BATTLE OF THE EXTREME SPORTS
Windsurf|Issue 431 - March 2024
Most people probably don't ordinarily associate Saint Tropez with windsurfing, kiting or winging, however, that all changed late last year when the Défi WIND entered town...
Franck Roguet
BATTLE OF THE EXTREME SPORTS

Born and raised in Gruissan, South of France, exported to Miyako Island in Japan, Mauritius or Bonaire, the legendary Défi WIND most recently travelled to the glamorous town of Saint Tropez, for a unique concept of full fleet races mixing windsurfers, kitesurfers and wingers all together. The venue is well known for its extravaganza of luxury, mega yachts, posh cars and wild nightlife where jet setters love to be spotted. On the sporting side, it is the place for classic sailing regattas such as 'Les voiles de Saint Tropez' and a stop on the high-speed Sail GP Tour. Défi WIND was stepping into a completely new world under the name of LAST - Les Ailes de Saint-Tropez - hosted by the local Yacht Club, plage des Canoubiers, on the doorstep of Brigitte Bardot. In such a scene, Défi had to be different; it took the label of "Superstars" with impressive prize money. However, it remained open to amateurs and Défi addict Chris 'Oyster man' Le Masurier from Jersey Island simply couldn't miss such an event.

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