A weekend without wind is not a complete weekend. This is quite a statement, but many avid water sports enthusiasts will agree with me: a game of water sports is part of a complete and successful weekend. For example, last weekend I was looking for wind and the possibility of kite surfing or wing foiling. Little wind was forecast… Read more Wing foiling at 5 knots with the Duotone Downwinder SLS. 8 questions for Mark
Tag: Kitefoiling
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
How much wind is needed for kitesurfing? Kiting options with 10 knots
More fun with little wind. The question of how much wind you need to kitesurf is often asked. And rightly so, because kitesurfing is addictive and you want to do it as often as possible. In addition, the more you kitesurf, the better it goes. Kitesurfing with little wind has become increasingly popular. Even… Read more How much wind is needed for kitesurfing? Kiting options with 10 knots
On the way to Olympic kitesurfing Paris 2024
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
Annelous Lammerts takes gold with Formula Kite
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
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
What do I need to know if I want to go kite-foiling?
You want to start kite foiling. Then you must be wondering what type of foil board and which foil you need. Answering these questions first gives you some questions for yourself. How you want to foil, for example. Do you want to go for foiling to enjoy cruising with minimal wind? Or kite foiling… Read more What do I need to know if I want to go kite-foiling?
Windsurfing Olympic Tokyo – Kiran Badloe takes gold!
In prelude to the Paris 2024 Olympics, where kitesurfing is on the program for the first time, we followed the Tokyo Olympics. This gave us an idea of what this is all about and what can be expected in 2024. In addition, we naturally have a warm heart for windsurfing, and in particular Team NL… Read more Windsurfing Olympic Tokyo – Kiran Badloe takes gold!
This way kitesurfing could become Olympic
Kitesurfing will participate for the first time during the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. This is now well known among kite surfers. We explain a number of things with the help of professional kite surfer Daniela Moroz. For example, how kitesurfing could end up at the Olympic Games and what the kitesurfing Olympics will look like. Daniela Moroz is ... Read more This way kitesurfing could become Olympic
What is your ultimate foil riding style? Download free foiling magazine
Thefoilingmagazine.com has been online for some time now. It is part of thekitemag.com and the foiling magazine is also called the sister of The Kite Mag. The magazine is of course about foiling, only in the broadest sense of foiling. Curious about your ultimate foil sailing style? You may discover it here. All… Read more What is your ultimate foil riding style? Download free foiling magazine
