Federico Infantino’s 2025/26 Western Australia season, filtered through the surf-style approach he has been refining: small sail, board-led, let the wave do the work.
Federico Infantino: Main Break and the Desert
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Wildwest: Balz Müller Goes XXL at Famara
WILDWEST Balz Müller. Famara, Lanzarote. XXL conditions, a 4.4 R4D, a Psycho 86, and a shifty off the gnarliest peak on the coastline. Famara rarely turns on like this, and even when it does, it's not for the faint hearted. The standout moment; a massive shifty...
Lina Erpenstein: Ten Years on Team SEVERNE
Lina Erpenstein joined team SEVERNE in 2016 after growing up on flat water in inland Germany. Ten years, multiple podiums and victories at European, national, and international level, a Chile World Cup win, and a medical career later; she’s still chasing the Women’s World Title.
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Girls on Tour Goes European
Team SEVERNE rider Pauline Katz expands her Girls on Tour women’s windsurfing camp series to a full European calendar in 2026. Seven events across four locations covering waves, freestyle, and slalom; coached by top female pros including Daida Ruano Moreno and Maaike Huvermann.
Longing for summer: Philip Köster’s Quest for Canarian waves
Five-time world champion Philip Köster demonstrates why the Canary Islands remain one of windsurfing’s ultimate proving ground in “Longing for Summer” – a showcase of precision wave sailing.
Federico Infantino scores massive Gnaraloo
Some sessions become legendary. When SEVERNE team rider Federico Infantino made his annual pilgrimage 1,000km north to Gnaraloo this October, the forecast was holding strong with a solid 20-second period swell on the cards. After a decade of chasing waves at one of Western Australia’s most remote locations, Federico knew this one was different.
Scoring a magic session in Topocalma, Chile
There’s something magical about rocking up to a place for the first time, especially when it’s as legendary pumping wave around the coastline of Chile.
Plastic soup surfer completes London to Paris journey
Merijn Tijnga aka Plastic Soup Surfer kicked off his latest expedition on June 22nd, an 850 km windsurfing and SUP journey from London to Paris.
After completing his Oslo to London campaign in 2023, he was now headed to the French capital, were he arrived on July 11th, just weeks before the Olympics.
Windsurf University clinic with Oda JOhanne
This summer Severne’s team rider Oda Johanne has given it all during her Windsurf Univesity clinics in collaboration with Sarah Quita. Oda takes us through her recent tripple stint coaching windsurfing camps in the windswept paradise of Karpathos, Greece.
The South West Australia mission
As the 2024 Western Australian windsurfing season comes close to its twilight, Federico Infantino and fellow windsurfers chased up an epic adventure.
With the chances of scoring one final offshore day in WA, and the WSL event being held at the Margaret River main break, little doubts were left in this local crew’s minds. They had to score elsewhere.
SPECIAL WINDSURFING DAYS – EL NINO TURNS ON
Tenerife offered several closely spaced wave sailing sessions around the Christmas period in the winter months with some exceptional conditions with the arrival of the first winter swells.
A particular spot, that did not deliver a single day the previous winter, now had Severne rider Dieter Van Der Eyken as excited as a kid on Christmas day.
MERIJN TINGA – WINDSURFING FROM OSLO TO LONDON WITH ONE GOAL
Merijn Tinga, a Dutch environmental activist, windsurfed from Oslo to London to raise awareness of the enormous amount of plastic trash floating in the North Sea. Merijn’s journey is mind-blowing. We had to know more and got him on the phone for a detailed talk about this epic adventure.
Rookie Class Brouwersdam is a young talent factory
The “Rookie Class” concept at Brouwersdam, Holland started back in 2016 and has been producing new windsurfers and world-class riders every year since then.
Severne has been partnering with Rookie Class for several years – and has been following the great talent development in real time over the years.
This year, we got firsthand accounts from the – already world-class – Rookie Class graduate Bodhi Kempen, the coach Mattijs van Dijk, and a current Rookie Class participant, Maud de Bruijn about the benefits of such a program – and what it means for kids.
