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Freestyle in Japan – the first event of the JWA x FPT in Zushi is on!

April 14th, 2023

The first freestyle event of the Japanese Windsurfing Association is on in Zushi this weekend! With about 30 competitors the Freestyle Festa in Zushi is exemplary of the vibrant freestyle scene in Japan. There is an equivalent of €2500 in prize money and this Proving Grounds Event will take place over two days on the windy Gyoza coast. Attended by many internationally known freestylers like Taku...

Day 4 – Prize Giving and a game of WINDSURF – FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean 2023

April 12th, 2023

The last day of the 2023 FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean saw the celebration of everyone's achievements at this event. Gathering crowds cheered on as the top 3 received their trophies on a backdrop of the turquoise paradise lagoon. Youp Schmit (GA-Sails/Tabou), Lennart Neubauer (Starboard/Severne/Maui Ultra Fins) and Yentel Caers (JP/NeilPryde) took to the podium and enjoyed the spotlight. The...

Day 3 – Schmit solidifies his win! – FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean 2023

April 10th, 2023

Bonaire local Youp Schmit (GA-Sails/Tabou) wins the 2023 FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean! Defending his position in the double elimination, he solidified his dominance over Lennart Neubauer (Starboard/Severne/Maui Ultra Fins) and Yentel Caers (JP/NeilPryde) in second and third respectively. With wind and time left, the third day of competition in Bonaire also boasted a couple of Super Sessions...

Day 2 – Schmit triumphs on his home turf – FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean 2023

April 9th, 2023

Keeping up the momentum from day 1, Youp Schmit (GA-Sails/Tabou) wins the final of the single elimination, putting him in pole position for the event win! With youngsters Lennart Neubauer (Starboard/Severne/Maui Ultra Fins) and Bodhi Kempen (Severne) in second and third respectively, the podium was complete in the early morning. The day went on with the double elimination, where riders got the cha...

Day 1 – The next generation staking their claim – FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean 2023

April 8th, 2023

A new generation of freestyle windsurfers has claimed their spot on the scene on the opening day here in Bonaire. With plenty of wind, flat water and 24 competitors, the Sorobon bay was lit up with action all the way up to the finals of the single elimination. Causing some big upsets along the way, the final 4 distinctly young competitors took each other on in the semi's and the finals, until the ...

What to expect at the FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean?

April 7th, 2023

Registration is completed for the 2023 FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean! With 24 entrants the event is set to be a mix and match between local and international freestyle talent. Starting on April 7th, the competition will run for 4 days at The Frans Paradise on Bonaire. Steven van Broeckhoven (Starboard/Gunsails), Yentel Caers (JP/NeilPryde) and Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard/NeilPryde/Maui U...

Must watch: “Landing Day” with Dudu Levi, Felix Volkhardt and Adam Sims

April 2nd, 2023

Have you had your head in the clouds? Do not worry, we're here to update you on the fact that the latest and greatest in Freestyle action movies has lift off! With Dudu Levi (FutureFly/Gunsails), Felix Volkhardt (Severne/Maui Ultra Fins) and Adam Sims (Sailloft) popping up on the radar, the film explores what a "Landing Day" feels like for each of those aviators. Pure action, tantalising cinematic...

The countdown towards the 2023 FPT Surf Opening in Austria is ON!

March 31st, 2023

The countdown towards the 2023 FPT Surf Opening in Austria has started. In less than a month, from the 28th of April to the 1st of May, the world's best freestylers will return to Neusiedl am See to compete for a total of €11.000 in prize money. Men's Freestyle and a Tow-in competition will be ran in front of the roaring crowds at the Summer Opening festival. The event will traditionally be the ...

Blast from the Past: Pradise City with Youp Schmit

March 23rd, 2023

As the FPT King & Queen of the Caribbean comes closer, we're all getting excited about seeing some freestyle action from the island of Bonaire again. In this edition of our Blast from the Past feature we will look back at a very young Youp Schmit in "Paradise City". Only 18 at the time, Youp was already known for his explosive style. Shove-it Spocks, massive Culo's and of course his signature ...

FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean is ON!

March 13th, 2023

The FPT King and Queen of the Caribbean is officially ON! From the 7th to the 10th of April riders from all over the world will compete in front of the Frans Paradise in Bonaire for a total of €3000 prize money as part of our freshly launched Proving Grounds Series. The island is renowned worldwide for its countless freestyle talents, hence bringing the Freestyle Pro Tour to it's shores is reaso...
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