Tarifa,  Spanish playground, welcomes International Kiteboarding and the KPWT Official world championship tour from the 1st to the 5th July. Disciplines include Freestyle, Course racing, Board off and Kiteloop for a total prize purse of 23 000 Euros.

South African’s leading lady Sjoukje Bredenkamp will be doing the honours and taking part as well as local Jemma Grobbelaar. GUST magazine will be attending the event, as it dove tails withe the annula Cabrinha Press launch of the 2010 Nomad.

Like Cape Town is to Africa, Tarifa is the most popular kiteboarding destination in Europe!  The Action on the beach will consist of excellent kiteboarding at Spanish and Europeen premier kiteboarding beach with loads of fun and games provided by the sponsors. The evenings will consist of parties and music concert, in true Tarifa style.

Spanish riders are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the best international riders from the Kiteboard Pro World Tour and are ready to take them on in the battle for the top honour.

Keep an eye on the GUST website for updates on how the SA riders are doing. Note some of the big brands involved like Havaianas and O Neill. Let’s hope they will show some support of the SA kiteboarding scene in months to come!

See the following link for the results of the recent O Neill Cold Water Classic held in the Western Cape, SA.