ABOUT
2025:
NEW LOCATION
SAME CONTEST
The TWIN FIN INVITATIONAL is an independent surf competition created by WILLIAM ALIOTTI celebrating the timeless style and creativity of twin fin surfing. After the success of the first edition, which brought together 34 of the world’s best free surfers in an authentic and aesthetic format.
A week-long festival to showcase the riders and what they do best. We’re talking art shows, board exhibitions, live concerts, on-site board shaping with Ryan Lovelace, and exclusive film premieres from any rider who wants to share their latest project.
NEW LOCATION! SAME CONTEST
This year, we’re bringing the Invitational to Vieux Boucau,
a town with deep surf roots and a strong community spirit.
Our aim is to create something more than just a surf event: a cultural moment that brings people together, showcases creative surf expression, and contributes meaningfully to the local community.
This year, we’re planning a week-long festival to showcase the riders and what they do best. We’re talking art shows, board exhibitions, live concerts, on-site board shaping with Ryan Lovelace, and exclusive film premieres from any rider who wants to share their latest project.
Each event will take place in a different location with a unique audience—building a full-on experience and vibe around the twin fin contest.
WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR?
2024 IN REVIEW HERE
OUR STORY
The TWIN FIN INVITATIONAL is an independent surf competition created by WILLIAM ALIOTTI, celebrating the timeless style and creativity of twin fin surfing. After the success of the first edition, which brought together 34 of the world’s best free surfers in an authentic and aesthetic format, we’re preparing to take VOL II to the next level.
The event concluded with a celebratory screening session that turned into a cheering, family-style gathering perfectly reflecting the laid-back, authentic spirit of the Invitational. The success of the first edition proved there is a strong appetite for alternative, stylish surf events blending progressive surfing, community energy, and compelling content that resonates well beyond traditional formats.
This year, we’re bringing the Invitational to Vieux Boucau — a town with deep surf roots and a strong community spirit. Our aim is to create something more than just a surf event: a cultural moment that brings people together, showcases creative surf expression, and contributes meaningfully to the local community.
With international talent and media presence, the event will shine a light on the area’s natural beauty, support local business, and offer inspiring experiences for local youth.
ABOUT THE CREATOR - WILLIAM ALIOTTI
Widely regarded as one of the most innovative surfers of his generation, William Aliotti has carved out a career defined by experimentation and boundary-pushing. Renowned for exploring the outer edges of board design and performance, he’s made his mark by taking unconventional equipment into some of the world’s most demanding waves – from towering slabs to heavy beach breaks. His surfing is equal parts progressive and poetic: a blend of speed, flow, and technique, always driven by a vision for what’s next.
Aliotti has emerged as a force in the modern twin fin revival. What began as a personal journey has sparked a broader cultural shift, crystallised in his Twin Fin Invitationals – an event that returns surfing to its roots in creativity, style, and expression, while drawing top talent and global attention.
“William Aliotti’s approach to wave dancing is unique. He powers through drawn-out turns and launches airs that leave thruster loyalists scratching their heads.”
– Stab Magazine
CONTEST CRITERIA
Breaking from traditional contest formats, the Invitational took a non-competitive, peer-judged approach, with mixed heats featuring both men and women. Surfers rode only twin fin and wide-tailed fish boards, with an emphasis on style, flow, and creativity.
Each participant is encouraged to push their surfing both frontside and backside, without the usual pressure. At the end of each day, the group gathers for a video screening, where the surfers voted on the most memorable performances.
The judging:
Style, flow and creativity are what’s going to earn you points. You have to ride both frontside and backside, and the winner will be the surfer who performs the best over the three days of surfing.
The Boards:
The MAIN EVENT will be surfed on twin-fin fishes — no small tails, no +1 fin setups. Boards need to be over 19.5 inches wide and have a proper fish-tail.
