On this episode, we sit down with 17-year-old wing foiling sensation Ancor Sosa from Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, whose infectious passion for wind sports has taken him from windsurfing at age seven to competing on the global stage of the GWA Wing Foil World Tour. Ancor shares his journey through windsurfing, kiting, and wing foiling, revealing the grit, family support, and island lifestyle that fuel his rise. From landing double flaccas to recovering from a meniscus injury, this episode dives into the highs and lows of chasing tricks, waves, and podiums in one of the world’s fastest-evolving water sports.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Island Roots: How growing up in Fuerteventura with parents running a windsurfing school gave Ancor a head start, learning to windsurf on wooden masts and braving side-onshore winds as a kid.
- Sport Evolution: Ancor’s transition from freestyle windsurfing on the European tour to kiting’s big air thrills and wing foiling’s explosive growth, blending the best of both worlds.
- Trick Progression: Insights into mastering funnels, forward loops, and pushing for 1440s, plus Ancor’s secret trick he’s been dialing in for months.
- Injury Comeback: The mental and physical challenges of recovering from a knee injury in time for a GWA event in Brazil, and how it taught him to train smarter with gym work and physio.
- Global Tour Life: Stories from competing in New Zealand’s inaugural GWA event, surviving Cape Verde’s gnarly Ponta Preta waves, and racing indoors in Germany’s first-ever wing foiling pool event.
- Family and Sponsors: The pivotal role of Ancor’s sister Zoe, who films his viral Instagram reels, and the support from Cabrinha, Dakine, and the Canary Islands community.
- Future Goals: Ancor’s plans to dominate the GWA tour, chase new wave and freestyle disciplines, and enjoy some cheese while competing in France.
Follow Ancor’s journey on Instagram at @ancor_sosa, check out his sister’s videography at @soka_photos, and see her kiting adventures at @zoesosakite.
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