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Dieter Van der Eyken visits Ireland [VIDEO]
Ireland has been on Dieter Van der Eyken’s list of places to visit for years. This winter, he was able to make a visit with his van to explore new beaches and breaks with his van. Here is his video story.
Expanding your windfoil range with the Alien 155 – story by Roberto Hofman
Being an early adopter of windfoiling in Italy Roberto has seen the development of equipment from the early days of using foils in existing slalom/formula boards to having dedicated windfoil boards such as the Severne Alien board range, and dramatically changing the foiling experience.
End of year video with Dieter Van der Eyken
Severne team rider Dieter Van der Eyken has been scoring great conditions throughout 2021. Check out his end of year video filled with action from Tenerife and Fuerteventura.
Tony Mottus discovers Mykonos
After eleven years of absence, Severne rider Tony Mottus rediscovers Greece; this time the island of Mykonos.
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[Video] Dieter Van der Eyken recaps his winter training on Tenerife
The motivation for some full power freestyle sailing was at a high this winter in Tenerife. Lots of wind was on offer but not too many waves making El Medano the perfect place for freestyle action. Here is Dieters video recap.
When the home spot delivers – Julian Wiemar
We all know of those special days at the home spot. Every now and then, the conditions line up to deliver that perfect day. German Severne rider Julian Wiemer reports.
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[VIDEO] Matteo Iachino explores Galicia
After more than a decade of competing and chasing titles, a forced break due to the coronavirus pandemic lead Matteo Iachino to the coast of Galicia for a trip of chasing swells and enjoying great conditions with friends.
Storm Filomena brings south wind action to the Canary Islands
Southerly winds are out of the ordinary on the Canary Islands. Storm Filomena brought days of south winds that allow for sailing lesser known spots. Check out these images and video by the Severne team located on the Canary islands.
Getting to know Takumi Moriya – A freestyle master at the age of 13
Japanese Severne rider Takumi masters an impressive amount of moves at the young age of just 13. In this interview, we learn about his background and how he is so good at such a young age.
Lina Erpenstein in Australia 2020 – Video
Severne rider Lina Erpenstein has just sent us this video; A collection of her best times in Western Australia during the 2020 winter season. Check out the video right here.
Stuck in Paradise with Amado Vrieswijk
Lockdown training on the island of Bonaire Severne rider Amado Vrieswijk is one of those sailors who have been able to stretch himself across nearly all of the disciplines of windsurfing. After a trip to the Defi Wind Japan Amado was already gearing up for his next...
Team SEVERNE is back on the water in the Canary Islands
Back at it After months of lockdown, windsurfing is now back on the Canary Islands with a bang. A good number of Severne riders are located on the Canaries. In this unprecedented situation, athletes around the world have been forced to sit at home and ride out the...
Australian winter retreat – A video by Dieter Van der Eyken
Severne rider Dieter Van der Eyken spends every winter in Western Australia and this year was no different. Being the base of the Severne brand and one of the best locations on the planet for windsurfing, it has become a second home for Dieter for the last 7 years.
Balz Müller tests his limits with an ice pond foiling session in Switzerland
When is it too cold for windsurfing? Severne rider from Switzerland Balz Müller found out where that limits lies this winter in the Swiss alps!
Epic Dutch speed battle between Twan Verseput and Jurjen Van den Noord pushes the Mach3 7,8 to 42.45 knots
Dutch Severne riders and speed sailors Twan Verseput and Jurjen Van den Noord bring the latest Severne Mach3 racing sail to incredible speeds in Holland with a n incredible speed battle.
Martin Møller Hovda keeps up training in Norway during COVID-19 crisis
Plans cut short. Norwegian Severne rider Martin Møller Hovda has had a great 2019 season and was preparing for another full year on the competition scene. But as with many others, his plans were cut short by COVID-19 and he had to leave the ideal training grounds of...
