Results of the SAKT in Port Elizabeth

THE SOUTH AFRICAN KITEBOARD TOUR TOOK PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME AT BLUEWATER BAY – PORT ELIZABETH

If you happened to be in Bluewater Bay over the weekend of the 20th – 21st February you would have experienced the 4th stop of the South African Kiteboard Tour.

This is the 1st year that the South African Kiteboard Tour (SAKT) has taken place and what a great 2 day event it was. Kitesurfing demonstrations by some of SA’s top kitesurfer’s was held and interviews with a number of great riders such as Lasse Girolstein (International rider from Germany) and Greg Thjisse (who competed at the KPWT and PKRA World Tours) and Sophie Routaboul (International rider from France).
                                                                                                                                 

Congratulations to the overall winners

Men’s Pro Freestyle Division

1st : Greg Thjisse   (CPT)
2nd: Alan Steel     (LBN)
3rd: Kurt Schmelzer   (P.E)
4TH : Luke Mcgillewie    (CPT)

Woman’s Pro Freestyle Division

1st : Megan Jansen van Rensburg   (CPT)
2nd : Michelle Smith   (ALEXANDRIA)
3rd : Caroline Hossack   (CPT)
4TH : Sophie Routaboul  (FRANCE)

Men’s Novice Freestyle Division

1st : Bruce Houge   (P.E)
2nd: Brad Sorour     (P.E)
3rd: Martin Hartslief   (P.E)
4TH : Lander Vincent    (P.E)

Men’s Pro wave Division

1st : Luke Mcgillewie    (CPT)
2nd: Greg Thjisse   (CPT)
3rd: Dylan Stephens   (P.E)
4TH : Oswald Smith    (CPT)

Woman’s Pro wave Division

1st : Sophie Routaboul  (FRANCE)
2nd : Caroline Hossack   (CPT)
3rd : Michelle Smith   (ALEXANDRIA)
4TH : Megan Jansen van Rensburg   (CPT)

Surf Travel to Madagascar






There are 8 spaces ONLY on this awesome PROMO/ Photo feature /  SUP & board riders trip

Based at the mellow SUNSHINE SURF RESORT, you will be hosted by Greg Bertish, who has been here 6 times before.
Each day will be an adventure and a wave riding feast.
We will venture out on the surf cruiser early, looking for Glassy and smooth outer reefs and long point breaks to SUP.
The aim will be to chill and ride waves as much as possible , while getting as much good footage and coverage for YOU and the PRESS as possible.
If the wind comes up later in the day, surfing and kiting will be the GO!

This area has some of the best TOTALLY UNCROWDED surf breaks and SUP/kite waves in the world, and we want to RIDE them all! 

Proposed Trip Dates:
Depart: 1 June                      * ( alternate dates END April or  END SEPT)
Return: 12 June
Cost: +/- R13 800 pps             (will be finalised on numbers & dates)

Includes: 
Flights from JHB, transfers, 10 nights at Hotel/ Surf Resort, all meals, Surf boat and guide to all waves.

Not incl:
Flight to JHB, drinks, air tax  (+/- R1900), other costs that may be incurred by you.

Contact Greg for more information.

Mykonos Offshore Regatta

Once again a very successful and thoroughly enjoyed event with the weather being particularly suitable, well maybe less holes and a little more breeze for the Bay Race (oh I suppose less shipping as well)  and less breeze for the trip back to Cape Town. Congratulations to the organisers and grateful thanks to the sponsors.

As you all know the results process is extremely frenetic as it turns out the results from the weekend were calculated without a discard. This was a mistake with large consequences. And all involved sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. This mistake was due to a number of factors however mainly due to the short time span between the end of the last race and the prize giving. We do apologize and would like to detail the latest provisional results here and they will be up on the website in due course.

OVERALL RESULTS MYKONOS OFFSHORE 2010

CLASS 2

1st Reaction                       Theunis Groenwald
2nd Pure Magic                  Alan Taylor
3rd Welsh Witch                Dave Garrard

CLASS 1

1st Always Well                    Lance Burger/Ralf Thomas
2nd Umoya Omusha           Dave Herman
3rd Spectrum                        Andy James

IRC CLASS

1st Felix The Cat                  Anthony Wentworth
2nd Regent Express           Trygve Robert
3rd Music Sabago               Guy Nottingham

 

It was a great day.

Kiteboarding Contest in Port Elizabeth

SAKT event kicks off in PE, the windy city, this coming weekend. More info on schedules and start times on the SAKT website. See official press release here.

