Techno 293 · Windsurfing
Spyros Monastiriotis
Spyros Monastiriotis, Techno 293 windsurfer of NOAS Sailing Club (Limeniskos Artemidas, East Attica): European Champion & International Techno 293 Medallist. From Greek waters to world podiums.
- Greece (GRE)
- NOAS Sailing Club
- Hellenic Sailing Team — U17
Three International Medals in 18 Months
Three medals across two World Championships and one European Championship, in two age categories (U15 and U17) and three countries — proof of consistent excellence at the highest international level.
| Event | Location | Date | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Techno293 World Championship | Turkey | 2026 | Boys U17 | SILVER |
| Techno293 European Championship | Italy | 2025 | Boys U17 | SILVER |
| Techno293 World Championship | Pwllheli, Wales | Aug 2025 | Boys U17 | SILVER |
| Techno293 World Championship | Lake Balaton, Hungary | Jul 2024 | Boys U15 | BRONZE |
| Techno293 European Championship | Artemis–Athens, Greece | Nov 2024 | Boys U15 | GOLD |
Rapid Excellence: from U15 to U17
In just 12 months, Spyros went from the U15 World Championship podium to the silver medal at the U17 Worlds — a journey that places him among the top talents of international youth windsurfing.
U15 Category (2024)
May 2024
Gold — NOAS Interclub Regatta, Greece
July 2024
Bronze medal at the World Championship, Lake Balaton, Hungary
November 2024
Gold medal at the European Championship, Artemis–Athens, Greece
November 2024
Bronze medal at Athens International Sailing Week, U17 (early transition)
U17 Category (2025)
January 2025
Gold — National Team Selection, Varkiza, and call-up to the Greek National Team for the European Championship in Rome
March 2025
Silver — Varkiza Interclub Regatta, U17
April 2025
European Championship, Ostia, Rome, Italy, U17
2025
Silver medal at the European Championship, Italy, U17
June 2025
Gold — NOAS National selection, U17
August 2025
Silver medal at the World Championship, Pwllheli, Wales
September 2025
Gold — Varkiza Interclub Regatta, U17
October 2025
Gold — Panhellenic Championship NOA, U17
U17 Category (2026)
2026
Silver medal at the World Championship, Turkey, U17
Path to Olympic Development
A strategic journey from dominance in youth Techno 293 to the Olympic iQFOiL class, aiming to represent Greece at the Los Angeles 2028 or Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
Phase 1: Techno 293 Dominance (2024–2026)
Continued podium finishes at U17 World & European Championships, consolidating a steady top-3 position in the international rankings and developing advanced technique and tactical intelligence.
Phase 2: Transition to iQFOiL (2026–2028)
Beginning training in the Olympic iQFOiL class, competing in international youth events and working with Olympic-level coaches.
Phase 3: Olympic Qualification (2028–2032)
Targeting the Los Angeles 2028 or Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, competing in iQFOiL World Championships and qualification events with the national team.
A Role Model for the New Generation
Spyros is actively involved in the development of youth sailing: windsurfing workshops for children, school presentations, beach clean-up initiatives in Artemida and collaboration with NOAS on youth outreach programmes — showcasing the journey from local club sailor to international medallist.
