Kiteworld News
DAKINE & CABRINHA UNITE UNDER ONE ROOF
Official announcement and news on what is sure to be a powerful alliance between two of Hawaii’s most recognisable brands
Eleveight Sign Chris Bobryk
Meet Chris Bobryk in this little clip – who will be smashing his way across the US for kite demos this year!
UK Lockdown 3 – Kiting Guidance from the BKSA
If you live close to your kiting beach, the BKSA’s guidance is you can still go
Red Bull King of the Air 2021: Postponed
The biggest single event in kiteboarding has been postponed until the end of the year, rather than cancelled completely
Red Bull King of the Air 2021 Riders List Announced
Video entries crunched, 2021 KOTA rider list complete!
Super Six! Highlights from the Kiteworld Gift Guide
The KW team have these items on their essential Christmas list for kiters. Follow the link to our full Guide here!
Big Air Kite League Online Video Comp Results
Lock in to ten minutes of solid big air highlights from this first online comp for the BAKL!
Sensi Graves Joins Slingshot Team
Regular KW contributor and Hood River ripper joins her hometown team!
Maxime and Mikaili Win at GKA Brazil
Catch-up on the final day’s wrap-up action video from last week’s event
The Pros
Red Bull King of the Air 2021: Postponed
The biggest single event in kiteboarding has been postponed until the end of the year, rather than cancelled completely
Red Bull King of the Air 2021 Riders List Announced
Video entries crunched, 2021 KOTA rider list complete!
Big Air Kite League Online Video Comp Results
Lock in to ten minutes of solid big air highlights from this first online comp for the BAKL!
Video Entry & Event Information: Red Bull King of the Air ’21
Organisers are still hopeful for a green light for KOTA. Here’s some info on the changes to the video entry competition
GKA Distance Battle Finally Begins – Tuesday 29th 8pm CET
Watch the men’s strapless freestyle quarter finals live, Tuesday evening
Naish Powered By Nature Podcast Launches
A growing library of interesting interviews with up-and-coming and iconic team personalities
Red Bull MegaLoop – Riders Chosen, Event on Hold…Obvs!
These 16 riders are ready to rock once the world re-opens for big air business!
Naish’s Newest International Team Rider
Say Aloha to Helena Brochocka
Louka Pitot Joins Naish
Naish Kiteboarding continue to scoop up some of the hottest talent
World Tours
Red Bull King of the Air 2021: Postponed
The biggest single event in kiteboarding has been postponed until the end of the year, rather than cancelled completely
Red Bull King of the Air 2021 Riders List Announced
Video entries crunched, 2021 KOTA rider list complete!
Maxime and Mikaili Win at GKA Brazil
Catch-up on the final day’s wrap-up action video from last week’s event
GKA Superfoil Brazil – Day 1
Charles Brodel flies high in the qualifiers for the GKA SuperFoil 2020 in Fortaleza, Brazil
Editor’s Weekly: Stay sharp, DK, Big Sends, Milo gadget and more
Be prepared, our weekly highlights including the Big Air Kite League event and more
GKA Distance Battle Freestyle Results and Event Summary
Summary and results from the virtual world class kiteboarding competition, the GKA Distance Battle
GKA Distance Battle Strapless Freestyle Final Results
Innovative and entertaining, the GKA have pulled a world class virtual kiteboarding competition out of the limited travel bag
GKA Distance Battle Finally Begins – Tuesday 29th 8pm CET
Watch the men’s strapless freestyle quarter finals live, Tuesday evening
Mixed Team Relay European Championship Results – the Olympic Class
Brits sneak gold as well as bronze on the final day, flanking the German runners-up!
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UK Lockdown 3 – Kiting Guidance from the BKSA
If you live close to your kiting beach, the BKSA’s guidance is you can still go
World travel update from Planet Kitesurf
Kite travel news from ATOL bonded agent
Swell-chasing – An Audience With Keahi
Q&As with Keahi and more in the upcoming webinar
KiteWorldWide Launch Two New Destinations
KiteWorldWide’s answer to the winter blues: Panama and El Gouna
Kite Clash 7 goes down in history in Canada!
