For the second consecutive day, the next generation of the wave sailing world were given centre stage at the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup, with the pros remaining on hold for the time being. By the end of the day, results had been secured in the U15 Boy’s, U15 Girl’s, and U13 Boy’s fleets.
U15 Girl’s
Trine Gobisch (GER | Duotone) was able to win two out of the three finals sailed in the U15 Girl’s fleet after impressing the judges with critically timed wave hits, while showing off a variety of jumps. Gobisch was able to link together a 5.38 point single wave score in the final round to deservedly claim the top place on the podium.
Fumi Akita (JPN) continues to impress, with the young Japanese rider showing she is capable of performing in whatever conditions the tour throws at her. From down-the-line riding in Maui, Hawaii, to starboard tack jumping in Omaezaki, Japan, and now port tack jumping in Pozo Izquierdo, Gran Canaria, proving why she is rightfully considered one to watch for the future.
U15 Boy’s
Stepping up an age category in 2026 seemed to pose no issue for Dennis Kolb Gonzalez (ESP | Simmer Style)—winner of the U13 division last year—who stomped a textbook backloop to seal the victory in the U15 Boy’s for 2026. This represents the second win of the event for the Kolb Gonzalez family after his younger brother, Eric, claimed victory in the U13 fleet.
After earning the highest score of the opening round yesterday, Elías Antolín (ESP | Goya Windsurfing) established himself as the favourite. However, crucially in the final, the Spaniard couldn’t land a backloop, which left him counting a tabletop as his second scoring jump, so Antolín has to settle for second place this time round.
Meanwhile, a new face on the tour, Greece’s George Papadas, completes the podium after producing a solid performance, while Anton Gobisch (GER | Duotone) narrowly misses out on a top-three finish after not quite being able to replicate the level of performance he displayed in the redemption round.
U13 Boy’s
Eric Kolb Gonzalez (ESP | Simmer Style) may only be 10 years old, but the young Spaniard is already competing for his third time in Pozo and, having finished in second place last year, Kolb Gonzalez managed to go one place better to earn an impressive victory in 2026. Kolb Gonzalez was able to complete a clean sweep by winning all three finals after landing a combination of forward loops and solid wave rides.
Behind Kolb Gonzalez, emerged two newcomers: Teiva Sacher from Guadeloupe and local boy Dani Skye Alonso (GBR/ESP | PATRIK), who is the son of Nayra Alonso and John Skye.
For some riders in this category, it’s just about getting out in this legendary spot (which definitely shouldn’t be underestimated), whilst for others, they are already refining their heat strategy… all we know is the groms are coming in HOT.
Looking Ahead
With still six more days to go, there promises to be plenty more action on the horizon, and Tuesday currently looks like the windiest day of those to come with 25-30 knot winds on the forecast, so there could be some solid competition to come.