Windsurf world champion opens spectacular national surf opening!

Windsurf world champion opens spectacular national surf opening!

Feld am See, Österreich - On April 30, 2025, the first national surf opening in Feld am See, which is opened by Windsurf Freestyle Vice World Champion Jacopo Testa with an impressive TOW-in show. The show is supported by an electric wind that enables tricks to be performed even in light wind. According to OTS , the event is carried out from April 30 to May 4, 2025. Entry to the day events and parties is free of charge, which underlines the sustainable and decentralized orientation of the event.

parallel to the sports program, numerous parties take place as part of the surf openings, including a special event with Tyo & Friends in the Vienna City Beach Club and DJ Marex in the Seehof Beachclub am Stubenbergsee. A total of 48 providers will be involved: inside from all over Austria, which promises a wide range of activities.

participation in the European Freestyle Pro Tour

The Surf Opening is also the venue for a freestyle windsurfing event, which is part of the European Freestyle Pro Tour and has been taking place at the Neusiedlersee since 1998. According to EFPT , a fleet of women will also compete for the first time this year, which is fighting for the same prize money as the men. Participants in the men's fleet include the current world and European champion Amado Vrieswijk as well as other top rides such as Adrien Bosson and Yentel Caers.

particularly highlighted is the reigning European champion Maaike Huvermann, who will defend her title against strong challenges such as Lisa Kloster and Hanna Poschinger. A positive weather forecast for the first two days of the event promises ideal conditions, but a TOW-in show will also take place in unfavorable wind conditions. In addition, the newly introduced airstyle format will be debut in Austria, which could provide additional tension.

commitment to equality in sport

The Surf Opening is not only a sports event, but is also in the context of the FairPlay Initiative, which has been committed to equality and diversity in sport for 25 years. This organization was founded in 1997 in the European year against racism and is committed to anti -discrimination and social inclusion. It offers support for clubs who want to actively act against discrimination, and in particular promotes the integration of girls in sports, such as "https://www.move4sustainability.com/25-jahre- against-imination-im-sport-fairplay-initiative/" Class = "Source_3"> MOVE4SUSTAINTAINTAMTAMITY mentioned.

An important project of the FairPlay Initiative is the manual "Let the Girls Play!", Which contains practical tips for building up girls' teams. The goal is to expand the offer for girls in popular sports and the creation of an inclusive sports culture. Information about this manual, which can be downloaded free of charge, and the initiative itself are available on your website.

The national surf opening in Austria not only promises exciting water sports, but also contributes to creating a more equal environment in sports. Further information can be found on the website www.surfopening.at.