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PWA Gran Canaria World Cup 2023 – eight days of full on action

Jul 10, 2023 | Amado Vrieswijk, Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Blanca Alabau, Cedric Bordes, Competition, Daida Moreno, Dieter Van der Eyken, Esteban De Cruz, Federico Morisio, Iballa Moreno, Lennart Neubauer, Liam Dunkerbeck, Lina Erpenstein, Matteo Iachino, Pauline Katz, Philip Köster, Sol Degrieck

This year’s Gran Canaria world cup was a week-long windsurfing action reel covering wave, and slalom racing.

Not a single day was quiet during this year’s Gran Canaria World Cup. The first weekend delivered the near-perfect wave conditions we all see in magazine shots. Then followed three days of full-power slalom racing, only to have wave action return the following weekend to bookend an incredible event.

Nearly all podiums had Severne riders present. Amongst others, Daida Moreno won her 22nd Pozo title, and Blanca Alabau won her first-ever women’s slalom victory.

Defi Wind 2023 – Sara Wennekes wins first title and new Severne gear hits the water

May 24, 2023

Defi Wind 2023 goes into the history books as the biggest windsurfing event the world has ever witnessed. A whopping 1406 windsurfing enthusiasts, amateur racers, and pros alike gathered in Gruissan, a beautiful town located in the southeast of France to form the...

Team Severne dominion at PWA-IWT Chile

Mar 31, 2023

Jane Seman and Philip Köster crowned themselves as the winners of the PWA – IWT Surazo Infernal in Matanzas, Chile.

Margaret River Wave Classic 2023 delivers nuclear winds followed by a classical sunset final session

Jan 29, 2023 | Competition, Scott McKercher

Margaret River delivered nuclear winds followed by a classical sunset session for this year’s “Margaret River Wave Classic”.
Once again, local legend Scott McKercher @smiksup put together some insane rides to claim the win in the open fleet ahead of Bastian Escofet and Hendrix Stone.

The youth fleet was a tight battle between local grommets Jake @jake_ghiretti and Oliver @oliver.desforges . This time, Jake took the win with some impressive riding throughout the whole day.

Margaret River Wave Classic 2023

Jan 10, 2023 | Competition

The 2023 Margaret River Wave Classic in Western Australia will happen this year from January 26-29.

Severne is proud to support this year’s event, and to see competition wave action return to “margs”.

The Margaret River Wave Classic 2023 will go ahead as a IWT** tour stop.

2022 OBX-WIND is a success

Oct 31, 2022 | Competition

OBX-WIND is on its path to become one of the major events in the US. This year, windsurfers from near and abroad got together to celebrate windsurfing, compete in long distance, freestyle, and in slalom. Add all of the social side activities, and you’ve got a unique event that appeals to any windsurfer.

2022 iQFOiL World Championships Brest, France – all you need to know

Oct 17, 2022 | Competition

The iQFOiL World Chamionships in Brest, France is only the second ever World Championships to take place in this new class. Over 250 racers have signed up making it one of the biggest windsurfing events in recent history. Here is all of the useful information you need to know.

Severne partners with Luderitz Speed Challenge 2022

Oct 11, 2022 | Competition

Severne is thrilled to partner up with the 2022 edition of the Luderitz Speed Challenge.

Over the years, the “LSC” has been the pinnacle of speed sailing events and has offered the platform for riders all across the world to break national, continental, and global records year after year since the canal was formed in 2012.

Double victory for team Severne at PWA Pozo 2022

Jul 18, 2022 | Competition, Daida Moreno, Dieter Van der Eyken, Iballa Moreno, Liam Dunkerbeck

After a long absence, the PWA Pozo World Cup has resurfaced with a bang. Philip Köster, hungry for victory, dominated to take the win in the mens fleet while Iballa Moreno beat her sister in the final to take the win in the womens fleet

Severne team successful at PWA Croatia – Sara Wennekes takes the win, Matteo Iachino is third

Jul 7, 2022 | Amado Vrieswijk, Blanca Alabau, Cedric Bordes, Competition, Helle Oppedal, Hyper Glide, Mach, Mateus Isaac, Matteo Iachino, Sara Wennekes, Sebastian Kördel

The island of Bol in Croatia was the host of the first PWA slalom world cup of the year. The conditions switched on every day and provided for eight slalom eliminations in both women and men’s divisions.