Big names, tangles, bigger crowds and a stunning backdrop for non-stop action!
New World Record Set in the Baltic Sea
After 13 hours of kiting in tough conditions from Sweden to Finland, these three are justifiably stoked!
Paralympic Canoe Champion Shreds on Kite at Prea
Fernando Fernandes is an inspiration to let nothing hold you back
Freeride Kitesurf Adventures 2019
The Freeride Kitesurf crew have some epic trips coming up in 2019
Slice of Life Clinics 2019 / 2020
Tom Court’s new pro clinic dates announced
Events
Red Bull King of the Air 2021: Postponed
The biggest single event in kiteboarding has been postponed until the end of the year, rather than cancelled completely
Red Bull King of the Air 2021 Riders List Announced
Video entries crunched, 2021 KOTA rider list complete!
Big Air Kite League Online Video Comp Results
Lock in to ten minutes of solid big air highlights from this first online comp for the BAKL!
Maxime and Mikaili Win at GKA Brazil
Catch-up on the final day’s wrap-up action video from last week’s event
GKA Superfoil Brazil – Day 1
Charles Brodel flies high in the qualifiers for the GKA SuperFoil 2020 in Fortaleza, Brazil
Video Entry & Event Information: Red Bull King of the Air ’21
Organisers are still hopeful for a green light for KOTA. Here’s some info on the changes to the video entry competition
The Kite Games Winners
The Kite Games are complete! You may not have known this virtual competition was running, but you’re going to want to watch these winning highlight video entries!
GKA Distance Battle Freestyle Results and Event Summary
Summary and results from the virtual world class kiteboarding competition, the GKA Distance Battle
GKA Distance Battle Strapless Freestyle Final Results
Innovative and entertaining, the GKA have pulled a world class virtual kiteboarding competition out of the limited travel bag
Clinics
Slice of Life Clinics 2019 / 2020
Tom Court’s new pro clinic dates announced
The 2019 Kitesurfing Armada Festival Preview
Here’s what’s coming up this weekend on Hayling Island
LF UK Grom Search
Liquid Force are on the hunt for the up-and-coming UK rippers
British Kite News
Here’s your spring round-up of UK kite happenings
Kitesurfing Armada 2019
The ultimate kiteboarding weekender returns!
Learn to live and kite adventurously
Take on a new challenge with Surfin Sem Fim
Patagonia launches Fair Trade wetsuits and Worn Wear wetsuit tour
Wetsuits made from trees and fixed for free!
Offshore Odysseys launch the Cabrinha Quest II
This might be your ticket to the adventure of a lifetime..
UK news round-up!
The latest news from around the UK courtesy of the BKSA
Magazine Features
Editor’s Weekly – Yes, Sticky Dancing Boots!
There is a joy in winter, plus jump to the best content releases of the week
Travel Highlight: Viana do Castelo, Portugal During Covid-19
This stunning kitesurfing resort offers a very natural way to socially distance while still taking advantage of lots of activities
Mark My Words Classic – Issue 79
We all started strapped and a large number of riders now shun them. The big question is why?
Van Vice Issue 102
One of the smallest and most affordable examples we’ve been inspired by in Van Vice
Van Vice Issue 101
Take a 2000 Ford e350 shell interior and transform it into a rugged hit-any-kite-spot dream machine!
Van Vice Issue 96
A new van design that’s been getting great feedback at VW shows for its fresh and innovative layout!
Community Culture: Becoming A Kite Girl
How Amanda Casto broke through the fears and the tears to become a kite girl
A Guide To The Indian Ocean
The perfect combination of world-class kitesurfing, luxury and adventure
Angely Bouillot: 2020’s rising big-air star
She’s the first woman to compete in KOTA, now what’s her game plan?
