The end of the year and the first months of the new year is the time when plans, budgets and contracts for the upcoming season are made.
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Latest update: 22.04.2026
Daida Ruano Moreno joins Goya Windsurfing
Daida Ruano Moreno, who has won 18 world titles in windsurfing, is well known as the Queen of Pozo. She fought for equal price money in women’s professional windsurfing and travelled the world for more than a decade. Daida got cancer, but luckily overcame it. Later in here career she again won at her home spot and as well gave birth to a son. Daida, the twin sister of Iballa Ruano Moreno, is a true fighter and still can keep up with the best female riders in modern wave windsurfing nowadays at the age of 48. Daida leaves Bruch Boards after three years of collaboration.
A dream come true. So happy to officially announce I’m joining the @goyawindsurfing team. I’ve always admired their vision and the quality of their equipment, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us. Thank you for your trust. See you on the water! Daida Ruano Moreno about her change from Bruch to Goya windsurfing
We are deeply honored to develop the next generation of Goya gear together with her. Her insight, geometry, and balance will continue to push our design team to new levels — with the shared goal of unleashing even more of women’s potential while carving a new roadmap for windsurfing. Welcome to the Goya family, Daida! Francisco Goya about the new team member
Danish wave rider Tobias Bjornaa leaves Duotone
The talented wave rider Tobias Bjornaa will not be on Duotone in the upcoming season. Tobias struggled with some injuries and we wish a strong recovery and comeback asap.
Mike Friedl leaves Goya Windsurfing/Quatro and joins Duotone
Mike Friedl, the masters world champion in 2024 and 2025, just announced, that he is not with Goya windsurfing anymore. A 15 year long journey with Goya windsurfing and Quatro comes to an end. From now on he will ride for Duotone.
2026 — New chapter. New energy. Proud to join the Duotone Team. More motivated than ever to keep pushing, progressing, and competing at the highest level. Grateful for the trust — excited for what’s coming. Let’s send it. Mike Friedl about his change to Duotone windsurfing
Lucas Meldrum leaves Duotone and joins North Windsurfing / Quatro
The UK wave rider Lucas Meldrum finally announced his new partners and he stated as following.
„It’s incredibly exciting to join a team driving such unique technology and pushing the sport in a new direction. The gear feels next level.“ Lucas Meldrum about his new sail sponsor North Windsurfing
Lucas Meldrum joins North Windsurfing in 2026
“It was a hard decision to leave my first and only sponsor, it’s been a big part of my windsurfing life but I felt that chapter was coming to an end and it was the right time to make a change. For the full lowdown you can check the video on my YouTube.”
Link to the Youtube Video, in which Lucas talks about his decision: I’m leaving Duotone
Adam Warchol joins Partik Windsurf
“The beginning of a new chapter in the search of epic waves,” writes a super excited Adam Warchol on his Instagram account about his change from Goya to Patrik Windsurf.
Amado Vrieswijk joins North Windsurfing
Bonaire local Amado Vrieswijk will not longer ride for Point-7. He joined North Windsurfing.
North posted: “We are proud to announce that Amado Vrieswijk is joining the North Windsurfing team! We’re thrilled to welcome this multi-talented athlete to our team. The mission is on. Go Beyond.”
Pierre Mortefon joins North Windsurfing
French top racer Pierre Mortefon, the current Slalom X-World Champion and Foil Slalom Vice Champion 2025, joins North Windsurfing for 2026.
Alessio Stillrich on Patrik
Gran Canaria local Alessio Stillrich joined after one season on Bruch the Australian based brand Patrik. Alessio already was on the new gear in the the Margaret Wave Classic.
Alessio stated: “Loving life here in west OZ!!! So happy to be part of my new team Patrik Windsurf! Everything is feeling amazing and I’m feeling so integrated straight away. Thanks for everything.
Jules Denel joins Goya Windsurfing
The French wave rider Jules Denel, who was on GA, just announced that he joined Goya Windsurfing in 2026.
Matteo Iachino leaves SEVERNE Windsurfing and joins Neil Pryde
Eight years. Two PWA World Championships. One hell of a run.
SEVERNE announced that Matteo Iachino and SEVERNE are parting ways as both pursue new directions for 2026.
Matteo joined team SEVERNE in 2018; then went on to claim countless event victories across foil and fin racing, two PWA world titles, an ISWC speed title, and stacked up serious achievements that constantly pushed our race development program to new heights. SEVERNE wishes Matteo every success in his next chapter. It’s been a proper ride mate.
“It has been a pleasure sharing these 8 years together with Severne. We won a lot together and I learnt a lot in and out of the water. I’d like to say thanks to Ben and the whole team for the great time and I wish you the best for the future!” Matteo Iachino says.
Matteo rides Neil Pryde from now on.
Daniele Benedetti joins Challenger and We One
The former Vice Foil Slalom World Champion from Italy returns after one season on Duotone to the Italian sailbrand Challenger and joins the board brand We One.
Lisa Kloster joins Starboard
German freestyle and wave windsurfer joins Starboard in 2026. The 26 year old German globetrotter made her first PWA freestyle podium in Fuerteventura already riding a Starboard. Now he is part of the international team.
“I’m super stoked to join the Starboard team. In summer 2025 I only had a few days to adapt to the Ignite before the PWA stop on Fuerte and straightaway I landed on my first podium with it! That already says a lot. The board gives me so much speed and control, whether it’s flat water or heavy chop. Riding switch, accelerating, popping for big moves just feels easier. I’m really proud to ride for one of the best brands in the sport and be part of such a strong team.” Lisa Kloster upon joining the Starboard Team
“We’re excited to welcome Lisa Kloster to Starboard, a rider whose commitment to progression and performance aligns perfectly with our vision. We look forward to supporting her next chapter on the PWA World Tour.” Starboard Marketing Manager, Martin Ferrand
Lisa Kloster at the PWA Freestyle World Cup in Sotavento, Fuerteventura (Photo: PWA)