For the Severne team, all riding on the new Mach 5 and HyperGlide 5 racing sails, it was successful, to say the least.

EFPT Freestyle returns to Vieste, Italy

Jun 15, 2022 | Competition, Dieter Van der Eyken, Felix Volkhardt, Freek, Psycho

From the 9 till the 12th of June the Freestyle scene was set by the Italian shores of the Adriatic sea. The town of Vieste was the host of the second EFPT tour stop of 2022.

With a good wind and wave forecast, high-end freestyle action was in the cards going into the event leading to high anticipation and expectations from all riders.

Defi Wind 2022 was one to remember

Jun 7, 2022 | Amado Vrieswijk, Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Blanca Alabau, Cedric Bordes, Defi wind, Helle Oppedal, Liam Dunkerbeck, Luuc Van Opzeeland, Mateus Isaac, Matteo Iachino, Philip Köster, Sara Wennekes

After years of no large scale events, the 2022 edition of the Defi Wind brought back all of the best elements of the past; lots of wind, lots of action, parties, and the reunion of 1200+ windsurfers from across the globe.

Maaike Huvermann wins 2022 EFPT Austria, Dieter Van der Eyken takes third

May 1, 2022 | Amado Vrieswijk, Competition, Dieter Van der Eyken, Events, Felix Volkhardt, Freek, Maake Huvermann, Psycho

The 2022 freestyle season has officially started. The Freestyle Pro Tour (FTP) just finalised its first event at Lake Neuseedl in Austria, and the Severne team occupied podium positions in both the women’s and men’s fleets.

Severne joins 2022 Defi Wind

Apr 27, 2022 | Competition, Defi wind, Events

After the return of Defi Wind Superstars in 2021, the full scale Defi Wind we all know is back, and will happen from May 26 to May 29. The Severne crew and the majority of the Severne team will be present throughout the whole event.

Severne introduces the “Hydro” foil race board and signs new riders

Apr 14, 2022 | Competition, Hydro, Luuc Van Opzeeland, Mateus Isaac, News

Severne reaches yet another milestone by introducing the new “Hydro” foil racing board into its fleet. With the introduction of the Hydro, new team riders like Mateus Isaac and Luuc Vanopzeeland will be pushing this board to its maximum on the racecourse around the world.

Lanzarote Foil Challenge 2022 – Mateus Isaac wins iQFOiL division, Amado Vrieswijk finishes second overall

Feb 11, 2022 | Amado Vrieswijk, Competition, Mateus Isaac

The 2022 edition of the Lanzarote Foil Challenge was a true challenge. With winds gusting up to 30 knots on certain locations, the this years’ fleet weathered a large spectrum of conditions to complete the nearly 200km long journey. For the Severne team it was yet another successful journey with Mateus Isaac winning the iQFOiL fleet, as well as, finishing third overall. Amado Vrieswijk finished second overall.

Severne is title sponsor for the 2022 Margaret River Wave Classic

Jan 21, 2022 | Competition, Events, News

Severne is proud to support this year’s Margaret River Wave Classic and to see competition wave action return to “Margs” for yet another year.

The SEVERNE Margaret River Wave Classic 2022 will go ahead from February 4-7 as an IWT*** tour stop.

There will be a $5000,- prize pool split evenly between men and women.

Mateus Isaac is 2021 South American Champion

Dec 20, 2021 | Competition, Mateus Isaac

The 2021 South American championship was held in Puerto Madryn in the south of Argentina.
20 races were completed over the course of four days with winds of various strengths, and from a variety of directions. Over 50 racers took part.

OBX-wind 2021

Dec 4, 2021 | Competition, Events

OBX-WIND 2021 went off on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, (Cape Hatteras) USA. Windsurfers traveled from near and far for the famous OBX-WIND long distance race, the US Nationals for Freestyle and the US Nationals for Slalom

Luderitz Speed Challenge 2021 comes to an end – the score

Dec 3, 2021 | Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Competition, Gunnar Asmussen

The 2021 Luderitz Speed Challenge has come to an end. Using the new Mach5 Luderitz Speed Special, Bjorn Dunkerbeck hit a top speed of 103,68km/h (55,98 knots). Many other 51+ knots runs over 500 meters were recorded by the team throughout this years’ event.

