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Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Resultados Finais : Hang-Time Women: 1º Kristin BOESE (ALE) - BEST - 5’60 2º Ainhoa GARCIA (ESP) - AIRUSH - 3’93 3º Roberta RAFFAETA (ITA) - NAISH - 3’71 
Men: 1º Tom HEBERT (NC) - AIRUSH - 10’08 - New KPWT Record 2º David JEHANNO (FRA) - SLINGSHOT - 6’05 3º Clinton BOLTON (AFS) - BEST - 5’24 
Freestyle Men 1º Sebastien Garat (FRA) RRD 2º Tom Hebert (NC) AIRUSH 3º Florian Daubos (FRA) NAISH 4º Victor Borsuk (POL) NAISH 
Women 1º Ainhoa Garcia (ESP) AIRUSH 2º Helene Barriere (FRA) NORTH 3º Kristin Boese (ALE) BEST 4º Noelia Nunez (ESP) NAISH 
Course Racing Men 1º Fabien HABERKORN (ALE) JN KITES 2º Guillaume MARIANI (FRA) JN KITES 3º Florian Daubos (FRA) NAISH 4º Sebastien GARAT (FRA) RRD 
Women 1º Helene BARRIERE (FRA) NORTH 2º Kristin Boese (GER) BEST 3º Celine RODENAS (FRA) BEST Labels: Competition, KPWT
KPWT Kiteboarding World Cup Tom Hebert (N.C) and Kristine Boese (Ger) provisional leaders Overall Disciplines World Ranking Sebastien Garat (Fr) and Ainhoa Garcia (Sp) leaders Freestyle World Cup info : www.kiteboardpro.com Here are the results of the FIAT FREESTYLE KITEBOARD WORLD CUP 2007 : Women Freestyle : 1st : Ainhoa Garcia (SPA) AIRUSH, EXLMO, AYUNTAMIENTO DE CADIZ, LIMIT WAVES 2nd : Helene Barriere (FRA) NORTH, OXBOW, COOL SHOES, FREERIDE ATTITUDE, ION 3rd : Kristin Boese (GER) BEST, LTU, MAUI MAGIC, ANTON BOARDS Here are the details about tricks performed in the women freestyle final : Ainhoa Garcia : Blind Judge, Unhooked Backroll 540 with surface handle pass, Big Unhooked Kiteloop Backloop Helene Barriere : Big Kiteloop with grab, Sbend to toe side with surface handle pass, Powered Indy grab Men Freestyle : 1st : Sebastien Garat (FRA) RRD, RRD CLOTHINGS, MYSTIC, COOL SHOES, MORMAII 2nd : Tom Hebert (NC) AIRUSH, OXBOW 3rd : Florian Daubos (FRA) NAISH, COOL SHOES, SOORUZ Here are the tricks detail performed during the men freestyling final : Sebastien Garat : BackMobe 5, Blind Judge, FrontMobe, Late BackMobe, Slim Chance and SBend 3 Tom Hebert :Backroll to blind airpass, BackMobe, Blind Judge 3, Slim Chance and Kiteloop Backloop Women Course Racing : 1st : Hélène Barrière (FRA) NORTH, OXBOW, COOL SHOES, FREERIDE ATTITUDE, ION 2nd : Kristin Boese (GER) BEST, LTU, MAUI MAGIC, ANTON BOARDS 3rd : Céline Rodenas (FRA) BEST, MAUI MAGIC, DABENS Men Course Racing : 1st : Fabian Haberkorn (GER) JN KITES, US 40, MYSTIC 2nd : Guillaume Mariani (FRA) JN KITES, DC1, MYSTIC 3rd : Florian Daubos (FRA) NAISH, COOL SHOES, SOORUZ 4th : Sebastien Garat (FRA) RRD, RRD CLOTHINGS, MYSTIC, COOL SHOES, MORMAII 5th : Tom Hebert (NC) AIRUSH, OXBOW Women Hang Time contest : 1st : Kristin Boese (ALL) with 5’60 sec BEST, LTU, MAUI MAGIC, ANTON BOARDS 2nd : Ainhoa Garcia (ESP) with 3’93 sec AIRUSH, EXLMO, AYUNTAMIENTO DE CADIZ 3rd : Roberta Raffaeta (ITA) with 3’71 sec Men Hang Time contest : 1er : Tom Hebert (NC) with 10’08 sec NEW KPWT WORLD RECORD 2nd : David Jehanno (FRA) with 6’05 sec CARNAC EVASION 3ème : Clinton Bolton (RSA) with 5’24 sec BEST OVERALL DISCIPLINES RANKINGS AFTER THE ITALIAN KPWT STAGE : Men : 1st Tom HEBERT NC 2380 points AIRUSH, OXBOW 2nd Sebastien GARAT FRA 1640 points RRD, RRD CLOTHINGS, MYSTIC, COOL,SHOES, MORMAII 3rd Florian DAUBOS FRA 1400 points NAISH, COOL SHOES, SOORUZ Women : 1st Kristin BOESE GER 2500 points 2nd Ainhoa GARCIA SPA 1800 points 3rd Helene BARRIERE FRA 1800 points KPWT Team World Cup 07 Labels: Competition, KPWT
Kafka Captures Top Spot
WOW! Race night #4 was spectacular. Twenty one racers waited to the very last minute to determine the appropriate size kite to rig; most chose 9s and 10s. The enthusiasm was high as this was the conclusion of the Cabrinha Mini Series #1 and the top three winners would be determined tonight. The “mini series #1” is based on the first four race nights with one throw out. The first race was held in winds ranging from 23-32, averaging 27 on an eb tide. By the third race the winds had subsided a bit to 18-29 averaging 22 and a flood.
