Kiteboot Syroco and SP80: Formula 1 150km / h sailing race

Earlier we wrote about the French startup Syroco. Syroco is working on the fastest sailing boat of all time. A wind-powered boat must break the speed barrier of 150 kilometers per hour by 2022. Syroco has a rival. This is the Swiss SP80. We will discuss this in this blog. One thing is to be expected.… Read more Kiteboot Syroco and SP80: Formula 1 150km / h sailing race

Rescue drone deployment Rescue Brigade Den Helder

Drone deployment Rescue Brigade Den Helder. In the photo Jeroen Gerritsen in action with a drone.

The Den Helder Rescue Brigade is starting a pilot project to use rescue drones to detect mouse currents and track down drowning people. This is a project of the Maritime Engineering Technologies Innovation Park (METIP) Noord-Holland. This is an initiative of several parties that will start in May. Type of drone The test flights will be carried out ... Read more Rescue drone deployment Rescue Brigade Den Helder

Kitesurf shops open. This is what is allowed again

Kitesurf shops open. Newcomer Alohallo at the Brouwerdam is now really opening its doors.

Today is the day: kitesurf shops open! All retailers are allowed to reopen their store after a closure of more than four months under certain conditions. The reactions from the kitesurf shops are very enthusiastic. They are very happy that they can really open again. Newcomer Alohallo on the Brouwesrdam is now really opening its doors. Read more Kitesurf shops open. This is what is allowed again

Kingsday kitesurf blogs: top 10 kite blogs 2021

As part of King's Day in the Netherlands, we look back at the most popular kitesurf blogs and the most visited kitesurf pages. At the end of last year we already presented a top 10 kitesurf blogs 2020. Now we look back on the first four months in 2021. These were the most read kitesurf articles on KitesurfPro.nl. Let ... Read more Kingsday kitesurf blogs: top 10 kite blogs 2021

Vacancy Eurofuncenter Oostvoorne

This is an advertorial of a Kitesurfpro.nl Pro + advertiser. In addition to filling the advertising spaces, these advertisers can deliver an item that is posted once a month. We are immediately looking for a hero or heroine for our store in Oostvoorne who will help us advise our range of kite, windsurf and winter sports brands to customers who ... Read more Vacancy Eurofuncenter Oostvoorne

World Oceans Days 2021 - Good practices kite surfers

June 8 is the time again: World Oceans Day 2021 (World Oceans Day 2021)! We celebrate this just like last year because every kite surfer owes a lot to the oceans. You would say a clear statement, because without oceans and our own North Sea, kite surfing is nothing. You can read more about World Oceans Day ... Read more World Oceans Days 2021 - Good practices kite surfers

Repair wetsuit - This is how you repair a tear on a seam

Do you have a tear or hole in the neoprene of your wetsuit? Then you often have four options, depending on the extent of the damage. What people often do not realize is that repairing minor damage yourself is a good option. For larger damage, it is advisable to have your wetsuit repair professional ... Read more Repair wetsuit - This is how you repair a tear on a seam

31 kite surfers rescued Rockanje by rescue brigade

We noticed a message from the Rockanje Rescue Brigade. Yesterday, February 20, 2021, 31 kite surfers were rescued from the water. The number on one day is extreme and, according to Rockanje Rescue Brigade, normal enough for a year of rescues. First of all, we can be happy and grateful that there don't seem to be any serious accidents ... Read more 31 kite surfers rescued Rockanje by rescue brigade

Kitesurfing year 2020: most days above 10 degrees

Besides that you can feel it yourself, you already read in the kitesurfing December blog. November was a lot milder in terms of temperature than the long-term average. Yes, you read that right. Kitesurfing year 2020 will go into the books as the year with the most days above 10 degrees. Year of weather records Our eye fell on ... Read more Kitesurfing year 2020: most days above 10 degrees

Winner Fluid Kiteboarding Package Night announced

One thing led to another. We still visit Dutch kitesurfing brands to examine them a bit. On the one hand to put them in the spotlight because a little Dutch pride is part of it. On the other hand because of the passion for the sport and the craftsmanship behind the brands. Interview Fluid Kiteboarding After ... Read more Winner Fluid Kiteboarding Package Night announced