Here at Challenger Sails UK we supply the very best windsurfing sails and wingsurfing wings. Designed and conceived in Italy Challenger Sails and wings are geared for utmost performance that every rider can make use of. Claudio Badiali’s renowned sail shaping techniques have ensured Challenger Sails were the winning sail brand, taking home the PWA Slalom Championship trophy in 2022, with Maciek Rutkowski the pilot. If you want your own high quality windsurfing sails, or wings, then you’ve come to the right place.

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  • Kiddy windsurfing – with Challenger Sails Pro Kids sails.

    Kiddy windsurfing – with Challenger Sails Pro Kids sails.

    Kiddy windsurfing is the future. With new blood coming into the sport the imminent years will keep burning bright. One downfall with kiddy windsurfing in the past has always been the kit used. Often hand me downs it’s usually too big, cumbersome and possibly heavy – especially when it comes to sails. In recent years…

  • Windsurfing customs – the handmade sail option.

    Windsurfing customs – the handmade sail option.

    Windsurfing kit is a personal thing, that much all riders are aware. Every windsurfer has a particular set of criteria when looking for windsurfing kit. This can be based on style of riding, local conditions or a multitude of other factors.  In years past custom windsurfing sails were more widely available. These days only a…

  • Wingsurfing & windsurfing demo day success!

    Wingsurfing & windsurfing demo day success!

    Wingsurfing and windsurfing demos are still needed. Mostly so riders can experience the equipment. But also brands (Challenger Sails UK included) can raise their awareness. Hayling Island Sailing Club has a solid membership. For what is (on paper at least) a small dot on a map the club’s catchment is far and wide. Plus, the…

  • PWA Torbole Pro 2023 – Challenger Sails UK slideshow.

    PWA Torbole Pro 2023 – Challenger Sails UK slideshow.

    Earlier in May Challenger Sails UK’s Andy made the trip to Lake Garda for the PWA Torbole 2023 event which saw, once again, Challenger Sails’ pro rider Maciek Rutkowski take the event win. The PWA Torbole Pro didn’t see just success for Maciek, however, as Will McMillan also did amazingly well by nailing third place.…

  • Windfoiling performance freeride – the other foiling choice.

    Windfoiling performance freeride – the other foiling choice.

    Windfoiling is often perceived as being all about racing. If you’re not charging round a slalom course, going Mach 10, usually with big sails and boards then it’s not worth doing. Yet there’s more to windfoiling than this. If you’re a freerider (which most are) then it’s still a very applicable discipline. You don’t HAVE…

  • Maciek Rutkowski and Challenger Sails – PWA Torbole 2023 champions!

    Maciek Rutkowski and Challenger Sails – PWA Torbole 2023 champions!

    Maciek Rutkowski and Challenger Sails continue their winning run with another top podium finish in the recent PWA Torbole, Lake Garda slalom windsurfing event. A challenging week with flukey winds meant it was tough competition but no less Maciek came out on top for the first event of the season. Big congrats from us at…