Kite Speed World Cup to be Held in Port St. Louis
TUESDAY, 25 MARCH 2008
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 surfing elite cannot resist. This is why the list of competitors reads much like a "Who’s Who“ of speed kiting in the world. These wind riders can bank on ideal conditions at Plage Napoleon, where the competition is held, as can spectators and the media. For them, Port St. Louis is also the perfect venue, since the wind blows from just the right direction to allow contests to be held very close to the beach.
In the men’s fleet, all eyes are set to the reigning world champion and 500m world record holder Alex Caizergues, a true son of the city of Port St. Louis, who clearly dominated last year's season.
His biggest opponents at the moment seem to be Manu Taub, also from France, currently the second fastest kiteboarder in the world, Sebastien Cattelan, former world record holder, and 2006 world champion Christophe Prin-Guenon, always good for some first places at their home world cup.
This event will also attract a number of international competitors like Taro Niehaus from South Africa, David Williams from England, and Rolf van der Vlugt from Holland.
The women's fleet is well-represented with reigning world champion Charlotte Consorti from France and outright speed sailing world record holder Sjoukje Bredenkamp from South Africa.
The Speed:World:Cup is sanctioned by ISWC (International Speed Windsurfing Class) on behalf of ISAF (International Sailing Federation) and the PKRA (Professional Kite Riders Association). The organization will be done by the Port St. Louis Centre Nautique in cooperation with the Speed:World:Cup Management.
For further details, please contact info@speedworldcup.com.
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