Athletes
Behind every profile is a unique story. From first sessions on the water to World Championship titles and Olympic medals, our athletes share a passion for progression and a genuine love for the sport. They inspire our community, challenge new ideas, and show every day what’s possible with curiosity, dedication, and the power of the wind.
Daniela Moroz
Kitefoil Racing, Wingfoil, Parawing
Borja Vellón García
Hydrofoil Big Air
Ellie Dimitrova
Freeride
Hugo Wigglesworth
Big Air Twintip & Hydrofoil
Florian Gruber
Kitefoil Racing, Snowkiting
Jessie Kampman
Kitefoil Racing
Luca Ceruti
Big Air
Viola Lippitsch
Wingfoil Freestyle & Race, Parawing, Pumpfoil
Gian Andrea Stragiotti
Kitefoil Racing, Freeride
Lauriane Nolot
Kitefoil Racing
Paul Torensma
Kitefoil & Wingfoil
Maximilian Maeder
Kitefoil Racing
Nathan van Vuuren
Wingfoil, Parawing
Valentin Bontus
Formula Kite
Oscar Leclair
Wingfoil Racing
Jannis Maus
Kitefoil Racing
Julian Zens
Big Air
Laurent Guyot
Kitesurfing, Snowkiting, Landkiting
Martin Dolenc
Kitefoil Racing
Reinhold Gehrer
Hydrofoil Big Air, Snowkite
Riccardo Pianosi
Kitefoil Racing
Roderick Pijls
Freestyle, Wave, Foil
Simone Romano
Kitefoil Racing, Long Distance
BIG AIR ACTION IN MYKONOS
Spectacular conditions, tight heats, and strong performances from Hugo Wigglesworth and Luca Ceruti at the 2026 GKA Big Air World Cup. Hugo reached the semifinals on the SONIC, while Luca showed strong form in Greece.
Perfect season kick-off for Viola
Viola Lippitsch starts the season with a strong performance at the KIA Beach and Surf Fest in Neusiedl am See, taking 1st place in Freestyle, winning all six races, and finishing 2nd in Pumpfoil.
Hugo’s WOO World Record Jump
The first 40.0 m jump in kitesurfing history: Hugo Wigglesworth sets a new WOO World Record at Cape Town’s Kite Beach on the SONIC⁵.