Amado Vrieswijk is 2021 PWA Freestyle World Champion, Maaike Huvermann is vice champion

Nov 21, 2021 | Amado Vrieswijk, Balz Müller, Blanca Alabau, Competition, Dieter Van der Eyken, Lennart Neubauer, Liam Dunkerbeck, Lina Erpenstein, Maake Huvermann, Mateus Isaac, Matteo Iachino, Oda Johanne Brodholt, Philip Köster, Sebastian Kördel

The 2021 PWA world tour season has come to an end, and Amado Vrieswijk can call himself the 2021 freestyle World Champion. Maaike Huvermannn is vice world champion. But that’s not all.

Luderitz Speed Challenge 2021 is heating up, Gunnar Asmussen leads ranking

Nov 8, 2021 | Competition, Mach

The 2021 Luderitz Speed Challenge is already producing top speeds. After a few weeks of action, Gunnar Asmussen leads the rankings and Bjorn Dunkerbeck is moving closer to the top. Both are riding 022 Mach5 speed edition.

Blanca Alabau wins Defi Wind Superstars 2021

Nov 7, 2021 | Blanca Alabau, Competition

The 2021 version of Defi Wind was yet another success with the completion of “Defi Wind Superstars”. After seven races, Blanca Alabau came out on top. Matteo Iachino finished fourth.

Defi Wind is back with a “Superstars” edition

Oct 26, 2021 | Blanca Alabau, Competition, Mateus Isaac, Matteo Iachino, Sebastian Kördel

After a long period of absence, the Defi Wind is back in a special edition format from October 29th until November 5th. It won’t be the Defi Wind everyone is used to, but will be run as a “Defi Wind Superstars” where amateur racers can battle for the top positions to be able to go up against the superstars who are already seeded into a main event.

Matteo Iachino wins Prince of Speed La Palme

Oct 17, 2021 | Competition, Mach, Matteo Iachino

Speed sailing is officially back on the map with the successful completion of “Prince Of Speed” in La Palme, France. Matteo Iachino came out on top with a 43.51 knot run on the 500m course among many other high scoring runs.

Lanzarote Foil Challenge – The full video story

Oct 15, 2021 | Competition, Mateus Isaac, Sebastian Kördel

Looking back at an incredible event;
a 200km+ race around the island of Lanzarote. The Severne crew followed riders Sebastian Kördel and Mateus Isaac on the whole trip with a camera. This is the full story based on both Sebastian’s and Mateus’s accounts of that day.

Rookie Cup 2021 in Brouwersdam

Sep 27, 2021 | Competition, Events

The yearly Rookie Cup at Brouwersdam, Netherlands was a blast, even without wind. The winner took the prize of a full season rookie class pass for the 2021 season sponsored by Severne.

Full house for team Severne at EFPT Greece

Sep 13, 2021 | Amado Vrieswijk, Competition, Dieter Van der Eyken, Freek, Lennart Neubauer, Maake Huvermann, Psycho

After a summer break, the European Freestyle Pro Tour just completed probably their most spectacular event of the season so far. The Greek island of Rhodos was the host and the conditions didn’t dissapoint; neither did the Severne team with victories across all divisions.

Engadinwind 2021 – A new Severne board is launched, iQFOiL and FoilFreestyle world champions crowned

Aug 27, 2021 | Balz Müller, Competition, Events, FoilFreek, Lennart Neubauer, Predator

Engadinwind 2021 at lake Silvaplana, Switzerland was one to remember; multiple big events packed into one “Foil Mania” festival. This years’ was the birth place of the new Severne Predator foil freestyle board, and also where the first ever official iQFOiL world champions were crowned. But that’s not all. Balz Muller won the foil freestyle world championships, and Lennart Neubauer won the EFPT tow-in championship.

iQFOiL Youth and Junior – a pathway to high level foil racing for the youngest of racers

Aug 6, 2021 | Competition, Hyper Glide

After the first official iQFOiL Youth & Junior event took place on Lake Garda in Italy, it is evident that this new class offers unrivalled access to the world of foil racing for kids and youth riders.

