Lorenzo Casati
Lorenzo Casati, the youngest KOTA champion and 2025 Trilogy winner. Discover the journey of the "Young Emperor" redefining Big Air kiteboarding.
Riders
Tarifa
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.
Riders
Giel Vlugt
The journey of Dutch top rider Giel Vlugt, pioneer of the double kiteloop. Discover his career, including his 2026 move from CORE to the Dutch brand Vantage Kites.
Column
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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Legends
Jaime Herraiz
A legendary kiteboarder from Tarifa, Spain, and GKA Sports Director. He is the namesake of the best-selling 'Jaime Board'.
Event Archives
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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Event Archives
2018 GKA Kite World Tour (Season Wrap-Up)
The birth of Air Games, Airton's legendary boogie loop, and 12yo Capucine's debut. A look back at the dramatic 2018 season of nature's fury and pushing limits.
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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 three divisions and Kiko Roig's breakout performance.
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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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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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