The Professional Kiteboard Riders Association (PKRA) is starting a new era as Virgin came on board to become the official series partner of its Kitesurf World Championships. The long term deal with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group will see the tour change its name to the Virgin Kitesurf World Championships.
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The bore tide is a natural phenomenon that occurs in narrow channels when the leading edge of an incoming tide clashes with the flow of an outgoing tide, colliding and causing a wave. Bore tides only exist in relatively few places in the world and along Turnagain Arm, just south of Anchorage is one of the best places to see this spectacle.
EITHAN OSBORNE
Age:14
Sponsors: Billabong, Pro Lite, Monster Energy, Roberts Surfboards, Futures Fins, SPY, Sex Wax
Locations: California, Sumbawa, Hawaii
Becoming a sponsored surfer is a hard-fought battle. There are thousands of aspiring pro surfers that may very well perform better than you, so the road’s tough. Nevertheless, if you tick on some our guidelines, chances of getting companies behind your back will likely increase.
Brand managers are looking for awareness, awareness and awareness. As a result, surf industry companies seek 360-degree athletes. It’s all not all about surfing, you know. There many intangible variables in the sponsorship equation … More