Red Bull Storm Chase event header image showing a windsurfer flying above ocean waves.

Red Bull Storm Chase

25 January – 31 March 2023

25

Jan

31

Mar

The windsurf contest everyone loves to wait for. It only happens if a proper storm appears, and only then do the riders hit the water – at the perfect time, in the perfect place. For a perfect storm.

The weather window is open until March 31 – keep an eye out for a big low-pressure system in the North Atlantic!

Schedule

-120 hours

ALERT: Force 10 storm forming. Weather experts track potential paths to determine suitable spots.

-96h

WARNING: Spot determined. Storm chasers and crew receive the official notice to start prepping.

-72h

PNR: Point of No Return. Last option to cancel in case the storm fades.

-60h

TRAVEL: The eight competitors are likely scattered all over the world. Last-minute and overnight flights organised to the location.

-24h

PREP: Competitors and crew gather on location and conduct all necessary preparations and safety trainings.

0h

CONTEST: Red Bull Storm Chase is on. Stay tuned for live reports.