Gianluca Sorrentino, Winner 2024

Jump. Smile. Win.

Jump & Smile
Windsurf Photo Contest 2025
Devilsbay, Karpathos @Meltemi Windsurfing

Hosted by Boris Ackermann

‍Ready to Ride – Ready to Shine?

Show us your coolest move on the water!
At the Windsurf Photo Contest on Karpathos, you won’t just be seen –
you’ll be professionally captured in the spotlight.

When & Where

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 · Karpathos, Devilsbay – @Meltemi Main Station

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How the contest works

Three moves. One photographer. A thousand emotions.

On Wednesday, 20.08.2025, you’ll get your personal start time.
Then you’ll perform three moves – captured by Boris Ackermann.

Your photos = your stage.
Your 3 best pictures will be uploaded to the public voting gallery – and the community decides!

Voting & Award Ceremony

• All photos will go online at the same time after the event.
• Share the link with friends & fans.
• Everyone can vote – just one click.
• The entry with the most votes wins. (To be announced at the BBQ at Meltemi Station in Devilsbay.)

 3 Contest Categories

• Queen of Devils Bay – Best action shot of a female rider
• King of Devils Bay – Best action shot of a male rider
• Wipeout Warrior – Best Crash of a rider 💥

Each category will be voted on separately!
Voting period: August 21–22, 2025
Live countdown: on Friday at the award ceremony!

How it works

• Sign up at the Windsurf Station Meltemi or online here: [Insert link/button]
• Pay your entry fee via Paypal / Twint or cash at the Meltemi Station
• Get your fixed start time for your action session
• Boris Ackermann will professionally photograph you while windsurfing
• Your best shots will automatically be uploaded to our voting page
• The public votes – and you win fame & prizes!

What’s included?

• Professional action photoshoot with Boris (3 photos)
• Your photos in web resolution for private use
• Publishing on the voting platform
• Participation in the voting & a chance to win the audience prize

Voting & Social Media

Share your picture & collect votes!
You’ll find your photos in the voting gallery after the event.
Share them on Insta & co using the hashtag:

📸 #jumpandsmile2025

Post your moves – we’ll repost the wildest shots in our Insta stories.
@MELTEMI @BORIS

Award Ceremony

📅 Friday, August 22, 2025 – from 7 PM
📍 Meltemi Station Bar, Karpathos
🍹 Drinks · LIVE MUSIC · 🏆 Live awards with countdown
Bring your crew – let’s celebrate the windsurf vibe

Vanda Galbavá, 2nd Place2024

Sponsorship & Partners

• Meltemi Windsurf Station – Host, Organization & Fancy Fashion for the winners
• Cool prices by surf-center.com. Your partner for Surfgear and Events
• the most stylisch trophies for the 3 Winners by Michal Ciliak Design (www.michalciliak.cz)
• Selini Store Afiartis - voucher for shopping the most beautiful Jewelry on Karpathos
• Legendary BAJA BAR Chickenbay Afiartis - Bar Voucher to celebrate your victory
• Boris Ackermann Photography – Pro-level shots & organization - we raffle a 30 Minute Photoshoot within all participants

Want to become a sponsor?

Write to us at boris.ackermann@outlook.com – we look forward to partnerships that make waves.

Legal & Privacy

By participating, you agree to the publication of your photos.
You will receive your photos for private use.
All data will be processed in accordance with Swiss Data Protection Law (DSG) and, where applicable, the EU GDPR.