French kitesurf champion Alexandre Caizergues is training around New York’s Statue of Liberty, USA.
The fastest kiteboarder in the world is working hard to snatch back his world sailing speed record (51.36 knots), currently held by l’Hydroptère, the hi-tech sailing boat … Details
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Podersdorf saw a great kickoff event of the European Kite Tour, with a full single elimination and plenty of races. Alberto Rondina (ITA, Cabrinha) and Celine Collaud (SUI, JN) in the freestyle fleet and Bjorn Rune Jensen (DEN, Cabrinha) and Katja Roose (NED, Airush) were on top of the rankings in the end.
44 Rider from 14 nations performed a great show in front of incredible 40.000 vistors. The event started with Freestyle single elimination followd by 3 racings. Second, third and fourth day were utilized to complete a total of seven racings. This once more showed perfect synergies between spectacular freestyle action and tough kiteboarding in the olympic sailingstyle …Â Details
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Within five races held yesterday and today, Bjoern Rune Jensen (42 years), with three won races, dominates the fleet in front of Dirk Hanel (35, Germany), one race, and dutch Rolf van der Vlugt (29) also one race.
Van der Vlugt holds the dutch speed record with over 47 knots speed. The best rider, besides the top three, was … Details
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KiteJamboree is an annual kitesurfing event including testand fair of newest kite gear, competitions, fashion show, parties and more.
It’s the biggest event of such kind in this part of the globe and it will take place in El Gouna, Egypt from 16th to 23rd of May 2010.
KiteJamboree combines competitions with a great opportunity to train with the pros, talk to the manufacturers and try out the latest equipment on one of the best kite spots in Egypt. It’s a chance for … Details
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