Beyond the Heats | Behind the Scenes at the 2026 GWA Wingfoil World Cup France — Mondial du Vent
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Light winds. Big upsets. A new generation rising.
Go behind the scenes at the 29th edition of the Mondial du Vent in Leucate, France — the opening stop of the 2026 GWA Wingfoil World Tour. From sunrise calls and beach briefings to the drama of the elimination rounds, this is the side of the World Cup you don’t see on the live stream.
Follow the riders, the crew, and the moments that defined the season opener — including the early exit of reigning World Champion Benjamin Castenskiold, breakthrough podium finishes for Rocco Makana and Luca Vuillermet, and a debut to remember from 12-year-old Sofia Ginzinger.
