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New Wave World Champs Crowned in Cabo Verde
Nia Suardiaz claims Wave World Champion title, while Finn Spencer earns Vice World Champion!
Austrian twins Tomas and Aleksander Acherer made a stunning debut on the world stage with a remarkable one-two finish during the dramatic season final of the GWA Surf-Freestlye discipline in Jeri/Brazil with Tom in 3rd!
Nia Suardiaz finished 1st in Surf-Freestyle and Freefly-Slalom likewise and also collected her 4th GWA world title for 2024: Nia is World Champion in Surf-Freestlye, FreeFly-Slalom, Youth and Big Air!
Mar de Arce finished 2nd in Surf-Freestyle and Freefly-Slalom making her 2nd and 3rd for the year in those two disciplines!
Congratulations everyone, also all credits to the rest of our team Charlie Loch in 5th, Rocco Sotomayor, Leo Suardiaz and Benjamin May in 13th an Zoe Schoenwetter in 7th.
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WAVE WORLD CUP CAPE VERDE - RESULTS WOMEN
Nia Suardiaz dominated from the start, however in the final she was on fire, opening with a quite powerful wave. She capitalized on the new air-trick rule, linking smooth turns with aerial maneuvers to secure a 17.04 overall scor, clinching her first GWA Wave World Title. Moona Whyte put up a solid fight, but Nia’s precision, freestyle experience and progressive style sealed her victory.
Final Results Women’s Division:
1. Nia Suardiaz (ESP) – 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Champion!
2. Moona Whyte (USA)
3. Annie Reickert (USA)
4. Francesca Maini (GBR)
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»Long desired and finally achieved – WAVE WORLD CHAMPION! 🏆 I am so stoked and very happy with my performance in the final. Huge thanks to the amazing crowd on the beach cheering for me and all the help! «
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WAVE WORLD CUP CAPE VERDE - RESULTS MEN
Our top wave athelete and board shaper (together with his brother Jeffrey) Finn Spencer fought through a stacked fleed, delivering impressive performances from the opening rounds. He eliminated reigning event champion Malo Guenole in the semi-finals before facing his Maui mate Cash Berzolla in the final. Finn showcased fluid surf-style riding and excellent wave selection, but Cash’s early lead proved insurmountable. With this result, Finn secured the Vice Wave World Champion title, marking a career-best performance on the GWA Wave Tour!
Final Results Men’s Division:
Cash Berzolla (USA) – 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Champion
Finn Spencer (CAN) – Vice World Champion
Malo Guenole (FRA)
Liam Coralle (USA)
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»Competing for a world title at one of my favorite waves was a dream come true! Stoked to share the final with my good friend Cash - congrats on the back-to-back win! The new Float wing and Carve 3.0 500 (coming soon:-)) were absolute weapons! «
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