Amado Vrieswijk: The Speed Foil World Champion

North Windsurfing celebrates a sensational victory at the Speed World Championship in La Franqui, France, continuing an exceptional start to the season for the brand’s new windsurfing team. Prince of Speed delivered world-class conditions with fierce competition, and it was Amado Vrieswijk who rose above the field. The rider from Bonaire claimed the world title with an impressive 36.76 knots over the official 500-meter course, reaching top speeds close to 38 knots.

At the heart of this success is the all-new North PRISMA sail, designed with a relentless focus on speed, control, and efficiency. The PRISMA features a lightweight isotropic film body, combined with UDI load-aligned reinforcement in the leech, delivering unmatched stability at high speeds.  

A standout innovation is the PB Taperlight Batten System. Each batten is engineered as a single hollow structure, functioning like an individual mast. This allows for the cleanest possible profile and an incredibly stable shape, setting a new benchmark in windsurfing design. 

Completing the setup: The Ultimate Racing Boom, built from T800 carbon, delivers the lightest and stiffest boom on the market, confirmed in a recent test by the leading German Surf magazine. The Optima Mast, produced through a unique digitized manufacturing process, provides absolute precision and consistency. Together, this creates one of the lightest and most advanced racing rigs available today: North rig engineering at its finest. 

With two world titles already secured, North’s new windsurfing program is off to a flying start. The combination of cutting-edge technology, elite athletes, and a clear vision, all translating into perfect results. 

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