsurfing / MFC). In the final, Paré landed easily the biggest jump of the day to earn 8.27 points for a massive double forward, while a combination of full rail turns and frontside 360s was more than enough to earn him the current event lead.
Meanwhile, Victor Fernandez (Duotone Windsurfing) is guaranteed to keep his incredible record going here in Tenerife with the 41-year-old finishing on the podium here at every event since 2012, which is quite remarkable. The former three-time event champion used all of his local knowledge to maximise the potential of each wave, while you could tell how much he wanted to earn a top three finish after sailing away from a double forward in the final to secure second place - for now at least.
Marino Gil (JP / NeilPryde / MFC) dug deep in the semifinals to progress into the final today as he produced a buzzer beater to deny Antoine Martin (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC) a spot in the top four by just 0.34 of a point. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old struck late again in the final to pip Browne to the last place on the podium after stomping an excellent double forward.
Current World Tour leader, Browne, successfully negotiated his way into the final, but for once things didn’t really go his way. The Brazilian had several runs desperately hunting for proper ramp for a double forward, but on this occasion he couldn’t find a suitable ramp, so has to settle for fourth in the Single Elimination.
The forecast for Friday now looks significantly windier than before with winds of up to 30 knots currently predicted, while some locals think it could be windier than that still, so we’ll have to wait and see which discipline/category will get the nod. All fleets will have a skippers’ meeting at 09:30am (GMT+1) with the action commencing from 10am onwards for Waves and 10:30am for Slalom X.
Current Ranking Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Women’s Wave Single Elimination
1st Sarah-Quita Offringa (ARU | Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins)
2nd Alexia Kiefer Quintana (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
4th Line Bang Wittrup (DEN | Goya Windsurfing)
5th Pauline Katz (SUI | Severne / Severne Sails)
5th Justyna Sniady (POL | Flikka / North Sails)
Current Ranking Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Wave Single Elimination
1st Marc Paré (ESP | Simmer / Simmer Sails / MFC)
2nd Victor Fernandez (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
3rd Marino Gil (ESP | JP / NeilPryde / MFC)
4th Marcilio Browne (BRA | Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Antoine Martin (FRA | Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC)
5th Philip Köster (GER | Severne / Severne Sails)
7th Liam Dunkerbeck (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)
7th Miguel Chapuis (ESP | Flikka / North Sails)
9th Alessio Stillrich (ESP | Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails)
9th Julian Salmonn (GER | Naish / Naish Sails)
9th Moritz Mauch (GER |Simmer / Simmer Sails)
9th Dieter van der Eyken (BEL | Severne / Severne Sails)
Tenerife PWA Tag 5
06 08.2025
Die erste Runde der Single Elimination der Männer wurde bei schwierigen leichten Winden und wechselhaften Wellen abgeschlossen.
Nach einigen Tagen Slalom X trat am 5. Tag des 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam die Wave-Fleet der Männer zum ersten Mal in dieser Woche in den Wettkampf ein, wodurch die erste Runde der Single Elimination unter relativ schwierigen Bedingungen abgeschlossen werden konnte. Dennoch gelang es den weltbesten Wave-Surfern, einige magische Momente zu produzieren, sodass nach 16 Minuten, in denen sie ihre beiden besten Wellen verbinden und ihren besten Sprung landen mussten, nur noch die 32 besten Männer übrig blieben.
Highlights from Day 5 in Tenerife
Wave Men’s
Adam Warchol (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC) set the highest heat score of the day in Heat 5 as he racked up 18.47 points after linking together the joint single highest wave score of the day - 7 points - and also landing the third highest jump of the day - 5.73 points for a backloop to comfortably progress. Meanwhile, Jochen Stolz (Bruch Boards / Simmer Sails) used his local knowledge to good effect to earn the third highest score of the day to deservedly advance.
Elsewhere, Arthur Arutkin (Flikka / GUNSAILS / Black Project Fins) was involved in the opening heat of the day and the Frenchman booked his place in the next round with the second highest heat of the day - 16.64 points - with two solid wave scores inflicting much of the damage. Laurin Schmuth (Goya Windsurfing / MFC) secured the other qualifying position as he edged out Simon Thule (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails) and Finn Mellon (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing).
