FreeWing Dream Team riders Orane Ceris and Fiona Wylde podium at the recent IWSA 6* Sardina World Cup event that took place in Cagliari, Italy from 18 -22 October, 2023. Riding in a perfect onshore breeze of 11 to 14 knots, over 100 wingfoilers from a variety of categories put on a fan-friendly spectacle at…
This past weekend, the Gorge Paddle Challenge celebrated its 12th year. Since the beginning, the Gorge Paddle Challenge has always been about competitive racing, community engagement, youth progression, and having fun celebrating the world-class conditions of Hood River, Oregon. Steve Gates, the owner of Big Winds, and the Head Coach on the Big Winds JET…
This was my first time competing on the IWSA World Cup Series and my first time competing since my shoulder surgery over a year ago! I didn’t not have any expectations, my goal was to to have fun! I had a great first day of competition where I finished the day sitting in 3rd position…
The world’s top wingfoilers descend on Leucate, France for the first event of the 2022 season to help set a new record of 80 registered competitors! Here’s what riders had to say at the season start for the first of the GWA Wingfoil World Tour. This video features Zane Schweitzer (USA), Timma Flanagan (CAN) and…
Waterwomen Fiona Wylde has been on a winning streak racking up international titles in both stand up paddleboarding and wingfoiling events around the world. This past weekend saw Fiona put in superb performances at her first Wing Foil World Cup event to take home both the women’s Wing Foil Racing and Surf-freestyle titles. This was…
The 2021 Carro Wingfoil Classic delivered an epic weekend of wingfoiling action that riders and spectators alike super stoked out. The Carro Wingfoil Classic is a festival-style event that welcomed all riders from beginner to professional in celebration of this exciting & emerging sport. The event took place in Martigues, in the stunning French Riviera…
Local waterwomen and Starboard Ream Team rider Fiona Wylde wins the Women’s title and takes 3rd overall in the Wingfoiling race. This was the first-ever wingfoil course race at Gorge Paddle Challenge which took place at Hood River, Oregon. Men and women raced together in the exciting 5 lap course format racing – here’s what…
