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Philip Köster Dominates Nuclear Winds to Secure Eighth Pozo Victory

Jul 7, 2025 | Competition, Philip Köster

Five-time world champion Philip Köster claimed his eighth Pozo victory at the 2025 PWA Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup, overcoming brutal 50+ knot conditions and a crash to secure his first 5-star win since 2022.
Operating on just 3.4m of SEVERNE BladePro sail, Philip demonstrated championship composure when his rig was ripped from his hands during the final against Marcilio Browne. The equipment failure forced a Super Final, where Philip’s local knowledge and experience proved decisive.

Longing for summer: Philip Köster’s Quest for Canarian waves

Jul 2, 2025

Philip's Quest for Perfect Conditions The Canary Islands deliver the perfect fusion between wind and waves that draws riders from across the globe. For five-time world champion Philip Köster, these waters aren't just a destination; they're home turf.Living mere meters...

Main Break Mayhem: Köster Conquers Margaret River

Feb 4, 2025

The 2025 Margaret River Wave Classic kicked off with mast-high sets and world-class action. Five-time World Champion Philip Köster claimed victory in epic conditions, while local legend Jaeger Stone met his match in a nail-biting semi-final. The four-star event showcased why Margaret River’s Main Break remains one of wave sailing’s most challenging and rewarding venues.

Desert Duellers – Philip Köster and Jaeger Stone go head to head in Western Australia

Dec 12, 2024 | Jaeger Stone, Philip Köster

Two of SEVERNE’s most accomplished wave sailors have just wrapped up what could be one of the most extraordinary strike missions of 2024. When Philip Köster and Jaeger Stone crossed paths in Western Australia’s remote northwest, something special was bound to happen.

Pozo Gran Canaria World Cup 2024 – Philip brings back the triple and team Severne wins podiums all around

Jul 11, 2024 | Amado Vrieswijk, Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Cedric Bordes, Competition, Dieter Van der Eyken, Federico Morisio, Lennart Neubauer, Liam Dunkerbeck, Lina Erpenstein, Matteo Iachino, Oda Johanne Brodholt, Pauline Katz, Philip Köster, Sol Degrieck

Philip Köster brought back the triple loop once again, Lina finished second overall and now leads world ranking, and Matteo Iachino finished second overall in the first-ever Slalom X contest. It seems as if the 2024 Pozo Gran Canaria World Cup had action from the very first minute until the end.

Lina Erpenstein wins her first-ever World Cup in Chile

Apr 8, 2024 | Competition, Dieter Van der Eyken, Events, Federico Morisio, Liam Dunkerbeck, Lina Erpenstein, Pauline Katz, Philip Köster, Sol Degrieck

Severne rider rose to the top of the podium in her first-ever World Cup Victory in Chile. The women’s final consisted of no less than three Severne riders; Sol Degrieck who finished second and Pauline Katz who finished fourth.

THE ACTION IS HEATING UP IN CHILE

Apr 2, 2024 | Competition, Dieter Van der Eyken, Events, Federico Morisio, Liam Dunkerbeck, Lina Erpenstein, Pauline Katz, Philip Köster, Sol Degrieck, Uncategorized

One of the biggest windsurf wave events in South American history kicked off on April 1st, and will run through to April 12th. The time has come for the PWA-IWT Chile World Cup, and based on the action we saw last year, we can expect to see high-quality windsurfing.

BEST WINDSURF WAVE FIN SETUP

Jan 22, 2024 | Dieter Van der Eyken, Fins, Gear, Lina Erpenstein, Philip Köster

In the dynamic world of windsurfing, finding the best windsurf wave fin setup can make all the difference in your performance and enjoyment on the water.

AN INJURY UPDATE WITH PHILIP KOSTER

Oct 10, 2023 | Interviews, Philip Köster

In the world of windsurfing, few names are as remarkable as Philip Köster. With an impressive five Windsurfing Wave World Championships to his name, he’s not just a champion; he’s a legend of the sport.

However, even legends face challenges, and Philip Köster currently battles through one of the biggest injuries of his career.

Severne is happy to present an exclusive interview with Philip to delve deeper into the world of an incredible athlete, and his recovery journey.

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.

Severne 023 Psycho Freestyle board launch will happen in Fuerteventura

Jul 16, 2022 | Dieter Van der Eyken, Events, Felix Volkhardt, Lina Erpenstein, Locations, Philip Köster, Psycho

July 30 2022, we celebrate freestyle windsurfing in collaboration with Rene Egli Fuerteventura, and INNSIDE by Melia Fuerteventura; and introduce the new Severne 023 Psycho freestyle board.

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.

Everything you need to know about your harness lines – hang In There Part 3 Wave & Freestyle

Jan 2, 2022 | Amado Vrieswijk, Daida Moreno, Dyno, Guides, Harness lines, Iballa Moreno, Philip Köster

Windwise coach and Severne Team Rider, Simon Bornhoft, continues his ‘Hang In There’ harness line series looking at different disciplines and sailing styles. For this issue, we shift the focus and harness line positions for the Freewave, Wave & Freestyle playgrounds. So whether you’re a weekend wave warrior or looking to fine tune like a pro, wise up and read on.

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.

It’s official. Philip Köster is 100% Severne

Feb 9, 2020 | News, Philip Köster, Team

PHILIP ALSO RIDES SEVERNE BOARDS Embarking on this new endeavor. Philip Köster will be joining Severne as a full team rider. This means that Philip will be riding both Severne rigs and boards in the 2020 season! Photos by 2Goat MediaAdding to an already long list of...

Australian summer in full swing as the Severne team prepares for the upcoming season

Feb 3, 2020 | Jaeger Stone, Lina Erpenstein, News, Philip Köster, Stories, Team

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 &...

Philip Köster Takes Fifth World Title, Iballa Moreno takes second

Nov 1, 2019 | Events, News, Philip Köster, Team

VICTORY Philip Koster wins his 5th world title in Maui after a consistent year with 3 podium finishes and his best result to date during the Aloha Classic. Over the past years, the Aloha Classic has been a struggling point for Philip Koster but after spending more...

2019 Gran Canaria starts the PWA Wave Season with a bang

Jul 21, 2019 | Daida Moreno, Events, Jaeger Stone, News, Philip Köster, Team

9 days of competition, 9 days of wind and waves Put Pozo on the map ones again as one of the windiest places in the world! The level was higher than it ever was before, find out below how our team lived through the event and what gear they were riding! Daida’s...

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Philip Köster Dominates Nuclear Winds to Secure Eighth Pozo Victory

Longing for summer: Philip Köster’s Quest for Canarian waves

Main Break Mayhem: Köster Conquers Margaret River

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Desert Duellers – Philip Köster and Jaeger Stone go head to head in Western Australia

Pozo Gran Canaria World Cup 2024 – Philip brings back the triple and team Severne wins podiums all around

Lina Erpenstein wins her first-ever World Cup in Chile

THE ACTION IS HEATING UP IN CHILE

BEST WINDSURF WAVE FIN SETUP

AN INJURY UPDATE WITH PHILIP KOSTER

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

Severne 023 Psycho Freestyle board launch will happen in Fuerteventura

Defi Wind 2022 was one to remember

Everything you need to know about your harness lines – hang In There Part 3 Wave & Freestyle

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

It’s official. Philip Köster is 100% Severne

Australian summer in full swing as the Severne team prepares for the upcoming season

Philip Köster Takes Fifth World Title, Iballa Moreno takes second

2019 Gran Canaria starts the PWA Wave Season with a bang

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