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
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Airush team (NL) breaks records
Dutch records kitespeed even faster!
Review speedkite event
New world records were set early in the event. This film shows once again that speed kiting is really 'speed kiting'.
North kite speed board
North Kiteboarding has launched a speedkite board. After 15 to 20 prototypes there is the North limited edition course racing board.
NK Kitespeed in October
While standing on a board and pulled by a kite, complete 500 meters as quickly as possible. The assignment is clear! The speed record in the Netherlands for sailing vessels is 74,9 km / h and was set by windsurfer Ben van der Steen. Will this upcoming NK Speedkite be broken by a kiteboarder? Due to unfavorable wind forecasts it is… Read more NK Kitespeed in October
Kitespeed world record
The kitespeed world speed record is held by 29-year-old Frenchman Alexandre Caizergues. In 2007 he set the speed record at 47,92 knots, which is almost 89 km / h. Rolf van der Vlugt and Katja Roose compete at world level for the titles.