Transfer Season

Amado Vrieswijk (Future Fly / North Windsurfing) will join up with Pierre Mortefon (North Windsurfing) to front a formidable new racing team for North Windsurfing. The Bonairean is arguably the best all-round windsurfer in the world having won a maiden Freestyle world title in 2021 and being crowned the Slalom vice-world champion in 2023. The 30-year-old has made no secret of the fact that he wants to be challenging for racing world titles, so this is a statement of intent from both the brand and sailor. After becoming North’s second high profile signing of the close season we caught up with Amado to hear more about his new move, which you can read below:

Hey Amado, congrats on your new move to North Windsurfing - how are you feeling about the move?

“I am very excited, North Sails is an amazing team with great vision.
Stoked for what's coming ahead and the new season.”

In the past you’ve made it pretty clear that you want to be challenging for world titles - you’ve already won the Freestyle world title and finished as the Slalom vice-world champion in 2023 - have you made this move because you think it gives you the potential to challenge for the world title in 2026 and beyond?

“Yeah, that ambition hasn’t changed.
I’ve already achieved some big milestones, but I still want to be challenging for world titles.
The move to North is about putting myself in the best possible position over the upcoming years to keep progressing and be competitive at the very top.
North has a strong development culture and a clear long-term vision, and that gives me confidence that I can keep improving season by season.
There are no guarantees in racing, but I believe this move gives me the best chance to fight for wins and, ultimately, for a world title in the upcoming years.”

You’ll be teaming up with Pierre Mortefon - arguably one of the greatest racers of his generation - how are you feeling about working with Pierre for the first time?

“You’re right, Pierre is definitely one of the best racers out there.
I’ve never really had the chance to train and test with him before, but I know he has a huge amount of knowledge.
I’m sure I’ll be able to learn a lot from him, and I’m very confident that together we can develop some amazing sails in the future.”

As one of the best all-round windsurfers in the world - you’ll also be helping North to develop their Freestyle range - does that mean there’s a chance that we’ll see you competing back on the Freestyle World Tour? Or you’ll still mainly be focused on your racing?

“I’ll definitely be helping with the development of the freestyle sails, and freestyle will always be something I enjoy.
If it doesn’t interfere with my racing program, I’d also like to do some freestyle events as well.
But overall, racing remains my main focus.”

What are your goals for 2026?

“I think the most obvious goal is to go for the slalom, foil, and fin titles.
To do that, I want to enjoy the process, have fun, and make sure I’m fully prepared for the season. I’m confident that if I focus on that, the results will come and give me a strong chance at the top spot.”

Thanks, Amado. Good luck for the coming season.

Photo credit: Israel Gil