Capucine Delannoy wins a title at GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025
The Dakhla Desert was the setting for a memorable day for women's kitesurfing, where Frenchwoman Capucine Delannoy @capucine_delannoy demonstrated her mastery by securing not only the event victory, but also the 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Championship title. Her flawless performance, marked by precise and powerful technique, cemented her position as the undisputed number one.
With steady winds and clean waves, the second day of competition in Dakhla, Morocco, focused on the women's division. Thirteen athletes battled it out in elimination rounds, with the added pressure of Delannoy securing the title if she won the event. From the early hours of the day, the atmosphere was tense.
Crucial rounds
Capucine Delannoy, Kesiane Rodrigues, Sonja Bunte, and Clémence Derrien stood out in the early rounds, advancing directly to the fifth round. Round four was particularly intense, paving the way for Delannoy's crown when one of her direct rivals, Camille Losserand, was eliminated.
In round five, the competition intensified. Brazilian Kesiane Rodrigues impressed by defeating Charlotte Carpentier, while Serena Luz, also from Brazil, advanced against Sonja Bunte. Meanwhile, Astrid Cheylus defeated Clémence Derrien.
The Duel for the Title
The semifinal between Capucine Delannoy and Johanna-Catharina Edin was the decisive moment. With the championship on the line, Delannoy displayed all her concentration and power, achieving an impressive score of 17.93. Despite Edin's solid performance in her return to competition, she was no match for the Frenchwoman's precision. With this victory, Delannoy was crowned 2025 World Champion.
The Grand Final
Once the title was secured, Delannoy didn't let his guard down. In the final, he faced Kesiane Rodrigues, who had shown great consistency throughout the tournament. Despite Rodrigues' efforts, Delannoy was unstoppable. Her two best waves each exceeded 8 points, totaling 16.37 to her opponent's 13.84.
With this dominant performance, Capucine Delannoy not only took the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla victory, but also etched her name in kitesurfing history by securing the world title. An achievement that places her at the pinnacle of the sport, demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication.
FINAL RESULTS:
1.🥇 Capucine Delannoy (FRA)
2.🥈 Kesiane Rodrigues (BRA)
3.🥉 Serena Luz (BRA)
4.🏆 Astrid Cheylus (FRA)
A sincere thank you to the GKA Kite-Surf World Tour organizers for making this world-class event possible. We'd like to congratulate each of the athletes for their incredible performance, professionalism, and the spectacular performance they put on in the waters of Dakhla. The information and results in this article were taken from the official GKA Kite-Surf World Tour website, and the images were taken from Capucine Delannoy 's Instagram profile.
