Rene Egli and Melia Hotels at Sotavento have been playing host to some of the world’s top kiting and windsurfing events for 34 years now! This summer the GKA Freestyle World Cup Fuerteventura will take place from 19 – 24th July. The pumping, cross-offshore winds can blow up to 40 knots during the season so it’s a prime spot for some Big-Air action. It’s also a spectator-friendly location with a viewing gallery right on the shoreline and epic parties by night at in the World Cup Tent, simply known as La Carpa!
19 – 24th july 2019
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Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup France through the lens of our photographer @samuucardenas. He’s been capturing the best moments of this non-stop action event in Barcarès. From the biggest jumps at sunrise to the most emotional tears at sunset.
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Apr 18
Everything that could happen at a Big Air World Cup took place right here in Barcares – from massive jumps to heart-stopping crashes. If you’re excited to see all the action from the finals day, head over to our YouTube channel, link in Bio 📲
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Apr 18
She’s back on top! 🏆
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Apr 17
After a two-year break from competition, @pippavaniersel underwent extensive mental and physical training to overcome her injury. She triumphed over all other female athletes, declaring herself the winner of the Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup in France. Exciting times lie ahead!
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Apr 17
That’s a wrap for the Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup France 🇫🇷. Congratulations to all the winners:
Women
1st @pippavaniersel 🇳🇱
2nd @nathalie_lambrecht 🇸🇪
3rd @zarahoogenraad 🇳🇱
4th @cescamaini 🇬🇧
Men
1st @jamie_overbeek 🇳🇱
2nd @jeremyburlandokiter 🇪🇸
3rd @_edgar_ulrich 🇫🇷
4th @lorenzo__casati 🇪🇸
📸 @samuucardenas
@gkakiteworldtour
@qatarairways
@portbarcares
@duotone.kiteboarding
@aneo_conseil
@ion_international
@soulshake
@ffvoile
@worldsailing
#Lordsoftram #barcares #portbarcares #duotonekiteboarding #aneo #ion #soulshake #ffv #kitesurf #bigair #GKAKiteWorldTour #GKABigAir #kiteboarding #kitesurfing #qatarairways #gkaxqa
Apr 17
Congratulations to the female winners of the Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup France!
1st @pippavaniersel 🇳🇱
2nd @nathalie_lambrecht 🇸🇪
3rd @zarahoogenraad 🇳🇱
4th @cescamaini 🇬🇧
📸 @samuucardenas
@gkakiteworldtour
@qatarairways
@portbarcares
@duotone.kiteboarding
@aneo_conseil
@ion_international
@soulshake
@ffvoile
@worldsailing
#Lordsoftram #barcares #portbarcares #duotonekiteboarding #aneo #ion #soulshake #ffv #kitesurf #bigair #GKAKiteWorldTour #GKABigAir #kiteboarding #kitesurfing #qatarairways #gkaxqa
Apr 17
GKA Freestyle World Cup Fuerteventura 2019
Registered riders
Event Info
Confirmed
Yes
Contest dates
19 – 24th July 2019
Country
Spain
Spot
Fuerteventura
Stars
5 stars
Prizemoney
€ 30.000,-
Livestream
Yes
International TV Coverage
Yes
Host/sponsor
Prevailing winds
Around 80% of the time the wind blows cross-offshore in Sotavento and it's at its strongest from May - September. In the high-season (July and August) the wind can ratchet up to 40 knots, so you can expect a real show here if the event coincides with a properly windy week. The conditions play right into the hands of some of the tour's most powerful riders such as Airton Cozzolino, Paulino Pereira and Gustavo Arrojo and the Big-Air comps are always something to behold!Conditions can be challenging though, and that underlines the skill of the riders when they're competing here.
Water conditions
Fuerteventura is littered with some truly World Class wave spots but you'll find no surf in Sotavento. There's flat water on the inside and short chop a little further out which makes for perfect take-off ramps for the riders.
Competition history
This year will be the fourth time a GKA Kite World Cup is organized at Sotavento
Rulebook
Race Notice
Pre-Registration Dates
7th June - 5th July 2019
Pre-Registration
Registration is closed. For questions please contact the Tour Manager Tom Hartmann at tom@global-kitesports.org