Sneak Peeks, Salty Sessions, and Windsurfing Heroes in Fuerteventura!

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Just got back from a proper windsurfing pilgrimage: the Severne DevCon 2025 in Fuerteventura. This is where we got a look and a go at what Severne is planning for next year. And let me tell you, there's some exciting stuff brewing for 2026, especially for waves and freeride. We can't share all the details just yet, but keep an eye out for some cool developments!

I met Ben Severne for the second time. He was, once again, great to talk to. His passion for windsurfing is seriously infectious. Chatting with him feels like catching up with an old friend, even when he's deep into the details of material choices and production tech. You can just tell this isn't just a business for him; it's a genuine love for getting people out on the water having a blast.

Then there was the almost surreal moment of meeting Philip Köster. This guy is a legend, plain and simple. Watching him on the water is mind-blowing, the most technical and visually stunning wave sailing you'll ever see. He was talking about his go-to gear, the Blade and the Pyro. Interestingly, he mentioned preferring twin fins on the Pyro for that loose, playful feel but often competes on thruster because, in his words, the judges "want to see the spray." What struck me most about this absolute beast on the water was how genuinely nice and down-to-earth he is. He was as stoked talking about his kids as he was about ripping waves. Just a top guy you'd happily share a lemonade with.

We also had the pleasure of hanging out with Dieter Van der Eyken and Iballa Moreno. Both were incredibly helpful, not just with the gear info but also showing us around the local spots. We scored some great sessions, starting at the legendary Sotavento. It was properly windy, perfect for blasting around on the Dyno 93 with a 5.3 Blade. That Dyno really does feel like a proper freewave machine – gets planing fast and jibes easily on the thruster setup. Dieter was out there tearing it up on his Psycho and Freek, throwing down Shakas and Culo's like it was going out of fashion. We even had a chat about the windsurfing scene in Bulgaria, which apparently has caught his attention thanks to the Bulgarian crew popping up at his clinics.

Iballa then took us to a sweet left-hand point break on the east side, Puerto Lajas. The wind was a bit lighter there, so I used the 87 Pyro. It was a tad harder to get planing in the lighter winds, but once on a wave, it felt like carving on a freshly sharpened snowboard. Seriously responsive!

Our final day took us north to Punta Blanca. Getting there was half the adventure – a 5km dirt track on white sand that our trusty (and surprisingly capable) rental Dacia Sandero handled like a champ. Punta Blanca was fun; the waves were somewhat small but quite powerful and offered 2-3 turns per wave easily. There were some shallow spots due to the low tide, but would definitely come back to this spot for seconds.

Something that was a bit different for me was the water entry/exit terminology. Back home, we say "go in" and "come out" of the water. Here, it's "going out" on the water and "coming in" to shore. Led to a few slightly confusing moments when talking about riding waves on the way out...

But the biggest takeaway from the whole trip: Severne is still, without a doubt, THE brand 100% dedicated to windsurfing. You see it in Ben's passion, the R&D team's dedication, the enthusiasm of their partners, and most importantly, in the stoke of the windsurfers who ride the gear. It all boils down to making windsurfing more fun for everyone.

If all this talk of windsurfing has got you itching to hit the water, or maybe you're eyeing some new gear, you know where to find us: https://noworkteambg.com. We're always happy to chat about the latest and greatest!