Kite Surfing News March 2008

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MONDAY, 31 MARCH 2008
	French Cup for Speed Windsurfing Wraps Up
	It was a good week for the first French Cup for Speed Windsurfing, held from March 22 - 28 in Port St. Louis du Rhone. Cyril Moussilmani (Fanatic, North) won the event after six rounds, of which five were validated by the rules. The women's fleet was clearly dominated by Valerie Ghibaudo (Loft Sails). The event started windy from the first day. The race committee organizer Jochen Kraut Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 26 MARCH 2008
	Kite Surfer Found Unconscious on North Wales Beach
	NORTH WALES - A kite surfer from Shrewsbury was rushed to the hospital after an onlooker found him unconscious on the beach. The members of the coast guard, assisted by an RNLI team, were called to the scene along with paramedics. According to reports, the man was injured by his craft on the Central Beach in Prestatyn. Witnesses said the victim was surfing alone when the blustery wind ble Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 25 MARCH 2008
	Kite Speed World Cup to be Held in Port St. Louis
	Port St. Louis - For the crème de la crème of speed kiteboarding, the battle is on for the world championship titles and new records. The Kite Speed World Cup will again be held in Port St. Louis du Rhone this year, for the third year running, on March 29 - April 6. When the Mediterranean sea beckons with its crystal clear and turquoise waters and guaranteed wind, the world's speed kite s Read Full Story
	Kite Surfing - 'Too Dangerous' in Crowded Beaches
	Implementing restrictions is a major consideration of the City of Fremantle in Australia after the two kite surfing incidents at South Beach. The city council apparently refers to the incident that took place last week, when a car park power pole was damaged by a kite surfer and caused an electricity supply cut and complaints from the nearby residents. Back in 1993, a 47-year old kite su Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 19 MARCH 2008
	Kite Surfing Jamboree to be Held in Egypt
	A kite surfing 'jamboree' will be held at Egypt’s Red Sea destination of El Gouna. This is also being billed as the biggest event of its kind in the region. The event's contests, activities, and shows will run from April 18 to 27. The kite surfing festival includes discussions on new trends, exhibitions, showcasing and testing the latest equipment, as well as talks on the rules and safe Read Full Story