1st Annual Baja Xmas Downwinder Sleigh Ride
Meet at The Hot Springs Palapas at 130 pm Thursday Dec 23rd
Dress in a Xmas costume (Santa, elf, reindeer, snowman, or get creative)
Do a downwinder... Read More...
News
General and Kiteboarding News
Best Now Offering Up To 50% Off
Best are offering up to 50% any purchase of Best kiteboarding gear from any Best retailer or online direct from BestKiteboarding.com... Read More...
La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo January 17-23: Early Clinics and Schedule
Get ready for our island crossing 12 mile kite race, course racing, freestyle contest, Paddle Royale - SUP races including a 12 mile island crossing challenge, biggest KiteXpo ever with tons of gear to test, food, bands, parties every night, and fun””all in the name of raising money for the local schools in La Ventana! ... Read More...
Final World Rankings for 2010
After the last events of the season, the final rankings for 2010 in all disciplines have been published. The overall world cup winners are: Andy Yates / Gisela Pulido (Freestyle), Bruno Sroka / Steph Bridge (Course Racing) and Guilly Brandao / Gisela Pulido (Wave Riding).... Read More...
Yates and Pulido Claim 2010 Freestyle World Titles
20-year-old Andy Yates started competing on the PKRA tour in 2009 but now in 2010 he's already won his first Freestyle World Championship title.... Read More...
Alex Caizergues Wins Redbull Lightship Race
It was a close race early, but the Frenchman put aside jetlag after only arriving in Perth on Wednesday and pulled away.... Read More...
Kiteboarding (and overall sailing) Speed Record Ratified
The WSSRC has today ratified the last and final record from Luderitz, handing over the crown of Speedsailing to US Rob Douglas.... Read More...
PKRA New Caledonia Final Results/Report
Andy Yates and Gisela Pulido take the world title in New Caledonia. All riders were on top of their game and did not take one minute for granted out on the water. ... Read More...
The Kiteboarder Magazine December 2010 Issue Now Available Online
Read the entire December 2010 issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine for free online.... Read More...
Rising Star Robinson Hilario joins F-ONE Freestyle Team
F-One in America and CosmicKites.com are thrilled to announce that co-sponsored rider Robinson Hilario is the newest member of their freestyle team. ... Read More...
PKRA Argentina Final Results
The wind began to howl in the early morning hours here in Bariloche, Argentina.... Read More...
Surfer Andy Irons Passes Away
Very sad news from the surfing world today, Andy Irons passed away while traveling home from Puerto Rico to Hawaii.... Read More...
BenWilsonSurf partners with Resin 8 surfboards
Today, BenWilsonSurf announces an exclusive partnership with surfboard innovator RESIN 8.... Read More...
Kiteboarders Push Speed Sailing Record to 55.65 knots
Rumors are out that Rob Douglas (USA) is holding the Outright Speed Sailing World Record now with an incredible 55.65 knots. ... Read More...
Win a New Naish Kite in the Bolt vs. Park Contest
BOLT vs. PARK - There can be only one! (...that you can win, that is).... Read More...
Kiteboarder Alex Caizergues sets new Sailing Speed Record at 54.10 knots!
Alex Caizergues has officially set a new World Speed Sailing Record at 54.10 knots during his 1st run at 15h38 yesterday afternoon.... Read More...
Kiteboarder Spends Night Lost at Sea
With no wind to fly his kite, Joselito wrapped his bar up, flipped the kite upside down (self rescue style), and laid on it. ... Read More...
Three National Records broken on First Day of Luderitz Speed Challenge
The 1st National Speed Record broken within minutes of the start of the Luderitz Speed Event 2010.... Read More...
Best Kiteboarding 3 Kites for the Price of 2 Deal to Return
To celebrate the launch of the new Taboo Best is making a one-time limited introductory “3 for 2” offer starting October 7th.... Read More...
Gisela Pulido Races Ferry Across the Straights of Gibraltar
If you were to win your sport’s highest honour two months before your 11th birthday, and then hold onto it, with no sign of letting it go, then you might also need a new challenge now and then. ... Read More...
BEN WILSON SIGNS WITH FCS
Ben now joins the Global Team alongside professional surfers; Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Julian Wilson, and the Hobgood brothers.... Read More...
Best Kiteboarding Hiring US East and West Coast Reps
In order to cope with the increasing demand from their customers, Best Kiteboarding is looking for two sales representatives for the US East and West Coast... Read More...
2011 Kiteboarding Gear Photos from AWSI
Well, the 2010 AWSI wrapped up yesterday here in Hood River, and although the wind never showed up, we were able to catch a glimpse at almost all of the newly available and upcoming 2011 kiteboarding gear.... Read More...
TKB at 2010 AWSI in Hood River
The Kiteboarder Magazine will be posting videos about all of the latest 2011 kiteboarding gear over the next few days (9/17-9/19/2010)... Read More...
Sauble Beach Kite Jam Report from Brandon Scheid
The report from the Great White North is a good one, I've been having a blast up here. ... Read More...
TKB Podcast with F-One’s Raphael Salles – Got Q’s on 2011 Gear?
Exclusive!
Live from Mauritus, F-One's Raphael Salles will be joining The Kiteboarder's host Ryan Riccitelli for a podcast this Friday regarding the comp... Read More...
Test the 2011 F-One Gear in Brazil: Kite Adventures Trip Oct 23-Nov 1
Join F-One Kiting America, Bay Area Kitesurf and Kite Adventures for a trip of a lifetime this fall. Demo all the new 2011 F-One gear during this week-long ... Read More...
Join F-One/Kite Adventures in Brazil October 23-November 1, 2010
This 10 days-9 night trip is co-sponsored by Kite Adventures, who have been organizing kite trips in Brazil for years, and F-One Kiteboarding Americas. ... Read More...
TKB October 2010 Issue Now Arriving at Doorsteps and Retailers
Get to your local kiteboarding shop and pick up a copy or subscribe in the TKB store!... Read More...
Richard Branson Turns Back During English Channel Crossing
The AP reports that Branson had to give up his attempt to kitesurf across the English Channel on Tuesday because of rough seas and high winds.... Read More...