The toughest windusrfing contest in the world, Red Bull Storm Chase, is back for 2017! Eight of the world’s top windsurfers will be pitted against windspeeds up to Force 10 (89-102kmh), huge waves and intense hurricane conditions, making for an epic battle of Man VS Nature. The waiting period begins January 9th and the contest will hold until the strongest storm of the winter hits the Northern Hemisphere. In anticipation for the event, take a look back at the best action highlights from the last contest.
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The oldest and longest-running speed sailing competition in the world has been up and running since 1972.
“How does somebody learn to kite and then walk away from it?” This is the question that tow surfer and windsurfer Brett Lickle asks big wave charger Dave Kalama.
The sport of kiteboarding was born in France when two French brothers – Dominique and Bruno Legaignoux – invented the inflated kites and, consequently, a new wind outdoor activity.
The world’s first kiteboarders were already experienced big wave surfing and windsurfers. When kites hit the skies, many ocean addicts decided … More
Video – CHAPTER ONE – DAVE KALAMA, PETE CABRINHA & BRETT LICKLE
Dave Kalama, Peter Cabrinha and Brett Lickle talking about how kitesurfing evolved over the years and that Dave Kalama has to give it another shot. Behind the scenes shot for Chapter One at Ho’okipa, Maui