For the very first time, renowned rapid surf coach Jeroen Kuijer visited Rheinriff, delivering an intensive and inspiring coaching weekend. The training was structured into four groups of six surfers each, allowing for a focused and hands-on coaching experience.

The Surf Open Lyon 2025 is set to make waves this November at City Surf Park Lyon, home to the largest indoor surf wave in Europe. This exclusive invite-only competition will bring together some of the continent’s best rapid surfers for a spectacular showdown of skill, style, and creativity. Unlike open events, participation is limited to selected riders – so only the top names in the scene will be hitting the wave.

On the last weekend of September, Freiburg turned into a surf hotspot:70 athletes battled for the rapid surfing crown – accompanied by a livestream, podcast coverage, and a festive atmosphere.

“Flut & Flow” is a young, modern media format all about rapid surfing – combining scene news, event coverage, and surf lifestyle.Presented by O2 and produced by Spontent, it brings the community together and captures the spirit of urban surfing – broadcast straight from the wave.

Rapid surfing is on the rise in Germany and across Europe – and now the European Surfing Federation has announced plans to host the first-ever European Rapid Surfing Championships in 2026.

On Wednesday evening, the MINI Pavilion became the hotspot for the surf community. An inspiring night filled with positive vibes, captivating and very personal panels, the presentation of our MINI x DEUS Ex Machina vehicle concepts, the award ceremony for the winners of our film competition, and an epic party.

This year marked the debut of the O2 Surf Masters, a brand-new rapid surfing contest series making waves in Germany’s Rapid Surf scene. More than just a contest, the O2 Surf Masters brought surf culture to life with livestreams, beach bar vibes, DJ sets, and a strong sense of community.