Michael Friedl Sr.

Nationality
Austrian

Discipline
Wave

Homespot
Pozo izquierdo, Gran Canaria

Date of Birth
16.09.1966

Sail No.
E-714

Favorite Spot
Pozo Izquierdo (Gran Canaria), Fuerteventura North shore, Ponta Preta (Cape Verde), Maui (Ho’okipa), Topocalma (Chile)

CURRENTLY LIVING IN : Gran Canaria, Spain

STARTED WINDSURFING IN : 1979 on the lakes of Austria with my father

PEOPLE YOU LIKE TO SAIL WITH : Mike Jr., Liam, Victor, Marino and all the other friends

FAVOURITE SPOT : Pozo Izquierdo (Gran Canaria), Fuerteventura North shore, Ponta Preta (Cape Verde), Maui (Ho’okipa), Topocalma (Chile)

FAVOURITE FOOD : Healthy sophisticated salads with added protein, Sushi, Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte 😊

FAVOURITE MAGAZINE : Windsurf magazine, Surf a Vela

HOBBIES : Windsurfing, tow-in foiling, wing foiling, surfing—and staying fit through a variety of training methods.

BEST RESULT : Masters 45+ Wave World Champion 2025 / Masters 45+ Wave World Champion 2024 / Masters 45+ Vice World Champion 2023 / 1st Place Masters Pozo World Cup 2025 / Masters Spanish Champion 2011

FAVOURITE DUOTONE PRODUCT : Ultra Grip 4 D/LAB, Super Hero D/LAB

WHY DUOTONE : Super user-friendly products combined with the highest level of radical performance

WHAT IS YOUR TRUE WINDSURFING MOMENT ? That perfect moment when everything connects—wind, wave, and instinct—and even more when shared on the water with family and friends.

YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE ? Be a good person, help others and enjoy every day of your life.

LATEST RESULT ? 1st Place Masters Pozo World 2025; Masters 45+ Wave World Champion 2025