Once again, Cabrinha’s Jeff Kafka took the top honors for the evening with a total of 4 points (1,2,1). Jeff rode his 9M XB2 and his 5’6” Prisoner of Wind Race Quad. Chip Wasson (Ozone) rode his 10.5M Sport and his Carafino foil board to a second for the evening with 5 points (2,1,2), while Anthony Chavez (Naish) rode his 10M Torch and his 2006 Chavez custom to a strong third with 9 points (3,3,3)
In the first race, Kafka took a quick lead, was first to the windward mark, and built a commanding lead to the finish. He remains the fastest of the racers downwind, while Chip is emerging as being able to point the highest upwind. Chip and Anthony battled it out around the course with Wasson getting the better of Chavez on the last upwind leg.
In the second race, both Chip and Anthony bettered Kafka to the windward mark and by a substantial distance. Kafka then proceeded to blow by Chip and Anthony on the downwind leg, with Chip being able to recaptured the lead on the last upwind leg.
In the third race, it was Kafka and Anthony that battled from the start and were neck and neck on both the upwind and downwind legs with Anthony having about a 10 yard lead at the leeward mark. Anthony fell rounding the mark and knowing he wasn’t going to catch Kafka by following him on the port tack towards the middle of the Bay, decided to try a starboard tack back towards the Yacht Club. Well, the tactic didn’t pay off. Not only didn’t he catch Kafka, but Chip managed to sneak by him as well.
The evening the racing was fierce. Kafka, Chip, and Anthony battled all evening for the top three spots, while a second group of racers; Chris Brown (17 pts), Gabe Brown (21 pts), Geoff Headington (23 pts), Eric Due (24 pts), Ovi Banuto (24 pts), Kris Youngblood 25 pts, and Stefaans Viljoens (26 pts), battled it out for spots 4,through10. Like I said earlier….the racing was spectacular!!!!!! And in case you were wondering, Shawn Richman who entered the evening in second overall was ill and couldn’t make it down from Oregon, while Mark Bosta entered the night 6th overall was completing his race committee responsibilities.
With tonights racing “on the books,” Jeff Kafka (Cabrinha) emerged and the winner of the Cabrinha Mini Series #1 with 3 points (1,1,1), Chip Wasson (Ozone) with his best performance of the season moved from 4th to 2nd with 11 points (5,4,2), and Chris Brown (SS) finished 3rd with 12 points (4,4,4). These three are also the leaders for the overall Cabrinha Race Series (in the same order), followed closely by Viljoens, Headington, Bosta, and Chavez.
After racing we conducted the free raffle of Ts and hats from our sponsors and presented the awards from Cabrinha for the Cabrinha Mini Series #1.
The Cabrinha Race Series is sponsored by Ozone Travel, Adventure Sports Miami, Adventure Sports Inc. and hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club.
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Labels: Cabrinha, Competition
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
"Who says kiters can't organize behind a cause-- $8000 bucks so far-- totally awesome. There are still a lot of people who need to register-- don't miss out on this event-- Oh and maybe I should mention that Best Kites stepped up to the plate and kicked in a sweet package of thier own--Prize for best freestyle expression perhaps?? We'll see Very Happy The prizes keeep rolling in-- would suck if you only got to sit and watch the fun- Crying or Very sad" _________________ Kite for a cause- Kite for the Cure http://www.active.com/donate/kb4c-curesearch/garretzallenLabels: Charity, Competition
Monday, July 02, 2007
http://www.dabridge.us/DO YOUR WIND DANCE!!! This years event will begin on Friday, July 20. There will be a Freeride Session going down where riders will judge each other for the top overall rider. This is not a mandatory event day, however there will be lots of photographers, media and videographers present, so we strongly suggest you try to make it out. The Main Freestyle event will be on Saturday, July 21 with a first possible start time of 10:00 am. Athlete sign in will be between 8:00-9:00 am. The cost of Registration is $50.00 for mens and women, or $25 for junior and masters. It is payable by check or cash at check in. There will be a mandatory riders meeting at 9:30 am. All pre registered athletes are required to check in Saturday morning. If you do not show up your spot will be given to someone on the waiting list. During the event athletes will receive a complimentory BBQ lunch, compliments of the Organizers. Saturday Evening following the event there will be a post event dinner in Stevenson and a Party to follow at the at the Walking Man Brewery. Come prepared to stay the night and enjoy the party. Remember, camping is available for all (includes bathrooms & showers) for $10. Friday and Saturday night at the Skamania County Fair Grounds in Stevenson. Sunday is a potential roll over day in the event the wind shuts off on Saturday. Otherwise there will be a downwinder to Home Valley with a shuttle service (6 miles) open to all. There will be skate ramps on site, so bring your board to ride while waiting for the wind! Thank You, and see you there! Renee Hanks The 7th annual Slingshot Bridge of the Gods Kiteboarding Festival is made possible by the generous support of Slingshot Kiteboarding, Walking Man Brewing, DaKine, Guayaki Yerba Mate, City of Stevenson and the Port of Skamania County. p.s. If you have any additional comments or questions please contact Renee Hanks at info@dabridge.us Labels: Competition, Hood River
