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January 22, 2026 Created by Chris YatesVincent Langer recently became the Brand Manager of North Windsurfing - we caught up with the 25-time German National champion to find out more about his new role and what’s on the horizon for North Windsurfing
Vincent Langer (North Windsurfing) has enjoyed an extremely successful career as a top racer - winning three world titles, five European titles and 25 German National titles along the way. The 39-year-old isn’t officially hanging up his harness yet, but after landing a new role with North Windsurfing, Langer’s focus has shifted now. We recently managed to catch up with Vincent to find out more about his new role, what’s in the pipeline for North Windsurfing as well as a couple of high profile signings, which remain under wraps for now…
Hey Vincent, congrats on your new role with North - can you tell us a little bit more about your new position? "Most people in the watersports scene know me because of my racing background. I won my first PWA slalom heat in Hvide Sande in 2016 and finished second in Sylt in 2017. I stepped back from the international tour a few years ago and since then focused more on national events.
What many people don’t know is that I hold two Master’s degrees — one in Sports Science and one in Management. Alongside my sporting career, I worked as a consultant, which gave me a strong understanding of the business world as well.
With my new management role at North Windsurfing, I now have the opportunity to combine both of these worlds. And I can say this clearly: we are aiming high."
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think “North Windsurfing” was created in 2022, but aside from the Wave scene there’s been a slow introduction on to the World Tour scene in other disciplines… it sounds like that’s about to change though - please could you tell us a little bit about North’s new plans and the updated structure of the company? "That’s exactly right — and this is why I was brought in to drive that change. Our wave sails are already performing at an incredibly high level, and the same is true for our freeride sails. This season, we will clearly demonstrate that the famous North racing DNA is back and fully alive.
Together with the existing team at North, with Pieter Bijl, and backed by the full power of the North Action Sports Group, we are probably the only brand that is truly innovating — not only in terms of team and athletes, but also across product development, technology, and events."
What made now the ‘right’ time to try and build more momentum around the brand ? "As a world-leading brand in sailing, performing at the highest level across multiple watersports, it was a natural ambition for North to also bring windsurfing back into a strong position. With changes in leadership at group level, windsurfing moved back into clear focus — and that’s exactly where we are now."
There is a rumour, that you have already made a couple of very high profile signings, which is a clear statement of intent - how excited are you and the Team about capturing two of the biggest names in the sport? "Our intent is clear. We want to be back on the racing course, winning events and titles. While the new signings for North are still under wraps, I can say that I couldn’t wish for more passionate or more professional athletes. We’ve already been working closely with both of them for some time on our new sails, making sure they have exactly what they need to perform at the highest level and fight for victories.
With our deep know-how from yacht sailing and advanced technologies that no one else brings to the windsurfing market, we are confident that our equipment will be truly outstanding."
Do you and the Team have specific goals for the season ahead? "
We want to perform at the highest level of racing in the PWA. At the same time, we are chasing speed records in both fin and foil disciplines. We will compete with our top riders at IFCA events, and with our newly built national team, we will also be strongly present on the national racing scene. Germany, Italy, Holland, Baltic… people will see us."
You yourself are a top racer… do you think you’ll be competing at any events in 2026?
"Obviously, my focus has shifted now, but I will definitely still compete in selected events. Windsurfing is my passion, so I’ll continue to spend time on the water — supporting testing when needed and, of course, simply enjoying the best sport in the world."
Thanks, Vincent. Good luck with your new role and to North for the coming season"
Avec cette ambition il faut Pierre MORTEFON Nicolas GOYARD Amando et benoit MERCEUR (?) dans le Team ! et Gunnar et Nicilas GOYARD en Speed j'allais oublier
D'un autre coté NORTH ne semble pas vouloir performer en FRANCE
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