It’s time for a new chapter.
It’s a big moment and it feels right. Life, goals, and growth have led me here.
Through my injury, I went through a lot, learned even more, and my perspective on what I want in life has shifted deeply.
With that, I’m stepping down from professional kitesurfing. I will still be kiting and enjoying my time on the water, but not as a professional career anymore. It was fun, and I’ve enjoyed my pro kitesurfing years so much and will always cherish the moments it has given me. But to fully chase new dreams sometimes you have to let go of one thing to grab onto the next.
I want to thank my sponsors for standing by me through it all. Red Bull and Core, your support during my hardest times meant more than words can say, and I’ll be forever greatfull.
New chapter ahead. The best is yet to come.
Niet zo verrassend. Na die horror crash gaat het tussen je oren zitten.
Wel jammer hoe dat gelopen is, want hij was echt wel heul goed.
Ja er zijn er niet veel met zoveel kite controle als Janek, enorme jumps met veel rotaties en boterzachte landingen. Op die ene keer na dan.. met desastreuze gevolgen. Het niveau is echt hoog, risico dus ook. Hoever wil je gaan? Ik snap wel dat ie wat anders wil in t leven dan enkel trainen trainen trainen. Jammer voor ons als kijkers, maar veel succes Janek! Ben dan weer wel nieuwsgierig wat de nieuwe droom dan is.