Surf Foil World Tour Heads to Foiling Week in Pensacola, FL

SFT x FoilFlex x We Are Foiling x Foiling Week

The Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) is making waves once again, with its next thrilling stop at Foiling Week in Pensacola, Florida, from February 24 to March 2, 2025. This event marks the first SFT stop in the USA, bringing elite foiling competition to one of the country’s premier watersports destinations. Foiling Week is part of the prestigious World Sailing Special Events calendar, making it a significant moment for the global foiling community. Under the event schedule FoilFlex, the SFT will feature SFT Pump Foil, SFT Wake Foil, SFT Downwind SUP Foil (conditions permitting), and SFT E-Foiling, showcasing the world's top foilers in a competition that blends speed, endurance, and technical mastery.

Pensacola: The Perfect Foiling Playground

Located along Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast, Pensacola Beach and the Pensacola Yacht Club provide an ideal setting for this thrilling competition. With pristine white sand, turquoise waters, and steady ocean breezes, Pensacola is a dream location for both riders and spectators. Pensacola, a central hub for sailing and watersports, will offer prime viewing for fans to witness the cutting-edge action of the Surf Foil World Tour as athletes glide above the water in a spectacle of speed, skill, and endurance.

SFT at Foiling Week

Foiling Week is a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and the advancement of hydrofoil technology. The Surf Foil World Tour perfectly aligns with these values, bringing its high-energy competition to the event. This year, SFT will showcase four key disciplines—Pump Foil, Wake Foil, Downwind SUP Foil, and E-Foiling—bringing together elite athletes to compete on the world stage. Each discipline challenges riders in unique ways, from endurance-based pumping to high-speed wake riding, open-ocean downwind racing, and the electrifying power of e-foiling.

More Than a Competition – A Pensacola Celebration

The SFT stop at Foiling Week is more than just an elite competition—it’s a watersports festival set against the backdrop of Pensacola’s legendary Mardi Gras celebrations. Over 100,000 people are expected to take part in the festivities, making this event a fusion of high-performance foiling and world-class entertainment. With live music, incredible food, and non-stop beachside action, this is an unmissable experience for foiling fans and festival-goers alike.

Stay Tuned for the Official Competition Schedule

Exact dates and times for each SFT discipline—Pump Foil, Wake Foil, Downwind SUP Foil, and E-Foiling—will be announced soon. For updates, event details, and exclusive content, follow the Surf Foil World Tour on social media. Get ready for an unforgettable week where the world’s best foilers meet the ultimate Pensacola party!

To Register

If you are a rider looking to compete in one of the SFT FoilFlex disciplines, head on over to Foiling Week's webpage to get signed-up. If you have any questions, you can reach SFT here: info@surffoilworldtour.com