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The 37th edition of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup delivered a double dose of action at Playa Sotavento as both the FreeFly‑Slalom and Surf‑Freestyle disciplines reached their thrilling conclusions.
FreeFly‑Slalom: Suardíaz and Cappuzzo Dominate
Across three days of racing in shifting winds, the FreeFly‑Slalom event proved decisive with no discards in the 2025 rankings. Every result mattered—and the top contenders delivered.
Women’s Final
Spain’s Nia Suardíaz, defending her world title, rode a tactically brilliant race, overtaking early leader Kylie Belloeuvre through the pump section and accelerating to the win. Belloeuvre took second, followed by Mar de Arce (ESP) and Viola Lippitsch (AUT).
Men’s Final
Italy’s Francesco Cappuzzo led from start to finish, showing sharp lines and consistent pace. Bastien Escofet and Julien Rattotti (both FRA) rounded out the podium, while Riccardo Zorzi (ITA) finished fourth after strong performances throughout the event.
Earlier rounds saw fierce competition with standout rides from the likes of Gollito Estredo and Tiki Teixeira, highlighting the global depth of the fleet.
Surf‑Freestyle: MacDonald and Schlittenbauer Make Their Mark
In the Surf‑Freestyle division, Chris MacDonald (USA) and Marie Schlittenbauer (GER) emerged victorious after delivering the highest-scoring and most technical performances of the event.
MacDonald, already the reigning world champion, dominated with fluid combos and high trick difficulty, securing his win in commanding fashion. Schlittenbauer, a relative newcomer, wowed judges and fans with tight execution and rising consistency, clinching her first major tour victory.
Their victories dramatically shift the landscape of the 2025 world title race.
Tour Standings and What’s Ahead
Nia Suardíaz continues to dominate across multiple disciplines, building on her Wave world title and early-season Leucate double win.
Francesco Cappuzzo, with back-to-back FreeFly‑Slalom victories, is now a clear favorite heading toward the season finale.
Marie Schlittenbauer’s breakthrough could shake up the Surf‑Freestyle standings, signaling a new wave of competition.
Chris MacDonald remains the one to beat, further cementing his legacy in men’s freestyle.
The next stop for the Surf‑Freestyle discipline is Gran Canaria (August 5–8, 2025), while the final FreeFly‑Slalomevent of the season will take place in Abu Dhabi (October 25–November 2, 2025).