About

Melanie Küppers

My love for windsurfing began literally as a babywhen I was on Maui with my parents. At just three years old, I got to go out on the water with my dad for the first time, standing between his legs – and what can I say: the moment we started planing, I was hooked! From that point on, I knew I wanted to learn how to windsurf – and I absolutely had to have my own Dragonfly sail!

When I was six, things really took off on Crete: planing, using the harness, footstraps – I was all in. Last year, at ten years old, I landed my first air jibe during the Young Gun Camp on Rhodes!

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Melanie Küppers

Germany

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Melanie Küppers

A few years ago, when winging became more and more popular, I immediately knew: I want to do that too! So I started practicing with a small wing until I could confidently get up on the foil. Now, I love the combination of both sports: when the wind is light, I go winging, and when it’s strong, I usually prefer windsurfing.

My goals for this year? In windsurfing, I’m working on the Spock and the Loop. In winging, I’m aiming for the Palau and the Backloop.

I’m proud to be part of the NeilPryde JP family.

Personal Quote of Melanie Küppers

"Fight, fight, fight. “No way” doesn’t exist!"