Competitions are the boost to our lives to show that our talent is unique and the best to be rewarded. To prepare for them is itself a learning curve and thus a great fine-tuning of skills is required. The same rule applies to kiteboarding as well. And if you are looking for a list of kiteboarding competition for 2018, then you have come to the correct place. While we aim to provide to you the complete list of kiteboarding competitions for 2018, it is nearly impossible given that there are many competitions popping up around the world. So, we will just list down the few that have gathered a lot of traffic in and around the Internet.
List Of Kiteboarding Competition For 2018
The list of events listed below is some of the world’s most prestigious kiteboarding competitions that is recognized worldwide by many professionals. The gap between each of the competitors is hardly evident and apparent. Usually, they are really very close to each other in terms of their skill levels. A short glossary on some of the kiteboarding competitions of 2018 and a peek at the respective winners of last year.
The series of events listed are not ranked to any specific order.
1. GKA Surf World Cup Canary Islands
- An event organized by GKA Air Games
- Event dates: 19-25 Jul 2018
- Location: Sotavento, Spain
- Winner for 2017: Airton Cozzolino from Cape Verde, is the undefeated champion from last two years. A music and pizza lover, Airton likes to find himself amidst nature. A memorable moment for him is when he was crowned as the world champion of kitesurfing in 2012.
- Follow him @airtoncozzolino
2. Kitespeed World Championships
- An event based on speed both port and starboard track
- Event dates: 18-22 Aug 2018
- Location: Masirah Beach Camp, Oman
- Winners for 2017: Alexandre Caizergues and Hannah Whiteley were crowned as Kitespeed World Champions in 2017 with rigorous racing.
- Alex, a French professional and known as the fastest kiteboarder on Earth, has bagged various records. A 4 time kitespeed world champion and 2 outright world record holder. Follow him @alexac21 and know more about him.
- Hannah Whiteley, the Pro kitesurfer, athlete and model, is a popular name. Follow her @hannahwhiteleyofficial to know more
3. Kitefoil World Series Act 1,2,3
- The world championship of kitefoiling class and fleet racing
- Event dates: 31 Aug-05 Sep 2018, 10-15 Sep 2018, 17-21 Oct 2018, 04-08 Dec 2018
- Location: Weifang Binhai, Pingtan, Cagliari, finals will be held in Muscat
- Winner for 2017: Axel Mazella, A professional kiteboarder who has overruled the competitors with a good margin. A famous figure with 6 records in France. Follow him @axel_mazella to know more.
4. TT:R Hang Loose Pump-Kite Trophy
- Event organized with both male and female formats, based on separate entries.
- Event dates: 24-29 Jul 2018
- Location: Hang Loose Beach, Italy
- Winner for 2017: Martin Dolenc (Male ranking) and Jingle Chen (Female ranking). Follow them @martin_dolenc, and @jingle.chen.
5. North American Championships
- The event is a Formula Kite, Short track
- Event Dates: 08-11 Nov 2018
- Location: South San Diego Bay, California
- Winner for 2017: Axel Mazella was crowned winner that year and you can follow him @axel_mazella.
Conclusion
These are the few of the various kiteboarding events and competitions that are scheduled every year in different seasons. Every act is arranged with proper safety, with professionals such as the race directors, technicians, trainers, to ensure that professionals get all they need to put up the best show. Pick your favourite destination and make sure to be a part of any of these events!
Be prepared to be treated to sights similar to the one in the video below.
