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.