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Just received confirmation today on some SWEET prizes for KB4C top winners! Slingshot and Naish ponied up BIGTIME for the top Grand Prizes for Kiteboarding 4 Cancer. Get this.... Kiteboarder who raises the most money for the cause gets... Naish 2008 Kite Quiver Naish Board Naish Board Bag Naish Harness Complete Apparel swag package Kiteboarder who kites the most laps/longest distance in the Kite Derby: Slingshot 2008 Kite Quiver Slingshot Board Slingshot Golf Kite Travel Bag Slingshot Backpack Complete SS wardrobe package Haven't registered for the event yet? Better start -- fundraisers are passing you by for that quiver package! Don't know how? Register to be a fundraiser for one of KB4C's partner beneficiaries via the links below. Important! You must pick one cancer beneficiary for which to fundraise and stick with it! Make sure your mailing address is correct so we can send you a fundraiser swag packet. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The John Wayne Cancer Foundation The National Childhood Cancer Foundation Fundraiser Update: Toby is still in the lead, but a kiter from Seaside slid into 2nd at only $25 away from that top spot. Brett is a very close 3rd, only $30 away from the top spot! _________________ Kiteboarding 4 Cancer Support the Cause. Kite for a Cure! www.kb4c.orgMy fundraising page in memory of RSF: http://www.active.com/donate/kb4c/ScottFarmanLive. Laugh. Love. Labels: Competition, Northwest
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The Cabrinha Race Series, a season long series of 12 nights, has been divided into 3 Mini Series of 4 consecutive race nights each. Unlike the season series, ALL racers scores are calculated for the Mini Series and will be allowed one throw out to facilitate season participants who serve as race committee during one of the Mini Series evenings. The Mini Series was devised to facilitate drop ins and those who could not participate in the entire season long Cabrinha Race Series. To date, there have been three race nights with race night #4 scheduled for Thursday 6/28/07. This will also mark the conclusion of the Cabrinha Mini Series #1. Winners will be announced after the races on Thursday at the St Francis Yacht Club and awards for the top three will be provided. In addition, we will conduct the usual free raffle for all the evenings race participants. The leaders after three races evenings for the Mini Series are: (include 1 throw out [ ] to date) Jeff Kafka……………..... 2 pts [13],1,1 Shawn Richman………..5 pts 3, [37/DNC], 2 Stefaans Viljoen……….7 pts 1,[8].6 Chris Brown………….. 8 pts 4,[7],4 Chip Wasson…………. 9 pts 5,4,[37/DNC1] Marcelo Segura……….10 pts 8,2,[37/DNC] Mark Bosta……………10 pts 7,[9], 3 Check out www.stfyc.com for the all the Mini Series Results. The Cabrinha Race Series and the Cabrinha Mini Series are sponsored by Ozone Travel, Adventure Sports Miami, Adventure Sports Inc. and hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club Labels: Bay Area, Cabrinha, Competition
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
 Attention all PNW kiteboarders! Kiteboarding 4 Cancer is on! We all share a love for the wind and water. We also share a common thread through our own personal experience or relationships with family, friends, and others in our communities: We have all somehow been touched by Cancer. Founded from these personal experiences with cancer and the passionate drive to do something about it, a group of us saw an untouched opportunity to unite the diverse and enthusiastic kiteboarding community to do something good. Kiteboarding 4 Cancer (KB4C) is sponsoring an event formed to unite the passions of kiteboarders with the willingness and drive to find the cause and a cure for this disease that is diagnosed in 1.4 million people every year. KB4C is excited to partner with the following Cancer-benefit organizations including: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The John Wayne Cancer Foundation, CureSearch - National Children's Cancer Foundation, and The Children's Cancer Association The 1st Annual KB4C will take place on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at the Hood River Event Site! Events of the day include… KB4C Kite Derby ~ Hood River Event Site Kiteboarding participants raise pledge money prior to the event for the partnering cancer organization of their choice. Set on the Columbia River, kiteboarders ride for prizes in kiteboarding and fundraising: Most money raised, Longest distance kiteboarded, and Best freestyle expression. Silent Auction and Awards Party & Raffle that evening. For complete details and registration and fundraising information, go to www.kb4c.org. Go to the KB4C blog ( www.kb4c.wordpress.com) for up-to-date news and information on the event and to share stories of motivation, struggle, support, and survival. We are organizing this event very grass-roots, but we need your help to make this the biggest event in kiteboarding! We are seeking volunteers! - Boat/jetski support and water staff - Silent Auction Coordinator & staff - Registration staff - Beach and kite marshals - Photographer and Videographer We are also in need of service/product donations for the event and silent auction including: - Screenprinting & t-shirts for the event - Sign & banner printing - Large event tents, flags, and booth supplies - Silent Auction items! You can PM or email Garret or Tonia for more information on KB4C! p.s.- You get to pump up and launch from the event site! Labels: Competition
 Kafka Dominates in Light Air  Cabrinha’s Jeff Kafka kited to three bullets against 21 racers in 14-15mph winds and a pretty decent flood by the middle of the second race. Anthony Chavez, last years winner did not race as he was fulfilling his race committee responsibilities. Geoff Headington, the 2006 runner up was out of town and also did not race.  Jeff Kafka rode his Cabrinha 14 Contra and his 5’6” Prisoner of Wind Race Quad to three firsts and 3 points for the overall win. The surprise of the evening were the much improved Marcelo Segura (RRD) and Mark Bosta (Naish). Marcello was second with 7 points (3,2,2) and Bosta third with 12 points (4,5,3) Both rode their 14m kites.
