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.