De 2de stop van de KPWT tour dit jaar, overgenomen of weggekaapt van de PKRA het is maar hoe je het bekijkt. Tarifa staat echter wel garant voor spektakel door krachtige wind die zich daar kan vormen. Voor de riders begint het seizoen nu ook echt want deze stop is tevens de 1ste stop van een serie van 6 in 2 maanden waarbij er heel wat meer uurtjes gevlogen wordt zonder kites dan met kites.
De prijzenpot is gevuld met E 23.000,- voor de freestyle, course race en biggest kiteloop contest (hopelijk wordt er deze keer wel geloopt).
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Alle riders veel succes toegewenst
en vooral de dutchies en belgen natuurlijk:
13 VYVEY Leander - JN-Kites, Woodyfish boards, O' Neill
22 Van OOSTERUM Cees - Gaastra Kites, Rehall Clothing (kite die nog?
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COURSE RACING WOMEN :
- Fabienne D’Ortoli (Naish, FRA)
- Nayara Licariao (Xtreme Boards, BR)
- Kari Schibevaag (Ozone, NOR)
COURSE RACING MEN :
- Bruno Sroka (Cabrinha, FRA)
- Sean Farley (North, MEX)
- Abel Lago (Rrd, SPA)
FREESTYLE WOMEN :
- Gisela Pulido (Airush, SPA)
- Ania Grzelinska (North, POL)
- Noelia Nunez (Naish, SPA)
FREESTYLE MEN :
- Mike Blomvall (Nobile, SWE)
- Leander Vyvey (JN, BEL)
- Alex Pastor (Naish, SPA)
FREESTYLE JUNIOR :
1. Forest Bakker (Flexifoil, FRA)
2. Ratti Morales (SPA)
3. Nicolas Franco (Liquid Force, FRA)
KITELOOP WOMEN :
- Alice Brunacci (North, ITA)
- Ania Grzelinska (North, POL)
- Kari Schibevaag (Ozone, NOR)
KITELOOP MEN :
- Jesse Richman (Cabrinha, US)
- Erik Volpe (Slingshot, ITA)
- Vincent Tiger (F.One, FRA)
KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa 2009
Kiteboard Pro World Tour
1st – 5th July 2009
Welcome to the last day of competition and the end to another step on the KPWT 2009 tour.
All riders, sponsor and organizers had an out of this world celebration last night at Café Del Mar to commemorate this successful event in Tarifa.
KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa started the day with a skippers meeting at 11h00.
Course Racing kicked things off, followed by the double elimination rounds for men and women. The wind had picked up nicely by 13h30 and the riders were gladly using it to their advantage.
Prize giving was held at 19h00 on the stage in front of Tangana, bringing the event to a close. Trophies were handed to the top 3 placed riders within each discipline.
The KPWT team would like to thank the local organizers, Last Lap. They were always smiling and enthusiastic to help with whatever task. And proved their competence in hosting a super event at such a perfect location, Tarifa! We look forward to working with you in the future.
The next stop on the KPWT 2009 will be the Santa Cruz Ocean Spirit Super Grand Slam in Portugal on the 23rd July (Registration day)! Santa Cruz is one of the most popular places in Europe for Wave Riding and boasts perfect conditions for all water-sport enthusiasts.
Press release – 4th July 2009
KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa 2009
Kiteboard Pro World Tour
1st – 5th July 2009
What an exhilarating day on the KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa 2009!
The skippers meeting began at 11h00 and the Race Director announced the day would start with 2 course races. Bruno Sroka (FRA, CABRINHA), Sean Farley (MEX, NORTH) and Abel Lago (SPA, RRD) were placed at the top of the rankings after the first 4 races and were determined to hold onto their podium positions.
In the women’s racing discipline, Fabienne D'Ortoli (FRA, NAISH), Licariao Aguiar (BRA, TRUZZ) and Kari Schibevaag (NOR, OZONE) held the top 3 spots after the first four races.
The races started and the spectators that had come to the beach were not disappointed!