Marcello and Mark were 8th and 7th respectively in the first night of racing. Jeff Ruoss unveiled his “secret race board” with not a lot of fanfare. He finished tied for 4th with 13 points (5,4,4). About the same as he did in the 2006 series. His new board is a twin tip with two 2 1/2” fins, (one on each end in the center) and with a retractable centerboard. Chip continued to dial in his foil board and tied for 4th with 13 points (2,3,. To this observer, both of these boards seem to go to weather at a steeper angle than the other racers.  Watch out for both of these guys. In the first race, Chip was sailing at a much steeper angle than the other racers, and was first to the weather mark. However, Kafka was much faster off the wind and was first to the leeward mark and finish by a substantial distance. In the second race, Kafka, Chip and Bosta all started on a port tack at the pin end of the start line while the rest of the fleet started on starboard at the committee boat end of the line. Kafka was able to maintain his tack staying clear of the fleet and with a commanding lead. Chip needed to yield way and went into the water while Bosta needed to weave his way thru the fleet loosing some valuable ground. Both recovered nicely to finish 2nd and fifth respectively.. In the third race, both Marcelo and Bosta were first to the weather mark, but Kafka caught them on the downwind leg in front of the Yacht Club and continued to pull away to the finish. Photo by Paul Buelow The 2007 Cabrinha Race Series thru 2 nights of racing has seen a very competitive fleet with the usual suspects near the top ( Anthony, Kafka, Chip, Jeff R, Geoff H, Steve G) joined by some newer faces near the top (Stefaans, Marcelo, Bosta, Chris B). When writing up the results of race night #1, I had an oversight that I would like to correct. Chris Brown(SS) finished 4th overall with 22 points (8,3,4,7). This was significant as two Pro guests, Cabrinha’s Richman brothers finished 2, and 3rd, and the fact that this was Chris’ “rookie” race night. As Chris has been a regular on the local kiteboarding scene, I did not equate Chris with being a “rookie. Job well done! How did I realize this oversight? Well, Chris pointed it out to me at the bar :-). Join us for the next race on June 14. The Cabrinha Race Series is sponsored by Ozone Travel, Adventure Sports Miami, Adventure sports Inc., and hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club. Labels: Bay Area, Cabrinha, Competition
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
http://www.kiteworldfestival.com/
 Prize Money: Over $45,000. USD
Dates: PKRA 2007 World Cup Event: May 29 - June 3
Event organizer: Slide Sport Diffusion - freestyle co.-
tel +39 340 7157244 info@kiteworldfestival.com Disciplines: Freestyle Entry Fee 105.00 Euro pre-registration. Additional 25.00 Euro for late registration. Pre-Registration: Due to time constrains we will be limiting the registration to 48 men and 24 women, including the trials. Priority will be given to riders with the most and best international experience. All riders including pre-qualified riders need to pre-register fro the event. How to get there: Flay or Boat
Airport to Site: Trapani or Palermo
Accommodations Water conditions: From flat water up to 2-4 m waves, temperature 23° to 24° Celsius
Wind conditions: 4-6 Beaufort sideshore   Labels: Competition, Italy
 It Blows for the 2007 Cabrinha Race Series
After having the first two race evenings canceled due to poor conditions, the third time was the charm. Crissy Field greeted the racers with 20-35 miles per
hour wind and with up to 5ft swell rolling through the Gate. Standing on the beach and deciding what kite to rig turned out to be a difficult but critical call . Racers were rigging from 6 meters to 13 meters, with most finally deciding on 7-10m kites.
The conditions were extreme even for Crissy. The swell and the strong wind made for a very tough racing. The starts were just as difficult as the conditions, as half the fleet started on starboard while the other half on port.
There were four races with 32 riders, and for the first time a triangle course was introduced (windward, reaching, leeward). Last years champion, Anthony Chavez (Naish) and Cabrinha’s Jeff Kafka resumed their 2006 battle by leading the pack in the first 2 races but were DSQ’d as they rounded the wrong reaching mark which put them out of contention for the evening. Incidentally, Kafka finished with a first in races 3 and 4 with Chavez a 2 and 3, putting them in 10th place and 12th place at the end of the day. With them out of the way, the battle was for the first three places was between Cabrinha’s Richman brothers and local Stefaans Viljoen (SS). In the end, Viljoen came out on top with 13 pts (3,2,3,5). Jesse Richman finished 2nd with 14 pts (1,1,10, 2) and Shawn Richman 3rd with 20 pts (2,9,5,4).
Another highlight of the evening, Chip Wasson introduced a foil board to closed course kite racing. Chip finished a respectable 5th. In talking with Chip he indicated that he is using a smaller foil and shorter shaft than normal, and kite size is critical. He used an 11m which was too much power for the board and kept driving the board into the water loosing the advantage of the foil. Chip indicated he should have gone with the 7m which he had also rigged.