Moritz Mauch (Simmer / Simmer Sails) was once again one of the standouts in the wave riding department with his vertical, dynamic approach going down well with the judges. The 29-year-old equalled Warchol’s 7 point ride to split the highest single wave of the day and won Heat 6 ahead of Henri Kolberg (Naish / Naish Sails / Maui Ultra Fins), who landed an almost planing backloop to deny Lucas Meldrum (Duotone Windsurfing) a place in the next round.
Anton Richter (JP / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) managed to come out on top of a close heat in Heat 2 as the young German won the heat ahead of Tim van Dam Sanchidrian (Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails), who also progressed after pipping Baptiste Cloarec (RRD / RRD Sails) to a place in the round of 32 by just 0.13 of a point. The Spaniard’s opening wave - 6.66 points - proved to be the difference despite Cloarec landing a no-handed backloop.
In Heat 3, Mike Friedl (Goya Windsurfing), who earned his first top ten result in Gran Canaria last month, safely negotiated his way into the next round as he landed a 5.87 point backloop - the highest scoring jump of the day - to progress, while Hayata Ishii (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC) secured the other qualifying position.
In the other three heats of the first round Alessio Stillrich (Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails) went on to win Heat 4 ahead of young local boy Walter Costanzo (JP / NeilPryde) who also advances. 17-year-old Ryu Noguchi (Starboard / Severne Sails) and 20-year-old Esteban de Cruz (Goya Windsurfing) are two of the youngest sailors to advance into the top 32 after negotiating their way through Heat 7, while Jules Denel (Tabou / GA Sails) made no mistakes in Heat 8 to comfortably win the heat against reigning Master’s world champion Mike Friedl (Goya Windsurfing).
The forecast doesn’t look great on paper tomorrow with just 10-16 knots currently being predicted, however, some of the local still think it has the potential to be okay, so we will just have to wait and see. The Wave skippers’ meeting will be held at 10:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday morning with a first possible start at 11am, while the Slalom X fleet will once again have their skippers’ meeting at 12pm with a first possible start at 13:00.
Highlights from Day 5 in Tenerife
Wave Men’s
Adam Warchol (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC) set the highest heat score of the day in Heat 5 as he racked up 18.47 points after linking together the joint single highest wave score of the day - 7 points - and also landing the third highest jump of the day - 5.73 points for a backloop to comfortably progress. Meanwhile, Jochen Stolz (Bruch Boards / Simmer Sails) used his local knowledge to good effect to earn the third highest score of the day to deservedly advance.
Elsewhere, Arthur Arutkin (Flikka / GUNSAILS / Black Project Fins) was involved in the opening heat of the day and the Frenchman booked his place in the next round with the second highest heat of the day - 16.64 points - with two solid wave scores inflicting much of the damage. Laurin Schmuth (Goya Windsurfing / MFC) secured the other qualifying position as he edged out Simon Thule (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails) and Finn Mellon (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing).
Moritz Mauch (Simmer / Simmer Sails) was once again one of the standouts in the wave riding department with his vertical, dynamic approach going down well with the judges. The 29-year-old equalled Warchol’s 7 point ride to split the highest single wave of the day and won Heat 6 ahead of Henri Kolberg (Naish / Naish Sails / Maui Ultra Fins), who landed an almost planing backloop to deny Lucas Meldrum (Duotone Windsurfing) a place in the next round.
Anton Richter (JP / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) managed to come out on top of a close heat in Heat 2 as the young German won the heat ahead of Tim van Dam Sanchidrian (Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails), who also progressed after pipping Baptiste Cloarec (RRD / RRD Sails) to a place in the round of 32 by just 0.13 of a point. The Spaniard’s opening wave - 6.66 points - proved to be the difference despite Cloarec landing a no-handed backloop.
