SFT Champions Are Crowned: A New Era in Pump Foiling Begins

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The wait is over. History is made! For the first time ever, the Surf Foil World Tour has crowned its SFT Pump Foil World Champions—and what a finale it was.

Across seven global tour stops—spanning Germany, the USA (Pensacola & Atlanta), France, Italy (Sicily & Lake Garda), and Austria—athletes battled through wind, waves, and flatwater endurance challenges to carve their place in the record books. It all came down to Lake Traunsee, where glassy water and perfect weather set the stage for an unforgettable showdown.

The Inaugural Champions

Men’s Podium
🥇 Edan Fiander (SUI) — consistency, stamina, and speed brought him the first-ever Pump Foil world title
🥈 Robert Von Roll (SUI) — fierce rival, pushing Fiander to the edge across the season
🥉 Jurij Scheibler (AUT) — hometown hero with grit and flair, cheered on by Austrian fans and one to watch next season

Women’s Podium
🥇 Viola Lippitsch (AUT) — a rising star in wingfoiling and now the first Women’s Pump Foil World Champion
🥈 Katrin Kolo (SUI) — a true competitor and driving force in getting more women onto the start line
🥉 Sarah Spalinger (SUI) — steady and stylish, always with a smile securing a well-earned podium

More Than a Sport — A Movement

This was more than crowning champions—it was proof that Pump Foiling has arrived. The discipline is fast, accessible, and inspiring a new generation of riders worldwide. With each stop, the Tour built momentum: festival atmospheres, global camaraderie, and dramatic racing storylines that pulled fans and athletes closer together.

What’s Next?

The 2025 season closes with a powerful message: Pump Foil is here to stay. And the possibilities for 2026 are endless. Imagine crowning champions in locations as unique as an indoor Olympic pool, a historic harbor in Sicily, or even on a downtown waterfront in Chicago. The Surf Foil World Tour thrives on innovation, and the next season will continue to push boundaries—bringing foil racing to new audiences in new places around the globe.

We’re already exploring collaborations with forward-thinking cities, tourism boards, and lifestyle brands that want to be part of a fast-growing, sustainable, and youth-driven movement.