 

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O’Neill South Africa Team Rider Chris Bertish Wins At Mavericks

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Doug goes the distance

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Kitesurfing in Witsand

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Coreban Stand Up Paddle - test of the Fusion 9′

The Jan/Feb issue of GUST featured Ivan Van Vuuren, and took a peek into the history of his brand, Coreban and their vision for the future.

Check out their latest video and share your views in our comments section below this post.

Resolution “No-ordinary” Weekend Results


The past weekened welcomed over 100 participants in the Resolution no-ordinary weekend. The prevailing NW provided a perfect course for a slalom route from main beach Langebaan on Saturday afternoon. A series of four races, in increasingly light wind, meant those who did not have specific course boards and big kites were disadvantaged.  A great fun weekend was had by all and the generous prize purse of R15,000.00 was enjoyed by the competitors.

Special thank you to the following;

SBSC, Resolution, Red Bull, Club Mykonos, Lagoon Sports, Nova Marine and Brad Symington.

The Results:

MEN

1. Greg Thijsse (k) R3000 - Cabrinha

2. Zavier Ferlete (w) R2000

3. Peter Petersen (k) R1000 - Airush

LADIES

1. Caroline Hossack (k) R3000 - Core Kites

2. Sjoukje BRedenkamp (k) R2000 - Naish

3. Jemma Grobbelaar (k) R1000 - Flexifoil

JUNIORS

1. Luke Mc Gillewie (k) R1000 - Cabrinha

2. Oswald Smith (k) Naish

3. Oscar Armstrong (k) Naish - winner of consistant effort prize of R500

TOP TEN FINAL RESULTS HERE.

FULL RESULTS HERE

Other records

18 year old Capetonian, Marc Avella, completed a 50 mile long distance ski at a speed of 60kts in 1hr 10 mins. He won a prize of R500.00. The course he took was from main beach Langebaan, to Club Mykonos, to Saldanha and back to Langebaan.

Special mention must be made to the youngest participant Dylan Adriens and the eldest Wolfgang!

Mail Trevor if you would like to order high resolution images.




R15,000 of cash to be won!

The Saldanha Beach Sailing club welcomes PKRA race director as part of the organising team for the up-coming “No Ordinary Weekend” sponsored by Resolution.

Join in the festivities starting at Lagoon Sports on Langebaan main beach this evening from 5pm.

Witness Marc Avella’s world record attempt for a long distance ski, starting from main beach Langebaan at 11H00 as well as parasailing demos for everyone.

Also, kiteboarders and windsurfers from around the county will battle it out ina mixture of slalom racing, long distance and extreme free style kiting from the pro’s.

Come to Club Mykonos Taverna on Saturday eve for a “Dash Thrash” with live entertainment from Nungarin and live on the decks, Ruben Len10 from the Netherlands. Family and friends welcome to join in the fish braai from 18H30.

Resolution “No Ordinary weekend” plan

With the prevailing North Wester for the weekend in Langebaan, the Resolution Downwind Dash as we know it, will be turned into a, “No Ordinary Weekend”.

The Provisional Programme for the weekend is as follows;
(Note that all events are dependant on wind and wave conditions)

Friday 5th February 2010 – Lagoon Sports, Langebaan main beach
Late registration and collection of goodie bags from 17h00 to 20h00.
Participants will be advised of the programme for the week end at this briefing at 20h00.
In addition, there will be demos and brand presentations from the following brands; Core Kiteboarding, Cabrinha, Liquid Force, Medac braces and Firewire Kiteboards. A light meal and beers will be available.

6th February 2010 – Langebaan main beach
Registration on the main beach from 10h00 to 13h00  - look out for the military tent
11h00 Marc’s speed and endurance ski record racing attempt – EU champion Marc Avella attempts a world record for long distance skiing from Langebaan main beach, to Club Mykonos, to the Iron ore peer and back to Langebaan main beach.
12h00 Parasailing demonstrations – sign up at Lagoon Sports
Skippers briefing at 13h30
Slalom racing starting at 14h00
Dash Thrash at Club Mykonos and fun prize giving from 19h00 ‘til late;
Emarie, the Slingshot kites designer, will play an hour of acoustic music while guests enjoy the traditional fish braai.
Nungarin (folk rock/instrumental) 20h00-21h00
Greg Thijsse Dj (rock) 21h30-22h30
Ruben Len10 & Rolo DJ (house) 22h45-02h45
A slide show of the day’s activities will be displayed at the prize giving. Please bring your friends and family.