In Heat 3, Mike Friedl (Goya Windsurfing), who earned his first top ten result in Gran Canaria last month, safely negotiated his way into the next round as he landed a 5.87 point backloop - the highest scoring jump of the day - to progress, while Hayata Ishii (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC) secured the other qualifying position.
In the other three heats of the first round Alessio Stillrich (Bruch Boards / Bruch Sails) went on to win Heat 4 ahead of young local boy Walter Costanzo (JP / NeilPryde) who also advances. 17-year-old Ryu Noguchi (Starboard / Severne Sails) and 20-year-old Esteban de Cruz (Goya Windsurfing) are two of the youngest sailors to advance into the top 32 after negotiating their way through Heat 7, while Jules Denel (Tabou / GA Sails) made no mistakes in Heat 8 to comfortably win the heat against reigning Master’s world champion Mike Friedl (Goya Windsurfing).
The forecast doesn’t look great on paper tomorrow with just 10-16 knots currently being predicted, however, some of the local still think it has the potential to be okay, so we will just have to wait and see. The Wave skippers’ meeting will be held at 10:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday morning with a first possible start at 11am, while the Slalom X fleet will once again have their skippers’ meeting at 12pm with a first possible start at 13:00.
Tenerife PWA Tag 4
05 08.2025
Drei Eliminations, drei verschiedene Sieger, aber ein sehr bekannter Name an der Spitze: Pierre Mortefon behauptet sich und hat den Slalom X-Weltmeistertitel fast schon in der Tasche.
Der vierte Tag des 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam war ein spannender Renntag, da die Kombination aus Wellengang und Kabbelwellen in El Médano für viele der Top-Rennfahrer zu gemischten Ergebnissen führte. Da die Slalom X-Flotte immer noch mit ihrer größten Ausrüstung unterwegs war und der Wind für ihre Setups immer noch relativ schwach war, gab es nicht viel Spielraum für Fehler, sodass das Timing der Halsen bei Wellengang entscheidend für den Erfolg war. Heute wurden drei weitere Eliminations absolviert, die zu drei verschiedenen Siegern führten: Jordy Vonk (Duotone Windsurfing), Pierre Mortefon (FMX Racing / NeilPryde) und Nico Prien (JP / NeilPryde). Allerdings ist es Mortefon, der nun die Veranstaltung dominiert und seinen Slalom X-Weltmeistertitel verteidigen will.
Slalom X
Men’s
Pierre Mortefon made an uncharacteristic mistake in the opening race of the day (Elimination 2) as the Frenchman dropped his last gybe in the Winners’ Final to drop from second to eighth as he dropped from first to third from the overnight rankings. However, the reigning world champion in both Slalom X and Foil Slalom, soon steadied the ship as he rattled off his second bullet in three races before signing off the day with a solid second place in Elimination 4 to open up 5.6 point advantage at the top of the rankings, which puts Mortefon in complete control of the world title race.
Like Mortefon, Amado Vrieswijk (Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins) had to recover from a less than ideal start to the day - 12th in Elimination 2 - after wiping out on the start line in the semifinal after clipping his clew on Lohan Jules’ (AV Boards / S2Maui) mast, which caused him to go over the handlebars and miss out on the Winners’ Final. The Bonairean then bounced back brilliantly to record his best results of the event so far with a second and a third, which sees the 29-year-old deservedly jump from fourth to second in the current event rankings.
Jordy Vonk had a bit of a mixed bag of results on the second day of racing, but still rises into the top three from sixth at the start of play. The flying Dutchman claimed his first bullet of the event in Elimination 2 before securing fourth place in Elimination 3, which saw him move to within just 1.3 points of the lead. However, Vonk then just missed out on a place in the Winners’ Final after getting parked after the penultimate gybe in Elimination 4, which ultimately saw him drop out of the top five qualifying positions.
Matteo Iachino (Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins) started the event with a solid second place, but by his own high standards didn’t enjoy his best day on the water with two fifth places and a seventh from today’s three eliminations. The Italian only finished outside the top four once in 12 eliminations in Fuerte and while there is still plenty of time for more racing left here, he’d have to go on an incredible run to deny Mortefon the world title - the Italian was Mortefon’s closest challenger coming into the event, but already faces an 8.6 point deficit. However, Iachino is still firmly in contention for another event podium.
