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Day 7 – Saturday, 11 December 2010

When it rains, it definitively pours here on the Gold Coast. The seventh day of competition ended in the mid afternoon hours today due to the heavy rain, and non-existent wind. Riders and crew gathered at the event site in hopes of a change in the wind and weather forecast.

Despite the gloomy weather today, some riders  …  Details

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The draft calendar for the 2011 Freestyle Kiteboarding European Championship has been unveiled. In the second year of competition, the tour will be heading to six countries.

In 2010, more than 135 wind riders from 19 countries competed for a total prize money of   …  Details

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Australia can deliver showers, wind and sunny skies in one day. Those were the conditions for all kiteboarders of the 2010 PKRA Australia.

With an average wind of 12-15 knots, the rider went for the waves with full commitment. Mitu Monteiro scored high with his morning 9.83 points. He simply performed   …  Details

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The World Sailing Speed Record (WSSR) Council has confirmed two new world records.

The French kitesurfer Charlotte Consorti is now the fastest female rider in the globe, as the 50.43-knot speed record has been ratified. Consorti secured this place in the 2010 Luderitz Speed Record, in Namibia. She is the first woman to exceed 50 knots. The previous record was   …  Details & Pictures

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