Kiteboarding News

thanks to: Kiteboarding.be

Kiteboarders of all backgrounds and abilities will spend eight days on comfortable catamarans for the duration of the odyssey – a women’s adventure expedition that is all about helping women learn in a supportive and fun environment.“This is not the usual kiteboarding event, it’s really about us all sharing our knowledge whether a professional rider or only quite new to the sport,” says three times world champ Cindy. “I know women feel a little bit daunted turning up at a beach in a male dominated sport, so I wanted an event that was just for them.”

A social division has been created for non-professional kiters, allowing girls to race shorter distances between islands in teams of two. Great prizes of gear from sponsors North and others are on offer to those choosing to take part.

Another motivator for recreational riders is the chance to join in afternoon coaching sessions held by the 12 invited professional kiteboarders taking part.

These 12 “kite goddesses” will race in teams of three from island to island in a test of skill, speed and teamwork. They will be racing for US$15,000 prizemoney – the most ever offered to women in the sport.

Labels: adventures, North, Speed

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