After starting the day with another third place, and with how results worked out elsewhere, Maciek Rutkowski (JP / NeilPryde) temporarily moved into the event lead. However, on this occasion it was short lived with the Pole going down on the entry to the opening gybe in the Winners’ Final of Elimination 3, which cost him dearly as he recorded a 10th place before completing the day with a sixth. Like Iachino, the Pole loses a couple of places from the overnight rankings - third to fifth - equal on 12 points with Iachino.
In a cruel twist of fate it looked like Nico Prien may be denied a maiden fin bullet on the World Tour as Elimination 2 was cancelled when he was leading due to the last buoy drifting. However, after recording a sixth place in the rerun, followed by the same result in Elimination 3, Prien struck the front of the pack again as he bore down on Mortefon on the second gybe to take the lead and this time no ill luck could prevent Prien, who has previously won a foil elimination (Gran Canaria 2023), from claiming his first fin bullet, which sees the German climb one place into sixth.
Bruno Martini (I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins) will be brutally disappointed with how the last elimination of the day played out as up until that point the Italian was enjoying a fine day after opening with a second and a third place. However, when leading the opening semifinal of Elimination 4, Martini went down in the first gybe, which cost him a place in the Winners’ Final for the first time at this event. Martini currently discards that result, but will rue missing the chance to discard a 10th from the opening elimination as with a similar result he would’ve been firmly in contention for the podium. Martini still has a shot at the podium, but realistically can’t afford any more hiccups.
The top ten is currently completed by Taty Frans (Point-7 / Z Fins) - 8th - Ingmar Daldorf (Tabou / GA Sails) - 9th - while Lohan Jules climbs into the top ten - 13th to 10th - but things could’ve been even better for the 23-year-old had he not sailed to the wrong mark when leading the first semifinal of Elimination 4.
On paper the forecast for Tuesday looks marginally lighter than today - 17-19 knots during the afternoon compared to 18-21 knots - so there is a decent chance of more competition tomorrow. The Wave fleets will be given another call at 11am (GMT+1) with a first possible start at 11:30am, while the Slalom X fleet will have their skippers’ meeting at 12pm again with a first possible start at 13:00.
Current Ranking 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Slalom X
(*After Four Eliminations - 1 Discard)
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing / NeilPryde)
2nd Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
5th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
6th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Lohan Jules (GPE | AV Boards / S2Maui)
Slalom X
Men’s
Pierre Mortefon made an uncharacteristic mistake in the opening race of the day (Elimination 2) as the Frenchman dropped his last gybe in the Winners’ Final to drop from second to eighth as he dropped from first to third from the overnight rankings. However, the reigning world champion in both Slalom X and Foil Slalom, soon steadied the ship as he rattled off his second bullet in three races before signing off the day with a solid second place in Elimination 4 to open up 5.6 point advantage at the top of the rankings, which puts Mortefon in complete control of the world title race.
Like Mortefon, Amado Vrieswijk (Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins) had to recover from a less than ideal start to the day - 12th in Elimination 2 - after wiping out on the start line in the semifinal after clipping his clew on Lohan Jules’ (AV Boards / S2Maui) mast, which caused him to go over the handlebars and miss out on the Winners’ Final. The Bonairean then bounced back brilliantly to record his best results of the event so far with a second and a third, which sees the 29-year-old deservedly jump from fourth to second in the current event rankings.
Jordy Vonk had a bit of a mixed bag of results on the second day of racing, but still rises into the top three from sixth at the start of play. The flying Dutchman claimed his first bullet of the event in Elimination 2 before securing fourth place in Elimination 3, which saw him move to within just 1.3 points of the lead. However, Vonk then just missed out on a place in the Winners’ Final after getting parked after the penultimate gybe in Elimination 4, which ultimately saw him drop out of the top five qualifying positions.