7th February 2010
Possible expression session and wave event at the beach bar.

Contact jl@gustmagazine.com for more info.

Kiteboarding event in Kenya

Prosurf Extreme Charity Kitesurf Competition 2010
SUPERHEROES v VILLAINS - Feeling heroic or villianous?
Prosurf Extreme the leading kitesurf company in East Africa, are once again holding the Annual Charity Kitesurf Event which has now become a fixed feature on the Kenya Sporting Calendar.
From February 9 – 14th there is a whole week of fun and revelry at their centre on Nyali Beach all in the name of Charity and hosted by co-sponsor Nyali International Beach Hotel.
“The beauty of the event is that it attracts a crew of riders made up from a mixture of local kiters, professional kiters, promising stars of the future, and a whole lot of goodwill,” says MD Natalie Bland. “The sheer camaraderie of being part of such an event brings normally sane folks to be sponsored to shave off heads of hair or buy endless raffle tickets simply showing their generous support, which is amazing”.
This year there are 5 Kite Events spread over the 11th, 12th and 13th of February which include an Expression Session, a 3km Race Down wind, a Kicker and Slider(ramp/rail)session, Big Air and the now immovable fire-jumping session only for the brave at heart. The event will be photographed for Prosurf Extreme by internationally acclaimed Extreme Sports Photographer Christian Black.
The full week’s itinerary for all the contestants and spectators include wakeboarding, lunch by the beach at Jumba Ruins, a bikini and boardies party with DJ Mike B and BBQ’s and sundowners all at the new, stunning and very popular beach-side “Aqua Bar” at Nyali.
Nyali Beach International Hotel has welcomed the now well-established Kenyan event, also sponsoring rooms enabling Professional Riders from overseas to attend. “We are really committed to such a spectacular and well-meaning event.” says newly joined Resident Manager Frederic van Lennep, “This really showcases what our new Aqua Bar has to offer, being able to enjoying a beach-side venue and lifestyle whilst on holiday”.”
All entrants receive a goodie bag with T shirts and local products made in Kenya as well as priority reservations for the week’s itinerary, free kite service at Prosurf and entry into all 5 events.
A North Kiteboarding Demo day is on Thursday 11th February to formally announce Prosurf Extreme as a North Centre, where 2010 Kite gear is now available for lessons and rental. The Demo day will offer riders the chance to try out North equipment.
The finale is a party on the Tamarind Dhow at the world famous Tamarind Mombasa Restaurant. The Dhow will travel down the creek from sunset with a DJ entertainment. This year Prosurf Extreme has themed the Dhow Party as “Heroes and Villains - be your best or worst!”.

For more information on the full programme or to book your entry please visit www.prosurfkenya.com or call Bram Dierick at Prosurf on 0733 622882.

No Ordinary Weekend

The Resolution Downwind Dash is gearing up for an epic weekend for the 5th, 6th and 7th Feb 2010.  The race was previously postponed due to insufficient wind, and the participants, sponsors and organizers are looking forward to hosting the 25th anniversary of this 20km race in two weeks time. Given the long distance of the race, it is essential that a minimum of 12kt wind to be blowing at each mark on the course. In the 24 years that the event has run, it has only been postponed to the holdover date 3 times.

Langebaan is a mecca for kitesurfing with it’s warm waters, easy access to the water and kms of flat water perfect for learning or progression in freestyle moves. This will be a perfect opportunity for any beginner to get a taste of the exhilarating thrill of kiting.

Regardless of wind, the parties, braais and line ups will happen in full force, kicking off with the Lagoon Sports gathering on the evening of the 5th February.

If the wind conditions are considered too strong for a safe dash, the SBSC will host a slalom event off Langebaan main beach. If the SBSC thinks that the wind is marginal over the course, but strong enough to sail, they will organize an expression session or an alternative fun event in Langebaan.

In the event of there being no wind, all registered participants will be invited to take part in an SUP dash which will be a relay race between the kiters and the windsurfers, amongst other exciting beach games.

The traditional prize giving and fish braai will take place on the night of the 6th Feb with a live performance from Nungarin, renowned Cape Town DJ and Ruben Lenten on the decks. All friends and family will be welcome to join in the festivities and there will be prizes awarded for all fun activities, best dressed and youngest contestant etc over the course of Saturday.

Further information can be obtained by calling Janet on 082 469 6303 or email jl@gustmagazine.com