THREE ATHLETES. TWO ELEMENTS. ONE WINNER.
Wind and water have a way of bringing people together. Whether they're filling a sail, launching a kite, lifting a foil, or shaping the perfect swell, these elements have the power to inspire people to get creative and push the boundaries of what's possible.
MASTERING WIND, WATER AND THE UNKNOWN
Reading the wind and water isn't just a skill; it's the foundation of every great ride, race, and session. This shared connection to the elements is the idea behind a new three-part series created in partnership with Channel 4 Sport. Filmed along Portugal's Atlantic Coastline, Force of Nature brings three world-class, North Pro athletes together in game-changing challenges on the water. The question isn't just who's the fastest or most talented—it's who can adapt, embrace the unfamiliar, and unlock new ways to harness the wind and water.
Reading the wind and water isn't just a skill; it's the foundation of every great ride, race, and session. This shared connection to the elements is the idea behind a new three-part series created in partnership with Channel 4 Sport. Filmed along Portugal's Atlantic Coastline, Force of Nature brings three world-class, North Pro athletes together in game-changing challenges on the water. The question isn't just who's the fastest or most talented—it's who can adapt, embrace the unfamiliar, and unlock new ways to harness the wind and water.
THE ULTIMATE WAVE MASTERS
THE ATHLETES
AKA: THE POWER PLAYER
DISCIPLINE: KITESURFING
COHAN VAN DIJK
One of kiteboarding's leading big air riders, Cohan has earned a reputation for launching higher, riding harder, and constantly pushing the limits of his sport. Height, speed, and power define his approach, making him a formidable competitor and earning him third place in both the Red Bull King of the Air 2025 and the Red Bull Megaloop 2025.
One of kiteboarding's leading big air riders, Cohan has earned a reputation for launching higher, riding harder, and constantly pushing the limits of his sport. Height, speed, and power define his approach, making him a formidable competitor and earning him third place in both the Red Bull King of the Air 2025 and the Red Bull Megaloop 2025.
AKA: THE EXPERIMENTAL ALL-ROUNDER
DISCIPLINE: WINGFOILING
NOÉ CANTALOUBE
Raised between Réunion and Tahiti, Cantaloube's experience stretches across wing foiling, surf foiling, downwind riding and big-wave environments. His willingness to explore has seen him continually push his sport forward—including performing the first documented parawing front flip in the history of foiling.
Raised between Réunion and Tahiti, Cantaloube's experience stretches across wing foiling, surf foiling, downwind riding and big-wave environments. His willingness to explore has seen him continually push his sport forward—including performing the first documented parawing front flip in the history of foiling.
AKA: THE PRECISION RACER
DISCIPLINE: WINDSURFING
PIERRE MORTEFON
Last, but certainly not least, is Pierre Mortefon, one of the most accomplished windsurf racers of his generation. A four-time PWA World Champion, Mortefon has built his reputation on precision, consistency, and an unrivaled ability to read the conditions. Where others rely on instinct, Pierre combines experience with meticulous control.
Last, but certainly not least, is Pierre Mortefon, one of the most accomplished windsurf racers of his generation. A four-time PWA World Champion, Mortefon has built his reputation on precision, consistency, and an unrivaled ability to read the conditions. Where others rely on instinct, Pierre combines experience with meticulous control.
CHANGING THE GAME
Over three episodes, the athletes go head-to-head in a series of challenges that ask the competitors to rethink the fundamentals of their sport. Each challenge asks something different, forcing every competitor to adapt beyond the strengths of their own discipline. Taking competition in a new direction, Force of Nature is a meeting of personalities, techniques and philosophies.
Over three episodes, the athletes go head-to-head in a series of challenges that ask the competitors to rethink the fundamentals of their sport. Each challenge asks something different, forcing every competitor to adapt beyond the strengths of their own discipline. Taking competition in a new direction, Force of Nature is a meeting of personalities, techniques and philosophies.
WHERE TO WATCH
Get in on the action. The first two episodes of Force of Nature are now live on YouTube, with the final episode coming soon. You can also catch highlights from the show by following us on Instagram.
WORN BY THE ATHLETES
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