Sebastian Kördel wins German Championships in both slalom and racing

Jul 26, 2021 | Competition, Gunnar Asmussen, Mach, Sebastian Kördel

Racing is back in Germany, and the German Championships on the island of Sylt could once again be held after a year without too much action. Severne rider Sebastian Kördel won both the racing and slalom disciplines. Gunnar Asmussen took third place in the racing discipline.

Over 260 competitors registered for inaugural iQFOiL Junior & Youth world championships on Lake Garda, Italy

Jul 18, 2021 | Competition, Hyper Glide

Young racers from all across the world will take part in the first ever iQFOiL Junior & Youth World Championships. To get some more insights, we did a Q&A with class manager Gonzalo Costa Hoevel.

Another successful iQFOiL event at Lake Garda, Italy

May 24, 2021 | Competition, Hyper Glide

Slalom, course racing and marathon racing were all on the program for the 2021 edition of the iQFOiL Garda International Games. The French team dominated in both the women’s and mens fleet.

First ever ultra race around the island of Lanzarote is won by Mateus Isaac followed by Sebastian Kördel and Ramon Pastor

May 9, 2021 | Competition, Hyper Glide, Mateus Isaac, Sebastian Kördel

Over 200km of racing is what it took to go around the Canary island of Lanzarote in one day. The battle was on between Severne riders Mateus Isaac and Sebastian Kördel for the win.

The Severne team claim double victory at EFPT Austria – Amado Vrieswijk wins freestyle, Lennart Neubauer wins tow-in

Apr 26, 2021 | Amado Vrieswijk, Competition, Freek, Lennart Neubauer, Psycho

After more than a year out of action, the Severne time struck hard at the first freestyle event of the 2021 season taking first place in freestyle and tow-in disciplines at the EFPT Austria

Freestyle is back on the program at EFPT Austria after more than a year without contests

Apr 21, 2021 | Amado Vrieswijk, Competition, Dieter Van der Eyken, Lennart Neubauer

The coronavirus pandemic shut down most events including freestyle windsurfing contests for a long time. Now, freestyle windsurfing is back on the program with a revamped 2021 EFPT calendar starting in Austria.

Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge 2021 – Virtual Global Tour

Apr 2, 2021 | Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Competition

The 2021 Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge Virtual Global Tour has commenced and will consist of 3 different events throughout the year with, among other things, foiling added to the list of new categories.

Scott McKercher wins the 2021 Margaret River wave classic

Feb 23, 2021 | Competition, Scott McKercher

"Maggot creek" delivers epic conditions Scott McKercher took the win at the Margaret River Wave Classic 2021 in some massive, epic conditions. Photos: Jamie ScottWindsurfing Western AustraliaDespite also being the head judge of the event, Scott managed to sneak away...

Sebastian Kördel takes 2nd at Azores Formula Foil Europeans

Feb 7, 2021 | Competition, Sebastian Kördel, Team

The postponed 2020 Formula Foil Europeans was held on the Azores February 1-6. Severne rider took second place after 15 races completed. Severne caught up with Sebastian for a chat about his first event of the year and first event riding with Severne sails.

The officially “Unofficial Taranaki Wave Classic 2020”

Nov 15, 2020 | Competition

Despite the relative isolation and protection from modern day scourge of viral affliction, the Kiwi’s at the bottom of the World enjoy some pretty special moments. One of which occurs annually each October; centred around the sensationally rugged West Coast NZ surf capital of Taranaki.

Lake Garda, Italy sets the scene for historical iQFOiL event

Oct 26, 2020 | Competition

As the fall season is making its mark all across Europe, one event at Lake Garda in Italy turned heads all across the world. A fleet of red sails took over the lake for an incredible week filled with action. A record setting junior and youth clinic followed by the 2020 Garda International Games left no doubts about the full potential of this new, exciting evolution of windsurfing.

Nuclear “Le Jai” in South of France delivers for second stop of AFF tour

Oct 12, 2020 | Competition

50knots+ winds hit the beach of “Le Jai” in Marignane located in the south of France, just in time for the second stop of the French racing tour. Severne rider Benjamin “babou” Augé took third place. Check out these crazy images.

