JOHAN SØE
Back in 2023 Søe looked to have the title race wrapped up come the final day of the season in Japan. But half an hour before the closing ceremony (with Johan leading the event and the World Title in the bag) he was disqualified after the PWA crew found one of his sails had been altered outside the specifications stipulated at the beginning of the season.
This late drama meant Matteo lachino became world champion, Amado Vrieswijk moved into second and Maciek Rutkowski took third. 2024 was never going to be Søe's season as he was committed to the Olympics meaning he missed out on the first event in Fuerteventura. But for Sylt and Japan, Søe, a.k.a 'The Beast', was out to put the record straight and show the rest of the fleet who is the real boss! As for next season will Søe stick with Point 7, or will he be poached by another brand or even switch his focus to iQFOIL? One way or another the future looks bright for this incredibly talented youngster.
SØE SPECIAL! (EVENT WINNER)
"I finished the season with two nice events in Japan and Germany and won them both. I believe I could have won the overall title this year, but I didn't compete in Fuerteventura due to the Olympics. I don't regret going to France at all. It was a decision I made, and I would do that again. I was nervous before Sylt and Japan, but I also knew I was ready. I did not have the title pressure this year but last year I did, and I would have won if I wasn't disqualified. I just come to events prepared and ready. I thought there was only one result possible for me when I came to Japan and I got it! It was the best statement I could make in answer to last year's disappointment.
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