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POZO PRESSURE: KSTER AND PARE: SURVIVING POZO'S TOUGHEST TEST!POZO PRESSURE: KSTER AND PAR SURVIVING POZOS TOUGHEST TEST!Marginal wind, almost no waves and a final decided by a buzzer beater. At this years Gran Canaria World Cup, the conditions were a long way from classic Pozo, but that only made the battle more intense. We caught up with Philip Kster and runner up Marc Par to find out how they adapted, stayed patient and found a way to deliver when the conditions were tough to deliver their complete repertoire.PHILIP KSTER: You can really show whos done their homeworkWINDSURF: The forecast didnt look great before the event. What were you expecting?PHILIP KSTER: The forecast wasnt amazing, but with such a long waiting period you hoped theyd find the best days. I wasnt expecting huge wind, but considering what was forecast, I think we actually got decent conditions. We had enough windwe just missed the waves.WINDSURF: Do you train in conditions like that?PHILIP KSTER: Yes, quite a lot actually. It wasnt a surprise for me. Gran Canaria doesnt always have amazing waves anyway. Usually its better than what we had during the contest, but these are still conditions I know well.WINDSURF: What equipment were you using?PHILIP KSTER: I switched between 4.2m, 4.5 and 4.7 sails, but the 4.5 was the main choice. I also used a bigger 93L board instead of my usual 87L because it helped through the gusty wind and the big lulls while still giving me enough speed to jump.WINDSURF: Do difficult conditions level the playing field?PHILIP KSTER: In these conditions you cant always show everything youve trained. Instead, you show whether youve really done the work over the years.If you can still land good doubles in bad conditions, thats when your preparation shows. You could see it during the eventthe riders who really have those moves dialled could still pull them off.The conditions were still windy enough to make it a proper contest. It wasnt like Chile, where sometimes theres barely enough wind to get back out to the line up.WINDSURF: The final looked even harder.PHILIP KSTER: A double was still essential. Without one, you werent going to score enough. I landed my double quite early, but I needed another score. Right at the end I managed to land a one-footed back loop, and that ended up making the difference. Without it, I wouldnt have won. Everyone in the final could land doubles. It all came down to finding that extra score.WINDSURF: Was there some luck involved?PHILIP KSTER: Of course. You still need to find the right ramp at exactly the right moment. Maybe I got a little lucky, but thats part of the game.WINDSURF: Your side of the draw looked particularly stacked.PHILIP KSTER: It was definitely the stronger half. Sometimes you get lucky with the draw, sometimes you dont. This time it looked tough, but in the end you still have to sail your best whoever youre against.WINDSURF: Your beach crew was signalling throughout the final. What were they telling you?PHILIP KSTER: They were basically telling me I needed another back loop. I already knew I had my double, but I still needed a backup score.Finding a back loop is not normally difficult, but I actually crashed two during the final, which almost never happens. I saw other riders doing the same. The conditions were really strange because we were all forcing the moves off tiny bits of chop.WINDSURF: It looked like a special finish with your family waiting on the beach.PHILIP KSTER: That was really nice. Its always great having the family there and seeing how happy they were when I came in. That made the win even more special.WINDSURF: Another Pozo victory to add to the collection.PHILIP KSTER: Apparently, its my ninth, although I havent been countingI just read it somewhere. If its true, thats pretty cool.I also saw someone saying before the event that I wasnt one of the favourites because Id been carrying a small injury. I did have a bit of an injury, but nothing serious and I was also really happy with how my new production board performed throughout the event.MARC PAR: Sometimes the worse it gets, the more I like itWINDSURF: The conditions this year werent exactly classic Pozo. What was your mindset going into the event?MARC PAR: I was prepared for anything. I always train in all kinds of conditions because thats what you need if you want to be competitive everywhere. It didnt really faze me that the conditions were bad. Its the same for everyone.WINDSURF: Were you nervous?MARC PAR: A little bit, like always. I actually try to make myself a bit nervous because it keeps me sharp. Its about finding the balancebeing switched on without getting overwhelmed. I felt like I managed that really well