A successful 2020 Singapore wind foil nationals

Oct 5, 2020 | Competition

The first ever Singapore Wind Foil Nationals was concluded October 4th 2020 and was a major success. The 2-day event was hosted at Aloha Sea Sports Centre and organised by the Singapore Sailing Federation.

Matteo Iachino takes second place at Prince of Speed La Palme

Sep 28, 2020 | Competition, Matteo Iachino, Team

First time on the speed course and a near victory The "Prince Of Speed" event just wrapped up in La Palme, France. This spot is a well-known location for speed sailors who regularly visit the local La Franqui beach for some serious speed sailing. After a long holding...

A day full of action at Rookie cup 2020 in Brouwersdam

Sep 24, 2020 | Competition, Events

A successful year for Rookie Class The concept of the Rookie Class has been to get more young riders into the sport of windsurfing in a great environment surrounded by great teachers. For windsurfers under 18 years only, Rookie Class is purely built around developing...

Tristan Algret wins first French Championship tour event in Dunkerque, France

Sep 1, 2020 | Competition, Team

The first French racing tour event kicked off with a bang. Classic wave slalom conditions and lots of action treated all of the racers for this first event, which was pushed back due to coronavirus. Severne rider Tristan Algret took the win.

Impress Balz Müller at Engadinwind, Silvaplana and win a prize

Aug 7, 2020 | Balz Müller, Competition, Events

This year’s Engadinwind event in Silvaplana, Switzerland is going to be one for the books, especially for Severne. Apart from an action-packed schedule during this year’s Engadinwind, we are also teaming up with Balz Müller in the search for the next “up and coming”...

Matteo Iachino wins One Hour Classic in Lake Garda, Blanca Alabau is first woman

Jul 27, 2020 | Blanca Alabau, Competition, Team

One of the first major competitions of the year was a success for the Severne team. Matteo Iachino took the win at the One Hour Classic in lake Garda and Blanca Alabau took the win in the womens fleet.

Experience iQFOiL and first-ever championship in Silvaplana, Switzerland

Jun 26, 2020 | Competition, Hyper Glide

iQFOiL starts big in Switzerland If you are into foiling, then you'll be interested in visiting this year's Engadinwind event in the Swiss Alps. As one of the first events back on the calendar after the widespread coronavirus lockdown measures, the 2020 Engadinwind...

Severne HGO sail in action for first ever iQFOiL race in Israel

Jun 8, 2020 | Competition, Hyper Glide

The Israeli team just held their first iQFOiL race to launch their Paris 2024 campaign and the future looks bright. 8 races were completed over two days with excited riders battling it out in a variety of wind conditions.

Dunkerbeck Speed Challenge – An online event starting as of 21st of May

May 19, 2020 | Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Competition, Events

A windsurf event without travelling The current world situation has held us back from being able to take part in events across the globe. Many are especially bummed they wont be joining the legendary Defi Wind this year, which had to be cancelled. Bjorn Dunkerbeck and...

First victory for HGO at New Zealand foil nationals – Antonio Cozzolino takes the title

Apr 3, 2020 | Competition, Hyper Glide

VICTORY After 5 course races, 1 long-distance and 2 slalom sprint rounds were held, Antonio Cozzolino took the win riding the new Severne HGO sail. A total of 55 entries attested to the fast-growing foiling class in New Zealand and turned the event into the biggest...

Sam Sills wins open foil carnival race in Cadiz

Mar 12, 2020 | Competition

Victory for Sam. After 15 completed races at this years Carnival Trophy race in Cadiz, British rider Sam Sills came out on top riding the Hyper Glide 2 foil sail taking the win in nearly all races.Sam had this to say: "It was an awesome week racing at the Andalusian...

PWA COSTA BRAVA – MATTEO IACHINO TAKES 3RD AND LEADS WORLD RANKING

Jun 3, 2019 | Competition, Events, Hyper Glide, Matteo Iachino, Team

After six days of racing and 10 very diverse eliminations, Matteo climbs onto the third place just ahead of his team buddies Amado Vrieswijk in fourth and Gonzalo Costa Hoevel in fifth. The battle was very tight, and the final elimination was the deciding factor,...

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