08/24/2023
3x World Champions in the
Efactory
Celebrating Our World Champions!
Dear Forward WIP Community,
We are thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news with all of you. Our WIP Team has once again showcased their exceptional talent, determination, and passion on the global stage, securing not one, but three World Championship titles in their respective categories.
At WIP, we are honored to have these three exceptional individuals as part of our WIP family. Their achievements is certainly link to their hard work training and their talent, but also underscore our commitment to excellence with our Pro-Process-Product teamwork, where we design, we test, we listen comments, we design again, and finally release an advance product helping to push the limit and progress.
Join us in applauding Maximilian Maeder, Lauriane Nolot, and Luuc Van Opzeeland for their extraordinary accomplishments!
Maximilian Maeder 1st Kitefoil Men
Maximilian Maeder 1st Kitefoil Men
Congratulations to Maximilian Maeder on his victory at the KiteFoil World.
Well done for this incredible performance.
At the age of 11, he dreamed of becoming a kitesurfing star. Five years later, he is the youngest Olympic sailing world champion.
On the day of his medal, he's focused, music to his ears. Classics and punk are the order of the day. When his rival Toni Vodisek pulled out mid-race, Maeder's thoughts might have echoed "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash. He appreciated the diversity of the music, particularly the theme from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Humble but determined, Maeder has a unique life. Born in Singapore, he lives in Switzerland, Wakatobi in Indonesia and Croatia. Training with Martin Dolenc, he devotes more than 400 hours a year to kitesurfing, while home-schooling under Jemima Crathorne's guidance in environmental science.
Next, the Asian Games, crucial for Asia. Then the Olympic Games. Maeder prefers consistency to gold. He quotes F1 champion Jackie Stewart: "Universal success" is long-term consistency.
In the evolution of kitefoiling, Maeder considers mental concentration to be essential. His quest is like that of the craftsmen. It's never finished, but the rewards abound.
Equipment during the final:
X-Over
Protec Top
Impact Vest 50N
Aero Harness 3.0
Wetsuit 2024 proto testing
Lauriane Nolot 1st Kitefoil Women
Congratulations to Lauriane Nolot on her victory at the 2023 KiteFoil World Championship.
Well done for this incredible performance for the kitefoil queen.
Nolot crushes the competition
The rider from Var was well ahead of her three British rivals Eleanor Aldridge, Lily Young and Katie Dabson, having won ten of the sixteen qualifying heats. All she needed was a win in the final to clinch the world title, which she achieved in the very first race. An impressive, accomplished performance in this new Olympic discipline, one year ahead of the Games.
Lauriane Nolot, who already won the World Cup events in Palma and Hyères in April and the test event in Marseille last month, is now even more of a favourite for the Olympic title on home soil, a year from now.
Equipment during the final:
PROWIP 2.0 Red
Kompact Vest 50N
QuickDry Long Sleeve T-Shirt 2.0
Wetsuit 2024 proto testing
Luuc Van Opzeeland 1st IQFoil Men
Congratulations to Luuc van Opzeeland on winning the IQFoil World.
The flying Dutchman was on fire at home 🇳🇱
Dutch windsurfer Luuc van Opzeeland achieved a remarkable victory on his native shores as he clinched the coveted IQFoil class title at the highly anticipated 2023 Sailing World Championships. His exceptional performance amidst the wind and waves showcased not only his exceptional skills but also his deep connection with the local beach. The exuberant cheers of the home crowd undoubtedly fueled his determination, propelling him to this resounding triumph. This achievement stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication to the sport and the countless hours of training he has invested. As the waves of success continue to ripple through his career, Luuc van Opzeeland has undoubtedly etched his name in the annals of windsurfing history, inspiring both present and future generations of sailors to reach for the pinnacle of athletic excellence.
Equipment during the final:
Wiflex
Kompact Vest 50N
Summer Neo Long John MK2
