Louis Tapper has successfully kitesurfed the 2000 kilometres of Brazil’s coast to set a new world record for the “longest kitesurfing journeyâ€.
Tapper concluded the adventure in 30 days, landing at Praia do Meio Beach.
“I am pleased to finish and somewhat relived  … Details
Celline Collaud from Switzerland and Alberto Rondina from Italy performed best after five successful events throughout the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
76 riders from 11 nations were attending the final stage of the Kitesurf Tour Europe in Swinoujscie. “It was a great pleasure to host the series for the first time and it will be not the last†, Wojciech Gagorowski CEO of Event Factory S.C. said right after the ceremony … Details
Plans for the new water-sports complex, which will be located near Pearland, Texas were announced today by Peter Kennedy, CEO of Wake Nation. Construction on the new Houston water-sports park will begin in the fall with an anticipated opening in Spring, 2011.
“We are very excited about bringing the area’s only full-scale cable wakeboarding park to Houston,” Kennedy said, “and we look forward to joining the many great family attractions this area has to offer.”  … Details
For the first time in the history of windsurfing we have a female over-all Champion. Former IMCO World Champion Perinne Messialle (FRA) delivered a stunning performance to become the first Kona European Champion and the first girl ever to claim the title in a one fleet event.
In the light conditions, her boat speed and excellent tactical sailing kept her in contention from race one, and as the Championship progressed Perinne just got better and better, finishing off with three 2nds. and two bullets … Details