Caers Craziness Continues, Esteve Flies High and SVB-72 is Back to Tow-In | FPT Geneva Day 4 Recap
October 11, 2025
As we entered Day 4 of the Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva, all eyes were once again on Foilstyle. After a full day on standby before the first qualifying round yesterday, the forecast finally looked promising, and riders were more than ready to get things underway.
The day began before sunrise, with riders gathering for the skipper’s meeting in the dark, ready for an early start. The stage was set, and for a moment it looked like Lake Geneva was about to deliver. As the first light hit the water, the fleet rigged up and headed out, but the conditions only got lighter. The competition managed to run one heat before the AP flag was raised and the event went on hold.
After a short break, the wind teased the riders into another attempt, but it wasn’t meant to be. The second heat was called off as the breeze faded again, leaving the lake glassy and calm. Foilstyle was once again postponed. The frustration was evident across the beach; after days of waiting and preparation, the athletes were eager to showcase their skills on foil, yet nature had its own plans. Despite the setback, the spirits remained high, and attention quickly shifted toward the discipline that never fails to deliver: Tow-In.
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A stacked lineup hit the water for the second qualification round, featuring Marco Bezler, Steven Van Broeckhoven, Nascimo Fournier, Sam Esteve, Tim Gerdes, Foivos Tsupras and Yentel Caers. The format remained the same as the day before, with each rider having three runs, and the best two counting toward the final score.
From the very first tow, it was clear that everyone meant business. Nascimo Fournier set his sights on landing an Air Skopu, one of the hardest and most technical moves in Tow-In, especially in glassy, windless conditions. After two close attempts, he nailed it on his third run to the crowd’s applause, narrowly missing a podium finish and taking fourth overall.
Steven Van Broeckhoven made a spectacular return to the discipline, competing for the first time since the 2023 FPT Geneva. Despite not even attempting a single practice run, he proved that his timing and technique remain world-class – exactly what you’d expect of the G.O.A.T. of European freestyle no less. His first run saw him stomp a textbook Pasko, followed by a beautifully executed One-Handed Burner 360. On his third run, the Belgian veteran attempted something never seen before: a combo move starting with an Air Funnel before hitting the wave, hinting at a revolutionary new direction for the discipline. Though he crashed, the attempt sparked excitement and conversation about the future of Tow-In freestyle.
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Meanwhile, Sam Esteve put on yet another show-stopping performance. Known for his consistency and explosive energy, the Frenchman landed moves that we’ve seen him pull out insane moves that we’ve seen him pull out time and time before: a Triple Funnel on flat water and a super tweaked One-Handed Burner 360 off the wave, securing second place in the elimination. The execution on these moves showcased why he continues to be one of the most respected names in Tow-In competition despite not popping up on tour much in recent times
But once again, it was Yentel Caers who stole the spotlight. The reigning Tow-In champion opened his campaign with a flawless SamAir, the very move that brought him victory in last year’s Geneva event. He followed it up with a massive One-Handed Burner 360, locking in first place within just two runs. On his final attempt, Yentel looked to pull out his famous Double Air Culo, going huge but just missing the landing. Regardless, his dominance was undeniable, and the Belgian once again topped the leaderboard to secure his spot in the finals.
With that, the stage is now set for an epic showdown in tomorrow’s Tow-In Finals, featuring six of the world’s best riders: Lennart Neubauer, Bodhi Kempen and Balz Müller from Qualification 1, alongside Yentel Caers, Sam Esteve and Steven Van Broeckhoven from Qualification 2.
The action kicks off at 14:30 local time, live on freestyleprotour.com. With the level of innovation, progression and style we’ve seen so far, tomorrow’s finals promise to deliver some of the biggest Tow-In action the sport has ever seen.
Make sure to tune in — this is one you won’t want to miss.
In the meantime – check out yesterday’s highlights!
