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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