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Day 4 – Jacopo Testa extends championship lead in front of home crowd – EFPT Vieste 2022

June 13th, 2022

On the final day of the 2022 EFPT Vieste the Double Elimination came to its culmination. Italian Jacopo Testa (AV-Boards/Point-7) fended off Steven van Broeckhoven (Starboard/Gun Sails) and went on to win the Double Elimination against Yentel Caers (NeilPryde/JP). An action-packed Super Final ensued to determine the event win. Testa came out victorious while being cheered on by his home crowd on t...

Day 3 – Caers is victorious in tricky freestyle conditions – EFPT Vieste 2022

June 11th, 2022

In what was anticipated to be the windiest day of the competition, the Single Elimination drew to a close with Yentel Caers (NeilPryde/JP) coming out victorious. In tricky conditions the Belgian fended off current tour leader Jacopo Testa (Point-7/AV-Boards) who underperformed in the final. The podium was complete with multiple European Champion and veteran of the freestyle scene Steven van Broeck...

Day 2 – First blood as the single elimination got underway – EFPT Vieste 2022

June 11th, 2022

The second day of the EFPT in Vieste saw two rounds of the Single Elimination completed. With some proper waves rolling in through the competition area, the countless spectators on the beach were treated to an impressive display of aerial manoeuvres. With the lines between wave and freestyle blurred the first riders were eliminated with others advancing and showing great promise towards the finals...

Day 1 – Calm before the storm – EFPT Vieste 2022

June 9th, 2022

The first day of the EFPT Spiaggia Lunga Vieste 2022 saw registration, rain and lots of waiting. Excitement is high among the riders as the forecast for the upcoming days is epic to say the least, but the first day got off to a slow start. Travelling down to the south of Italy from all over the world, the athletes enjoyed a day of catching up with each other on the beach. Check out the highlight c...

What to expect from the 2022 EFPT Vieste

June 9th, 2022

The second tour stop of the 2022 European Freestyle Pro Tour is about to start in the picturesque (and windy) Vieste in Italy. With some quality conditions forecasted and €15,000 up for grabs the stage is set for an epic continuation of the European Championship battle. The fleet is stacked with past World and/or European Champions like Steven van Broeckhoven (Starboard/Gun Sails), Yentel Caers ...

Staying professional with Lennart Neubauer – The After Hours Lounge Podcast

June 1st, 2022

After a stellar 2021 Season, becoming European Youth Champion and European Tow-in Champion, Greek Lennart Neubauer (Starboard/Severne/MUF) has not had the best start to the new year. Missing the first event of the year as he was recovering from a knee injury, the 18-year old is now working hard to come back full force. He sat down with Freestyle Pro Tour commentator and The After Hours Lounge hos...

Sessions with the Pro’s – Eliran Levi around Tarifa

May 24th, 2022

After the first European Freestyle Pro Tour event of the year in Austria, the riders dispersed all around the continent. It seems like most chose to go to a similar location though, which Israeli Windsurfer Eliran Levi (F2 Windsurfing) captured on his camera. Known for other raw and powerful clips like Full BRAHA, he put together a quick action clip featuring big names like Jacopo Testa, Antoine ...

Improve your style at the Rookie Camp Vieste

May 22nd, 2022

The EFPT event in Vieste is approaching rapidly, and with it our second Rookie Camp of the year! After a successful weekend in Austria, led by Head Coach Dieter van der Eyken, it is now time to move to warmer waters and explore the future of freestyle windsurfing there. Taking place on the 4th and 5th of June the rookie camp will introduce you to the secrets of competition, all while improving you...

Freestyle Action Roundup of the Month – April

May 6th, 2022

After a great start to the competition season, the windsurf scene is back to normal again. Right before the Surf Opening in Austria started, many riders were still releasing action clips. In our monthly Freestyle Action Roundup feature, we have put them all together for you to enjoy. This month we will cover training in Cape Town, exploring new spots and a vlog by a very promising freestyle windsu...

Day 5 – Testa and Huvermann take their first event win in 2022 – EFPT Austria 2022

May 2nd, 2022

With the wind not filling in on the last day of the 2022 EFPT Surf Opening in Austria, the results are now official! Italian Jacopo Testa (AV-Boards) wins the Men's division, and Dutch Maaike Huvermann (Severne/MUF) takes the crown in the Women's.  Both riders stood on top of the podium during the award ceremony on the shore of lake Neusiedl. Check out the event recap video below and read on ...
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