4th victory for Morgan at the Aloha Classic!


Stylish, consistent and now officially a legend

Historic Aloha Classic 2025: Record-Breaking Wins, Epic Conditions, and a New Generation Rising

Ho‘okipa Beach, Maui – The 2025 Aloha Classic delivered some of the most spectacular windsurfing ever witnessed on Maui’s North Shore. With classic trade winds and powerful, perfectly lined-up Ho‘okipa waves, the world’s best riders put on a show for the ages — one that will go down as one of the all-time great editions of the sport’s most prestigious event.

Morgan Noireaux Make History

Morgan Noireaux etched his name into the record books this year, claiming his fourth Aloha Classic title — equaling the all-time record Robby Naish.

Morgan Noireaux once again showed why he is a master of Ho‘okipa. His wave selection, seamless connection between turns, inverted aerials, catlike agility through radical power moves and vertical hacks on set waves carried him to another well-deserved win and a place among the sport’s legends.

Some words from Morgan: 

“It feels pretty surreal to win at home again. It’s been 8 years since the last time and the level has never been higher. I had some close calls in both the semi and final after starting off pretty poorly but it feels really rewarding that I was able to come back from that and win the event.

It’s always special to win in front of my friends and family and it was also amazing to have both Robert Stroj and Werner Gnigler on the beach supporting as well. The sails and boards they design play such a huge role in how I sail.

It was also special to share the final with my teammate Robby Swift and to watch Sarah Quita continue to cement herself as the best of all time. Overall it was an incredible week but now I’m looking forward to enjoying some uncrowded winter conditions on Maui for the next few months!

 

Robby Swift Reaches the Final in Fine Form

Robby Swift joined Morgan in the men’s final for his second final appearance in Maui this year. Their smooth yet radical wave riding — linking multiple turns with controlled aerials and goiters earned them some of the highest heat scores of the entire event in the semi final.

Somer words from Robby:

“This year was especially fun for me as I had my whole family there at the beach, we had really great conditions and I was extremely happy to see our young riders doing so well on the water, plus of course insanely happy to make it to the final myself and to see Morgan and Sarah-Quita take out the event titles in the pro division.

I felt like every heat I was able to get a little more confident, all the way to the semi-final where I sailed probably my best wave sailing heat ever. 

The Aloha Classic really appeals to everyone who windsurfs on Maui and around the world and I see friends there on the beach who I normally don’t see all year, so it was wonderful to see them all again and to perform at my best. Thanks to the organization for pulling this off one more time, and I can’t wait till the next one!”

The Next Generation Shines Bright

This year also gave us a thrilling glimpse into the future of the sport. Jaka Stroj, son of NeilPryde’s sail designer Robert Stroj, made an incredible debut by winning the Junior division in his first-ever windsurfing competition. His powerful, fearless approach and natural wave sense impressed both judges and crowds alike.

Jaka:

“The conditions were solid — fun but challenging at times — I managed to find a good rhythm and stay focused on my sailing. Winning the Junior Aloha Classic alongside the riders I grew up watching made it all the more special.”

Anton Richter narrowly missed advancing in his quarter-final after scoring one of the best waves of the heat but couldn’t quite find the backup he needed. Still, with wins in Chile and Denmark and a 3rd in Gran Canaria, Anton secured 2nd overall in the 2025 Pro Junior rankings — a phenomenal result and surely a sign of an even stronger 2026 ahead.

An Event to Remember

From the epic conditions to the high level of competition and the historic milestones achieved, the 2025 Aloha Classic celebrated everything that makes windsurfing great — power, precision, passion, and progression. The beach was crowded with fans, young and old, and the internet was alive with windsurfing fans sharing their love for the sport.
For JP riders, it was a proud showcase of talent across generations: legends reaffirming their legacy and young riders stepping into the spotlight. The future of windsurfing has never looked brighter.

📸 Photos: WWT/PWA/ FishBowl Diaries

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