WELCOME TO DEFI WIND 2026

Welcome to DEFI WIND 2026

The weather is heating up in Europe, and after an absolute banger of an event last year, windsurfers in Europe and around the world are preparing for the new edition of the Defi Wind. This is the largest event of its kind in the world where amateurs and pros alike can share the stoke of windsurfing.

We’ll be there

We’ll be present at this year’s Defi throughout all event dates, and we’ve got an incredible activity schedule lined up for all days, so make sure to check out the details here below and stop by the Severne area at any time.

About DEFI WIND

Last year, a whopping 1406 windsurfing enthusiasts, amateur racers, and pros gathered in Gruissan, a beautiful town located in the southeast of France to form the epicenter of windsurfing. In 2026, the location remains the same, the event dates are May 14th – 17th. Save those dates!

This yearly windsurfing “pilgrimage” connects windsurfers from all across the world for four days of high wind racing across a 40km long marathon course, but that’s not all. Many stars of windsurfing including SEVERNE rider Bjorn Dunkerbeck frequent this event, giving participants a chance to mingle with their idols. Topped with giveaways, presentations, concerts, and parties, there are festival vibes that attract not only the windsurfers who take part in the event but also many others who come to enjoy the great atmosphere.

Whether it is live on the water, or on the big screen at the center stage, spectators will get to see incredible “rabbit” starts along the nearly kilometer-long start line and nerve-wracking action as the fleet defeats the strong tramontana winds on both fin and foil.

ACTIVITIES AT THE SEVERNE STAND

May 14 (Thursday)

6:00-8:00 PM: Evening Welcome – “After Surf Meet & Greet” with the SEVERNE team

May 15 (Friday)

Time TBC: Technology Talk (booth or main stage)
⁠Featured products: Hydro, Mach 9, Hyper 9, Moto, NCX + surprise products
⁠6:00-8:00 PM: SEVERNE’s SPEED intro party – get a first-hand account of how SEVERNE’s
new speed gear came to be by the likes of Antoine Albeau & Cedric Bordes 🎉

May 16 (Saturday)

4:00-8:00 PM (TBC): Signature Card Signing
8:00 PM-Close: “After Surf Meet & Greet” with the SEVERNE team

May 17 (Sunday)

⁠Time TBC: Product Presentation (booth or main stage)
Time TBC: Final Poster/Postcard Signing with SEVERNE team
⁠Time TBC: Meet the Team – Last chance to connect with SEVERNE riders
⁠End of Day: Event farewell

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SEE YOU THERE

There will be a special Severne area at this year’s Defi Wind also. There you’ll be able to check out the latest gear, meet our team, join our daily events, and talk about everything windsurfing. Located in the event village, the Severne booth will be open throughout all event days, and will be the centre of all Severne activities.

This page will be the official event page where we’ll load up the latest news and activity schedule for you to stay up to date with.

SEVERNE RIDERS YOU’LL MEET

For this year’s event, big part of the Severne racing team, along with special guests, will be attending. Amongst others, you’ll meet the likes of Antoine Albeau, Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Blanca Alabau, Matteo Iachino, Cedric Bordes, and more

Also confirmed is most of the Severne France team making it the largest, most complete Severne team to ever compete at a Defi Wind.

You can meet and catch up with our riders at the Severne area throughout all event days. There will be events and get-togethers where you’ll be able to mingle with our riders. Check out our activity schedule below for more info.

WELCOME TO DEFI WIND 2026