The Cabrinha Race Series is sponsored by Ozone Travel, Adventure Sports Miami, and Adventure Sports, Inc., and hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club.Labels: Cabrinha, Competition
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
 The forecast looks excellent for this weekend's KiteXpo in Pismo Beach, CA. Here are a few updates: We will have a bonfire on the beach Saturday night but NO FORMAL/SPONSORED BBQ. We will also have a video screen/projector and sound to play some new DVDs. Bring your own BBQ's and food! We will have two kegs of beer:-) CONFIRMED ATTENDEES: Come test the new gear from BEST KITEBOARDING with Andy Hurdman and crew CABRINHA KITES wtih Steve Gunn, the Richman Brothers, and crew CAUTION with the Schiebel's and crew ECLIPSE KITES with Dmitri and crew FLEXIFOIL with Peter Trow, Jeoffrey Nathan and Billy Parker FLYSURFER with Ted Bautista and crew FONE with Bruce Johnson and Nico Ostermann LIQUID FORCE with Corky Cullen and crew OCEAN RODEO with Evan Stolz and crew OZONE KITES/CRAZY FLY BOARDS with Brian/Heather Schenck and crew PETER LYNN with Blake Pelton and crew FORECAST: FRI NW WINDS 10 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. NW SWELL 3 FT. PATCHY FOG. FRI NIGHT NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. NW SWELL 2 TO 3 FT. PATCHY FOG. SAT NW WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. WIND WAVES 4 TO 8 FT. NW SWELL 2 TO 3 FT. PATCHY FOG. SUN NW WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. WIND WAVES 4 TO 8 FT. NW SWELL 5 TO 7 FT. MON NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FT. NW SWELL 7 TO 9 FT. DIRECTIONS/LODGING INFO: event info: http://xtremebigair.com/KiteXPO/ directions: http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=D2MToep_0TpIpIS3HQ--&csz=93449&country=us&new=1&name=&qty= Labels: California, Competition
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated this year. The contest is now over and we would like to say a really big thank you to Peter Lynn, Ozone, Dakine, Himaya and Ultra Nectar for their support of the contest - excellent prizes have flown out all over the world to the lucky weekly winners since last December. Nice work to the speedsters on White Bear Lake in Minnesota who took the top 3 spots overall: Mark Kedrowski (63.4mph), John Zietlow (63.1) and Joe Levins (62.3) and to Chris Krug from North Conway, NH for being the speediest on a Peter Lynn kite and winning a new Scorpion (58.4). This was also a speedy year for women with our top speeds for the girls in the 3 years of this contest: Ylva Timner of Sweden (43.8) and Molly Savard of NH (43.1). A shout out to Seth Merriam as well for coming in with the second fastest snowboard speed we have seen in this contest (46.4). See the whole and final list at: www.stormboarding.com/speedranking0607.html We hope to see all of you and more back for the fun for the 2007-2008 winter and wish you lots of sun and breeze until then. Think spring, rzm www.stormboarding.comLabels: Competition, Speed
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Kiteboard Championships Underway in Korea USA's Kevin Prtichard wins slalom at newest PWA World Tour stop.by Brian McDowellMay 7th, 2007
"ULSAN, S. Korea -- Last night’s high-profile opening ceremony officially gave the PWA’s newest tour stop the green light, and good breeze allowed racing to start immediately this morning. Most of the main names made it out of their qualifying heats and into some tough semi-finals draws run over a 6 leg, downwind course."
More after the jump Labels: Competition
 Wind Over Water and Kite Adventures have worked on some great prizes for the winners of the WOW and KA Race Club Series. We hope you come out, have a blast and increase your racing skills! The first place winner takes home a 7-Day all-expense paid (not including flights) Kite Adventure Brazil tour. With constant wind (18-30+ knots) from July through January, Brazil really is a kiter’s paradise. Our 7-Day tour begins after the airport pick up, we take you kiting in 4x4s on the beach through Cumbuco and Paracuru. Cumbuco is a hip little fishing village that's famous for the Cauipe lagoon. From there, we downwind to Paracuru which is the best spot for flat water, waves, and consistent wind. We downwind the days away spending 5-6 hours on the water per day. After 3 days, we take you back to Cumbuco before departing for the airport the next day. The winner has the option to extend to 10-Days and include the world famous Jericoacoara (incredible downwinders, and awesome nightlife) just paying the difference in tours ($500). Many of the Bay Area kiters have been on our trips and have loved it. See what they’ve had to say: http://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/viewtopic.php?t=3809 http://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/viewtopic.php?t=3708  The Second Place Winner takes home a Jeff Kafka original Neptune Tri Halo 5’2” Waveboard Tri Halo: This board is a traditional tri fin set up with a wide out line and a rounded pintail. It needs to be ridden a bit slower, once you get into a wave you really want to try to spill the power of the kite and surf the wave. These boards are designed for down the line surfing, meaning longer drawn out turns with more stability. Check out more info here: http://www.wowkite.com/web/surfboard.htm Register before May 10 to guarantee your spot for Thursday! See you at the Races! Labels: Bay Area, Competition
 ASnews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine will be webcasting LIVE from the US Wind & Water Open (formerly The Velocity Games) May 11, 12 and 13, wind and internet connection cooperating! There are over 50 competitors signed up for the BoarderX, Freestyle and Kite Course Racing events who will all be competing for their share of the $15K prize money including: Alex Bloechinger Alex Fox Andy Hurdman Ben Chambers Ben Meyer Billy Parker Brandon Pelly Bryan Lake Carol Bolstad Clarissa Hempel Clinton Bolton Craig Hall Damien Leroy Davey Blair Dougal Macdonald Eddie Hall Eric Rienstra Garett Yarbrough George Hradil Grom Brenden Gormley Jeff Ruoss Jesse Richman Jon Modica JonVan Malsen Julie Simsar Kent Marinkovic Kevin Murray Kevin Steen Kristin Boese Madison Van Heurck Matthew Sexton Melissa Gil Michael Hall Miguelito Manzanilla Mikey Bradley Nicole Warshauer Nils Stolzlechner Noah Simon Oliver Berlic Paul Lang Rocky Chatwell Sam Medysky Sean Farley Sean McGinnis Shannon Gormley Shawn Richman Stacey Fonas tony bolstad Will Caldwell Youri Zoon This week's podcast will be pre-recorded from the event and posted on Friday..... Labels: Competition, podcast
