1991
Born in Aruba
Raised on Caribbean trade winds and turquoise water.
Biography
Born to ride the wind
Sarah-Quita Offringa was born in Aruba, where steady trade winds and warm water made windsurfing part of island life. Her first sessions started as childhood exploration and became the foundation for one of the most decorated careers in windsurfing.
From Freestyle to Wave and Slalom X, her career is defined by versatility, creativity and joy. Aruba and Bonaire remain the roots of her style: powerful, warm, spontaneous and connected to the ocean.
View achievementsThe Journey
Key moments
2000
First steps on the water
Started windsurfing at age nine after growing up around many sports.
2008
First world title
Won the PWA Freestyle World Championship at 17.
2019
First wave world title
Became a multi-discipline world champion.
2026
29 world titles
A complete athlete across freestyle, wave and slalom.
Beyond the results
What keeps me riding
Joy
Finding happiness in every session
Resilience
Pushing through challenges
Creativity
Expressing artistry on water
Freedom
Living guided by wind and waves