The 8th edition of Teri Kitesurf Pro 2008 was held from 1 to November 9 last paradise on the spot at the tip Magnin, in Noumea (New Caledonia).

The 2008 edition, hosted riders from around the world and judges and directors of races from the team PKRA.

In the “Best Trick” event Aaron Hadlow, who defeated Tom Hebert.
Take a look at the video of the “Best Trick” contest.

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In the freestyle event Aaron Hadlow won again, followed by Sebastian Garat, and Tom Hebert.

Freestyle results

1 - Aaron Hadlow
2 - Sebastian Garat
3 - Tom Hebert
4 - Andy Yates
5 - Marc Jacobs
6 - Mickaël Fernandez

[Source: kitesquad]

After four days of wind, the prize giving ceremony of the Essaouira Kiteboard World Cup 2008 took place at the beautiful Hotel Atlas Essaouira & Spa. The governor of Essaouira came to congratulate all the competitors for their show and thank the organizers for the success of the event.

Thanks to the amazing wind and wave conditions, we managed to complete three disciplines: Freestyle, Wave and Course Racing. The riders of the KPWT have reached a very high level. They are really astonishing on the water. Their performances really get better every season.

The Essaouira Kiteboard World Cup 2008, Final of the Kiteboard Pro World Tour, has been a huge success and there is no denying that we will come back next year with the KPWT caravan. Many thanks to the sponsors who support the event, to the riders who create the show and to the organizers who coordinate this beautiful event!

FINAL RESULTS OF THE ESSAOUIRA KITEBOARD WORLD CUP 2008

MEN FREESTYLE RESULTS

1. Jesse RICHMAN (US) – Cabrinha
2. Leander VYVEY (BEL) – JN-Kites
3. Antoine AURIOL (FRA) – Kiteloose
4. Victor BORSUK (POL) – Naish

WOMEN FREESTYLE RESULTS

1. Ania GRZELINSKA (POL) – North Kiteboarding
2. Kristin BOESE (GER) – Best Kiteboarding
3. Marine SUDRE (AUS) – Cabrinha
4. Kirsty JONES (UK) – Flexifoil

FREESTYLE JUNIOR RANKING
1. Jesse RICHMAN (US) - Cabrinha
2. Erik VOLPE (ITA) – Challenger
3. Jérôme CLOETENS (BEL)

MEN WAVE MASTERS RESULTS

1. Mitu MONTEIRO (CV) – F-One
2. Jesse RICHMAN (US) – Cabrinha
3. Abel LAGO (SPA) – RRD
4. Jan Marcos RIVERAS (RD) - Starkites

WOMEN WAVE MASTERS RESULTS

1. Kirsty JONES (UK) – Flexifoil
2. Ania GRZELINSKA (POL) – North Kiteboarding
3. Kari SCHIBEVAAG (NOR) – Ozone
4. Céline COLLAUD (SUI) - Slingshot

MEN COURSE RACING RESULTS

1. Jesse RICHMAN (US) - Cabrinha
2. Abel LAGO (SPA) – RRD
3. Erik VOLPE (ITA) – Challenger
4. Antoine AURIOL (FRA) – Kiteloose

WOMEN COURSE RACING RESULTS

1. Kristin Boese (GER) – Best Kiteboarding
2. Ania GRZELINSKA (POL) – North Kiteboarding
3. Marine SUDRE (AUS) – Cabrinha
4. Kari SCHIBEVAAG (NOR) – Ozone

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The Crashes from the already legendary Instant Kiteloop contest.

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Wrap Up of the Movistar Kitesurf World Cup in Chile, PKRA 2008. Final event of the year.
Overall Results Freestyle and Waves.

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The 8th Edition of the Teri Kite Surf Pro 2008 will take place from the 1st to 9th November 2008 on the fabulous competition site of the Pointe Magnin, Nouméa New Caledonia (22°.18”S 166°26”E), organize by the LVLNC (Kitesurf league) and withstand by the local institutions.

This year the Teri Kite Surf Pro 2008 is an International competition open to riders from all around the world with all the organization found on international tour, it will also prepare the entry of the event into the PKRA 2009 competition calendar, therefore a mostly PKRA judges an race director team will be there at work along with PKRA ‘s president; Mauricio Toscano invited as a guest by the organisation.

