Achensee – Kitesurfing, kitefoiling and wingfoiling on the Achensee in Austria

The Achensee is considered one of the 5 most beautiful places in Austria. So a tip for those looking for a cool travel destination in Austria. In addition, the Achensee is a large lake. So plenty of room for everything you can think of on and in the water. We immediately think of wind sports such as kitesurfing, kitefoiling, windsurfing,… Read more Achensee – Kitesurfing, kitefoiling and wingfoiling on the Achensee in Austria

On the way to Olympic kitesurfing Paris 2024

On to Olympic kitesurfing Paris 2024. Photo: Peter van der Klooster during Dutch Kitefoil Cup Holland 2020.

In June 2021 there was good news for the Paris 2024 Olympic kitesurfing and sailing. The Olympic Commission (IOC) has communicated a favorable decision for the Olympic sailing competition in Paris 2024. Mixed Offshore sailing and Mixed Kiteboarding were definitely removed from the Olympic program, but something beautiful was returned. Namely,… Read more On the way to Olympic kitesurfing Paris 2024

Kitesurfing Brouwersdam. This kite spot in Zeeland offers kite surfers

We now have a special kitespot page. In addition, we specifically focus on kite spots. On the one hand, to put them on and put them in the spotlight. They have often provided us with a lot of pleasure for many years. On the other hand, to provide an explanation about kitespots in the Netherlands and their suitability for kitesurfing, kitefoiling and wingfoiling.… Read more Kitesurfing Brouwersdam. This kite spot in Zeeland offers kite surfers

Annelous Lammerts takes gold with Formula Kite

Annelous Lammerts with coach Casper Bouman. Photo: Sailing Energy

At the beginning of June 2022, the Allianz Regatta for Lelystad was on the IJsselmeer. In addition to the usual sailing competitions, Formula Kite was also on the program. Kitefoil racing so! For example, there was a battle for the Kitefoiling World Cup. Our Annelous Lammerts won and took home the gold. Congratulations Annelise! The qualifying is… Read more Annelous Lammerts takes gold with Formula Kite

Kitefoil tips for novice kitefoilers: weight forward

Kitefoil tips - Photo by Marcel Berrevoets

It may be difficult for bystanders to understand that kite foiling is a different skill than kite surfing. You would probably think: “kite in the air and sail away like you kitesurf”. However, the opposite is true. A number of general kite foil tips can be found in the kite foil handbook. Kitefoiling versus twintip kitesurfing One of the main differences… Read more Kitefoil tips for novice kitefoilers: weight forward

Contact details on each board. Call: your help is needed.

The KitesurfPro waterproof kitesurf sticker with contact details

Every day that it is windy we read fellow athletes who are looking for their board after they have lost it on the water. Sometimes we easily count 20 reports of lost kiteboards online. But we can also imagine that wingsurf-boards get lost on the water. That is why we advocate a sticker with contact details on… Read more Contact details on each board. Call: your help is needed.

Duotone magazine 3 is out. Highlights and inspiration

The annual Duotone magazine is back. After the first two editions it was quiet at the front but now we can enjoy it again. With 121 pages of inspiration, designed in a unique format with varying paper types, it is once again a beautiful magazine. Interviews, reports and information are supplemented with beautiful kitesurf and wingfoil… Read more Duotone magazine 3 is out. Highlights and inspiration

Kitefoil Cup Holland 2022 starts May 7 for Lelystad

Photo: Sander van der Borch, Water Sports Association

It's time. The Kitefoil Cup Holland starts on Saturday 7 May. The first stop is on the Markermeer near the Hoeikpa dike in Lelystad. It should be an accessible event. So for aspiring Olympic Games Kitesurfing participants as well as for beginners. An excellent opportunity to discover kitefoil racing or to identify yourself as… Read more Kitefoil Cup Holland 2022 starts May 7 for Lelystad

Syroco – Fastest sailboat with 150 km/h with kite and foil

Syroco Moonshoot-1 - Fastest sailboat in the world. Photo from Syro.com website

Did you know that the French startup Syroco lab is working on the fastest sailboat of all time. It should happen in 2022: a wind-powered boat has to break the speed barrier of 150 kilometers per hour. We explain how the team led by Alex Caizergues, 4-time champion kite speed, with a six meter… Read more Syroco – Fastest sailboat with 150 km/h with kite and foil

Appletree Surfboards – Born in Holland

In this blog we stay close to home. At the Dutch brand Appletree Surfboards. When we think of the Dutch brand Appeltree in this context, we think of the idiom “An apple doesn't fall far from the tree”. Let this just have to do with the history of Appeltree Surfboard. Brothers Wieger and… Read more Appletree Surfboards – Born in Holland