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The Surf Medicine Event Calendar 2026 is here! Find out at which kitesurf, windsurf, and foil events we will be on site and secure dates for our exclusive medical workshops.

Strong waves, safe rides: Surf medicine becomes official partner of the PWA World Tour! To support the riders, we offer specialized medical expertise and 365-day consultation for injuries or prevention. A special highlight: At the legendary World Cup in Sylt, our team will be personally on site at the beach to directly care for the athletes. Learn more about the cooperation now!

What is the sports medicine reality of kitesurfing? An expert team from our association, Surfmedizin, published one of the most comprehensive epidemiological studies to date in BMC Sports Science. We have summarized the hard facts on injury patterns, risk factors, and clinical takeaways for your practice.

This wave rider study systematically examines for the first time what physical stress, injuries, and medical care look like in wave riding.

Through our new cooperation with NEILPRYDE and JP Australia, their team riders gain direct access to medical advice – specifically for water sports, from prevention to emergency assistance.

Members of Surfmedizin have conducted the most comprehensive study to date on the topic of "surfing on standing waves." The results have now been published in the renowned Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) under the title " Injuries and Use of Safety Equipment in River Surfing ."

How dangerous is wingfoiling? Dr. Thomas Gangl and the Surfmedizin team published the world’s first medical study on it. The good news: with 5.7 injuries per 1000 hours, the risk is no higher than in windsurfing or kitesurfing. Most injuries affect feet and knees, often caused by falls in footstraps or material contact due to fatigue. The docs' top prevention tips: always wear a helmet and impact vest, and make sure to take breaks before exhaustion sets in. See you safely on

Twice the beach of Westerland on Sylt was transformed into a large event area: the best windsurfers and kitesurfers in the world showed off their impressive skills in sometimes extreme weather conditions. These conditions represent a huge strain for the athletes. With the medical team from Surfmedizin.org, the athletes on Sylt always had a direct contact person on site when it came to injuries, complaints, and recovery. The association supported the professionals in optimally