Transfer Season

Japanese hotshot heads to Goya Windsurfing for the 2025 seasson

Takara Ishii (Goya Windsurfing):

"I’m really happy to join the Goya Windsurfing team. 

I’ve known about the team since I was a kid—it’s always been big, with really great vibes and full of passion for development. I love that because I love windsurfing.

I’m really looking forward to sessions and continuing to sail and rip with all the Goya riders."

Francisco Goya (Goya Windsurfing / MFC):

"Welcome to the Goya Windsurfing family, Takara Ishii, J-20

My relationship with the Ishii family goes back to the early 90s, during my first trip to Japan. We were launching Quatro in Omaezaki, where I met Hisa (Takara’s dad), Matsui, Tomo, Shinjo, Taka, and others, leading a new generation of Japanese riders. It’s incredible to think how long it’s been since we saw such a strong wave of emerging youth and talent in Japan – now, with Motoko, Takuma, Takara, Ryu, and Hyata all currently in the top 24 of the world rankings. Today, Japan has one of the strongest and youngest fleets on tour.

What inspires me most about Takara is his mature approach on land, paired with his fearless and countless hours on the water – charging the biggest sections, going for massive moves, from Ho’okipa to Jaws while also competing at the top level in Chile, Canaries, the Aloha, and of course Japan. As we started reconnecting over a year ago, we also reached out to Hisa, who, along with Matsui-san and Tomo-san, lead ON’s distribution in Japan. They share an incredible passion for organizing events, from youth competitions to five-star World Cup events. Naturally, this made our collaboration in distribution a perfect fit, as we have so many things in common.

Watching how the energy evolves and transcends with purpose from the water to the business worldwide feels amazing, all while seeing the new generation driving the sport forward and showing the world what is possible. We’re honored to welcome Takara Ishii to the team — his passion for windsurfing, combined with his family’s rich heritage and lifelong dedication, feels like a natural move for everyone.

Wishing you a great ride and year, Takara. We look forward to many sessions together."