Speed, foil, adrenaline: ready to fly?

What it means for a young sailor, with his eyes fixed on the future, to live and breathe such high speeds

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AGILE, TECHNICAL, ESSENTIAL

There is a new class making waves - one that is revolutionising the international sailing scene. The class everyone is talking about: the Switch. Full carbon, peak-performance foil, designed to soar across the water with just a few knots of wind. Agile, technical, essential. A boat tailored for those who can’t go fast enough, but also want to feel the boat, read the wind, and tame the balance in every manoeuvre. In fewer words: pure, accessible and adrenalin-pumping foiling.

As well as the Foil collection!

SWITCH PERFORMANCE

The Switch goes extremely fast, upwind around 18 knots, downwind it gets up to 25, and then up to 30-32 knots, when it's really windy, so you have to wear clothing that, for my needs, is fairly tight, so as to create as little friction as possible. It has to be as snug as possible, although other people like to wear more comfortable and loose-fitting sizes, but I think the snugness can help you gain a little bit in terms of speed. It is also important to have a high level of protection, especially at the beginning. So, protection from the sun, from the water, but also from getting bruised. This is why the use of a wetsuit, a life jacket and boots is always recommended at the start because foiling is a very sharp discipline and initially falls are just part of the learning curve. And the shrouds can become dangerous steel cables so you need to be wearing extra protection, such as the wetsuit, one that is a perfect 1.5 mm thick for the summer month

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Mattia Cesana

Palmares

  • European ILCA 6 champion
  • Garda World Champion (Under 17 and Under 19)
  • World Champion in La Porte, Texas
  • Runner-up at the European Open World Championship in Andora, no age limit
  • European ILCA 6 World Champion, Poland
  • Winner of the World Youth Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the youth track

For sailors, surfers and water sports enthusiasts

Ideal for those who spend hours in the sun on a boat or surfing, the Lycra Foil Rashguard SS offers UV protection, elasticity and abrasion resistance. With a close, quick-drying fit and flat seams, it guarantees freedom of movement while preventing skin irritation.

The Foil Rashguard is recommended for sailors, surfers and water sports enthusiasts looking for advanced sun protection, extreme elasticity and abrasion resistance. Ideal for those who spend many hours in the sun or in challenging conditions and need total freedom of movement.

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There’s no need to be afraid, you just have to jump into it, you have to try it, try and discover the feeling; discover as much as you can and put yourself out there... making mistakes allows you to learn something new and to improve, so try to put yourself out there as much as possible!

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From Laser to Switch

Discover more about Mattia Cesana and why he decided to push his limits in the Switch class.

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