About Us
1978 – Senigallia
CHS Wind Solutions – Italian Handcrafted Sails Since 1978
CHS Wind Solutions (Challenger Sails) was born in 1978 in a small basement in Senigallia, Italy, with a borrowed sewing machine and a few meters of sailcloth.
From that humble workshop, Claudio Badiali began crafting sails with a unique blend of passion, precision and artisanal expertise.
CHS 2026
From Handcrafted Beginnings to International Results
Today, over 45 years later, CHS is an internationally respected brand in windsurfing and wingfoil — but our philosophy has never changed:
Every sail is treated like a tailored product, built with the care and attention of true craftsmanship.
International Titles
World and European championships won with CHS sails across multiple disciplines.
Slalom & Foil Victories
First places in high-level competitions, proving the performance and stability of CHS designs.
Youth Podiums
Supporting the next generation of champions with sails designed for progression and control.
World Records
Official speed records and performance milestones in wingfoil and windsurfing.
Racing roots: where everything began
Claudio started as a sailor, not a manufacturer.
His drive to build sails came from the desire to compete — and to win.
This competitive spirit shaped the identity of CHS:
panel-by-panel construction, precise load distribution, stable aerodynamics and speed-focused shaping directly inspired by racing yachts and performance catamarans.
This is why CHS sails are known for their stability, acceleration and control
Performance for everyone — not just racers
CHS is not only racing.
We apply our racing DNA to every category, designing:
- Freeride sails that are stable, light and playful
- Wave sails durable and balanced
- Freestyle sails responsive and explosive
- Freemove and all-round sails intuitive for progressing riders
- Foil sails powerful yet easy to handle
CHS – Wing
The new Wing program: a growing success
In recent years, CHS has invested heavily in wing development.
The result is a new generation of wings built with the same performance-oriented mindset that shaped our windsurf sails.
This effort has already produced recognition, results and world records, marking CHS as a serious innovator in wingfoil.
We are only at the beginning, and the next evolution is already in development