A spot recognize by many competitors over the world as one of the best … just imagine white sand beach, Alizea blowing a continuous and warm 15 / 20 kts wind, emerald lagoon gently warmed at 26c° by a tropical summer sun…

Don’t need anything else to make a success! Join us to make the show and gather the 35000 AU$ offered by our sponsor TERI, NISSAN, ORANGINA, GLP Hôtels, an international judge Pro-team will evaluate your ability to win in the following event :

• Freestyle Mens / Womens 20000AU$
• Freestyle Junior 5000AU$ (equivalent kite gear )
• Racing race 8000AU$
• Best tricks 1000AU$
• Hang time 1000AU$

[Source: PKRA]

After the final leg of the 2008 PKRA Speed Tour, Sebastien Cattelan stays on top of Alex Caizergues and Chritophe Prin-Guenon (all France). The womens world title goes to Charlotte Consorti, FRA, ahead of Sjoukje Bredenkamp, RSA, and Katja Roose, NED.

Caizergues started the season with a victory in his hometown Port St. Louis, but was beaten in Fuerteventura not only by Sebastien Cattelan but also by hotshot Rob Douglas from the USA. This, and the higher ranked Fuerteventura event, costs him too many points to stay on top. Cattelan was winning in Fuerteventura, and his his third place on the final leg in Luderitz he closely snatched victory ahed of Alex. Christophe Prin-Guenon, with three 4. places constantly in the top riders, secured third place.

Charlotte Consorti was dominating the season in Port St. Louis and Fuerteventura and became second in Luderitz, leaving her the world championship title ahead of Sjoukje Bredenkamp, winning the Luderitz Speed Challenge. Katja Roose with constant podium places in third.

The Topspeed Ranking is dominated by the Luderitz Speed Challenge contenders, with Alex Caizergues world outright record time of 50.57 knots in first, Rob Douglas (50.54) in second, and Sebastien Cattelan (50.52) in third.

In the womens Topspeed Ranking, Sjoukje Bredenkamp on top with new outright world record as well (45.20 knots), then Charlotte Consorti (44.74) and Katja Roose (39.58).

The sixth day of the Movistar Kiteboard World Cup 2008 started with less fog than the past two days. Partly cloudy skies dominated the first half of the day which quickly turned into overcast skies by 11:00 am but cleared up and became mostly sunny as the day wore on. The wind was light in the morning, at 4 to 5 knots average but showed signs of picking up which it did, peaking at 20 to 25 knots during the afternoon.
Since the people at the beach were waiting for the swell to come back, there wasn’t any competition for today. There were several riders such as Tom Court (North, GBR), Tom Hebert (Airush, New Caledonia), Andy Yates (Slingshot, AUS) and Etienne Lhote (Fone, FRA) who spent a few hours building a dam on the beach from a river that flows out onto the ocean. On the other hand, some of the riders just chilled the day out watching movies on their laptops or surfed the Internet. There were a few adventurous souls who also went kiting at a spot upwind from the event site, located at a river mouth, including Sky Solbach (North, USA), Drew Beavis (North, Australia), the Brazilian riders including Guilly Brandao (Mormaii) and PKRA staffs Mauricio Toscano and Antoine Jaubert.
The event site in Matanzas, Chile is approximately 140 km from the nation’s capital of Santiago. It is a very small village where a lot of extreme water sports are practiced due to its reliable wind conditions, strong waves and remoteness. This time of the year, the average swell reaches 3-meters while the average wind speed is 11 to 15 knots (4 bft.), cross or cross-onshore.
Tomorrow’s weather forecast tells the same story with light wind and no swells so it is still a waiting game at the competition site.

[Source: PKRA]

Presentation of the Kiteboarding World Tour Waveriding and Freestyle 2008 in Chile, Matanzas.

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Robert Douglas and Sebastien Cattelan break the 50 knot barrier

Today is the last day of strong wind, co-operative tide, and time… the Luderitz Speed Challenge sees the last of the racing today, with the official closing ceremony tomorrow (Friday).

Today is going to be a huge battle, with the top riders Alex Caizergues (FRA), Rob Douglas (USA) and Sebastien Cattelan (FRA) going all out to get (or keep!) the title of the world’s fastest sailor.

The 50 knot barrier has been broken, and now these three riders are separated by only 0.05 knots (50.57, 50.54 and 50.52).

There are also several riders snapping at their heels, just off the 50-knot level, including privateers Jerome Bila and Sylvain Hoceini.

[Source: Luderitz Speed Challenge]