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Freestyle Spot Guide – Neusidlersee by Max Matissek

April 22nd, 2022

In line with our first event of the season, the Surf Opening in Austria, this month’s spot guide is all about Neusiedlersee! We have special insight into the legendary spot from Max Matissek (Duotone/Fanatic), who grew up in this diverse freestyle windsurfing location. Read on to learn all about how to find your way around the spots so you can catch the Lake Neusiedl ramps as expertly as possibl...

Freestyle Action Roundup of the Month – March

April 20th, 2022

Freestyle video parts are a way to keep up with all of the stellar athletes in our sport. Let's take a look at the best clips to have come out in March! From sailing with friends, eavesdropping on a Cape Town training schedule, all the way to getting dizzy with some of the top athletes on the Freestyle Pro Tour - this month's video roundup has it all.  Jumping right in: Primus Sorling (Sta...

EFPT Spiagga Lunga in Vieste Confirmed for Men and Women!

April 16th, 2022

The Freestyle Pro Tour is ecstatic to share the confirmation of the 2022 EFPT in Vieste, Italy! This will be the first time riders return to the fantastic spot since the outbreak of the pandemic, and the first time that the Women's division will compete there as well! Between the 9th and 12th of June our athletes will battle it out for a total of €15.000,- in prize money. The event will also be ...

Unveiling the new Freestyle Pro Tour Lycras

April 14th, 2022

We've been working very hard on making our tour even more sustainable during the 2022 season. One of the steps we are taking this year is to have one set of lycra's for each competitor that they will reuse throughout the whole season. This reduces the total amount of lycra's produced and lets us control the sustainability of the production process as well.  The new lycra's will be premiered a...

Duotone and Fanatic boosting new Freestyle talent!

April 11th, 2022

Duotone and Fanatic are boosting new talent on the Freestyle scene! If you are a rookie on the Freestyle Pro Tour this year, then you might just win the Rookie of the Year Award. The most outstanding rider that enters their first season of competition on tour, which is what the award is for, will receive a Duotone rig and Fanatic board. Not only that, they will also get a one year sponsorship deal...

Are NeilPryde and JP-Australia looking for you?

April 8th, 2022

Have you always wanted to work in the windsurfing industry but did not know how to get into it? Here is a chance you will not want to miss - JP-Australia and NeilPryde are looking for a new Marketing Manager! Do you have an affinity with marketing and are passionate about windsurfing? Then make sure to read the job description below thoroughly and contact NeilPryde and JP as soon as possible. Seem...

Rookie Camp Registration for the 2022 EFPT Austria Surf Opening

April 7th, 2022

The first Rookie Camp of 2022 is set to take place in Austria. On the 23rd and 24th of April Head Coach Dieter van der Eyken (Severne) will kick off the rookie season with two days full of windsurfing wisdom at the Neusiedl Lake! Furthermore, JP-Australia and NeilPryde have already confirmed their support for the camp, with the most standout rider receiving a JP-Australia Freestyle board, and ...

Maaike Huvermann about her new video project “Lowlands part 1”

April 5th, 2022

Maaike Huvermann (Severne/MUF) has not been sitting still this winter. Together with filmmaker Sean Benney she wandered off the beaten path and explored multiple new spots in the Netherlands. In the video she explains her motivation to do so, and talks about her connection to her home country the Netherlands. We caught up with Maaike about the project to get an insight into the inspiration and cha...

FPT going all in on supporting Women on tour!

April 4th, 2022

The Freestyle Pro Tour is supporting the Women in our sport! With 7 events over 2 continents, we are ready for the action! Who will claim victory in either the Freestyle or Foilstyle discipline? Check out our hype video for the ladies competitions this year to get an idea of whats to come: ...

Nurturing the Future Generation of Freestylers – 2022 Rookie Camps

March 31st, 2022

The Freestyle Pro Tour is stoked to announce the 2022 Rookie Camps calendar! With our new Head Coach being none other than Dieter van der Eyken (Severne) and many brands already pledging their support, this year is gearing up to be one like no other for all futurestylers out there! Since the beginning of 2021, the FPT has been organising and hosting rookie camps prior to as many of our even...