Matteo Iachino (Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins) started the event with a solid second place, but by his own high standards didn’t enjoy his best day on the water with two fifth places and a seventh from today’s three eliminations. The Italian only finished outside the top four once in 12 eliminations in Fuerte and while there is still plenty of time for more racing left here, he’d have to go on an incredible run to deny Mortefon the world title - the Italian was Mortefon’s closest challenger coming into the event, but already faces an 8.6 point deficit. However, Iachino is still firmly in contention for another event podium.
After starting the day with another third place, and with how results worked out elsewhere, Maciek Rutkowski (JP / NeilPryde) temporarily moved into the event lead. However, on this occasion it was short lived with the Pole going down on the entry to the opening gybe in the Winners’ Final of Elimination 3, which cost him dearly as he recorded a 10th place before completing the day with a sixth. Like Iachino, the Pole loses a couple of places from the overnight rankings - third to fifth - equal on 12 points with Iachino.
In a cruel twist of fate it looked like Nico Prien may be denied a maiden fin bullet on the World Tour as Elimination 2 was cancelled when he was leading due to the last buoy drifting. However, after recording a sixth place in the rerun, followed by the same result in Elimination 3, Prien struck the front of the pack again as he bore down on Mortefon on the second gybe to take the lead and this time no ill luck could prevent Prien, who has previously won a foil elimination (Gran Canaria 2023), from claiming his first fin bullet, which sees the German climb one place into sixth.
Bruno Martini (I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins) will be brutally disappointed with how the last elimination of the day played out as up until that point the Italian was enjoying a fine day after opening with a second and a third place. However, when leading the opening semifinal of Elimination 4, Martini went down in the first gybe, which cost him a place in the Winners’ Final for the first time at this event. Martini currently discards that result, but will rue missing the chance to discard a 10th from the opening elimination as with a similar result he would’ve been firmly in contention for the podium. Martini still has a shot at the podium, but realistically can’t afford any more hiccups.
The top ten is currently completed by Taty Frans (Point-7 / Z Fins) - 8th - Ingmar Daldorf (Tabou / GA Sails) - 9th - while Lohan Jules climbs into the top ten - 13th to 10th - but things could’ve been even better for the 23-year-old had he not sailed to the wrong mark when leading the first semifinal of Elimination 4.
On paper the forecast for Tuesday looks marginally lighter than today - 17-19 knots during the afternoon compared to 18-21 knots - so there is a decent chance of more competition tomorrow. The Wave fleets will be given another call at 11am (GMT+1) with a first possible start at 11:30am, while the Slalom X fleet will have their skippers’ meeting at 12pm again with a first possible start at 13:00.
Current Ranking 2025 Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam - Men’s Slalom X
(*After Four Eliminations - 1 Discard)
1st Pierre Mortefon (FRA | FMX Racing / NeilPryde)
2nd Amado Vrieswijk (NB | Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins)
3rd Jordy Vonk (NED | Duotone Windsurfing)
4th Matteo Iachino (ITA | Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins)
5th Maciek Rutkowski (POL | JP / NeilPryde)
6th Nico Prien (GER | JP / NeilPryde)
7th Bruno Martini (ITA | I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins)
8th Taty Frans (NB | Point-7 / Z Fins)
9th Ingmar Daldorf (NED | Tabou / GA Sails)
10th Lohan Jules (GPE | AV Boards / S2Maui)
Tenerife El Médano PWA Tag 3
04 08.2025
Pierre Mortefon holt sich den ersten Sieg auf Teneriffa, nachdem der Wind spät aufgekommen ist.
Nach einigen Tagen des Wartens auf Wind bot der dritte Tag des Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Tenerife El Médano Windsurf Grand Slam endlich die Gelegenheit, die Wartezeit auf einen offiziellen Wettkampf zu beenden, als der Slalom X am frühen Abend bei 15 bis 18 Knoten Wind gestartet wurde. Da der Wind am unteren Ende des Spektrums lag, griffen die Rennfahrer zu ihrer größten registrierten Ausrüstung, was einen ganz anderen Test als auf Fuerteventura bedeutete. Da der Wind erst spät aufkam, blieb nur Zeit für eine Elimination, in der jedoch die üblichen Verdächtigen stark vertreten waren.
