Friday, 16 December 2022 01:41
Three Men on Three Bullets each
In the women’s fleet Paula Novotná (CZE) ran away with day one of competition at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Jericoacoara. It’s much closer in the men’s fleet with Bastian Escofet (FRA) topping the leaderboard, although only by the skin of his teeth. HEADLINES Sunshine and strong easterly winds of 18 to 22 knots Rabbit start and long distance race gets the competition underway Four back-to-back short course races in the afternoon leaves riders tired but happy Paula Novotná (CZE) dominates the women’s competition Bastian Escofet (FRA) leads the men by less than a point
Monday, 21 November 2022 10:12
World Sailing grants exclusive WingFoil Racing Special Event Status to the IWSA
World Sailing has partnered with the International Wing Sports Association (IWSA) and the Global Wingsports Association (GWA) to support the development of one of the fastest growing sailing disciplines. Under a new governance structure for the sport, World Sailing will endorse two Wingfoil world tours to cater to the fast-growing Wingfoiling community and provide the best platform for sailors across the globe. A Racing World Tour delivered by the IWSA which will crown world champions for the ‘racing’ disciplines, including a world champion for the Open discipline, where any Wingfoil equipment can be used providing a platform for the development…
Wednesday, 14 December 2022 18:07
World’s Best Wingfoilers are ready for Jeri
It’s the eve of competition for around 60 riders from around the world who have converged on Brazil’s watersports capital, Jericoacoara Beach, for the final of the World Cup Series which also serves as Pan-American and Brazilian Wingfoil Championship. HEADLINES • Brazilian riders ready to put up a fight against the international competitors • Francesco Cappuzzo (ITA) and Paula Novotná (CZE) are in Jeri to see if they can add world titles to their European titles • Strong trade winds expected for the whole regatta • Vila Kalango and the sandy town of Jericoacoara ready to put on a…
Saturday, 22 October 2022 17:01
Cappuzzo & Novotná win World Cup in Garda
Francesco Cappuzzo (ITA) and Paula Novotná (CZE) have won the men’s and women’s fleets after a stormy finale to the Sabfoil Wingfoil Racing World Cup & Open European Championships on Lake Garda in Italy. HEADLINES Strong northerly winds of 15 to 20 knots Upwind starts put the wingfoilers fully to the test on 5 minute short courses Francesco Cappuzzo has an amazing comeback to win the men’s title Paula Novotná wins 5 straight bullets to dominate the women’s competition
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Friday, 21 October 2022 16:38
No Racing gives Novotná chance to pick up the phone
Not enough wind on Lake Garda meant no racing for day three of the 2022 Sabfoil Wingfoil Racing World Cup & Open European Championships in Italy. Saturday is the final day of competition when the men’s fleet is split into gold, silver and bronze fleets while the women continue to race together in their own group.
Thursday, 20 October 2022 16:24
Novotná & Ghio slalom into Garda lead
HIGHLIGHTS Four short-course slalom races completed in quick morning session 8 to 13 knots of northerly Peller wind Czech rider Paula Novotná takes hold of the women’s competition Frenchman Mathis Ghio carves his way into the overall lead Gear choice is the neverending dilemma for all riders Paula Novotná (CZE) and Mathis Ghio (FRA) have moved into the overall women’s and men’s lead on day two of the 2022 Sabfoil Wingfoil Racing World Cup & Open European Championships on Lake Garda, Italy.
Wednesday, 19 October 2022 16:42
Flying Sicilian Cappuzzo wins long distance contest
HIGHLIGHTS Two long-distance races completed Close battles at the front, riders finishing within seconds of each other Francesco Cappuzzo from Sicily wins both long distance races Ellie Aldridge from Great Britain leads the women’s field
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 19:21
WingFoil pioneers ready to race on Lake Garda
HIGHLIGHTS 4 days of long-distance and short-course racing out of Campione Univela on the western shore of Lake Garda Riders from all kinds of watersports background - kiting, sailing, skiing etc Open competition with a huge array of different equipment 52 competitors, some travelling from as far as New Caledonia in the South Pacific
Friday, 07 October 2022 16:48
WINGFOIL RACING TO BE PART OF THE PROGRAMME AT ANOC WORLD BEACH GAMES BALI 2023
ANOC, NOC Indonesia and World Sailing have confirmed that the exciting discipline of Wingfoil Racing will be added to ANOC World Beach Games Bali 2023, replacing Kiteboarding on the programme. Following a review of the venue and the weather conditions during the recent International Federation (IF) Technical Delegate (TD) meeting in Bali, a change from Kiteboard to Wingfoil was deemed necessary in order to ensure a successful competition. Wingfoil is a fast-growing area of the sport of sailing and the ANOC World Beach Games and Bali will provide an excellent showcase for this thrilling discipline.
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