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Fastest 20 km

The biggest windsurfing gathering in the world. Register your sessions, reach 20 knots and secure your place in the rankings before the fleet arrives in Gruissan.
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Fastest 20 km

Soar over the water and push the limits of your wingfoil speed. Compete against the best in the world rankings and win the golden jersey before the start of Race 1.
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Fastest 20 km

One of the most important kitesurfing events in the world. Record distance, break speed barriers and compete for the Maillot d'Or and free entry to next year's CHALLENGE (2027).
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awards

Yellow jersey

If you finish at the top of the leaderboard, you’ll receive the Maillot d’Or at the start of Race 1 of the DÉFI, an honor you’ll receive in front of the entire fleet.

Defi ticket 2027

All active participants are entered into a draw to win a free entry to next year’s CHALLENGE (2027). Simply enter for your chance.

2 months ULTRA - Free

Every DÉFI community member gets 2 months’ free access to Waterspeed ULTRA to train before, during and after the event. Use your promotional code in the application to activate it.

Ride with Waterspeed. Live. Right Here.

Bring a mobile-connected device on the water during the DÉFI Gruissan and Waterspeed will live stream your session – speed, GPS track and position – so your friends and family can follow every jibe, every gust and every personal best in real time.

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