THE TECHNO 293 CLASS: EVEN MORE ATTRACTIVE
Since its creation in 2005, the Techno 293 Class has has grown significantly, uniting thousands of young sailors from nearly 50 countries around the globe. A true springboard for tomorrow's Olympic champions, it is still one of the most dynamic windsurfing classes worldwide.
TAHE (formerly Bic Sport) continues to offer Youth a unique framework for sharing passion, commitment and team spirit, while fostering intercultural exchanges. In 2025, Techno Class 293 celebrates 20 years of sharing, with you!
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THE WORLD'S LARGEST WINDSURFING MONOTYPE FLEET
The Techno 293 OD has been the official international monotype board for under 17 sailors everywhere.
Nowadays the worldwide fleet numbers over 10,000 boards sailing in 50 countries, supported by a regular annual schedule of national and international competitions.
IMPROVING TOGETHER
The Techno 293 Class offers a unique opportunity for young sailors to express their passion, dedication, and discipline in windsurfing.
Through exchange and teamwork, every race becomes a chance to grow and improve, while connecting with riders from all over the world.
A HUMAN ADVENTURE
The Techno 293 Class embraces core values such as camaraderie, connection, and sharing. Each racing becomes a celebration, where young sailors not only compete together but also immerse themselves in new cultures and build lasting friendships. It’s a truly human experience, driven by a shared passion for windsurfing.
ONE DESIGN FOR FAIR RACING
Launched in 2005, the Techno 293 OD has a shape that allows it to perform well in a wide range of sailing conditions. As a result, competitions can take place in wind speeds from 5 to over 25 knots, with the board excelling throughout this range. It remains easy to handle, even for the lightest riders.
For sailors over 17, the T293 Plus class allows you to continue racing with a boosted T293 equipped with a 50cm fin and an 8.5m2 sail.
20 YEARS OF SHARING
CLASS OVER TIME
2005
THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY
The T293 Class was established in 2005 to provide young sailors under 17 to compete in windsurfing against international riders. Within just one year, the T293 Class saw a growing number of participants and countries, paving the way for a promising future!
The design of the T293 board will evolve in the first year, giving way to the current mythical orange and white.
2006
GAINING INTERNATIONAL STATUS
Thanks to the number of countries and continents represented at the 2006 Techno 293 World Championships in Marsala, Sicily, the class achieved "international" status.
This marked the first success for the Techno 293 Class, with registrations surpassing those of the previous Aloha World Championships (135 participants compared to 80).
2009
THE BEGINNING OF SUCCESS
The success of the class soared in 2009 at the World Championships in Weymouth, England, both in terms of the number of riders (nearly 300) and the countries and continents represented. Participation had doubled since 2006!
2011
OFF TO THE USA!
For the first time, the T293 Class ventured outside of Europe to conquer the American market, with San Francisco as its destination!
While windsurfing is not widely practiced on the mainland, aside from in Hawaii, it was welcomed by the second-largest Yacht Club in the U.S., which saw windsurfing and the T293 as the future of sailing.
The event attracted 150 participants, although European participation was limited due to the challenges of transporting equipment in containers.
2014-2015
A GLOBAL REACH
By this time, the class had grown to nearly 500 competitors from over 40 countries across 4 continents. In total, more than 10,000 young sailors under 17 were competing on the Techno 293 in around 60 countries.
From Japanese universities to biggest clubs in Argentina, the T293 was racing on waters all around the globe.
2016
OPENING UP TO COMPETITORS OVER 17
In 2016, the "Open" class, allowing competitors over 17 to continue racing on the 293, was growing rapidly. In response to increasing demand, the Techno Plus class was created.
A new, more powerful version of the Techno 293 was introduced, featuring a more powerful sail and fin, designed to suit larger sailors.
2016
TORBOLE - THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE T293
The Torbole championship set new participation records, with 474 young sailors from over 30 countries taking part.
Set in the renowned location known for its strong, consistent winds, Lake Garda hosted an intense competition over the course of 6 days.
2018
AT THE GATES OF OLYMPISM
The Techno 293 solidified its place in the Olympic movement during the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. More than 90 young sailors competed, each on a T293+ board.
2023
BACK TO THE ROOTS
For the first time in 10 years, the World Championships take place in France, at Quiberon on Brittany’s south coast, just a few kilometers away from the historic and T293 boards manufacturing site, still active today.
A week of intense competition for the 350 sailors of this edition.
THE ICONIC WINDSURFING BOARD
THE TECHNO 293 OD
Created in 2000, the T293 board became the official one-design board of the French Sailing Federation in 2004, followed closely by ISAF (World Sailing). Versatile and high-performing, it allows sailors to compete in all conditions.
Adopted by young windsurfers around the world, it’s the perfect board for learning, progression, and competition. The perfect blend of accessibility and sensations.
A SPRINGBOARD TO THE OLYMPIC GAMES
The Techno 293 Class has served as a springboard for many sailors who later went on to win Olympic medals in windsurfing. At the recent Paris Olympics, all the medalists in windsurfing had previously excelled on the Techno 293.
#20YEARST293
Let’s celebrate together the passion for windsurfing and the team spirit that drives the Techno 293 Class! Join us to experience unforgettable moments, progress, and continue writing this incredible story with windsurfers from around the world!