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411 Need Alex broke the kitespeed record despite Luderitz having the least amount of wind in November since 1972. Photo Mouvement International competitors like RRD’s Abel Lago will compete in the first ever Games consisting of traditional course racing and boarderX heats for the $10,000 purse. Photo Erik Aeder Smack New World Kitespeed Records Set By Marina Chang/Melissa Gil On November 14, Frenchman Alex Caizergues (F-One) set a new kite world record on his 8m Bandit III at 50.98 knots, breaking his former record of 50.57 knots. Caizergues said, “Speed is first for me a passion. I’m addicted to this sport, to the feelings I get when I’m going down the run at more than 100 km/h (62 miles peak speed). It’s also a kind a “fulfillment” because with all the F-One team, we put so much energy and effort all year long to be ready for this event, to achieve our goals when I break a record it’s a real moment of joy and happiness, shared with all the people involved in this adventure, even if they are usually far away!” He added, “I set the world record with less wind than last year, around 40 to 45 knots only. I really believe I have the ability to break the outright record, but now will have to wait until next year!” <strong>The</strong> French hydrofoil trimaran Hydroptere set the current world sailing speed record at 51.36 knots when its crew beat Caizergues’ former record last September 4. <strong>The</strong> event also marked two new USA speed sailing records. Rob Douglas (Cabrinha) came in just a hair behind Caizergues at 50.95 knots and newcomer to speed racing Melissa Gil (Cabrinha) finished with a speed of 38 knots. Started in 1997, the Lüderitz Speed Challenge is an annual speed sailing event held every November in Lüderitz, Namibia, on the west coast of Africa. <strong>The</strong> course is at a spot called the Second Lagoon, where it can blow up to 55 knots. In the four weeks of the event, speed sailors had only eight days of racing; records show that it was the worst November to date for wind since 1972. Race days were held on days with wind over 25 knots and up to 45 knots. Caizergues, Douglas and Seb Cattelan (first sailor to break 50 knots) have all recorded GPS speeds in excess of 51.50 knots so it is just a matter of time before they sail this fast between the gates of the course. Plans are already being developed to make Luderitz faster next year by building a better chop killer. For complete info, see www.luderitz-speed.com US riders Rob Douglas and Melissa Gil set US records in Luderitz. Photo Jamie Douglas Alex feels confident that kiters will break the current trimaran speed record next year. Photo Band Originale Texas to Host Extreme Watersports Games By Marina Chang Corpus Christi is hosting the first annual Texas Extreme Watersports Games from April 22 -25, 2010, at the Corpus Christi Downtown Marina. A new addition to the fourth annual Texas International Boat Show, the Games will consist of <strong>The</strong> Texas International Kiteboard Competition, an IKA (International Kiteboarding Association) World Cup event with a $10,000 purse showcasing the world’s best racers in both traditional course and boarderX formats, the Texas International Wakeboard Competition, A WWA (World Wakeboarding Association) sanctioned event, and the Texas Power Boat Shoot-Out, an APBA (American Powerboat Association) sanctioned event. All these events will take place around the Texas International Boat Show, using the area between the seawall and marina and the area between the T-Head and the breakwater. Each event will consist of one practice day and one day of heats leading to the semi-finals and the finals. Corpus Christi, with its fabulous spectator facilities, will enable each event to be organized for maximum spectator impact. Plans are also in the works to offer a KiteXpo demo event showcasing 2010 gear available for testing by intermediate riders, very similar to the La Ventana Classic (January 17-24, 2010) and the Pismo Beach KiteXpo (March 19- 21, 2010) events, co-sponsored by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Kiteboarder</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>. For more information please visit: www.TexasInternationalBoatShow.com Pismo Beach is one of California’s most consistent riding spots in the spring. By Marina Chang | Photo Paul Lang Pismo expo back to three days If you can’t make it to the La Ventana Classic SUP and KiteXpo January 17-24, 2010, mark your calendars for the 7th annual Pismo Beach SUP and KiteXpo in California March 19-21. Due to popular demand and to allow the best wind window to demo gear, the event is back to its original roots and will once again run for three full days. This pure demo event is a great way to meet other kiteboarders from across the state and try out what you want to ride when the full season gets in swing again. Combined with killer daily raffles, a BBQ fundraiser for the local college kite clubs and a huge bonfire party Saturday night, the Pismo Beach KiteXpo is one of the best opportunities for you to try a wide variety of gear and designs from many brands at one time and in one place. For complete information on the La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo see www.palapasventana.com. For more details on the Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo, check out www.xtremebigair.com/kitexpo Photo Axel Reese Eight time world kiteboarding champion and sports model Kristin Boese is reaching out to girls around the world to sharpen their skills and learn some new riding tricks. Kristin has passionately organized and run a total of 16 girls’ clinics around the world in the past 7 years neither for profit or promotion and even with her own funding just out of passion. But the popularity and interest caught fire and now there is a demand to take the clinics to the next level which inspired the German cover girl to start KB4Girls Kiteboarding Clinics in 2010. Boese said: “I want to give female kiteboarders of all ages and levels from around the world the opportunity to come together, have fun, learn some new tricks and meet some other girls with the same interest.” <strong>The</strong> tour is sponsored by Best Kiteboarding and DaKine. Kristin added, “Like most other sports, kiteboarding is pretty male dominated and from my own experience, I know how tough and intimidating this can be for female riders. It can make all the difference if they are in an environment with other females who can encourage them and give them the confidence they need to excel.” Kristin’s 2010 tour so far includes stops in Australia, Hawaii, Egypt, UK, Germany, Sweden, California and Oregon. For more info, you can contact Kristin directly at mail@kristinboese.com Fresh from the San Francisco Bay Area and just in time for the spring winds, Oakland, Californiabased www.KiteGearBoxx.com is pleased to announce the January 2010 launch of their website and apparel line. <strong>The</strong> site features a variety of Californian kiter-designed and inspired clothing and accessories. Founder and IKO instructor Royce Vaughn says, “Go online, check out the KGB swag clothing line — there are a lot of choices from 70’s surf throwbacks to 80’s style pop art and even modern graphic designs. We’ve got something to suit your style, and we plan on adding new designs each month.” Over this next season stay on the lookout for new and innovative introductions to the KGB swag kite products lineup, soon to be blowing your way. Inquiries welcome at kgbswag@me.com. Get some! 16 thekiteboarder.com thekiteboarder.com 17
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