Get ready for the biggest watersports festival in Egypt and the Middle East! From September 11–13, 2025, the El Gouna Water Sports Festival Vol. 5 returns with thrilling competitions, world-class athletes, and action-packed experiences. Bringing together competitors and fans from across the globe, the festival is a true celebration of skill, passion, and community on the Red Sea.
Setting the Stage at a Premier Red Sea Resort
The El Gouna Water Sports Festival is Egypt’s premier annual gathering for the global watersports community. It unites local and international athletes, enthusiasts, suppliers, vendors, and service providers in one destination to compete, showcase talent, share knowledge, and celebrate a lifestyle deeply tied to wind, waves, and adrenaline. Recognized as the largest watersports event in Egypt and the Middle East, it blends high-level sport with entertainment and cultural exchange.
Here are the featured kitesurfing categories for the event:
KiteMania: Kitesurfing Big Air Challenge
- Dates: September 11–13
- Riders: 6–24 participants
- Categories: Expert Men, Advanced Men, Women, Youth (U16), and OG (Original Gangsters)
WindMania: Kitesurfing Races
- Dates: September 11–13
- Twin Tip Race: 6–32 riders (open to all categories)
- Wing Foil Race: 6–24 riders (open to all categories)
WakeMania: Cable Wakeboarding Challenge
- Dates: 1-day challenge
- Categories: Open (Men/Women), U14, U10
Hosted at Sliders Cable Park, one of the world’s largest Olympic-standard cable parks, featuring clockwise and anti-clockwise cables, Easy Ride systems, a waterside bar, pool club, and relaxed dining spaces.
Timing and Location
The El Gouna Water Sports Festival Vol. 5 takes place from September 11–13, 2025, turning the Red Sea resort town of El Gouna into the region’s ultimate hub for watersports action. Just 25 kilometers north of Hurghada and easily accessible via Hurghada International Airport, El Gouna combines year-round sunshine, natural beaches, and world-class facilities, making it the perfect setting for both thrilling competitions and unforgettable spectator experiences.
Registration Information
The festival is open to all, inviting local and international athletes across kitesurfing, wakeboarding, and wing foiling to join the competitions. While attendance is free for the public, participant registration is required online.
About the Organizer
The festival is organized by Fly Events, a leading name in sports and lifestyle event management in Egypt, renowned for delivering large-scale experiences across beach, water, and adventure sports. Hosted under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth & Sports and the Egyptian Sailing & Water Ski Federation, the event combines Fly Events’ expertise with strong institutional support, reinforcing its reputation as the biggest watersports festival in Egypt and the region.
