Archive for the ‘Kiteboard’ Category
Youri Zoon and Kari Schibevaag were crowned champions of the 2011 PKRA Tenerife, in Spain. The freestyler got the most of the 25-knot side shore winds and waves rolling into the bay.
The Spanish championship saw the amazing come back of local rider Alexandre Bournay, who went from last place (he lost his first heat in the singles) to the finals. Alexandre had to fight through a  … More
Kirk Hollis has successfully kitesurfed from South Africa to Kenya, in 3500 kilometre voyage along the African coastline. The impressive achievement was confirmed solo and unsupported.
The kiteboarder studied the regional trade winds and the entire trip plan for five months. Due to the nature of the trip and having no support everything had to be carried on Kirk’s back in a backpack with a dry bag inside  … More
Extreme wind conditions marked the final day of the 2011 PKRA Fuerteventura. There were 35-to-45 knots available and choppy waters to be ridden.
It started with the two Polish women Litiwin and Winkowska, both struggling but managing to land Blind Judge’s and 313’s. Karolina Winkowska showed more power and advances into the next heat against her long-term rival Bruna Kajiya  … More