A year to remember.

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Welcome back to another video, this time I am in Dubai for the @Fliteboard eFoil World Championships with the crew from Foil Hub Dubai as we put on the biggest ever efoil race with the @eFoilRacingLeague. This is a true ‘behind the scenes’ look at efoil racing in the world’s biggest competition, from the highs, upsets and dramas that can happen both on and off the track!

It has been a sport on the fringes of development over the last few years and now it is clear that in 2026 it will make a big splash on the Watersports scene. We have seen new race boards being developed especially for racing and it will start to push not only the development of the products, but also the level of riding and professionalism in the sports.

I have been racing efoils now since 2021 and I have been world champion twice since the start of this sport, however now with the efoil racing league starting, we will be able to crown the worlds best efoil racers, from every global event that will be hosted going forward.

Exiting times for the sport and the industry!

If you’re new to kiteboarding and wondering why so many instructors recommend the Cabrinha Switchblade, this video breaks it down.

After years of teaching beginners in real-world conditions, these are the three things I love most about the Switchblade—especially for riders just getting started:

✔️ Easy water relaunches – Because spending time struggling with your kite on the water isn’t how you want to spend your session
✔️ True park-and-ride feel – Set it, ride, and focus on your board control instead of constantly managing the kite
✔️ Huge wind range – More rideable days, fewer kite changes, and more confidence as conditions shift

Whether you’re taking lessons, riding on your own for the first time, or looking for a kite that will grow with you, the Switchblade is one of the most forgiving and confidence-boosting kites out there.

If you’re riding in places like St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay, or anywhere, this kite really shines. http://kiteboardingstpetersburg.com/2026-cabrinha-switchblade-kite-review/

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