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Sam just returned from Gruissan, South of France, having competed in the Défi Wind 2026 — the biggest windsurfing event on the planet. 1,500 competitors, 58 knots of wind, 150 miles of windsurfing and a top 10% finish. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Duotone Neo D/LAB 2026 is a complete redesign — not just an update. Aluula D/TX construction in the leading edge and struts delivers faster turn initiation, exceptional drift, improved forward drive and massive depower range. The best wave kite Duotone have ever made. Precise, smooth and responsive even fully sheeted out — so you can focus entirely on the wave. The pinnacle of wave kite performance, available now at Worthing Watersports — the UK's Duotone specialist store.

The Duotone Skybrid D/LAB 2026 is the lightest foil board Duotone has ever made. Available in five sizes from 60 L to 100 L, weighing from just 3.38 kg, the Skybrid D/LAB uses Hollow Shell Composite construction to cut over 2 kg off the SLS model. Designed for lightwind freeride, wing foiling, Parawing, downwind, and wave riding. In stock now at Worthing Watersports — the UK's Duotone specialist store, ready to ship.

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New to wingfoiling? The gear you start on makes or breaks your progression. Duotone designer Klaas Voget joins us in Dakhla, Morocco to reveal the three most common beginner board mistakes — and exactly what to ride instead. From choosing the right volume and width, to understanding why mid-length boards can slow you down, to how board shape affects early lift. Plus why the 2026 Duotone Sky Free is built from the ground up for beginner progression. In stock now at Worthing Watersports with 0% finance available.

Ready to go faster? The Duotone BLITZ SLS is the ultimate freeride/freerace windsurf board for sailors who are comfortable in the footstraps and want real top-end speed without full race-level technique. Built with FULL CUSTOM SLS construction and AI_BOARD_3D shaping, it combines early planing, strong rail drive and wide wind range usability — with genuine World Cup slalom DNA built in. The next step up from the EAGLE, and one of the fastest freeride boards available in the UK. In stock at Worthing Watersports.

Want race-level speed without the hassle of cambered sails? The Duotone X_PACE freerace windsurf sail delivers explosive acceleration, locked-in forward drive and high top-end control — all without a single cam. Seven battens, advanced luff pre-shaping and RDM mast compatibility make this one of the lightest and most versatile freerace sails available. Perfect for advanced freeriders and former racers who want serious speed without the weight and rigging headaches. Backed by Duotone's 5-year warranty. Order today from Worthing Watersports — the UK's Duotone specialist store.