Jessie Kampman

Jessie Kampman is a professional kitefoil athlete representing the Netherlands. With French, British, South African, and Dutch roots, she grew up in France and started sailing at the age of seven. She later discovered kitefoiling while studying law in England, a step that shaped her path into high-performance racing. Based in Hyères, Almanarre, Jessie is now focused on the highest level of kitefoil competition. As World Champion 2025 and Vice-World Champion 2026, she is preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games with one clear goal: gold.

Nationality

Homebase

Discipline

British, Dutch, South African, and French

Hyères, Almanarre

Kitefoil

Insights

Favorite Kite Spot

Almanarre

Favorite Gear Set-Up

VMG, 11 m
SYNC Carbon Race Bar
Chubanga V4 Foil
Orion Board

Personal Highlights

Jessie’s biggest achievement is becoming World Champion. With a world title in 2025 and a Vice-World Champion title in 2026, she has proven herself among the strongest athletes in kitefoil racing and continues to work toward her Olympic goal for Los Angeles 2028.

@oeildesalome / Salome Vermesch

Jessie' Gear

SYNC CARBON RACE BAR

Race

VMG³

Race