Review Jamie Overbeek on Cold Hawaii Big Air - Interview

He was there and went straight into the semi-finals. There he came across Lasse Walker who was perhaps just as nervous. Such young talent. The experience was unforgettable and at the same time very promising. KitesurfPro took the opportunity to interview Jamie again. Here is Jamie Overbeek's retrospective on Cold Hawaii Big Air. What were you ... Read more Review Jamie Overbeek on Cold Hawaii Big Air - Interview

Cold Hawaii Big Air winner Kevin Langeree

The first big air kitesurfing competition in Denmark is a fact and one part has been completed. Big Air of the Cold Hawaii Games event has ended. Cold Hawaii Big Air winner Kevin Langeree must be very proud. Top 3 results Cold Hawaii Big Air 1. Kevin Langeree 2. Lasse Walker 3. Stig Hoefnagel Click ... Read more Cold Hawaii Big Air winner Kevin Langeree

Kitefoil Cup Holland unites with kitesurfing association NKV

Our eye caught the news flash of the Dutch Kitesurf Association (NKV). Two cases are announced in it. First of all, that Kitefoil Cup Holland will join the NKV. Secondly, that another kitefoil match is planned for Saturday September 12th. Now officially an 'NKV Kitefoil Cup Holland' competition. Popularity kitefoiling is twofold the… Read more Kitefoil Cup Holland unites with kitesurfing association NKV

Update European Championship kitefoiling Poland

We receive messages about the European Championship kitefoiling. A battle is currently being fought in Puck, Poland. This stop of the European Kite Foiling Championship is from 18 to 23 August. Won two races in the 'Silver Flight' Sven van de Kamp has won two races. See the start of these races ... Read more Update European Championship kitefoiling Poland

Win the Cold Hawaii Big Air in Denmark = through to Red Bull King of the Air

The first big air kitesurfing competition in Denmark is a fact. The Cold Hawaii Big Air. Correct yes. Because kite surfing has now also been added to the annual Cold Hawaii Games in Denmark. And then big air where kite surfers pull out all the stops to jump as high as possible. Of course, the high ... Read more Win the Cold Hawaii Big Air in Denmark = through to Red Bull King of the Air

Kitesurf speed record: world record Sylvain Hoceini

Movie of the kite speed record at 500 meters.

On July 15, 2020, French kitesurfer Sylvain Hoceini broke the kitesurf speed record at Plage du Rouet, in La Palme in France. Sylvain has been very active in the world of kite surfing at speed since 2015. The new kite surfing speed record did not go unnoticed and is of course something to be proud of. Our… Read more Kitesurf speed record: world record Sylvain Hoceini

AED 'Hoek tot Helder' saves the life of a kite surfer in Zandvoort

AED 'Hoek tot Helder' saves the life of a kite surfer in Zandvoort

More than 130 kilometers of kite surfing from Hoek van Hollend to Den Helder. Mission: AEDs, a device used for cardiac arrest resuscitation, on the coast. In 2019 this was the charity linked to the Heart Foundation. Initiator of 'Hoek tot Helder' Martijn van Dijk. Result 'Angle to Clear' 2019 The result of 'Angle ... Read more AED 'Hoek tot Helder' saves the life of a kite surfer in Zandvoort

Kitesurfing Olympic sport. The Hague (2021), Dakar (2022), Paris (2024)

Kitesurfing Olympic Sport - Formula kite kiteboarding

It was already known that the bullet is through the church and kite surfing will become an Olympic sport. In preparation for that, we have some interesting news for you. For now it is interesting to know that the Municipality of The Hague will organize the 2021th edition of the Youth Sailing World Championship in 50. Now that is not yet ... Read more Kitesurfing Olympic sport. The Hague (2021), Dakar (2022), Paris (2024)

How fast do we actually kite surf? World record and own attempt ..

Alex Caizergues up to speed. Photo from surfertoday.com

Alexandre Caizergues is world record holder when it comes to the 'speed kitesurfing record'. The French kite surfer broke his own record in 2017 with a speed of 57.97 knots. This is 107.36 km / h. The measurement took place during the Salt and Speed ​​event at Salin-de-Giraud in France. We already wrote about it in 2008. Fast kite surfing is ... Read more How fast do we actually kite surf? World record and own attempt ..

Speed ​​records kite surfing sharper again

2017 - Absolute speed record kite surfing 107,36 km / h The fastest kite surfer in the world is Alexandre Caizergues. With a speed of 50.97 knots measured over a distance of 500 meters. Alexander reached a maximum speed of no less than 2017 knots (58 km / h) in 107,36. An unparalleled achievement so far. 2009 - New records on the assembly line ... Read more Speed ​​records kite surfing sharper again