John Soukos Takes 3rd at Défi Wind 2026 — Foil Glory in Gruissan’s Tramontana
Greek rider John Soukos finishes 3rd in the Unlimited class at the 2026 Défi Wind, flying foil-only on CHS Challenger sails in one of the event’s most extreme editions.
Brazilian slalom ace Klayton Silva (BRA-7777) has done it again. Racing on CHS Challenger sails, Klayton sealed overall victory at the 2026 Iberian Windsurf Cup, closing out the circuit on the waters of Castiñeiras, in Galicia, Spain.
From the Murcia stage in Los Alcázares to the final showdown in Galicia, Klayton stayed at the front of a stacked international fleet. Strong wind, long days on the water and relentless consistency — the hallmarks of a racer who never leaves anything to chance.
Mission accomplished at the Iberian Windsurf Cup circuit. This is more than a podium. It’s the process.
— Klayton Silva
The Iberian crown is the latest chapter in a remarkable 2026 for the BRA-7777. In April he was crowned IFCA Slalom World Champion in the Masters category in Leucate, France. A month later, on the same Spanish waters that would host the Iberian finale, he added the IFCA Master Fin European title. Worlds, Europeans and the Iberian Cup in a single season — a treble very few racers ever stack together.
Behind every result there is equipment you can trust when it matters. Klayton races on CHS Challenger slalom sails, handcrafted in Italy by Claudio Badiali and engineered for speed, control and durability at the highest level. Congratulations, campeão — the whole CHS family is proud to share this ride with you.
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Greek rider John Soukos finishes 3rd in the Unlimited class at the 2026 Défi Wind, flying foil-only on CHS Challenger sails in one of the event’s most extreme editions.
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