Alaçatı is in full preparation to host the highlight event of the slalom windsurfing season as international athletes gather for the prestigious World Sailing-recognized titles in both Fin and Foil disciplines.
As the summer reaches its peak, so does the anticipation for one of the biggest events in the slalom windsurfing calendar: the 2025 IFCA Grand Slam Fin & Foil Slalom World Championships, set to take place from August 12 to 18 in Alaçatı, Turkey. This Major Class Event will bring together over 150 registered athletes from across the globe to compete for 10 World Titles in various age and equipment divisions.
A Strong Start to the Season
This year’s IFCA season kicked off in Viganj, Croatia with an exhilarating European Championship event in July. With over 80 athletes competing across five days of racing in the laid-back setting of the Pelješac Peninsula, the event left participants with lasting memories and positive vibes. The competition concluded with the successful crowning of the new European Champions in Fin and Foil Slalom. SEE EVENT PAGE
The Season Highlight
Returning after last year’s success, the Grand Slam Slalom Worlds is shaping up to be the crown jewel of the season. Hosted in collaboration with Vakkorama and MYGA Surf City, this year’s edition promises a unique mix of high-performance racing and vibrant lifestyle experiences.
Vakkorama, founded in 1982 in Istanbul, has long been a pioneer in combining youth culture with fashion, music, art, and sports. Vakkorama has been actively involved in organizing and sponsoring events across a wide range of disciplines; from winter sports to water sports, from motorsports to fitness and wellness, while also standing out with innovative events in music and art, continuing its mission of pioneering “firsts.” Today, while bringing together some of the most exciting brands in the fashion world within a young and dynamic lifestyle, Vakkorama enriches the shopping experience with Vakkorama Cafés located in select stores.
Partnering with MYGA Surf City, founded in 2005 and rooted in both Istanbul and Alaçatı, the event will take place at one of Turkey’s most iconic flat-water venues. MYGA has hosted several high-profile competitions, including the 2024 IFCA Slalom European Championships, and has introduced thousands of young surfers to the sport through Turkey’s first kids-only surf school.
10 World Titles Up for Grabs
With 150+ athletes already registered, the Grand Slam Worlds will award 10 official World Titles under the authority of World Sailing. These include:
Fin Categories:
Youth Men & Women
Junior Boys & Girls
Men & Women
Master
Foil Categories:
Senior Open
Youth Men & Women
Champions to Watch
Among the returning champions expected to defend their titles are:
Jenna Gibson (GBR) – 4-time Slalom World Champion (Women)
Bruno Martini (ITA) – Defending Men’s World Champion
Taty Frans (NED) – Defending Men’s European Champion
Sacha Fortune (FRA) – Defending Youth World Champion + Current Youth European Champion
Event Features & Coverage
Live Scoring will be available, following the knockout elimination format, with some divisions possibly featuring full fleet racing.
Daily image galleries, video highlights, and reels will be shared across official class and event social media accounts.
A dedicated event page on the IFCA Class website will serve as a central hub for updates, schedules, and media.
Livestream coverage of the races will be available via PowerApp, presented by the Power Group.
Stay Connected
For more details, media updates, and live coverage, visit the dedicated event page on the IFCA Class website and follow the event on social media.
