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15 September 2016 | Kiteboarding The one-off event sanctioned by the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) crowned world champions. Despite the long lay days, the world's best foil kiteboarders returned to the Yellow Sea for the final races. The light winds on...

23 September 2016 | Kiteboarding Riding waves with a kite and without straps involves a surfboard. It can be a classic surfboard used in surfing, but today kite brands have designed their own kitesurfing models with subtle changes in their...

20 September 2016 | Kiteboarding The RescueMe PLB1 was specially designed for kiteboarders and windsurfers who train or compete in unpredictable weather conditions, and in remote, offshore areas. The gadget weighs 116 grams, and it was built to resist the worst...

01 August 2016 | Windsurfing The iconic windsurf spot delivered ten days of powerful winds, and all sailors proved they were able to challenge 40-knot conditions. And we have a new world champion. Sarah-Quita Offringa, 25, won the event and got...

21 September 2016 | Windsurfing The first thing that newcomers to windsurfing should know is what equipment they will be using. The three main components of windsurfer are the board, the sail, the boom. There's more, but without them, you won't...

14 September 2016 | Kiteboarding Just because you have a natural stance, it doesn't mean you won't be able to switch stance. Keep cool and don't worry - it won't be as hard as it is when you try to...

15 August 2016 | Windsurfing It's all over in Guanabara Bay. The world's best RS:X windsurfers have concluded their races, and the gold, silver, and bronze medalists have been named. Van Rijsselberghe was the fastest in the Men's competition, but he...

Just a few days before the event the forecast looked rather uninspiring, so as we entered into Day One many competitors were not overly optimistic at the chance of getting wet. Not to be deterred by this, event organizer...

Without having exactly the same shaped fin, but made from other materials, it’s hard to distinguish with certainty, which attributes would be the result of either shape or material. However after using two 38cm control fins of different materials...

15 June 2016 | Kiteboarding Attaching the lines to the kite requires all your attention and focus. A small mistake can result in a fatal accident, so it is important to follow the basic safety guidelines. Lines should only be...