Archive for the ‘Kiteboard’ Category
It was as windy as it could get at the Kite Racing World Championships. Not only the racers were about to be tested, the freestylers entered the scene as well as the Kitesurf Tour Europe 2011 kicked off with side-onshore winds at 20+ knots.
The riders were struggling with the tough conditions. It was not the wind, but rather the waves that made the landing difficult for the top Europeans. In the semis, Dutch Jerrie Van de Kop faced German champion Mario Rodwald. Just minutes before the end, Jerrie dropped his kite unable to relaunch. Suddenly Roy, Mario’s dad, went  … More
Luke Whiteside and Hannah Whitely have dominated the 2011 BKSA Kinmel Bay, in North Wales. The number of pro kitesurfers has declined, but the battle for the national title is fierce.
For all classes, there were 35 kiteboarders ready to hit the winds and the water. Robbie Shire-Maidment and Ellys Bloor went straight into the final, leaving the remaining riders of Jordon Hurst, Tom Ford and George Dufty to fight it out for the final place … More
TAMPA/LONDON, June 28th, 2011: On September 9, 2011 the Association of Wind & Water Sports Industries (AWSI) will be giving away the Kiteboarder of the Year awards at the Surf Expo in Florida.
A total of 12 riders have been nominated for the awards and voting is taking place online now through several sources!
The only female in the line-up  … More