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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Tarifa
Tournaments
2018 GKA Air Games Cabarete
The 2018 GKA World Tour stop in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. The event featured the Air Games format, blending big air and technical freestyle under strong trade winds.
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Events
2019 GKA Kite World Tour (Season Wrap-Up)
The 2019 season saw the integration of Freestyle and Kite-Surf into one GKA Tour. Witness Mother Nature's fury, Ozzy's KOTA-style madness, and a 11yo prodigy.
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Riders
Giel Vlugt
The journey of Dutch top rider Giel Vlugt, pioneer of the double kiteloop. Discover his career, including his sudden 2026 departure from CORE amid rumors.
Riders
Janek Grzegorzewski
The 2021 BAKL Overall Champion from Poland. Discover the journey of Janek Grzegorzewski, a Big Air star overcoming a catastrophic injury to fly higher than ever.
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Riders
Lorenzo Casati
Lorenzo Casati, the youngest KOTA champion and 2025 Trilogy winner. Discover the journey of the "Young Emperor" redefining Big Air kiteboarding.
Events, Tournaments
2019 GKA Kite World Cup Tarifa (Tarifa Kite Pro)
The 2019 GKA Kite World Cup in Tarifa faced a severe lack of wind, ending with an 8-way tie for 1st in the Men's divisions and Kiko Roig's breakout performance.
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Events, Tournaments
2019 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Sylt
The 2019 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup in Sylt, Germany. Featuring an unusual sunny mix-format event, Carla Herrera Oria's total dominance, and a brutal travel schedule.
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People, Riders
Cohan van Dijk
Known as "Big C," Cohan van Dijk is a young Dutch powerhouse pushing the absolute limits of Big Air with extreme height and an aggressive riding style.