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The Flame Within – An Interview with Alex Mertens about his latest video

July 26th, 2022

American based Freestyle Windsurfer and Filmmaker Alex Mertens (Fanatic/Duotone) released a new clip with some of his latest action. In this extraordinarily well made video, he talks about his passion for our sport and what sparks this flame within him. We caught up with Alex to talk about the process going into making this video, his creativity and of course his freestyle windsurfing aspirations!...

Freestyle Action Roundup of the Month(s) – May and June

July 14th, 2022

It's been a bit of dry spell in terms of quality freestyle windsurfing videos lately. Most riders were busy at numerous events around Europe, but luckily there are always camera's there to capture the action. In our monthly Freestyle Action Roundup feature, we have put all the action together for you to enjoy. This time we will look at the German Freestyle Battles, some amazing Women's action and ...

Calendar updates: EFPT Turkey and Engadinwind cancellation

July 9th, 2022

The Freestyle Pro Tour regrets to inform the windsurfing community that two of our nearest events are cancelled for this season. Alacati in Turkey and the Engadinwind in Silvaplana, Switzerland, will not host a freestyle windsurfing competition in 2022. As is apparent in the entire windsurfing scene, event organisers are still struggling to make a comeback after the pandemic. Read on to find out t...

Freestyle Spot Guide – Aruba by Sarah-Quita Offringa

June 25th, 2022

This month’s spot guide will take you all around Aruba! This windsurf mecca in the Caribbean is Sarah-Quita’s homespot, and she has written us an amazing spot guide. Sarah-Quita shows us the best spots to windsurf as a beginner or as a pro, and tells us about the best activities on the island, including getting a great coffee (an essential if you want to stay as stoked as Sarah-Quita!). Read o...

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...
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