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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

JOINED TEAM SEVERNE

1.01.2019

HOME SPOT

Tarifa, Spain

BIOMETRICS

60kg – 165cm

WINDSURF INSPIRATION

Her sister, Marina Alabau

FIRST SEVERNE PRODUCT YOU EVER USED

Blade

FAVORITE PIECE OF SEVERNE GEAR

Hyper 7

 GEAR CHOICE

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MACH 7
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HYPER 7

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