Elimination 1 Winners' Final
Slalom X
Men’s
Pierre Mortefon (FMX Racing / NeilPryde) made a seamless transition to his new sails as the Frenchman clinched the opening bullet of the event. Mortefon, who leads the world title race having won in Fuerteventura last month, produced a superb second gybe as he utilised the swell to gybe inside Matteo Iachino (Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins) and take the lead, and once there, never looked like relinquishing it.
Iachino starts the event with a solid second place, but he’ll know he slightly missed an opportunity to claim the opening bullet. The Italian produced a great first gybe as he went slightly wider and powered out of the turn to move from about fifth into the lead, but then just mistimed gybing onto the same piece of swell that Mortefon ultimately used, which caused him to lose a bit of momentum and lose valuable ground that he couldn’t make up.
After the opening race the top three is identical to Fuerteventura with Maciek Rutkowski (JP / NeilPryde), who held the lead down the opening reach, completely the current top three and it looks like the three heavyweights could be in for another epic tussle here.
In fact, the current top ten consists of exactly the same names that completed the top ten in Fuerte, but for now at least in a slightly different order. After the first race here, Amado Vrieswijk (Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins) occupies fourth followed by Ingmar Daldorf (Tabou / GA Sails) in fifth, Jordy Vonk (Duotone Windsurfing) sixth, Nico Prien (JP / NeilPryde) seventh, Taty Frans (Point-7 / Z Fins) eighth, Jimmy Thieme (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails) and Bruno Martini (I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins) completing the current top ten.
The forecast for Monday looks marginally windier than today with 16-20 knots predicted during the afternoon, while the skies are expected to be clearer, which may hopefully mean we get a bit more from the local thermal effect. The skippers’ meeting for both the Wave and Slalom X fleets will be held at 12pm (GMT+1) with the action commencing from 13:00 onwards.
Elimination 1 Winners' Final
Slalom X
Men’s
Pierre Mortefon (FMX Racing / NeilPryde) made a seamless transition to his new sails as the Frenchman clinched the opening bullet of the event. Mortefon, who leads the world title race having won in Fuerteventura last month, produced a superb second gybe as he utilised the swell to gybe inside Matteo Iachino (Starboard / Severne Sails / Z Fins) and take the lead, and once there, never looked like relinquishing it.
Iachino starts the event with a solid second place, but he’ll know he slightly missed an opportunity to claim the opening bullet. The Italian produced a great first gybe as he went slightly wider and powered out of the turn to move from about fifth into the lead, but then just mistimed gybing onto the same piece of swell that Mortefon ultimately used, which caused him to lose a bit of momentum and lose valuable ground that he couldn’t make up.
After the opening race the top three is identical to Fuerteventura with Maciek Rutkowski (JP / NeilPryde), who held the lead down the opening reach, completely the current top three and it looks like the three heavyweights could be in for another epic tussle here.
In fact, the current top ten consists of exactly the same names that completed the top ten in Fuerte, but for now at least in a slightly different order. After the first race here, Amado Vrieswijk (Future Fly / Point-7 / Z Fins) occupies fourth followed by Ingmar Daldorf (Tabou / GA Sails) in fifth, Jordy Vonk (Duotone Windsurfing) sixth, Nico Prien (JP / NeilPryde) seventh, Taty Frans (Point-7 / Z Fins) eighth, Jimmy Thieme (PATRIK / PATRIK Sails) and Bruno Martini (I-99 / S2Maui / Z Fins) completing the current top ten.
The forecast for Monday looks marginally windier than today with 16-20 knots predicted during the afternoon, while the skies are expected to be clearer, which may hopefully mean we get a bit more from the local thermal effect. The skippers’ meeting for both the Wave and Slalom X fleets will be held at 12pm (GMT+1) with the action commencing from 13:00 onwards.