Monday, May 07, 2007
The 4 MILE BEACH KITE RACE & FREE RIDE SESSIONS on the 19th of May 2007 in conjuction with the Reef and Rainforest Carnivale Overall event description: The event starts with a breakfast BBQ at the northern end (town end) of 4 mile beach once competitors have signed on there will be a Wavelength bus for riders to the main kiting rigging area (southern end) After a race brief riders will by charging down fourmile beach around markers then to the finish line.You will have to keep up with me!(just kidding :-) After a short break while the Dash for cash water ski race is on, kiters will be able to head for a free surf expression session. NoSwell our kiter support vessel will be in the water filming all the action which will be shown later that night at the Presentation held at the legendary Beach Shack with Pizzas and beer on offer, did i say beer, while watching the days action on the big screen. Registartion prior to event on line below or the day between 9 -10am at the Beach Day Breakfast on Esplanade (Nth end finish line) Cost $55 includes race entry,Competion T-shirt, Tranfers to southern end of 4 mile and pizza and more.......fun you can have in one day. Note All registered competitors must carry ASKA Membership rego hereSetup and transfers till 1030 Compulsory Race Brief @1100 RACE START @1130 Note this event is open to all kiters as it is an easy downwinder course all riders should be familar with 4 mile beach safe kiting guidelines( sign posted at the southern end). Prizes awarded at the Beach Shack for, Fastest Male, Female, Grommet, Seadog, Kook ,Fastest Newby and more....... Freesurf Expression Session @1230 after race Biggest wipout, Biggest air, Best wakestyle move, Best kicker move, Best surf style rider- judged during race and free ride session. Sponsers More info contact Brett Wright 0427498042 or visit the following sites.... http://www.carnivale.com.au/http://www.aksa.com.au/http://www.windswell.com.au/www.seabreeze.com.auThis is a fun and relaxed race day on the waters off our famous beach so see you there! Labels: Australia, Competition
X-Fest: Kitesurfing Party To Hit Skegness X-Fest -- They said there would be no wind for Xfest 2006 but Skegness showed why it is so bracing and proved the forecasters wrong. And now organiser Skegness Surf and Kite Academy is preparing to make it big again by staging a round of the British Kite Surfing Association 2007 Freestyle Championships. Thousands of people from all over the country are expected to flock to the East Coast to soak up three days of Pro Tour action on the sea and beach area starting on Friday, June 22, until Sunday, June 24, on North Beach, Skegness. This year the Skegness event is linking with the BKSA round being held at Hunstanton the weekend before as part of a new Wash series.BKSA chairman Richard Gowers said: “I think both the East coast events are going to be mega busy - the Barrow one is getting a lot of interest - the whole tour is getting quite a reputation for great riding and great parties!!” A highlight of the weekend, which also includes a skate jam hosted by Xsite Skate Park, is a horsesurfing spectacular by Independent Horse stunt riders on the Sunday. A free party, live bands, fireworks, trade and craft stalls are also billed to help make the weekend rock. "In 2006, Skegness gained credibility as an extreme sports destination. The riders loved it and said they couldn't wait to come back," said event director Chrissie Redford. "This year, as part of the Pro Tour, it is set to be even more of a spectacle - and very exciting for the future of the resort." For more information or to book a trade stall email skegxfest@yahoo.co.uk or telephone (01754) 898202. Accommodation deals and registration details are available by emailing events@kitesurfing.orgOTHER KITESURFING NEWS Labels: Competition
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
 Th name of the event has changed from the Velocity Games to the US Wind & Water Open.
Here are some other updates:
Podcast and live webcasting: May 10 we will podcast from the event opening night mixer and will also have live webcasting on May 11, 12 and 13th. Webcasting will feature event highlights and interviews. Check www.velocitygame.us or www.uswindandwateropen.com for the live action!
Skipper/Rider Meeting time change: if you plan on participating in the upcoming Vgames, the skipper meeting has been changed from 11a to 10a daily.
Opening night event: Additionally, there is an opening night event on Thursday, May 10 at the Omni Hotel for riders and event organizers. We will be emailing you shortly with all the info.
Finally, all kite participants will have to sign another liability release form, ,given the new name change from Velocity Games to US Open Wind and Water. Registration payment also needs to be collected. There will be a registration table in the lobby of the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Marina Tower, on Thursday May 10, from 8a to 5p.
For more info call Marina at 805.459.2373 or email me at marina@thekiteboarder.com Labels: Competition
Monday, April 30, 2007
Wind Over Water and Kite Adventures Race Club We are so excited to announce the Wind Over Water and Kite Adventures Race Club Series held at 3rd Avenue in San Mateo on alternating Thursdays throughout the summer beginning on May 10, 2007 and continuing through September 6, 2007. Providing an alternative race location in the South Bay gives more Bay Area kiters an opportunity to participate in course racing on a regular basis. We think that course racing will become a large part of the future of kiteboarding as it’s more accessible to a broader range of kiteboarders than technical freestyle competitions. Races will begin at 5pm sharp with a Skippers meeting at 4:30pm at the upper launch of 3rd Avenue. Racers will compete on the standard windward leeward course, the same course as the Cabrinha Race Series. There will be 4 heats of races per night, with the possibility to open up a girl’s race heat depending on interest. We will also update you on the post race hang out in Burlingame...
Race Schedule - (Alternate Thursdays to st SFYC Series): May 10, 24, June 7, 21, July 12, 26 August 9, 23, September 6 – final race We are working on some amazing prizes from Wind Over Water and Kite Advenures for the first and second place winners of the Race Club Series. Our first race, May 10 is limited to 15 racers so sign up NOW! There is a $25 registration fee per racer per event or $100 for 5 races. Contact: jessie@kiteadventures.com to register, or stop by Wind Over Water by May 10th by 1pm.
