Archive for the ‘Board Sports’ Category
Fans lined the shores of Sparks Marina today to catch the final rounds of action at the Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by ROCKSTAR. Throughout the day riders in six different divisions hit the water to compete for national titles and invitations to represent the United States at the Wakeboard World Championships later this year.
The Pro Men’s division highlighted the event, with its five-man final. Defending titlist, Adam Errington, failed to advance past the semifinal round today, leaving the national title up for grabs for Danny Harf, Rusty Malinoski, Harley Clifford, Phillip Soven and Bryan Hutton … Details
When Louis Tapper sets out to kitesurf a record-breaking 2000 kilometres along the coast of Brazil, he knows achieving his goal could ultimately be beyond his control. The Wellington adventurer, who works as a banker, left for Brazil last night kitted out with a new kiteboard and a feeling of excitement tinged with trepidation.
“There’s a fine line between adventure and misadventure and I’m certainly aware of my own fragility out there.”
Mr Tapper, 36, has given himself … Details
Last weekend Hove Lagoon hosted the 4th BSA Slalom event where we were blessed with 12-18 knots of wind and beautiful sunshine.
Of the three categories (Pro, amateurs and master blasters) the master blasters completed 10 races, the amateurs 14 and the Pro’s completed 15 rounds, with all very close racing at the top in all classes.
The first day’s racing for the Pro fleet consisted of  … Details