Race One - Men: Race One - Women:
1. Bruno Sroka (FRA, CABRINHA) 1. Fabienne D'Ortoli (FRA, NAISH)
2. Jesse Richman (USA, CABRINHA) 2. Alice Brunnaci (ITA, NORTH)
3. Sergio Perera (SPA, F-ONE) 3. Licariao Aguiar (BRA, TRUZZ)
Race Two – Men: Race Two – Women:
1. Sean Farley (MEX, NORTH) 1. Fabienne D'Ortoli(FRA, NAISH)
2. Bruno Sroka (FRA, CABRINHA) 2. Licariao Brunnaci (ITA, NORTH)
3. Jess Richman (USA, CABRINHA) 3. Kari Schibevaag (NOR, OZONE)
The wind increased through the morning and a quick switch was made to start the double elimination heats for the men’s freestyle at 15h00. Michael Schitzhoffer (AUS, JN) and Vincent Tiger (FRA, F-ONE) were looking good in the rounds and setting high standards for the rider’s to pay some serious attention to. Both riders progressed to the quarter-finals.
The wind dropped off late in the afternoon and the competition will have to continue tomorrow. There is an exciting buzz about the party organized for this evening, to be held at the internationally renowned, Café Del Mar.
Lets all look forward to the final day of the KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa 2009! Prize giving will be held at 17h00 so please make sure, if you are in the area to come down and cheer for your champions!
Press release – 3rd July 2009
KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa 2009
Kiteboard Pro World Tour
1st – 5th July 2009
Welcome to day 3 on the KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa!
After a good breakfast at 100% FUN restaurant, the skippers meeting began the day at a welcomed 11h00.
The single freestyle elimination was underway and the second round for the men began.
And without question the heat of the second round was Peter Tyushkevich (RU, FLEXIFOIL) and Michael Shitzhoffer (AUS, JN) who set a very high standard for the rest of the field. Leander Vyvey (BEL, JN) was in top form today and gave the crowd a super show, performing his “JESUS WALK†trick and progressing into the final to meet Mike Blomvall (SWE, NOBIL).
In the women’s heat we had a huge semi-final match up between last year’s KPWT champion, Ania Grezlinska (POL, NORTH) and 5x World Champion Gisela Pulido (SPA, MOVISTAR).
A skippers meeting was then held at 17h00 and the junior freestyle competition started.
What a great finish to the day watching the kids give their best! Look out for the party to be held at Tangana later tonight for a beach bash to remember!
Single Elimination Men:
1. Mike Blomvall (SWE, NOBILE)
2. Leander Vyvey (BEL, JN)
3. Alex Pastor (SPA, NAISH)
Single Elimination Women:
1. Ania Grezlinska (POL, NORTH)
2. Noelia Nunez (SPA, NAISH)
3. Kriss Kin (USA, BEST)
Press release – 2nd July 2009
KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa 2009
Kiteboard Pro World Tour
1st – 5th July 2009
Welcome to day two on the KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa 2009. After a chilled party and dinner held at Pacha Mama last night all riders appreciated the 10h30 skippers meeting this morning.
The wind was not at competition requirements this morning so the next skippers meeting was held after lunch at 13h30. Yesterday saw four exciting course races and results for the day are posted below.
The first rounds of the men’s single elimination started off competition day 2. The heats began at 14h15 and continued up until 16h00 with the first round for men completed.
At 16h30 the HAVAIANAS board off competition was held! The huge flip-flops/ boards were dragged into the water and attempts were made to pull off the best maneuver possible.
Abel Lago (SPA RRD), Jose Luengo (SPA, LIQUID FORCE), Alvaro Onieva (SPA, BEST) and Antoine Auriol (FRA, KITELOOSE) participated in the men’s competition. With the final between the two Spanish riders, Alvaro and Abel doing their absolute best with the heavy boards in front of an excitable crowd!
It was quite the spectacle and brought thousands down to the beach.
Alvaro managed to do just enough to win the final heat against Abel and the 900euro prize money on offer!
For the women, Kari Schibevaag (NOR, OZONE), Gisela Pulido (SPA, MOVISTAR), Fabienne D'Ortoli(FRA, NAISH) and Ania Grezlinska (POL, NORTH) took part in this unique event. Gisela handled the heavy board as best she could and managed to take the final heat and the 600euro prize money on offer!
Thank you to HAVAIANAS for their support and this “BOARD OFF†competition.
The wind had dropped off by 18h00 and an attempt was made to run the women’s first elimination rounds. Unfortunately there was not enough wind and after heat one the day was called off. What a fun and unique day on the KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa 2009!
