Viola Lippitsch
Viola has just finished her final year of school. For her, that means one thing: from now on, the fun really begins. She is dedicating the next year fully to wingfoiling, with the goal to progress as much as possible. Just as important to her is spending as many hours on the water with her friends as she can.
Nationality
Homebase
Discipline
Austria
Lake Neusiedl, Austria
Wingfoil Freestyle & Race, Parawing, Pumpfoil
Insights
Favorite Kite Spot
El Burrero, Gran Canaria and any spot in Brazil
Favorite Gear Set-Up
AVID, 3.5 - 4 m
Personal Highlights
Viola Lippitsch has quickly established herself as one of Austria’s leading wingfoil athletes. Since she started wingfoiling in 2022, she has achieved remarkable international success, becoming U19 World Champion in FreeFly-Slalom and Pumpfoil World Champion in 2025. A three-time Austrian Wingfoil Champion, she has also claimed multiple international podium finishes. A major highlight came in 2026, when she won a GWA World Cup event in Gran Canaria, marking her breakthrough at the highest level of international competition.
Viola's Gear
AVID
Freestyle, Freeride, Surf
POW²
Surf, Progression, Freestyle
Viola’s season to remember
A first GWA Freestyle win in Gran Canaria, 2nd place in Fuerteventura, and 2nd overall in the World Cup standings.
Viola Lippitsch takes 3rd place at the GWA Event in Leucate
A strong start to the season for FLYSURFER rider Viola Lippitsch! At the Parawing World Cup in Leucate, France, she impressed with her consistency and determination, securing an outstanding 3rd-place finish despite challenging light-wind conditions. The result marks an exciting milestone in the young discipline and gives Viola plenty of motivation for the upcoming competitions.