 Wind Over Water Kiteboarding owned by Jeff Kafka is a full service kite center that is stocked to the gills with premium quality gear and the latest teaching techniques. They offer beginner to advance kiteboarding lessons with watercraft support on a daily basis. Wind Over Water Kiteboarding coaches teach the importance of safety both in and out of the water. They know what it takes to be safe and how to ride in these bay and coastal waters. Wind Over Water also runs winter Snowkiting trips in Utah.  Kite Adventures, owned and operated by Jessie Hassell, David Hassell and Alberto Duarte is coming into its 3rd season providing guided kite tours around the world. Their premier destination is northeast Brazil. The Kite Adventures owners and guides personally design and guide tours in windy destinations that would otherwise be difficult for travelers to get around without the local knowledge and expertise they provide. They have spent the last year scouting and dialing in some of the most amazing locations throughout the world: Brazil, Venezuela, Vietnam, Thailand, Sardinia and Greece. Labels: Bay Area, Competition
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Movistar PKRA Venezuela Kiteboarding World Tour 2007
Women's Single Elimination Round Thursday 19 April "After two days of wind delay, the third day of the Movistar Kiteboarding World Cup 2007 got started with a bang. There were clear sunny skies as usual and the wind was definitely stronger in El Yaque compared to the past few days in Coche, averaging between 15 to 20 knots (5 bft), building from early in the morning throughout the afternoon, and peaking at around 2 pm … … The women’s division have also stepped it up this year with more and more riders showing off technical and powerful moves such as aerial handle pass tricks, slimchances, and mobes, which in the past were usually reserved for the men’s division. In Heat #2B, young Gisela Pulido (Slingshot, Spain) showed her stuff by beating out Clarissa Hempel (Cabrinha, Brazil) with a slim, 313, front mobe and blind judge while Hempel went for huge kite loops and downloops. Karolina Winkowska (Naish, Poland) landed a powered mobe and a blind judge and won her heat compellingly against friend and fellow Polish countryperson, Ola Tomkowicz (Best.) In the quarterfinals, Ania Grzelinska (North, Poland) unleashed an array of surface pass moves, while up and coming Pulido had several aerial pass tricks up her sleeves including an S-bend 3, a 313 and front mobe, to beat out Ania for a spot in the semis. In separate quarterfinal heats, Winkowska landed a nice blind judge, front to blind, and 313 while Angela Peral (North, Spain) was only able to manage several surface pass moves including a back to wrapped, raley to blind and downloop to blind, loosing her spot in the semis. Pulido continued her charge to the podium overcoming Jo Wilson (Naish, UK) in the semis with a front mobe, 313, slim and aerial back to blind. Wilson replied, going for mobes and an aerial back to blind, but without success. Bruna Kajiya (Best, Brazil) defeated Winkowska’s mobe and 313 in their semifinal heat and astonished the crowd when she landed an NIS, S-bend 3 and aerial back to blind, so smooth and powered that they rivaled the men’s! She then went on to edge out Pulido for a first place finish. Winkowska landed a mobe and raley to blind ensuring her place on the podium in third, with Wilson taking fourth." Women’s Single Elimination Results: 1) Bruna Kajiya (Best, Brazil) 2) Gisela Pulido (Slingshot, Spain) 3) Karolina Winkowska (Naish, Poland) 4) Jo Wilson (Naish, UK) Women's Double Elimination Round
Saturday 21 April "The fifth and final day of the Movistar Kiteboarding World Cup 2007 in Isla Margarita … kicked off with a huge crowd lining the beach cheering for their favorite riders under brilliant sunny skies. The wind was noticeably lighter during the morning but gradually picked up during the afternoon competition, forcing most of the riders to take out their larger kites … … The women’s finals provided the crowds much excitement and nailbiting suspense going into a winner’s double elimination heat. Pulido won the first round of the women’s doubles final with some solid moves landing a 313, slim chance and front and back to blind against Bruna Kajiya (Best, Brazil). Bruna was a bit underpowered with a smaller kite and only managed clean landings on a blind judge, raley to blind and back to blind while crashing her attemps for an S-bend 1 and NIS. In round two though, with lesson learned, Bruna came back charging with a larger kite, throwing down a beautiful powered and low kite angled non-inverted slim chance, 313, S-bend 1, blind judge, raley to wrapped, and back to blind. Pulido went for a variety of superb technical moves, nailing a slim chance, 313 and front mobe, but a higher kite angle and slower entry/exit speeds to her tricks gave the edge to Kajiya and the coveted top spot on the podium." Women's Double Elimination Final Results 1) Bruna Kajiya (Best, Brazil) 2) Gisela Pulido (Slingshot, Spain) 3) Karolina Winkowska (Naish, Poland) 4) Jo Wilson (Naish, UK) Labels: Competition, PKRA
It is with regret that we inform you that the 2007 PKRA World Cup Isles De La Madeleine, located in Québec, Canada from August 31st through September 6th, will not be held this year. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Canadian Government has decided not to provide funding for this year’s event. The event organizers are hopeful that the tour stop will return to the schedule next year. For more information please visit or contact: http://www.pkra.info" Labels: Competition
Thursday, April 26, 2007
 Mackay Kiteboarding Association hosts the Adrenalin Rush Sports Australia Kiteboarding Classic WHEN: June 8-11th 2007 WHERE: Mackay, Queensland CONTACT US: Melissa Millen 07) 49533103/ 0448736551 arsa@tpg.com.auRyan McGovern 0418547976 kazryan@bigpond.net.auK iteboard Classic Rego FormEVENTS Kite Board X: Kite Board X: This event will consist of a Set course using markers and obstacles. The riders must make their way around the course using skills of both downwind & upwind tacking as well as jumping a set obstacle as they go. This is a race run in heats of 4 and will be judged on the fastest time. Freestyle: Using the flat water sections of the event location, the freestyle event will run in divisional heats and judged on a number of aspects of the riders ability. Downwind Dash for cash: This event will involve all riders racing to a downwind mark. The basic idea is to get over the line first to score $$$. Nomination cost: $75.00 (Please fax rego forms to the below fax number asap) This event will involve all riders racing to a downwind mark. The basic idea is to get over the line first to score $$$. Nomination cost: $75.00 (Please fax rego forms to the below fax number asap) Presentations: Will need to know numbers attending, kiters & non-kiters for catering please ASAP. Will need to know numbers attending, kiters & non-kiters for catering please ASAP. NO WIND: In the case of light wind, we have plenty planned to keep us kicking on including a wake winch slider park, trampoline comps etc. Contact info: Melissa Millen PH/FAX : (07) 49 533 103 arsa@tpg.com.auACCOMODATION Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina- 1800 386386 The Clarion Hotel is a four and a half star Hotel located at the Mackay Harbour at the northern end of east point (competition location). We are working on getting a discounted corporate rate for all competitors, so let them know you are with the kite event when making reservations. Central Tourist Park- (07) 49 576141 The Central Tourist Caravan Park is located in North Mackay about 7 minutes drive to the Mackay Harbour. We have put a hold on 20 villas. These villas are $90 p/room p/n and sleep 4 people. Please call Central Tourist park as soon as possible to secure a villa. Pleas also advise reception that you are part of the event.
