

Cabarete Wing Fest
Official Host of the SFT Parawing World Cup
Premier wingfoiling festival, uniting sport, lifestyle, and global community in one iconic destination.

Meet the Speakers – Cabarete Wing Fest
Get inspired by world-class athletes, ocean pioneers, entrepreneurs, wellness experts, longevity hackers, and performance coaches.
Our speaker series brings together the people shaping the future of wingfoiling, ocean lifestyle, fitness, health, mindset, and high performance.From pro wingfoil fitness training and recovery to longevity, nutrition, mindset, adventure, and business, each talk is designed to inspire, educate, and connect the community.
Learn from the best. Ask questions. Meet the speakers. Be part of the experience in Cabarete.

Vinnicius Martins
Vinícius Martins is one of Brazil’s leading ocean athletes, known for his versatility across wingfoiling, SUP racing, surfing, foil riding, and big wave disciplines. He is a South American Wing Foil Champion, SUP Racing World Champion, experienced downwind racer, and respected waterman with years competing internationally.
"Vinni" is also recognized for pushing limits in big wave conditions. Most recently, he rode massive waves in Portugal across foil, surf, SUP, and wingfoil disciplines, showcasing his deep connection with the ocean and high-performance mindset.

Nadja Bianchet
Professional kiteboarder and wingfoiler with more than 10 years of experience in the wind sports industry.
Known for her positive energy, passion for the ocean, and dedication to the community, Nadja has built a strong international presence both as an athlete and coach.
She hosts international kite and wingfoil retreats designed to help riders progress, build confidence, connect with like-minded people, and empower more women in the sport. Her coaching focuses not only on performance on the water, but also mindset, lifestyle, and personal growth.

Dasha Maximov
Dasha – Wellness & Longevity Speaker
Dasha is a wellness entrepreneur, brain health advocate, and founder of WhealthCo. After overcoming a traumatic brain injury, her journey led her deep into neuroscience, natural healing, performance, and biohacking.
Dasha will share insights on longevity, recovery, nervous system balance, brain health, and how nature, movement, and technology can help optimize performance and well-being.

Frances Rivera
Adaptive Athlete & Industry Leader
Frances Rivera is an adaptive athlete, U.S. Army veteran, and respected leader in the international watersports industry, working with major brands across the Americas including Eleveight •Lieuwe •Delta Foils •WMFG •Waydoo •Manta Foils •The Hydroflyer •Arkpax
Through her journey of resilience, determination, and passion for the ocean, Frances has become an inspiration in the world of kiteboarding and wingfoiling.

Manuel Selman
Olympian & Waterman
Manuel Selman is a Chilean Olympian, Panamerican Champion, 3x Latin American Champion, and WSL competitor now based in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.
A true waterman, Manuel lives and breathes the ocean through surfing, kiting, foiling, and wingfoiling. With years of international competition experience, he brings deep insight into performance, ocean lifestyle, mindset, and the evolution of board sports.
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