O'NEILL verwelkomt LEANDER VYVEY & SAM LIGHT aan het EU TEAM!
Warmond, The Netherlands - June 28, 2010 -

O'Neill is proud to announce the addition of Leander Vyvey (BEL) and Sam Light (UK) to the European Team.
As the latest additions to the European Team roster, the two 20-year-old professional kitesurfers now stand shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow team riders including current PKRA World Champion Kevin Langeree (NED) and kitesurfing legend Mark Shinn (UK).



Leander capped a memorable 2009 season when he was crowned KPWT Freestyle & Overall Vice World Champion. Reflecting on his team promotion, the talented Belgian said: "Scoring a spot on the European Team really means a lot to me, and I'm super proud that everything I've done in the last few years has paved the way for me to represent O'Neill on a European level."

British Champ Sam Light has also continued to mark himself out as a star of the sport, notching up a number of impressive results, video parts and magazine covers. The stylish English rider said: "I'm really happy! Joining the European team is just perfect, as I get to keep traveling the world and pushing my riding with the support of O'Neill. It's just one more step towards taking over the world - what more could you want?!"



O'Neill Team Manager Bram van Vugt said: "Leander and Sam have been riding for O’Neill for a while already, and their impressive results and widespread media coverage made the decision to promote them to the European Team an easy one. With Leander and Sam now onboard, we've created a high performance team made up of four explosive riders, each with his own style of riding and approach to the sport. Welcome to the European Team, guys!"

On the evidence of their performances over the course of the last 12 months, it's safe to say it will be a real joy to watch Leander and Sam develop their careers within the European Team, where they'll occupy a position at the heart of a dynamic group of riders responsible for driving the progression of kitesurfing.

For more information about Leander, Sam and Team O'Neill: oneill.com