Maximilian Maeder
Maximilian Maeder is a professional Formula Kite athlete from Singapore and one of the sport’s leading talents. Having grown up with a Singaporean mother and a Swiss father, he feels at home both on tropical islands and in the mountains. Max discovered kiteboarding at a young age and dedicated himself fully to Formula Kite from the very beginning. A true foil native, he flew his first FLYSURFER foil kite at the age of six and competed in his first hydrofoil race just a few years later.
Nationality
Homebase
Discipline
Singaporean
Singapore
Kitefoil Racing
Insights
Favorite Kite Spot
Wakatobi Dive Resort
Favorite Gear Set-Up
VMG
SYNC Carbon Race Bar
Personal Highlights
Maximilian Maeder has established himself as one of the leading athletes in Formula Kite. He is a three-time Formula Kite World Champion, winning the title in 2023, 2024 and 2026, and won the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He is also a former Asian Games Champion, Asian Champion, European Champion and three-time Youth World Champion. Since entering the international racing scene, Max has consistently competed at the very highest level of the sport.
Maximilian's Gear
VMG³
Race
SYNC CARBON RACE BAR
Race
Maximilian Maeder secured his third World Championship
The 2026 Kite Foil World Championships in Viana do Castelo delivered everything the sport could ask for: powerful Atlantic conditions, high-pressure racing, dramatic finals, and ultimately a historic result for FLYSURFER athletes. Maximilian Maeder secured his third World Championship title after an intense battle against fellow FLYSURFER athletes Gian Stragiotti and Valentin Bontus.
