Wednesday, 22 November 2017 03:21
Leaders tighten grip on top spots in stellar conditions at Oman Formula Kite World Championships
The leading riders consolidated their hold on the top tier of the leaderboard with spectacularly-close competition at the Formula Kite World Championships in Oman as conditions delivered epic racing.Britain’s Olly Bridge preserved his overnight lead with another all-star performance in breeze that quickly built to over 20knots, churning up the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman off Muscat’s Al Mouj Beach. After an uncharacteristically faltering start to his day that saw him finish third in race one after mistakenly heading towards the wrong mark, the Brit barely skipped a beat winning the next five of the day’s six races. He…
Monday, 20 November 2017 18:15
Chase for Formula Kite World Championship glory in Oman kicks off in perfect conditions
Britain’s Bridge brothers, Olly and Guy, signalled their intent when they bagged a big tally of first places in the opening exchanges of the Formula Kite World Championships in Oman, giving them the top two spots on the leaderboard.Olly Bridge put on a near flawless display, taking six wins and leaving classy rivals like reigning and former Formula Kite World Champions, Maxime Nocher (MON) and Johnny Heineken (USA), trailing in his wake.Younger sibling Guy Bridge, competing in a different flight of the qualifying series, took four firsts and a second, beating off challenges from Theo Lhostis (FRA) and another former…
Monday, 20 November 2017 03:51
World’s Top Kitefoil Racers Ready for Battle in Year’s Biggest Clash
A clique of reigning and former kite racing world champions are lined up ready to fight it out with a clutch of young pretenders on the flat waters of Oman’s dramatic coastline as they vie for the prized 2017 Formula Kite crowns.The impressive roster of the world’s fastest kitefoil racers represents the showdown of the year in what will surely be breathtakingly tight contests on the Gulf of Oman’s crystal clear waters off Muscat’s Al Mouj Beach.The much-anticipated head-to-head battles will see reigning International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) Formula Kite World Champion, Monaco’s Maxime Nocher, attempt to see off title challenges…
Thursday, 19 October 2017 09:19
2017 IKA Formula Kite World Championships—One Month: World’s Leading KiteFoil Racers to Gather for Exhilarating Showdown in Oman
The stage is set for the year’s biggest kite racing event with the globe’s fastest riders planning to assemble on Oman’s crystal clear waters in just one month to do battle for the coveted Formula Kite World Championship crowns. With the decision on kiteboarding’s bid to become a “showcase event” at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics imminent, it is expected the showdown for the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) titles will also draw a large fleet with real strength in depth. Yet it is the prospect of all the top men and women—who have not appeared on the same stage so far…
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Friday, 18 August 2017 21:24
Parlier and Moroz crowned 2017 Formula Kite European Champions after a week of racing in challenging conditions
Nico Parlier (FRA, Ozone/Mikes Lab) took the men's title after neck on neck racing with his french rival Axel Mazella (FRA, Enata) with the lead swapping race by race on the final day in front of Tirmata Beach, Istanbul.The event kicked of last Saturday with the iconic Bosphorus Race - a long distance race over approximately 41 km from Tirmata Beach right into the heart of Istanbul in ideal sailing conditions with 9 knots northerly winds and moderate seas. 29 out of the 36 strong fleet saw the finishing line right in front of Ortaköy Camii Mosque, after having passed all…
Saturday, 10 June 2017 22:12
Parlier crowned Sailing World Cup Series Champion in the Foiling Formula Kite Class
Six new World Cup Series champions have been crowned after a day of Medal Races were played out in Santander, Spain.Racing concluded in the Men's and Women's Windsurfers, Men's and Women's Skiff, the Mixed Multihull and the Foiling Formula Kiteboarding with five new World Cup champions and one successful defence.After a morning postponement, Medal Races kicked off on the Dune racing area in a light, fickle and challenging 5-8 knot north easterly breeze that tested sailors and the race committee alike.Watch back all of today's Medal Races here -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADw68mHQkR4Nico Parlier (FRA) was head and shoulders above the Foiling Formula Kiteboarding…
Saturday, 10 June 2017 09:58
Medal Race places decided for the Foiling Formula Kite Class in Santander Sailing World Cup Final
The Men's and Women's Skiff, Windsurfers, Mixed Multihull and Foiling Formula Kiteboarding all concluded their fleet racing and the top ten racers will now advance to Saturday's live Medal Races to fight to become the World Cup Final Champion in their respective fleets.Friday's conditions served up exceptional conditions for the 260 sailors from 41 nations with a steady north east breeze in the region of 12-16 knots.France's Nico Parlier has almost wrapped up gold before Saturdays three single couting medal races. He is 27 points clear of Guy Bridge (GBR). Only a disaster - not finishing any of the three races…
Thursday, 08 June 2017 22:53
Parlier remains untouchable in strong Santander breeze
Sailing's 2017 World Cup Series Final reached its mid-point on Thursday, as competitors continue to fight for position across the ten Olympic and foiling Formula Kite events in Santander, Spain.The competition in Santander has been ferocious with Olympic medallists, World Champions and many of the world's leading sailors aiming to reach Saturday's live Medal Races and to be in with a chance at claiming a medal.Thursday's racing saw exceptional sailing conditions across all the racing areas. A 15 -20 knot breeze, gusting 25 knots, tested the sailors.French World Cup winner Nico Parlier (FRA) remained untouchable, sailing the perfect day.The young Frenchman…
Wednesday, 07 June 2017 23:10
Parlier dominates Day 2 at Sailing World Cup Final Santander with the Bridge brothers battling for the podium
Santander was baked in sunshine for the second day of World Cup racing as riders looked to either capitalise on a great opening day, or play catch up after slow starts.Conditions were near on perfect for the 260 sailors from 41 nations racing across the ten Olympic fleets and the foiling Formula Kite class. Not a cloud in the sky and 11-15 knots of breeze coming from the north east enabled a full on day of racing.Defending World Cup Final Champion Oliver Bridge (GBR) found his form on the second day of competition, winning five out of six races in…
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