The first official qualification for the german championship in rapid surfing took place from 09th till 10th Mai 2026 in munich

Organized by the German Surfing Federation (DWV), this event ushered in a brand-new era for stationary wave riding in Germany. For the first time in the federation's history, the rankings achieved here directly determined the qualification spots for the German Championship at the prestigious "Finals" in Hanover.

The event in Munich was defined by a spirit of athletic renewal. In the spring of 2026, the DWV launched an official Rapid Surf National Team for the first time. While several top athletes were already pre-qualified based on their consistent performances from the previous year, the Munich event was all about awarding the highly coveted remaining team slots and the 48 starting spots for the German Championship.

The elite of the German river surfing scene gathered at the Jochen Schweizer Arena. The competitions were held across six different divisions to provide a platform for top professionals, youth talent, and veterans alike:

• Open Men & Open Women: The premier divisions featuring Germany's strongest surfers (including a tight field of 19 men and 18 women among the favorites).
• Juniors – M & W (U16): The youth divisions for talents aged 16 or younger in 2026. They received special athletic support with a view toward the upcoming European Championship.
• Masters – M & W (O35): The divisions for experienced athletes aged 35 and older.

Open Women

1. Ina Schorr (1st Place)
2. Anika Weizel (2nd Place)
3. Valeska Schneider (3rd Place)
4. Fabiana Klein (4th Place)
5. Nadine Ziesing & Lea Sasse (5th Place)

Open Men

1. Lennard Weinhold (1st Place)
2. Marius Gerlach (2nd Place)
3. Antonin Meier (3rd Place)
4. Konstantin Leugermann (4th Place)
5. William Walther & Yves Viala (5th Place)

Master Woman

1. Nadine Ziesing (1st Place)
2. Natalie Frese (2nd Place)
3. Lisa Knickmann (3rd Place)
4. Nina von de Fenn (4th Place)

Master Men

1. Fabian Weber (1st Place)
2. Alexander Schmitt-Hellweg (2st Place)
3. Jörn Seemann (3nd Place)
4. Rene Bellack (4rd Place)

Junior Girls

1. Lia Aretz (1st Place)
2. Mia Wahl (2st Place)
3. Mathilda Twickel (3nd Place)
4. Hannah Preuß (4rd Place)

Junior Boys

1. Leander Lu (1st Place)
2. Jano Lübbers (2st Place)
3. Niklas Mallwitz (3nd Place)
4. Ben Seiz (4rd Place)