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The Défi Wind, a festival of boardsports and brands

03/05/2024

The Défi Wind in Gruissan from 9 to 12 May promises to be much more than just a windsurfing competition. The event, often compared to the 'Woodstock of windsurfing', celebrates its 22nd edition this year, attracting thousands of windsurfing enthusiasts from all over the world, both amateurs and professionals. But beyond the competition itself, it's the brand show that's been growing in stature over the years.

From 3 to 5 May, the Défi Kite kicks off the festivities by celebrating the 10th anniversary of the introduction of kitesurfing to the Défi Wind. For 3 days, amateurs and experts will have the chance to go head-to-head. The Défi Wing, meanwhile, makes its grand entrance to the programme from 6 May, attracting more and more participants every year. This emerging discipline will bring together no fewer than 300 competitors ready to do battle.

But it's of course the Défi Wind that will bring this week dedicated to windsurfing to a grand finale. This epic 40km race, a real challenge of endurance and technique, will see the world's best windsurfers go head-to-head. But beyond the competition, it's the festive atmosphere that characterises this event. The windsurfing village, the lively concerts and the numerous events make Gruissan the place to be for windsurfing fans. Among the brands taking part are some of the biggest names in the industry: NeilPryde, JP Australia, GA Sails, Tabou, Duotone, and many more, all united to celebrate the shared passion that drives this community. The Défi Wind, a competition, but above all a true ode to windsurfing and conviviality.

 

List of brands present: NeilPryde, JP Australia, GA Sails, Tabou, Duotone, Sabfoil, Foil Attitude, Patrik, F-ONE, Manera, Severne Windsurfing, Starboard, Soöruz, North Windsurfing, We One, Gunsails, Goya Windsurfing, Quatro, AHD, Tahe, Tribal Windsurfing, Loftsails, Unifiber, Exocet, Point-7, AV Boards, RRD, Forward WIP, Waterspeed, Chopperfins, LISA Windsurfing

 

Source: Défi Wind
Photos: Défi Wind/Louis McHugh - Défi Wind/Jean Souville - Défi Wind/Jean-Marc Cornu

tags: Défi Wind Défi Kite Défi Wing Gruissan

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