One week after the kite crash, Lewis Crathern is out of coma
15 February 2016 | Kiteboarding
The 31-year-old kiteboarder suffered a huge wipeout during the Red Bull King of the Air, in Cape Town, South Africa. Crathern free fell nearly 20 meters (65 feet) and crashed into the water.
His heat opponents...
NeilPryde unveils the RS:X weapon for the 2024 Olympic Games
22 February 2016 | Windsurfing
In the early months of 2012, the future of Olympic windsurfing looked doomed, and kiteboarding was gaining ground. Richard Branson lobbied vigorously for kites, and the governing body for the sport of sailing even voted...
High-octane battles at the 2016 Lord of the Wind
18 January 2016 | Kiteboarding
After five days of intense competition, the champions have been crowned. The East Cape of Baja delivered consistent winds, and all riders were able to test their skills and equipment in the warm Mexican waters.
The...
An extreme windsurfing day at Lake Superior
28 December 2015 | Windsurfing
Welcome to Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes of North America. Shared by Canada and the USA, the spot is known for its very low water temperatures. Some say it's "like Ireland in...
National Kiteboarding League crowns inaugural champions
29 February 2016 | Kiteboarding
Six Australian and New Zealand kiteboarders have taken out titles in the inaugural edition of the 2015/2016 NKL. Riders from both countries competition in regional events before deciding the overall winners in the Gold Coast.
The...
How to body drag in kiteboarding
16 February 2016 | Kiteboarding
Kiteboarding beginners must learn how to body drag themselves back to the beach if an emergency occurs. In the early rides, it's easy to lose a board. A wipeout, a rip current, or crash might...
Foilboarders dominate the La Ventana Classic 2016
11 January 2016 | Kiteboarding
Steady winds blessed Baja California during the five-day competition held in Mexican waters. The La Ventana Classic attracted an interesting number of kiteboarders, as well as windsurfers and stand-up paddleboard enthusiasts.
On the final day, 16...
Droneboarding, the extreme sport for windless days
08 March 2016 | Kiteboarding
Meet the Aerones, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ready to replace the wind as the ultimate alternative power source. And you don't need kites either. The Aerones is a drone, but not a drone like...
Niccolo Porcella suffers kiteboarding's worst ever wipeout
05 January 2016 | Kiteboarding
The Hawaiian-Italian waterman was riding Jaws/Peahi, in Maui, and he was forced to hit the eject button when a gigantic mountain of water closed out. The visual result is mind-blowing.
"It was one of the craziest...
Miguel Martinho wins the 2016 FW European Masters title
25 May 2016 | Windsurfing
The Portuguese windsurfer, 40, won all 12 races at Praia da Rocha and made everything look easy. Three years ago, Martinho had already won a European title in the Azores Islands.
"There is no easy championship....