Helene Andréatta

Hi everyone, I'm from South Brittany. I really love the ocean. I am practicing windsurfing since I'm 9. I’m vice world champion on Kona Windsurfing sport. Also, I really love to do surf, surfskating, and SUP. But now, I'm really focused on Wing foiling sport! Foiling is literally a sick feeling. Flying over the water, you can do what you want with a wingfoil gear. Cruising, freestyle, Going in waves, or just some surf foiling! Love it. Stay connected! ✌️

French

Brittany, France

36 years old

Wing foiling since February 2021

Gear

ArmstrongF-OneENSIS WingsOzoneDuotone

Sports

SurfSUPWindsurfWing Foil

Questions & Answers

What other water sports do you do and how long?

Surfing, SUPing, wind surfing, and now wing foiling.

What do you like about wing foiling?

I'm really stoked in learning wing foiling. I love this feeling. You can be free and do what you want. Just cruising, freestyling, wave wing foiling or surf foiling! You can do everything.

How did you learn and how long did it take you to wing foil?

My boyfriend Philippe Mesmeur just try it few months ago and he taught me how to start. I learnt very easily but I was not sure with the foil. But now, I'm really motivated and I am looking forward to learn more!

What is your favorite gear combination and why?

When it's windy, 15 knots or more, I use a 4.5 or 3.5 wing, a 1550 Armstrong 38l foilboard. When is less than 15 knots, I use the 1550 foil, 70l board and a 4.5 or 5.5 wing from the same brand.

What was your favorite wing surfing session?

My favorite one is clearly when I was starting to fly! But, recently, my best one is to be able to use a 38l board. I’m stoked.

What do you want or believe will significantly improve the wing foiling gear?

I think that what could improve in wing foiling is may be that it becomes a media sport and will surely do. It an easy and accessible sport for anyone.

What tips or recommendations do you have for anyone who wants to start?

I would like to encourage anyone cause foiling is a really good think. For tips, I think the best one is: the motivation!

What is your biggest water sport achievement?

Vice world champion on Kona Windsurfing in Miami. It was in 2010.