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A team of adventurers has set out to cross the Bering Strait by kiteboard, setting three world records in the process. But the Maurice Lacroix Bering Strait Expedition is more than just a top-class sporting event: it is also an exciting journey of discovery through the pathless terrain of Alaska and Russia.
The Maurice Lacroix Bering Strait Expedition will begin in July 2010 with the motto of “Follow Your Convictionsâ€. The goal of the expedition is to cross Bering Strait from Alaska to Russia on kiteboard, setting three world records: … Details
It was a beautiful day in Sotavento today. Sunny blue skies and powerful howling winds made for perfect freestyle kiteboarding action. Race director Erik Troostheide announced that he would begin with the freestylers this morning and later in the day make a decision to run any races or not.
After a short 20-minute lunch break, Troostheide released the racers for the day so that the crew could focus on finishing the men’s and women’s freestyle single eliminations.
The abandoned men’s heat from yesterday kicked off the start of the day … Details
The last day of competition was the most exciting day of all. The morning started with the DK semis with Dave Hubbard and Kim Feast, taking DUB the best out of it moving to the final.
In semi 2 Micah McMullin faced current world champ Cesar Bauer. McMullin had a strong start, unfortunately his board delaminated and had to go in and get a different board. Meanwhile Bauer took advantage and score a couple of good rides taking the heat and moving to the DK final vs. Dave Hubbard.
The female semis were nothing but pure adrenaline. Eunate Aguirre was up against Maira Viana … Details
