PEDRO MATOS WINS BIG!

POWER, FLOW & PRECISION: CAMILLE LOSSERAND KICKS OFF SEASON WITH 3RD PLACE PODIUM FINISH!

Right from the outset, the judges set a clear standard across both divisions: power, flow, speed, and smart wave selection were key. Control in critical sections, stylish air tricks, smooth floaters, and clean barrels would be rewarded.

In the women’s field, the level was sky-high, with athletes charging hard in the heavy, technical conditions at Ponta Preta.

Duotone’s Camille Losserand (SUI) made her mark early, delivering a standout performance in Round 3 with a solid win over Brazilian veteran and 5x GKA Freestyle World Champion Bruna Kajiya. Camille combined sharp wave selection with her smooth, flowing style to advance confidently to the semi-finals, where she faced defending event winner and three-time World Champion Moona Whyte (USA).

Despite a strong effort and solid scores, Moona advanced, but Camille wasn’t done yet. In the Mini-Final, she stayed composed, focused, and stylish—securing a well-deserved 3rd place podium finish. A perfect start to Camille’s 2025 season, showing she’s ready to challenge for the top spots this year.

A big congratulations also to Moona Whyte, who took the win, and Capucine Delannoy (FRA), finishing second—setting the stage for an exciting women’s title race ahead.

MEN'S DIVISION: PEDRO MATOS TAKES THE WIN, DUOTONE RIDERS DOMINATE THE CAPE VERDEAN STAGE

With steady 25+ knot winds and a pumping Atlantic swell, Ponta Preta was firing, and the men’s division delivered an unforgettable show. Duotone’s Pedro Matos (BRA), James Carew (AUS), and Sebastian Ribeiro (BRA) each made strong statements from the start, riding with confidence, commitment, and style.

EARLY ROUNDS: DUOTONE'S STRONG START

Brazilian powerhouse Pedro Matos wasted no time showing his intent. In Round 3, he faced Cape Verde’s legend Mitu Monteiro—a heat that had everyone glued to the action. With precision wave selection and aggressive yet fluid turns, Pedro landed an incredible 8.50-point wave, eliminating Mitu in front of his home crowd and advancing to the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, James Carew, known for his raw power and fearless approach, advanced smoothly through his early heats, handling Ponta Preta’s heavy sections with trademark determination. Teammate Sebastian Ribeiro, the Whizzard of kitesurfing and one of the tour’s most stylish and technical riders, also impressed early on, riding with flow and seamless control in the tricky conditions.

QUARTERFINAL SHOWDOWN: CAREW VS RIBEIRO

One of the event’s most intense moments came when James Carew and Sebastian Ribeiro faced off in Quarterfinal Heat 2—a true Duotone clash of titans. Both riders started strong, exchanging mid-range scores while hunting for set waves. Then, Ribeiro raised the stakes, dropping a massive 9.17-point ride, one of the highest single wave scores of the event. Carew fought back relentlessly, but despite scouring the lineup, couldn’t find a wave to match. Ribeiro advanced, and Carew exited earlier than expected—but no doubt, he’ll be hungrier than ever at the next stop.

SEMI-FINALS: RIBEIRO PUSHES LIMITS

Sebastian Ribeiro carried his momentum into the semi-finals against Cape Verde’s defending champ, Airton Cozzolino. Throughout the heat, Ribeiro held the upper hand, combining clean, vertical hits with impeccable timing. It looked like Sebastian had one foot in the final—until Cozzolino pulled off a clutch last wave, scoring 8.70 and narrowly knocking Ribeiro out in a heart-stopping finish.

In the Mini-Final against fellow Brazilian and current World Champion Gabriel Benetton, despite laying down two solid scores, luck wasn’t on Sebastian’s side, and he narrowly missed out, finishing 4th overall. A fantastic performance nonetheless, reaffirming his place as one of the top contenders this season. We're super proud of you, Sebastian!

MATOS MAKES HISTORY

The final heat was a showdown for the ages: Pedro Matos vs Airton Cozzolino, and the crowd at Ponta Preta was electric. Both riders went wave-for-wave, delivering highly technical, committed riding and leaving it all out on the water.

Trailing by a slim margin with minutes left on the clock, Matos found a flawless wave and executed it with precision, power and style. The judges dropped a huge 9.0-point score, pushing Pedro into the lead. When the horn sounded, Pedro Matos was crowned champion of the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde 2025, marking a career-defining win.

Sailing back to shore to cheers, flags, and celebration, Pedro’s victory not only showcased his world-class talent but also highlighted Duotone’s dominance at one of the sport’s most prestigious stops. Pedro, this is big, legendary work, we couldn’t be more stoked.

With our team making a bold statement to open the 2025 season, this is only the beginning! Our riders are fired up and ready to keep pushing boundaries as the GKA Kite-Surf World Tour 2025 rolls on. Stay tuned—team Duotone is just getting started!