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Dakhla, squeezed between the desert and the ocean in Morrocco’s south, is famous for its strong and consistent winds. Sometimes things don’t go to plan. There was no racing on Day 2 of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco – the wind never came. Thermal zephyrs kicked in mid-afternoon but never developed into consistent enough breeze for racing.

The down time was a perfect opportunity to catch up with some of the rookie athletes making their debuts at the WingFoil Racing World Cup Series and find out what they make of life on the circuit.

The Wingfoil Racing World Cup has kicked-off a new season by making history. The five days of action are taking place in Dakhla, Morocco – the first time Wingfoil Racing has taken place in Africa. The region, in the south-east of the country, sees the desert meet the Atlantic ocean. The warm breezes are strong and consistent making the area a watersports paradise.
43 athletes from 14 countries are competing in Dakhla. 10 women and 33 men are battling it out for world ranking points and a share of the €15,000 prize pot. 2025 is a big year for Wingfoil Racing with Formula Wing European and World Championships taking place, and the World Cup series is the perfect preparation allowing athletes to test their skills, fitness and equipment against the best in the sport.

The International Wing Sports Association (IWSA) is thrilled to announce the 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco, set to take place in the stunning coastal city of Dakhla, from March 19 to March 23, 2025. This prestigious event marks the first stop of the 2025 season, with subsequent events planned in Switzerland, Turkey, China, and Brazil. The WingFoil Racing World Cup is renowned for its extraordinary display of skill, speed, and strategy, attracting top athletes from around the world.
· Dates: March 19-23, 2025
· Location: Dakhla, Morocco
· Prize Money: €15,000
· Points: 300 WR Points

What is the definition of paradise? As co-owner of Vila Kalango, Marco DalPozzo, points out, one of the original definitions of paradise is ‘a protected garden’. In the modern world of international tourism, is it possible to maintain tourism whilst protecting the garden of Jericoacoara? Over the past 25 years this small village - set in the magnificent sand dunes of northern Brazil - has become increasingly popular, both for good and for ill.

- Big Wins for Suardiaz, Manowiecki & Ghio
- Final day of the competition with 20 knots of wind and plenty of sunshine
- Nia Suardiaz wins the event and the 2024 world title ahead of Maddalena Spanu
- Kamil Manowiecki wins the men’s event ahead of Francesco Cappuzzo
- Mathis Ghio wins his third consecutive men’s world title

- Despite no racing today, a mouthwatering scenario for the final day in Jeri
- Equipment development keeps on moving, but not always the way you’d expect
- Board sizes are going up
- Wings are getting more sophisticated