Kite Surfing News July 2008

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WEDNESDAY, 30 JULY 2008
	CGKA Blowout 2008 to be Held on August 2
	This year's kiteboarding season is yet to roll with numerous events to be held in July and August. The 2008 Columbia Gorge Kiteboarding Association (CGKA) Blowout will be held on the 2nd of August, Saturday, with an alternative date (no wind) on August 16. Starting venue is at the Stevenson East Point Launch at 12 p.m. The downwind kiteboarding race will start off in Stevenson, Washington and Read Full Story
	Luderitz Record Attempt Counts at PKRA Ranking
	Speed:World:Cup is happy to announce that the final ranking of the Luderitz Speedsailing World Record Attempt, taking place from the 15th of September until 13th of October, will count towards the PKRA Speed overall ranking. Thus, the 2008 world champion will be crowned this year during this special event, in the best conditions and the highest speeds. The average of the two fastest speeds will co Read Full Story
	Final Windance Boardshop Swap Meet on Aug. 10
	The third and final Windance Boardshop Swap Meet will take place on the 10th of August at the Windance Boardshop in Hood River, Oregon. For the first time, Windance will be allowing kiteboarding equipment. This is considered as the largest swap meet in the country. New and used kiteboarding equipment and gear are up for sale, where buyers may find great bargains, and sellers may vend their us Read Full Story
MONDAY, 28 JULY 2008
	Albeau, Ghibaudo Dominate Speed Windsurfing Event
	Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard) and Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) are still leading the ISWC Speed Windsurfing World Championship in Fuerteventura. Both races today were won by Antoine in the men's fleet, and Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) in the women's fleet. In difficult conditions with breaking waves of up to 1.5 meters and up to 30 knots of wind, the majority of the competitors had d Read Full Story
SUNDAY, 27 JULY 2008
	ISWC Speed Windsurfing World Championship - Day 2
	Another good day of sailing was completed today in Fuerteventura, with the same winners as yesterday: Antoine Albeau in the men's fleet and Valerie Ghibaudo in the women's category. Those two are now clearly leading the overall ranking with the perfect score of 1.4 points. Tomas Malina was also successful today, setting a new Czech national record at 33.99 knots, subject to WSSRC ratification. Read Full Story