SUP Foil Champions – Koa Kai Triple Crown 2025
Men’s SUP Foil Champion:
Kane de Wilde (Hawai‘i, 24) claimed the title with a strong M2M victory and consistent showing at M2O, narrowly edging out fellow Maui paddler Kai Thompson and Italy’s Edoardo Tanas.
- 🥇 Kane de Wilde – 3:24:44
- 🥈 Kai Thompson (Hawai‘i, 22) – 3:26:32
- 🥉 Edo Tanas (Italy, 22) – 3:27:58
Women’s SUP Foil Champion:
Annie Reickert (Hawai‘i, 24) emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish, just seconds ahead of 21-year-old Gabriella Bella.
- 🥇 Annie Reickert – 4:02:13
- 🥈 Gabriella Bella (Hawai‘i, 21) – 4:03:19
- 🥉 Olivia Piana (France, 35) – 4:26:09
Top Age Group Finishers – SUP Foil:
- 19 & Under: Toauru Haumani (Tahiti) – 3:32:34
- 20–29: Guido Ferrer (Argentina) – 3:30:29
- 30–39: Raiarii Fadier (Tahiti) – 3:38:37
- 40–49: Trent Gordon (Australia) – 3:59:47
- 50+: Armie Armstrong (New Zealand) – 4:15:33
Wing Foil Champions – Koa Kai Triple Crown 2025
Men’s Wing Foil Champion:
Andrew “Bobo” Anderson (Hawai‘i, 16) delivered a breakthrough performance, winning the overall crown in a close battle with Cash Berzolla.
- 🥇 Andrew Anderson – 2:55:01
- 🥈 Cash Berzolla (Hawai‘i, 19) – 2:55:58
- 🥉 Livio Menelau (Hawai‘i, 47) – 2:57:24
Women’s Wing Foil Champion:
Lily Buden (Hawai‘i, 16) dominated both the M2M and M2O races, finishing with a commanding lead of over three minutes.
- 🥇 Lily Buden – 3:23:01
- 🥈 Tatiana Grant (Hawai‘i, 35) – 3:26:17
- 🥉 Anna Kalabukhova (Hawai‘i, 23) – 3:47:41
Top Age Group Finishers – Wing Foil:
- 20–29: Javier Barberi (Mexico) – 3:26:02
- 40–49: Fellipe Valadao (Brazil) – 3:34:10
- 50–59: Robert Stehlik (Hawai‘i) – 3:07:14
- 60+: Kevin Collins (Hawai‘i) – 4:00:26
Celebrating the Spirit of Hawaiian Downwind Racing
From the early takeoffs at Sandy Beach to the legendary crossing of the Kaiwi Channel, the Koa Kai Triple Crown highlighted the heart and soul of downwind foiling. The 2025 series was more than a competition—it was a celebration of endurance, ocean knowledge, and the ever-growing global foiling community.
Mahalo to the race organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and every athlete who made this incredible journey possible.
👉 Full results and official standings available here: KOA KAI RESULTS