MotoSurf pioneers with mixed results: What now for Beckmann and Lux?

MotoSurf pioneers with mixed results: What now for Beckmann and Lux?

The World Games in Chengdu, which serve as an important platform for various sports, gave the German MotoSurf athletes Jennifer Beckmann and Sebastian Lux a mixed premiere. While the talented duo had to settle for 11th and last place in the Nations Cup, their eyes remain focused on the future. Team Germany reports that there was no German participation in the individual finals, which were won by the Czech Republic.

National coach Fabian Kusche expressed himself clearly after the competition: “The competition is stronger and we currently don’t have any better representatives at the start.” This is particularly notable since Sebastian Lux had to struggle with a technical defect in the second race, which severely affected his performance. He also suffered a shin injury during the exit, which led to his dissatisfaction with the final placing.

The path to improvement

Jennifer Beckmann, who has only been competing in MotoSurf for two years, still has difficulty adapting to the high level despite her experience. The competitions were time-consuming for the team, meaning they had little opportunity to explore Chengdu. Nevertheless, Lux and Beckmann appreciated the exchange with other athletes and the happy atmosphere at the closing ceremony. “It’s a great experience to come together with so many like-minded people,” says Beckmann.

The two athletes have set themselves ambitious goals for the future: They want to take part in the 2029 World Games in Karlsruhe. However, this requires more intensive training. Beckmann, who works as a full-time lawyer, finds it difficult to maximize her training time, while Lux, who at 43 is considered older in the competition, can train more flexibly.

The history of MotoSurf

In order to properly classify the development of MotoSurf, it is worth taking a look at the history of motorized surfboards. Before modern jetboards, surfers struggled to enjoy the fun of surfing regardless of weather conditions. The first documented motorized surfboard, the surf scooter, was introduced in Australia in 1935 and described as a lifesaver. This pioneering piece, even if impractical, was the beginning of a long history of development. Motorized surfboards have changed a lot over the years and have now become lighter and more practical. Motosurf Nation reports on other achievements, such as Emil Hansen's skimboat, which reached speeds of up to 30 mph.

The initial challenges and development in the MotoSurf area illustrate how important continuous improvements and youth work are. National coach Kusche emphasizes that it is necessary to promote the talents of tomorrow even more specifically in order to be able to survive in international competition.

The German MotoSurf team remains motivated and determined to face the challenges. “We definitely want to take part in the World Games again,” summarizes Lux. It remains to be seen what further developments and successes the next few years will bring.