California Wingfoil Masters Sylt

Wingfoil — the newest discipline in the world of watersports

In wingfoiling, athletes combine a surf/foil board with a handheld inflatable "wing" (a type of sail without a mast). The wind propels them forward, and the foil under the board lifts them out of the water, making them appear to glide above it. The discipline only emerged around 2019 and has since become the fastest-growing watersport — Sylt, with its consistent winds and surf conditions, is one of the best spots in Europe.

Three Competition Disciplines

• Wave — the elegant, most technically demanding discipline: Riders surf the waves and are judged on maneuvers, style, and wave selection
• Freestyle — jumps, rotations, and tricks in front of the beach promenade — most spectacular for spectators
• Slalom — speed races around buoys, the purest competition of speed and reaction time

Open German Wave Championship

Parallel to the international competition, the Open German Wave Championship will be held — the national championship title in Wave Wingfoiling. German wingfoilers will face international competition on the same spot, making the contest particularly prestigious.

Supporting Program on the Beach

In addition to the competition, there will be a vibrant supporting program on the beach:

• Interactive Stations — Try wingfoiling with instructors
• Exhibitor Booths — Watersports brands, new boards, and wings
• Lifestyle Program — Food trucks, DJ sets, beach bar
• Evening Program — Live music, beach parties with athletes

Sylt — the Ideal Spot

Sylt, in the North Frisia district, is the largest German North Sea island and, with its over 40 km of sandy beach, the beach structures at Brandenburger Strand, and consistent westerly winds, is one of Germany's most famous watersports spots. Westerland — the largest of Sylt's municipalities — forms the center of the island and also hosts the promenade where the Wingfoil Masters are held. In summer, the island is a major tourist destination — the Wingfoil Masters seamlessly fit into a long tradition of watersports events (Surf Cup, Kite Cup, Windsurf World Cup).

Second Edition

In 2026, the 2nd edition of the Wingfoil Masters will be held on Sylt — the premiere in 2025 attracted an international field of participants and established itself as a fixture on the wingfoil World Cup calendar.