Course Racing 1st July Results:
Race One Men:
1. Bruno Sroka (FRA, CABRINHA)
2. Abel Lago (SPA, RRD)
3. Sean Farley (MEX, NORTH)
Race One Women:
1. Fabienne D'Ortoli (FRA, NAISH)
2. Licariao Aguiar (BRA, TRUZZ)
3. Ainhoa Garcia (SPA, AIRUSH)
Race Two Men:
1. Bruno Sroka (FRA, CABRINHA)
2. Sean Farley (MEX, NORTH)
3. Abel Lago (SPA, RRD)
Race Two Women:
1. Fabienne D'Ortoli (FRA, NAISH)
2. Licariao Aguiar (BRA, TRUZZ)
3. Kari Schibevaag (NOR, OZONE)
Race Three Men:
1. Abel Lago (SPA, RRD)
2. Sean Farley (MEX, NORTH)
3. Bruno Sroka (FRA, CABRINHA)
Race Three Women:
1. Licariao Aguiar (BRA, TRUZZ)
2. Kari Schibevaag (NOR, OZONE)
3. Fabienne D'Ortoli (FRA, NAISH)
Race Four Men:
1. Bruno Sroka (FRA, CABRINHA)
2. Sean Farley (MEX, NORTH)
3. Jesse Richman (USA, CABRINHA)
Race Four Women:
1. Licariao Aguiar (BRA, TRUZZ)
2. Fabienne D'Ortoli (FRA, NAISH)
3. Ainhoa Garcia (SPA, AIRUSH)
Press release – 1st July 2009
KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa 2009
Kiteboard Pro World Tour
1st – 5th July 2009
The first day of the KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa started today with a skippers meeting at 09h00.
The wind is definitely of Spanish origin taking it’s time to rise in the morning.
The draws for the Freestyle men and women were done regardless and the rules were clearly announced by the race director for all the riders.
A further skippers meeting was held at 14h30 and the race director instructed all riders to prepare for the course racing discipline. The wind increased up to 12 knots and all riders launched their kites in anticipation for the first race of the event.
Race one saw over 45 riders take to the water. Each race included one lap around the strategically placed buoys. Abel Lago (SPA, RRD) started well and worked the conditions perfectly to push ahead of the pack and looked comfortable to win. Bruno Sroka (FRA, CABRINHA) thought otherwise and took the right channel at the perfect time flying past him in the home straight. Great start to the day setting the tone for the races to follow. He went on placed first in 3 of the 4 races for the day.
Fabienne D'ortoli (FRA, NAISH) placed well in all four races and is sitting nicely to further herself within this discipline. Kari Schibevaag (NOR, OZONE) pushed hard in the races and looks determined for the overall title within the next few days, so watch out for the women!
After race four the wind dropped off and the day ended due to light winds.
It was a good day overall and all are looking forward to day 2 on the KPWT Movistar Kite Pro Tarifa!
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wazzaah had een 5 sterren sessie in Terschelling Groene Strand met maar liefst 10 - 11 knots op zijn Vari Condor (2013)
ltkort had een 3 sterren sessie in Wijk aan Zee met maar liefst 0 - 0 knots op zijn SlingShot RPM (2012)
Cees back in competition? Succes, laat ze maar n dikke sprong zien!!
cool!
Succes in elk geval, je kan het.
En natuurlijk dat andere dutchies! dat jullie maar de top 3 mogen vullen!!
caas had een 3 sterren sessie in Scheveningen met maar liefst 23 - 30 knots op zijn Wainman Hawaii Rabbit Gypsy (2008)
6e en dan zou ik zeggen gaan met die bannaan :)
BasKoole had een 3 sterren sessie in Big Bay met maar liefst 24 - 28 knots op zijn Airush Razor (2011)
wazzaah had een 5 sterren sessie in Terschelling Groene Strand met maar liefst 10 - 11 knots op zijn Vari Condor (2013)
good to see you back on track
BramB had een 5 sterren sessie in Barra do Cauipe met maar liefst 20 - 25 knots op zijn JN Prima Donna (2011)
ostendlocal had een 2 sterren sessie in Oostende met maar liefst 16 - 18 knots op zijn SlingShot Fuel (2012)
ostendlocal had een 2 sterren sessie in Oostende met maar liefst 16 - 18 knots op zijn SlingShot Fuel (2012)
