After an impactful first edition, the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Düsseldorf returns for its second year at Boot Düsseldorf, bringing world-class wingfoiling back inside one of Europe’s largest and most influential boat shows. Surrounded by the energy of the convention center and an audience of more than 250,000 visitors, this unique indoor event will once again launch the GWA Wingfoil World Tour season in a setting unlike anything else on the calendar.
Held inside a purpose-built pool in the heart of the show, the event transforms the exhibition hall into a true wind arena. Using a powerful wall of fans, the pool comes alive with controlled wind conditions, giving riders the chance to showcase explosive action right in front of the crowd. It is fast, close, loud, and highly visual—bringing the sport directly to fans, brands, media, and new audiences in a way only Düsseldorf can deliver.
Top riders from around the world will gather to kick off the tour, bringing early-season intensity and progression to a compact indoor format that pushes creativity and performance. For spectators, it offers a rare chance to experience elite wingfoiling up close, with every move happening just meters away from the show floor.
More than a competition, the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Düsseldorf represents an important step in bringing wingfoiling to new audiences. By placing the sport inside one of the world’s biggest marine industry events, the tour connects directly with fans, families, industry leaders, and future participants. After a strong debut, the second edition is set to build on that momentum and continue showing why wingfoiling is one of the most exciting and accessible watersports on the rise.