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TEAM NEWS: GONG WINGS SCORE TOP POSITIONS AT THE 2025 HONG KONG OPEN WINGFOIL CHAMPIONSHIP

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04 march 2025 0

The 2025 Hong Kong Open Wingfoil Championship took place last weekend at Stanley Main Beach, bringing together top riders, including the Hong Kong national team.

Wing foiler: Chow Tsz Hei Hugo and Chan Hei Man Hayley with their Pulse Aramid DP.

GONG has been supporting the team by providing cutting-edge wing technology, and the results speak for themselves. Equipped with the Pulse Aramid DP, the Hong Kong team secured a dominant presence on the podium:

Men’s Division:

🥇 1st Place – RAFEEK @kikkfeek
🥈 2nd Place – HUGO @hei_tc

Women’s Division:

🥇 1st Place – CHARLIE @charlie_nwy

🥈 2nd Place – HAYLEY @chmhayley

Kikabhoy Rafeek and Ngai Wai Yan Charlie

Tough Conditions, Strong Performances

Despite light winds and challenging swell conditions, the riders put on an impressive display of skill and endurance. Here’s what they had to say about their experience:

Hugo – Pushing Through Light Wind Challenges

"The wind was light, with big swells on the first day, making it the toughest part of the competition. Racing in below 8-knot conditions on a long-distance course was brutal—I had to pump a lot to stay on foil, pushing both my fitness and technical skills. In the third race, while leading, I dropped off foil due to a wind lull and big swells but managed to fight back to finish second overall."

Wing foiler: Chow Tsz Hei Hugo with his Pulse Aramid DP.

Hayley – Aiming for Perfection

"The biggest challenge for me was trying to win as many races as possible while juggling work commitments, which made it impossible for me to attend all the heats. I won 4 out of 5 races by making smart equipment choices and pushing myself hard, but it wasn’t quite enough to take the overall win. I learned a lot and realized I need to refine my super light wind skills—something crucial for racing in Hong Kong."

Wing foiler: CHan hei Man Hayley with her Pulse Aramid DP.

Charlie – Mastering the Elements

"Racing in Stanley is always tricky, with the mountains affecting the wind and strong currents adding another layer of difficulty. The key was staying in the wind patches and conserving energy strategically. Picking the right equipment is crucial—I hope to gain more experience and improve my decision-making for future competitions. It’s exciting to see more people getting into racing in Hong Kong, and I hope to see the competition scene grow even further."

Wing foiler: Ngai Wai Yan Charliewith her Pulse Aramid DP.

Looking Ahead

With GONG riders consistently proving the performance of our wing race gear, the brand’s presence in competitive wingfoiling continues to grow worldwide. The Hong Kong Open showcased both the talent of the local riders and the reliability and performance of GONG gear under demanding conditions.

Another key event in our journey: join us on March 19th for the IWSA season opener at the World Cup Morocco, where our Team Riders Francesco Cappuzzo and Bastien Escofet will be on the starting line!

Wing foiler : Kikabhoy Rafeek with his Pulse Aramid DP.