Wind Strength
An explanation of the relationship between Beaufort scale and sea surface conditions, extreme wind competition records, and appropriate kite sizes by weight and wind speed.
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offshore wind
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How Wind Direction Changes Everything: Safety, Styles, and Famous Spots
Explore how onshore, sideshore, and offshore winds affect kitesurfing safety, big air, and wave riding, featuring world-famous spots like Cape Town and Tarifa.
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Tournaments
2019 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cabo Verde
The opening stop of the 2019 GKA World Tour. A fierce pure wave-riding battle powered by the offshore winds and shallow reefs of Ponta Preta.
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Tournaments
2018 GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Fuerteventura
The 2018 GKA Kite-Surf World Tour in Fuerteventura featured extreme big air and strapless freestyle battles in 35-knot winds and flat waters.
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The Named Winds of the World
An introductory column exploring the famous named local winds, such as Levante and Cape Doctor, that dictate kiteboarding sessions worldwide.
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Spots
Cape Verde
Sal Island in Cape Verde is a holy grail of kiteboarding. As the birthplace of strapless freestyle and a GKA World Tour venue, it offers world-class waves.
Riders
Airton Cozzolino
A living legend from Cape Verde, Airton Cozzolino is a pioneer of strapless freestyle kiteboarding and a multi-time GKA World Champion.