Balz Müller rides a Swiss storm on his Freek 3,3
Lake Uri, Switzerlands Hot Spot. Switzerland is famous for its Alpine sports. Especially skiing and snowboarding are very common and fairly mainstream. Tons of snow falls on the alps every year and melts into some of the most beautiful lakes in the world. And on those...
Precenca Pura – A trip to remember for Amado Vrieswijk and Dieter Van Der Eyken
A trip that started as an idea during a World Cup in Germany became reality a month after and turned out to be a trip to remember. Severne riders Amado Vrieswijk & Dieter Van der Eyken teamed up once again on a training mission to Brazil known for its consisted trade winds.
A full winter in Western Australia and a welcome home storm for Lina Erpenstein
Right into action After spending the full winter of 2020 in Western Australia for her winter training, Severne rider Lina Erpenstein left the Australian summer to attend to her studies in Germany. She was greeted at home with a big storm. The winter wetsuit and the...
Tristan Algret foils around Guadeloupe
First windsurfer around Guadeloupe! During January of 2020 Caribbean Severne rider Tristan Algret was plotting something which hadn’t been done before. A windsurfing tour around the island of Guadeloupe. Severne got in touch with him to get his account of the...
Matteo Iachino visits Revolution Boardsports
SLALOM, FOIL, FREERIDE TALKS WITH MATTEO. During a short trip to Western Australia, the 2019 PWA Vice World Champion Matteo Iachino stopped by the Severne loft at Revolution boardsports in Perth for an informative evening covering the most recent developments in the...
Student Windsurf Balance with Maaike Huvermann
FULL SEVERNE RIDER & STUDENT. Having just joined Severne as a full team rider using both Severne rigs and boards, Maaike Huvermann has got all of the tools needed for her to claim more podium positions on the freestyle and wave scene around the world.Only, Maaike...
2020 DownUnder Pro Australian Foiling Championships
FOIL RACING IN AUSTRALIA Raging bushfires, blinding dust storms, and tropical hailstorms are the usual ingredients of any hot summer “downunder” in AUS, but the heat was certainly on during the 2020 DownUnder Pro Australian Foiling Championships. Photos by Mitchell...
Australian summer in full swing as the Severne team prepares for the upcoming season
SUMMERTIME With Europe having officially started their winter, the headquarters of Severne is in full motion to prepare the best gear for the upcoming season with the coastline of Western Australia being the perfect testing ground for it. Photos by Nicolas Hess &...
Balz Müller and the world of foiling
INTRODUCING BALZ Over the last year and a half, he has pushed forward a brand new discipline in the sport with Freestyle Foil windsurfing. What many saw as impossible and too dangerous hasn’t held back his imagination & innovation so far. With the first Freestyle...
Mach3 racing – A look behind the scenes
ON THE FOREFRONT Our Mach3 racing sail is among the most technologically complex products in our range. The number of hours invested in R&D presents a large portion of our total development cycle. All to satisfy our goal of developing the ultimate racing sails...
The Severne team does R&D at René Egli Fuerteventura
TESTING UNDER THE SUN In developing the best equipment possible, we are always looking at as much feedback as possible and the right surroundings for equipment testing. Lots of effort and time is invested in developing the best gear possible so that you can focus on...
Windfoil 1 – Severne a founding partner. Interview with the chairman
INTRODUCTION Gregarious, friendly and enthusiastic, Antonio sits upon a plush leather couch in a Silvaplana hotel lobby ahead of the Endaginwind event, as we meet to ask him a few questions about the direction of our sport. He is, it seems, quietly a jack of all...
Severne launches new freeride gear and re-launches in Denmark
WATERZ Known as the biggest watersports festival in Scandinavia, it has grown from a local event to an international happening. This year, we had the pleasure of being a part of it. This year's festival started with a long distance marathon followed by the PWA slalom...
Matteo Iachino’s Fuerteventura quiver
FUERTEVENTURA Is among the most popular spots for the PWA slalom racers. The strong winds and clear blue waters provide for spectacular action for spectators and racers alike. This years PWA Fuerteventura World Cup will kick off in its usual style: A windy forecast...
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