Le Defi

Le Defi Since 2001, Défi Wind has grown from a unique windsurfing event in Gruissan, France, into a world-renowned benchmark for wind-powered watersports.

Depuis 21 ans, soutenu par l’Office de Tourisme de Gruissan, La Région Languedoc Roussillon, Gruissan Windsurf Organisation et nos partenaires, cet évènement surprend par l'adhésion et la motivation des participants. Ils sont animés par une passion incroyable pour la mer, pour la plage, le vent, et ils viennent au Défi Wind pour la partager ! Finalement, le Défi Wind, c’est un grand village où l'o

n a parfois l'impression que tout le monde se connaît. Et c'est certainement cette passion commune qui fait de ce grand événement un rendez-vous d'exception.

https://youtu.be/pad-zbEypSIDéfi Wind 2026 — The Story Behind the WindFor four days, Gruissan lived to the rhythm of an ...
03/06/2026

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Défi Wind 2026 — The Story Behind the Wind

For four days, Gruissan lived to the rhythm of an exceptional Tramontane wind.

More than 1,300 windsurfers from around the world gathered on the legendary beach of La Vieille Nouvelle to share what has made Défi Wind unique for over two decades: passion, commitment, the joy of sailing, and the desire to experience something extraordinary together.

From world champions to amateur riders, from the youngest generation to the pioneers of the sport, everyone contributed to writing a new chapter in this remarkable story driven by the wind.

More than a race recap, this film captures the atmosphere, emotions, and spirit that make Défi Wind the largest windsurf gathering in the world.

Because behind every gust, every start line, and every finish, there is a story worth telling.

Welcome to the story behind the wind.

Pendant quatre jours, Gruissan a vécu au rythme d'une Tramontane ex...

01/06/2026

À Gruissan, le calme est toujours une menace. Le silence enfouit les souvenirs. Le sable recouvre les traces. Mais la Tramontane n’oublie jamais.

>> LE FILM - 03 JUIN À 19H00

In Gruissan, stillness is always a threat. Silence buries memories. Sand covers the tracks. But the Tramontane never forgets.

>> FULL STORY - 3 JUNE AT 7.00PM

Crédit vidéos

// THE PACK // By the rivers of Babylon… 🤍
01/06/2026

// THE PACK //

By the rivers of Babylon… 🤍

// SPECIALS // Something so specials. 😎🤠🤪💛
31/05/2026

// SPECIALS //

Something so specials. 😎🤠🤪💛

// MEMORIES // Be ready for the 25th anniversary.>> Podium night and day will be back. ♥️🎉🤪🫣
28/05/2026

// MEMORIES //

Be ready for the 25th anniversary.
>> Podium night and day will be back. ♥️🎉🤪🫣

// H2O //Podium du podium, des familles, des catégories, des seniors, des mineurs, des âges, des stands, des triple crow...
27/05/2026

// H2O //

Podium du podium, des familles, des catégories, des seniors, des mineurs, des âges, des stands, des triple crown ❤️❤️❤️

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Top of the podiums, families, categories, seniors, minors, ages, exhibitors, Triple Crown ❤️❤️❤️

Defi Wind Results 2026 🏆Congratulations for all those who have taken part in the Defi Wind this year. The wind was crank...
17/05/2026

Defi Wind Results 2026 🏆

Congratulations for all those who have taken part in the Defi Wind this year. The wind was cranking and we’ve had an unbelievable time completing 5 full power Defi races. Here are the results👇

Men’s/Women’s Fin Category Defi Wind:
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Men’s/Women’s Open Category Defi Wind:
🥇 .nb20 /
🥈 .f997 /
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Windsurfer Category Defi Wind:
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🥈
🥉 Arjan Leerdam

U16 Boy’s Defi Wind:
🥇 .1001
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🥉

U17 Girl’s Defi Wind:
🥇
🥈
🥉

U20 Men’s Defi Wind:
🥇
🥈
🥉

17-30 Women’s Defi Wind:
🥇
🥈
🥉

20-39 Men’s Defi Wind:
🥇 .nb20
🥈 .f997
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31-45 Women’s Defi Wind:
🥇
🥈
🥉 Julie Berthou

40-59 Men’s Defi Wind:
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🥈
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45+ Women’s Defi Wind:
🥇 .s202
🥈 .anne
🥉 Sandrine Dubech

60-69 Men’s Defi Wind:
🥇 Yann Bouvier
🥈 Pascal Petit
🥉 Marc Leroy

70+ Men’s Defi Wind:
🥇 Yves Simon
🥈 George Warren
🥉 Philippe Depooter

Family Defi Wind:
🥇 Tran Dinh Family
🥈 Bordier Family
🥉 Lethuillier Family

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The Defi Village 🫶Make sure to come and visit all your favourite brands to check out their latest gear, meet their rider...
17/05/2026

The Defi Village 🫶

Make sure to come and visit all your favourite brands to check out their latest gear, meet their riders and ask any questions you have 💬

We’re still on standby for racing so be sure to make the most of the village before the prize giving at 15:00 🕒

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Gruissan
11430

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