Labels: Competition
Friday, April 20, 2007
  FORMAT: There are 12 race nights scheduled with 3-4 races per night, wind permitting. Racers who sign up for the entire series, and complete the race committee requirement, will be eligible for the Overall Series ranking, including the First, Second, and Third place awards They will also receive a special thank you package from Ozone Travel ( www.ozonetravel.com). In addition to registration for the entire series, you can register for just a few, or even one race night. REGISTRATION: You can now register online! Go to www.stfyc.com. Go to the pull down menu “On The Water,” and click on Racing. You will see the calendar of racing on the left. Click on Cabrinha Race Series, and then click on “Sign Up. FREE RAFFLE Race results for each night of racing will be announced at the St Francis at the post racing social gathering. There will also be a FREE raffle for all race participants when the results are distributed. Raffle awards are courtesy of Cabrinha (www.Cabrinhakites.com), Ozone Travel, and Adventure Sports Miami (www.Adventuresportsmiami.com. NEW ‘MINI SERIES” Also new for 2007 will be the Cabrinha “mini series.’ In addition to the Overall Cabrinha Race Series, there will be 3 mini series, consisting of 4 nights of racing each (Apr /May, June /July, Aug /Sept.) . Awards for First, Second and Third place will be awarded by Cabrinha for each mini series. Awards for the Cabrinha Race Series will be announced the week of April 16. Labels: Cabrinha, Competition
Ozone Travel and Cabrinha Announce AwardsGrand Prizes, provided by Ozone Travel- The Kiteboarding Travel Company. www.ozonetravel.com 7 nights accommodations at The Sunset Beach Hotel, Cumbuco, Brazil.Sunset Beach Hotel is situated on the stunning, white sandy beach of Cumbuco. The Hotel has four very exclusive and stylish suites, and eight high standard luxury rooms. The property overlooks a large lawn, garden and swimming pool, and then onto the beautiful beach and Atlantic Ocean. Sunset Beach Hotel offers superb accommodations with all the conveniences you would expect from a luxury hotel. All rooms are large and furnished with taste and no expense has been spared. You will find TV’s in all rooms, a personal safe, large bathrooms and the beds are large and very comfortable!   Ozone Travel is very proud to work with TAM The Brazilian Airline in providing the best service and pricing from North America to Brazil.  4 nights accommodations at the Casita Sirena, Cabarete, Dominican Republic.Casita Sirena is a new 2 bedroom/2 bath privately owned condo located within the luxurious Ocean Dream on Cabarete Bay, Dominican Republic. Fully furnished and tastefully appointed, the Casita Sirena is on the ground floor and just steps from the beach, is an easy 7 minute beach walk to the village and close to shops, restaurants, cafes and markets. Amenities include air conditioning, wireless internet access, washer/dryer, full kitchen, telephone, cable tv, cd/dvd player and iPod-friendly stereo system. Guests at the Casita Sirena enjoy daily cleaning service.    MORE AWARDS As they did in 2006, Cabrinha will again provide products for First, Second, and Third. Product such as kites, boards, wheeled travel bags, waist and seat harnesses, personalized 8x10 race photos and custom race hoodies. New for the 2007 Cabrinha Race Series will be the 3 “mini series” where Cabrinha will also provide awards for First, Second and Third. Additionally, there will be a free raffle for the participants after each of the 12 nights of racing where Cabrinha www.cabrinhakites.com Ozone Travel www.Ozonetravel.com and Adventure Sports Miami www.adventuresportsmiami.com will be providing gifts.  Labels: Cabrinha, Competition
Monday, April 16, 2007
Vid Here: http://www.kitewatch.com/supermanager.php?f=videos&videoID=1287 Action from Sticked 2007 - the Event to kick-off the new 2007 season! The build of the event terrain all went without a hitch; everything that was needed was there.Even though the wind forcast for saturday was lousy, tents where pitched in good numbers on friday. Everyone who kept an eye on the forums knows that we had a decent amount of wind every day, filling the sky with around 100 kites! The water was pretty crowded every day, but thanks to the good atmosphere everyone in and around the water had a great time!The competitions all went very well and a good number of contestants went home with great prizes!The event turned out great and even though the wind forcasts where bad, we had a great turnout! Labels: Competition
Friday, April 13, 2007
National Kite Surfing Freestyle Championships 2007 The freestyle discipline of the Australian National Championships is to be held 17th - 22nd March 2007 in Caloundra, QLD. See the National Championships page for more details. Click Here for Registrationconet Classic - Tannum Sands6 - 8th April 2007Free ride, Big Air and Sprint race Click Here for Event FlyerMackay Kiteboarding Association hosts the WHAT: "Adrenalin Rush Sports Australia Kiteboarding Classic". WHEN: June 8-11th 2007 WHERE: Mackay, Queensland CONTACT US: Mel |
