The Queen of Sylt
Capucine Delannoy Wins Third Title in a Row!
- World’s largest Kite-Surf event concludes with awards ceremony
- 18-year-old Frenchwoman wins with a perfect 10.0 score
- Spectacular competitions and challenging weather throughout the week
- Official awards ceremony held before a large crowd
- Organizers draw a very positive conclusion
(Sylt) Simply unbeatable on Sylt – Capucine Delannoy is and remains the Queen of the Defender GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Sylt. The 18-year-old Frenchwoman defeated Switzerland’s Camille Losserand in a high-caliber final, securing her third title in a row after 2021 and 2023 (the event did not take place in 2022). “It was just perfect, I landed the perfect 10.0. I trained for months for this event and this moment, and I’m so happy,” said the overwhelmed winner immediately after the final run at Brandenburger Beach. Delannoy started with an incredible series of freestyle tricks, first with an 8-point score and then with the maximum score of 10.0. However, her opponent was not discouraged by this and gradually fought her way into the high-class final with 7 and 6-point scores in freestyle and wave. In the end, however, it was not quite enough for Losserand, who had to admit defeat to the too-strong Delannoy. Previously, Kesiane Rodrigues from Brazil had prevailed against Clemence Derrien from France in the small final for third place.
Spectacular Competitions and Challenging Weather Throughout the Week
From stormy and rainy to summer sunny, and from gentle breezes to 50 knots (almost 100 km/h wind speed), Sylt offered everything this week. Challenging for riders and spectators alike, but this did not prevent them from showing incredible performances and providing loud support from the beach at any time. A “massive show on Sylt,” as livestream commentator Liam Dredge aptly summed it up.
The sporting action kicked off spectacularly in the middle of the week with the premiere of the Hydrofoil Big Air discipline and a shining winner from France, Charles Brodel. The five-time series world champion confidently prevailed in all runs with a clear points lead over his rivals, winning not only the World Cup on Sylt, but also securing the European Championship title in the breathtaking kite discipline. Incredible jumps and tricks up to 30 meters high, which briefly took the spectators’ breath away on Brandenburger Beach: “These were exactly my conditions, then I have the most fun and I am very happy to win here,” said the European champion Brodel. Second place went to Spaniard Lorenzo Casati, third to Swiss Peer Schnyder.
In the main discipline, an extreme and emotional final developed towards the end of the week. Interrupted at times due to wind speeds of 50 knots, the men showed a high-class and exciting competition and landed incredible jumps despite the storm and rain. In his first competition after a one-year injury break, 25-year-old Australian James Carew grabbed the World Cup title. Against Gabriel Benetton from Brazil, the two-time world champion managed to combine maximum power with delicate technique. Immediately after his victory, he had emotional words: “Exactly one year ago I had surgery and everyone told me that I would not be here today. Just being here was a win for me. Now I have the World Cup title on Sylt, dreams do come true,” said the newly crowned champion James Carew. Third place went to Spaniard Lorenzo Casati in the small final.
The German riders achieved a good result overall. Unfortunately, it was not enough for the podium this year, but 15-year-old Finn Flügel was able to fight his way to fifth place in Hydrofoil Big Air: “Not quite as good as I had hoped, but I’m still mega happy with my result, hopefully next time I’ll make it to the final,” said Flügel.
Susanne Schwarztrauber and Keanu Merten both reached the third round in kite-surfing and were able to impress with strong heats.
Event Concludes with Official Awards Ceremony – Organizers Draw Positive Conclusion
The Defender GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Sylt then came to a festive end on Sunday with the official awards ceremony. To the applause of the numerous visitors, the respective top three entered the event stage and the associated podium. At the only stop in Germany on the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour, the riders are competing for a total prize money of €40,000.
All partners, the GKA and the organizer were completely satisfied with the event week on Sylt. “We experienced a great week with breathtaking sport and entertainment at its best on Sylt. Many thanks to the athletes, to the great team around the GKA and the ISTS and of course to our partners, especially Defender, without whom this event would not be possible,” said Christian Okon, Managing Director of the organizing agency MMP Event.
About the Event
The Defender GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Sylt stands for a week full of adrenaline and action on Sylt. It is the only stop of the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour in Germany, ridden in the disciplines Kite-Surf and Hydrofoil Big Air. Many exciting duels are guaranteed. For the public, a visit to the Brandenburger Stand is definitely worthwhile throughout the day. You are always close to the athletes, who also give interviews during the competition breaks, sign autographs or show their skills on the water during spontaneous training sessions. In addition, numerous stands, pop-up stores and a wide range of gastronomic offers attract visitors on around 500 meters. Admission to the Defender GKA Kite-Surf World Cup is traditionally free on all days.
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In the end, there was no way around the top favorite at the Defender GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Sylt. The 17-year-old Frenchwoman Capucine Delannoy defended her title on the North Sea island and won on Brandenburger Strand in Westerland.
Simply unbeatable on Sylt - Capucine Delannoy is and remains the queen of the Defender GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Sylt. The 18-year-old Frenchwoman beat Switzerland's Camille Losserand in a high-class final and secured her third title in a row after 2021 and 2023 (the event did not take place in 2022). "It was just perfect, I scored the perfect 10.0. I've been training for months for this event and this moment and I'm so happy," said the overwhelmed winner directly after the final run on Brandenburg Beach.
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Exactly one year ago, I had an operation and everyone told me that I wouldn't be here today. Just being here was a win for me. Now I have the World Cup title on Sylt, dreams do come true," said the newly crowned champion James Carew after the grand final.
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