In only two editions, the Roca Cup has established itself as a world reference event for wingfoil. Innovative in its formats, the Roca Cup explores new perspectives for wingfoil and celebrates a booming board sport that is gaining popularity day by day in France.
The Roca Cup is a one-of-a-kind sporting event. More than just a competition, this gathering embodies a true transversality, combining high-level sport, popular education and environmental commitment.
For this upcoming edition, the program promises an exciting and welcoming experience, featuring a blend of shows, competitions, entertainment, and workshops across three days. It’s a unique opportunity to create unforgettable memories.
This new edition promises to be vibrant and we look forward to welcoming many of you to this exciting event, taking place from Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the legendary Almanarre beach in the city of Hyères, in South Est of France!
The event is organized by the ECOWAVE Association, in partnership with the Rocabella Estate, and with technical support from the Hyères Kite Association (HKA) and the Hyères Nautical Base.
What is the Roca Cup?
With our feet in the water, the Roca Cup is also an invitation to celebrate our magnificent coastline, shaped by the wind, sun, and waves. It offers a chance to share a common passion for the sea and the magic it inspires through sport.
Almanarre Beach, stretching over 5 km, is world-renowned for board sports, thanks to its favorable wind conditions, stunning setting, and easy accessibility.
It is part of the double tombolo of the Giens Peninsula, a Natura 2000 site (designated for the protection and conservation of natural habitats).
A unique spot
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In 2025, A "pro-am" wingfoil c competition
This year, the Roca Cup returns with a more accessible format, open also to amateurs. The event will feature a long-distance race and an optional boardercross on April 5 and 6, providing the world’s top athletes with a chance to challenge themselves, while offering amateur enthusiasts of all levels a fun and unique time on the water.
(Competition classified as "French Cup" by the French Sailing Federation – Category 4).
Additionally, there will, if the wind conditions are good, Stand up paddle foil (SUP foil), Wingfoil Freestyle synchro, pump foil, and para-wing, shows/competitions for those who are interested, starting on the morning of Friday, April 4 at 10 am..
Many rewards are up for grabs!
Podiums for men and women will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, in the following categories: Youth (-15 years), Adults, and Masters (+50 years).
Our c ommitments
ECO RESPONSIBLE
Wingfoil is a sport in constant interaction with nature, water, waves, wind, which is practiced on our coasts and lakes. In this context, it seems essential to us at the Roca Cup to promote respect for biodiversity in a friendly way. As well as the fight against waste, soft mobility, low-tech engineering, local food and the preservation of the coastline on this magnificent natural space that is the Giens peninsula. All while limiting as much as possible the impacts linked to the organization of the event itself. We also invite associations that work locally for the preservation of the environment to actively participate in the event, as well as athletes and the public to discover their messages and go and meet them. The Ecowave Association, organizer of the Roca Cup, also signed the "Eco-responsible charter for sporting events" produced in collaboration with WWF France in the presence of the Minister of Sports in October 2022 in Paris. The Roca Cup brings together several primary school classes upstream in order to involve young people in raising awareness about waste and protecting the marine environment (in particular through the Aires Marines Éducatives - AME tool).
EQUALITY
AND PROMOTION OF WOMEN'S PRACTICE IN SPORT
The Roca Cup is dedicated to promoting women’s sports and gender equality in the world of sport. Until recently, prize money in some professional competitions was lower for women, who were considered “fewer than men” in wingfoiling, and the media coverage and sponsorship opportunities were often unequal. While this trend is slowly changing, inequalities persist.
At the Roca Cup, we are committed to upholding values of respect, sharing, inclusion, and equality. This includes equal media coverage and rewards, an inclusive narrative, women in leadership roles at the event, and a strong stance against gender stereotypes. Our wish is sexism in sport to no longer be a reality.
SPORT AND DISABILITY
Sport can be a powerful tool for development and inclusion through movement. In today’s sporting landscape, the inclusion of people with disabilities remains a significant challenge, one that we are deeply committed to addressing at the Roca Cup. The self-censorship many individuals with disabilities experience when it comes to participating in sports, the fear of being judged by others, and the lack of accessible infrastructure and facilities are all realities we recognize.
We aim to take an inclusive approach, working alongside specialized organizations (such as Ufolep, Léon Bérard, and others) to ensure that this edition is even more inclusive than previous ones.
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