SFT Surf Foil World Tour Concludes Breakthrough Inaugural Season
The Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) has officially wrapped its historic first season, completing nine events worldwide and establishing the foundation for a unified, multi-discipline foiling tour. From pump foil tracks to high-speed e-foil courses and the dynamic, fast-flowing action of wake foil, the inaugural season showcased the full spectrum of innovation, style, endurance, and skill within one powerful global platform.
Season Highlights & Champions
The 2025 season saw elite riders from around the world battle across pump, e-foil, wake foil, and surf foil disciplines—culminating in the crowning of SFT’s first world champions:
- Pump Foil World Champions
Edan Fiander (SUI) and Viola Lippitsch (AUT) - E-Foil World Champions
Justin Chait (USA) and Agnes Wicander (SWE) - Wake Foil World Cup Winners
Hayden Scoffield (USA) — Strapless
Simon Nicolas-Boucher (CAN) — Strap - Surf Foil World Cup Winner (One Event)
Bowien van der Linden (NED) — Cape Verde Champion
Together, these athletes helped elevate foiling into a new cinematic, high-performance stage—introducing the sport to millions worldwide through events, media coverage, and social storytelling.
Looking Ahead: 2026 Season Kicks Off at BOOT Düsseldorf
The momentum continues as the 2026 season launches at the BOOT Düsseldorf Boat Show, one of the largest watersports exhibitions in the world. The kickoff will feature SFT Pump Foil racing in a custom indoor setup designed for close-range, high-energy action and fan immersion.
The preliminary 2026 schedule, including all five disciplines—Pump Foil, E-Foil, Downwind SUP Foil, Wake Foil, and Surf Foil—will be released next week with new global destinations, race formats, and expanded opportunities for rising athletes.
Support the Growth of Foiling
Brands and partners looking to join the evolution of this rapidly emerging sport can explore sponsorship and collaboration opportunities for the upcoming season.