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The first ever WingFoil Racing Europeans concluded on Sunday at Artemis beach, on the east shore of Athens.

Reigning world champion Mathis Ghio (FRA) and new appearance Nia Suardiaz (ESP) walked away with the European titles.  

35 wingers from 11 countries came to Artemis beach, one of the best water sports venues in the Athens region, at the premises of the Athens Watersports Club, to take part at the event which was also the continental qualification of Europe for the ANOC World Beach Games 2023 that will be held in Bali in August. 

Over 35 wingers from 11 countries are ready to begin their challenge of the women’s and men’s titles at the 2023 WingFoil Racing Europeans in Athens.

Taking place from 26 to 30 April on Artemis beach, one of the best water sports venues in the Athens region, the event will award tickets for a woman and a man to compete at the ANOC World Beach Games which will be held in Bali later this summer and will be an important marker to gauge how equipment and techniques are progressing in this young and rapidly-developing sport.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Lack of wind meant no racing on the final day

HIGHLIGHTS

- Eight short course races completed in 9 to 11 knots of wind

- Which gear to choose is the big dilemma in light winds

- Paula Novotna wins 5 out of 8 races in the women’s fleet

- Mathis Ghio’s 6 race victories put the Frenchman in the lead

HIGHLIGHTS

- Six short course races completed in 11 to 14 knots of warm wind
- Karolina Kluszczynska wins two races but Paula Novotna holds women’s lead
- A perfect 6 bullets brings Mathis Ghio level for the lead with Luca Franchi

HIGHLIGHTS

- Long Distance race opens the competition, and sees multiple lead changes
- Luca Franchi overtakes the world champion for the winner’s gun
- Women’s world champion Paula Novotna comes through for a late win