PWA Pozo World Cup 2011 is being held in Gran Canaria from 5th to 10th July.
The anticipated wait for the opening event on the men and women’s wave calendar is over, as the world’s most radical sailors descend on the island of Gran Canaria for six days of intense competition.
The internationally recognized location of Pozo will play host to the most talented wave sailors from around the globe as they embark on the opening wave event on the 2011 PWA world tour   … Pictures and more
Mario Rodwald has won the first round of the Kitesurf Tour Europe 2011. The weather conditions were rough and tough. Riders took the best out of the 20-knot winds and two-metre waves available in Sylt, Germany.
In a battle between Tijn van Esch (Netherlands) and Seb Garat, both riders were … More
The next time you’re in a car going 60 mph (97 kph), assuming it’s safe to do so, stick your head out the window. Now, imagine going this fast while riding a tiny piece of foam and plastic over about a foot of water in some windswept trench on the African Coast, while simultaneously holding onto a massive kite that wants to do nothing less than rip your arms right out of their sockets. Sound tough? Well, now consider stepping out of the car! Because that’s what it’s like when things go wrong in the ultimate speed sailing challenge. That’s right – nobody said being the fastest in the world was easy, but at least once you’ve earned the title, you’d expect your countrymen and peers in sport to cheer your incredible feat, wouldn’t you? Well, countrymen and peers?  … More
After twelve races and three discards in more than challenging conditions, with winds up to 25 knots and breaking seas of three+ meters, John Heineken (USA, Ozone) and Steph Bridge (GBR, North) are the new world champions in kite course racing. Both riders did it in great fashion, resulting in a perfect score of 6.3 points each!
While Johnny Heineken dominated his competitors from the very first race, Steph Bridge had some problems  … MoreÂ