throughout the event.WINDSURF: You looked on fire in your opening heat.MARC PAR: That was a nice surprise because Im normally a slow starter. Usually my first heat isnt my best, so getting off to such a strong start really helped. I felt relaxed and found my rhythm straight away. The second heat was the oppositeI felt out of sync and had to work my way back, but overall I was feeling good.WINDSURF: The final was right on the limit. What separates the top guys in those conditions?MARC PAR: Being able to force doubles makes a huge difference. Apart from my first heat, where I actually had a proper ramp, every other double was launched off little chops out the back. Being able to reproduce those moves on demand is really important.Then its about patience and reading the water. There werent many real waves, so you had to spot little bumps that might stand up enough to link a couple of manoeuvres together instead of just getting one hit.You had to use your imagination. It almost felt like riding waves on flat wateryou were trying to predict what every little chop might do.At the end of the day, thats competition. You dont always get perfect conditions. In fact, its usually the opposite, so you have to be able to perform in everything.WINDSURF: The next day was firing, but I guess the event simply had to run?MARC PAR: Exactly. Its important for the organisers and for all the riders that travel here and train so hard to actually get a result. Sure, when the conditions were marginal theres a bit more luck involved and that isnt always ideal, but its still important that the competition happens.WINDSURF: Second place is still a great result for the title race.MARC PAR: Definitely. If someone had offered me second before the event, I would have taken it. My goal was to finish in the top three. Of course I wanted to win, but I also know how difficult that is. Im a little disappointed because I was leading for most of the final and lost it right at the end, but thats part of the game.Victor always tells me that sometimes it goes your way and sometimes it doesnt. The important thing is to keep putting yourself in that position and stay consistent. Last year I won the world title, but nobody guarantees you another one. I just have to keep working, keep improving and hopefully my time will come again. I have just got to keep on working and trying to do my best and hopefully it goes my way again! I just want to be there and sail as good as I can, this is my plan!The post POZO PRESSURE: KSTER AND PARE: SURVIVING POZOS TOUGHEST TEST! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

ALL THE ACTION FROM POZO FINALS DAY...NO SECOND CHANCES!ALL THE ACTION FROM POZO FINALS DAYNO SECOND CHANCES!No second chances. Philip Kster and Daida Moreno came out on top in the mens and womens single elimination in Pozo. If you missed the action, here are all the heats from the live stream. The conditions werent all-time, but Pozo still delivered enough wind and waves to put on an exciting show and crown worthy winners.DAY 5 OF ALL THE ACTION FROM POZO IZQUIERDO.PRO DAY R1 MEN heat1-8 R1 WOMEN heat 1-4 R2 MEN heat 1-4 (quarters) R2 WOMEN heat 1-2 (semis) R3 MEN heat 1-2 (semis) Final WOMEN Final MENThe post ALL THE ACTION FROM POZO FINALS DAYNO SECOND CHANCES! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

KSTER AND RUANO COME OUT ON TOP IN TRICKY POZO!KSTER AND RUANO COME OUT ON TOP IN TRICKY POZO!Never underestimate Pozo Izquierdo as Windsurf predictions fall apart!The forecast may have looked shaky all week, but when it mattered most, the famous Gran Canaria wind machine switched on just enough to crown two deserving champions at the 2026 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup.Competition got underway at 9:30 am and the action rolled relentlessly through until 5:00 pm , with riders making the most of every gust. Early in the day there was enough wind for some quality ramps, but as the afternoon wore on, conditions became increasingly marginal. By the time the finals hit the water, Pozo looked more like a lake than the world-famous high-wind arena its known for. On any other day the final may have been sacked off but the judges had little choice but to push it through with no certainty in the forecast. But in the end the crme rose to the top anyways!Instead of the usual tiny 3.3 to 3.7m sails, competitors were rigging surprisingly large 4.5 to 4.7sa clear sign that this was going to be a battle of precision and experience rather than survival.And thats exactly what unfolded.From the opening rounds, Marc Par (ESP) looked unstoppable. After his first heat we were gob smacked at the way he was bashing out every trick in the book with clinical precision. The reining world champion was firing out