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The Cold Hawaii Games is just around the corner

Conditions turning on – 18 of the best big-air riders to battle it out for the top prize in Denmark this week!

Ion’s Graphene Wetsuit Campaign Video

Looking forward to the upcoming Bond movie? This’ll be right up your street then!

Victory for France! – Mazella triumphs at close of World Series stop in Austria

The Formula Kite European champ clinched victory in specularly close racing on the final day of the KiteFoil World Series round two

Thousands attend this year’s Kitesurfing Armada festival

Europe’s no. 1 kitesurfing and live music festival came back to Hayling Island, UK with a bang in September!

Sardinia Grand Slam to Return to Cagliari with the Kitefoil World Series!

Sardinia Grand Slam back to Cagliari on October 6th-10th after epic events here in previous years

KiteFoil World Series Round 2 Opens in Austria

Check out the amazing Lake Traunsee location in this video and get up to speed with the championship so far

Cab Design Works – Meet the Current and New Tech Team

Meet the impressive collection of technical talent that make up the Cab Design Works team

North Farewells Pat Goodman

News release detailing Pat Goodman’s departure from North – see our next news item from Cabrinha for further details…

Maeder and Moroz squeeze out French racers on home waters at Europeans

The IKA European championships took place over the weekend and the open titles were won by non-EU riders. Find out what went down!

The Pros

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The Cold Hawaii Games is just around the corner

Conditions turning on – 18 of the best big-air riders to battle it out for the top prize in Denmark this week!

Red Bull Megaloop 2021 Wind Window is Open!

Who’s invited to the 2021 Red Bull Megaloop that’s just been given the greenlight by authorities?

GKA Freestyle World Cup Tarifa 2021 | FLIGHT TO THE FINALS

Due to dangerously overpowered conditions, the GKA Freestyle World Cup Tarifa 2021 ran the finals in a pure big air format

GKA Freestyle World Cup Tarifa Day 2 – It’s Gonna Get Super Windy!

Info and video ahead of what should be a super strong Levante wind for day two’s big air format

YDWER’S RECOVERY

Fundraiser launches for prolific kiteboarding photographer, Ydwer van der Heide, as he faces recovery from a serious spinal injury

Ydwer van der Heide – Accident Update

You’ll have admired his work! One of the best photographers in the sport is currently in hospital after a serious accident in the surf

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!

World Tours

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Victory for France! – Mazella triumphs at close of World Series stop in Austria

The Formula Kite European champ clinched victory in specularly close racing on the final day of the KiteFoil World Series round two

KiteFoil World Series Round 2 Opens in Austria

Check out the amazing Lake Traunsee location in this video and get up to speed with the championship so far

Maeder and Moroz squeeze out French racers on home waters at Europeans

The IKA European championships took place over the weekend and the open titles were won by non-EU riders. Find out what went down!

The GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Denmark kicks off today

Day One at the charming location of Hvide Sande in Denmark saw the top kitesurfers in the world descend upon the sleepy beachside town to register and prepare for the upcoming week of competition

James Carew and Capucine Delannoy Take the Win at GKA Sylt

James Carew’s relentless training made him too powerful for the rest, while Capucine Delannoy’s double front roll was the first landed in women’s competition. Video action here…

Sardinia Grand Slam IKA Kitefoil World Series

The IKA Kitefoil World Series will be back in Sardinia from 6 – 10 October 2021 – plus watch the final race from round one in Italy

KiteFoil World Series Begins in Gizzeria on 7th July

Standing by for the open class racing scene to get back on track with one of the main events of the season

GKA Freestyle World Cup Tarifa 2021 | FLIGHT TO THE FINALS

Due to dangerously overpowered conditions, the GKA Freestyle World Cup Tarifa 2021 ran the finals in a pure big air format

GKA FREESTYLE WORLD CUP TARIFA DAY 3 – BIG WIND VIDEO WRAP UP

The Levante lashes out the big gusts for the competitors to deal with

Travel

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Three spaces Available in Sardinia with The Action Cruise

Join The Action Cruise kite on a catamaran kite trip in North Sardinia and South Corse

Late Space Available in Greece with The Action Cruise

Join the amazing boat adventure and the magical Meltemi wind in early September

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

Events

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The Cold Hawaii Games is just around the corner

Conditions turning on – 18 of the best big-air riders to battle it out for the top prize in Denmark this week!

Victory for France! – Mazella triumphs at close of World Series stop in Austria

The Formula Kite European champ clinched victory in specularly close racing on the final day of the KiteFoil World Series round two

Thousands attend this year’s Kitesurfing Armada festival

Europe’s no. 1 kitesurfing and live music festival came back to Hayling Island, UK with a bang in September!

Sardinia Grand Slam to Return to Cagliari with the Kitefoil World Series!

Sardinia Grand Slam back to Cagliari on October 6th-10th after epic events here in previous years

KiteFoil World Series Round 2 Opens in Austria

Check out the amazing Lake Traunsee location in this video and get up to speed with the championship so far

Maeder and Moroz squeeze out French racers on home waters at Europeans

The IKA European championships took place over the weekend and the open titles were won by non-EU riders. Find out what went down!

IKA Formula Kite European Championships – First Action

French title-holder opens defence of European crown with clean sweep on home waters

AWSI ANNUAL EXPO TRADE SHOW – DAY ONE

AWSI brand and rider of the year awards received on day one, plus lots more

Formula Kite European Championship – Battlefield Notes

Stellar field of kiteracers poised to fight for European titles in Montpellier

Clinics

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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

Elsa Berger – The Best Wo-man for the Job

Meet Elsa Berger, product manager at Duotone Kiteboarding, who believes there are no barriers for women to pursue a career in kiteboarding hardware

Finding Solace – Matchu Lopes

Matchu Lopez gets very barreled in Finding Solace, as featured on the cover of Kiteworld issue 111

I will remember it all my life – Arthur Guillebert on his recent GKA win

Find out how French powerhouse Arthur Guillebert who stole the limelight!

Why does Robby Naish ride footstraps?

With a longstanding history in the sport, we catch up with seasoned-veteran Robby Naish to find out why he rides foostraps

After The Rain – Ireland Mystic Wave Feature in Kiteworld 103

The winter can be wonderful, as South African Ozzie smith discovered on the Mystic team’s December photoshoot in Ireland

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