The GWA Wingfoil World Tour heads back to Fuerteventura this July for another high-energy stop featuring both the Surf-Freestyle and FreeFly-Slalom disciplines. As one of the longest-running and most recognized wind sports destinations in the world, Fuerteventura brings a different kind of atmosphere to the tour—raw, windy, sun-soaked, and deeply connected to life on the water.
Known for its wide open beaches, turquoise water, and powerful summer trade winds, the island has built an international reputation as a playground for wind-driven sports. The conditions in Fuerteventura are strong, demanding, and reliable, creating the perfect environment for high-speed FreeFly-Slalom racing and fully powered Surf-Freestyle action. By July, the island is fully alive with athletes, travelers, and water sports fans arriving from around the world to experience the energy that defines this stop.
Unlike many destinations on tour, Fuerteventura blends elite competition with a large-scale festival atmosphere that extends beyond the event site itself. Along the beaches of Sotavento and across the island’s coastal towns, the event becomes part of daily life. Music, beach culture, outdoor cafés, and a relaxed island rhythm create an environment where spectators, riders, locals, and visitors naturally come together throughout the week.
With decades of wind sports history behind it, Fuerteventura remains one of the true benchmark locations in the global scene. Its consistent conditions, international reputation, and unmistakable energy continue to make it one of the most anticipated and visually spectacular stops on the GWA Wingfoil World Tour calendar.
Sandro Ginzinger
Duccio Carlo Senio Dini
Bastien Escofet
Wylan Kaochari
Clemens Siraki
Kalle Dinant
Xavier Corr
Franz Rappolder
Benjamin Castenskiold
Charlie Loch
Zara Maillard