flawless double forwards and linking together stylish wave rides, looking every bit like a title contender. But when the pressure reached its peak in the final, Philip Kster (GER) unleashed a trademark double forward and perfect back loop to claim yet another Gran Canaria crown. We believe that his his ninth victory in POzo!The mens podium finished:2026 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Mens Wave1st Philip Kster (GER | Severne Windsurfing)2nd Marc Par (ESP | Simmer / Simmer Sails / MFC)3rd Miguel Chapuis (ESP | Flikka / North Sails)4th Liam Dunkerbeck (ESP | Duotone Windsurfing)The draw was packed with talent from top to bottom. Marion Gil impressed throughout the day, stomping a spectacular Clay (frontside 360 with a reverse spin at the endland sliding backwards) alongside huge doubles and towering back loops. But that was not enough to pull him through a loaded heat in the quarters with Liam Dunkerbeck and Kster edging him out.One of the biggest stories belonged to Miguel Chapuis who was on the bottom side of the draw. Returning from injury, the Spaniard sailed with confidence all day and was rewarded with an emotional third-place finish after eliminating one of the event favourites on his way through.Liam Dunkerbeck, son of legendary windsurfing icon and event organiser Bjrn Dunkerbeck continued to prove hes forging his own path. The young Spaniard produced the upset of the day by knocking out former world champion Marcilio Browne in the semi before advancing to the final, where he eventually finished fourth.With both windsurf prediction picks Marcilio Browne and Marino Gil falling in the stacked top half of the draw was blown wide open, creating an exciting finish to the competition. Our predictions were already toast aside from the favouritesDisaster!Alessio Stillrich was also a standout performer and was unlucky not to make the final as was Victor Fernandez, Takuma Sugi and Marino Gil.The womens competition produced another feel-good story.Making her first appearance for Goya Windsurfing, Daida Ruano looked completely at home on her new equipment. The Pozo legend combined trademark aggressive wave riding with powerful jumps throughout the day and even threw a bold double forward attempt in the final despite the fading breeze.As conditions deteriorated, Sarah-Quita Offringa (ARU) found it increasingly difficult to showcase her full repertoire of moves, but still sailed brilliantly to secure second place.Local girl alexia Kiefer was solid as was Sol Degriek who managed to land some decent push loops to make the top fourOther stand out were Lisa Wermiester, Justyna Sniady and Pauline Katz.The womens podium finished:2026 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Womens Wave1st Daida Ruano (ESP | Goya Windsurfing)2nd Sarah-Quita Offringa (ARU | Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins)3rd Alexia Kiefer (ESP | PATRIK / PATRIK Sails)4th Sol Degrieck (BEL | Severne Windsurfing)It wont go down as one of the classic nuclear Pozo events, but the 2026 edition still achieved what mattered mostit got every wave category completed. Speaking during the prize-giving, event organiser Bjrn Dunkerbeck summed it up perfectly, noting that the best sailors still came out on top, just as they did last year when Pozo delivered its trademark extreme winds and solid waves. Whether its survival conditions or marginal breezes, champions find a way.Windsurf Predictions: Not a Bad Day at the OfficeBut not a good one!The ever-popular Windsurf Predictions also came away reasonably happy with their crystal ball. Correctly picking both eventual winnersPhilip Kster and Daida Ruanowas perhaps the safest call of the weekend, but getting the champions right is never guaranteed.Marc Par was tipped for third but exceeded expectations after an outstanding days sailing to finish runner-up, while the womens predictions proved even closer, with Daida and Sarah-Quita correctly forecast to finish first and second. Third pick Sol Degrieck narrowly missed out on the podium, eventually taking fourth behind the impressive Alexia Kiefer.Overall, it was a respectable scorecardbut there is always room for improvement. The prediction team will now head back to the drawing board ahead of the racing and freestyle events in Fuerteventura, where another set of tricky calls awaits.The post KSTER AND RUANO COME OUT ON TOP IN TRICKY POZO! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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NAVELA PROJECT: POZO EPISODE 4NAVELA PROJECT: POZO EPISODE 4Just in time before the 2026 womens competition gets underway in Gran Canaria, the final episode of the Navela Project from last years event has just dropped.If you havent seen it yet, this is your chance to go behind the scenes and experience the womens competition from a different perspective. From the highs and lows of the wave competition to the stories, personalities and moments that dont always make it into the results, this episode gives a unique insight to the women on tour and how they cope with the nuclear winds of Pozo!The Womens Wave Tour arrives at one of the most iconic and demanding windsurfing spots in the world: Pozo Izquierdo, Gran Canaria. This episode from the 2025 Pozo World Cup takes you behind the scenes of the event, following the worlds best female sailors as they prepare to compete in extreme conditions. Beyond the spectacular action on the water, discover the stories of fear, commitment, resilience, and the evolution of womens windsurfing through the voices of the athletes themselves. This is Part 4 of a four-part series following the Pozo World Cup 2025. Stay tuned for the next episodes as the competition unfolds and the battle for the podium intensifies.About NAVELA NAVELA is a documentary series following the Womens Wave Tour throughout the 2025 season. From Chile to Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and Hawaii, the series captures not only world-class windsurfing, but also the inspiring stories, personalities, and journeys of the athletes behind the results. Whether youre passionate about windsurfing, sport, or powerful human stories, NAVELA offers an inside look at one of the worlds most spectacular sporting tours.CREDITS Edited by RafasoulartDirected & written by Sarah-Quita Offringa & Pauline Katz Voiceover by Sarah Jackson Footage by Rafasoulart / Alberto SorianoMusic by Epidemicsound / Artlist Sound Design by RafasoulartFEATURING, Cori McFarlane, Daida Ruano Moreno, Elena Dominik, Julia Meijer, Justyna Sniady, Line Bang Wittrup, Lisa Wermeister, Lisa Kloster, Lizzlotte Schilling Andrew, Maria Schlin, Maria Morales Navarro, Maria Behrens, Milanka Linde, Natsuki Wakasa, Pauline Katz, Sol Degrieck, Sybille Bode, Sarah-Quita Offringa, Fumi Akita, Trine Gobisch, Lale Helena Derya, Emma Miron, Frida Miron, Isabel Van Noesel, Marcilio Browne, Victor Fernandez, Robby Swift, Dieter Van der Eyken, Lennart Neubauer, Bjorn DunkerbeckSUPPORTED BY Severne Windsurfing Starboard Windsurfing MB Boards PozoWinds LPWSThe post NAVELA PROJECT: POZO EPISODE 4 appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

NAVELA PROJECT: POZO EPISODE 3!NAVELA PROJECT: POZO EPISODE 3!If you have been following the Navela Project series from Gran Canaria then be sure not to miss episode 3 as the battle between the girls intensifies at the 2025 world cup in Pozo!The Womens Wave Tour arrives at one of the most iconic and demanding windsurfing spots in the world: Pozo Izquierdo, Gran Canaria. This episode from the 2025 Pozo World Cup takes you behind the scenes of the event, following the worlds best female sailors as they prepare to compete in extreme conditions. Beyond the spectacular action on the water, discover the stories of fear, commitment, resilience, and the evolution of womens windsurfing through the voices of the athletes themselves. This is Part 3 of a four-part series following the Pozo World Cup 2025. Stay tuned for the next episodes as the competition unfolds and the battle for the podium intensifies.About NAVELA NAVELA is a documentary series following the Womens Wave Tour throughout the 2025 season. From Chile to Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and Hawaii, the series captures not only world-class windsurfing, but also the inspiring stories, personalities, and journeys of the athletes behind the results. Whether youre passionate about windsurfing, sport, or powerful human stories, NAVELA offers an inside look at one of the worlds most spectacular sporting tours.CREDITS Edited by Rafasoulart Directed & written by Sarah-Quita Offringa & Pauline Katz Voiceover by Sarah JacksonFootage by Rafasoulart / Alberto SorianoMusic by Epidemicsound / Artlist Sound Design by RafasoulartFEATURING Alexia Kiefer Quintana, Cori McFarlane, Daida Ruano Moreno, Elena Dominik, Julia Meijer, Justyna Sniady, Line Bang Wittrup, Lisa Wermeister, Lisa Kloster, Lizzlotte Schilling Andrew, Maria Schlin, Maria Morales Navarro, Maria Behrens, Milanka Linde, Natsuki Wakasa, Pauline Katz, Sol Degrieck, Sybille Bode, Sarah-Quita Offringa, Fumi Akita, Trine Gobisch, Lale Helena Derya, Emma Miron, Frida Miron, Isabel Van Noesel, Marcilio Browne, Victor Fernandez, Robby Swift, Dieter Van der Eyken, Lennart Neubauer, Bjorn DunkerbeckSUPPORTED BY Severne Windsurfing Starboard Windsurfing MB Boards Pozo Winds LPWSThe post NAVELA PROJECT: POZO EPISODE 3! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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