BLANCA ALABAU
THE LOWDOWN
Windsurfing has been my journey from just a fun game to something deeply meaningful. Growing up in a city far from the ocean, I spent my weekends driving to the coast, building a special connection with the sea that ended up shaping my whole life.
At 17, I gave up on the idea of becoming a professional windsurfer, thinking it was too ambitious. I tried to live a more “normal” life, but I couldn’t find the motivation. I kept longing for the life I had always dreamed of, but fear held me back. It wasn’t until I realized that my true passion was in the intense competition and the constant drive to get better on the open water. After a lot of hard work, I became a professional windsurfer.
In 2023, I won my first World Title and Windfoil Speed Competition, breaking the record for the fastest windfoil speed ever recorded. The dream I once doubted is now a vivid reality. Being a sports fanatic, I love the thrill of pushing speed limits and conquering big waves.
My three big goals:
– Inspire others with a documentary about my journey.
– Win another World Title.
– Break a World Record.
RESULTS
2024: 3rd PWA Fuerteventura Foil Slalom
2023: Speed foil woman record. World Champion Slalom
2021: 1st Defi Wind Superstars. 3rd Overall PWA Foil Slalom
2020: 1st One Hour Classic
FOLLOW BLANCA
GEAR CHOICE
MACH 7
HYPER 7
GALLERY
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