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GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cabo Verde Main Event highlights

Published 1st March 2019 by dannykater

 

GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde 2019

Watch the Main Event Video Highlights and relive the action 

Saturday 2nd March

Words: Matt Pearce / Photos: Ydwer van der Heide and Gabriele Rumbolo

What a week it’s been here in Cabo Verde. Ponta Preta’s been firing on all cylinders and so have the 52 competitors who signed up to take on this legendary wave.

It’s been an epic kick off to the 2019 season, but if you missed the livestream then don’t sweat it. You can find the daily highlight videos from days one to four right here. 

Check them out and make sure to tune into the livestream today from 11:00 AM (GMT-1) for the strapless freestyle expression session at Kite Beach!

Want to see the full livestream? Head to our Youtube channel to catch all the action from the single and double eliminations and the finals!

DAY ONE

The main event begins with the opening rounds of the single eliminations.

DAY TWO

The singles wrap up and it’s on to the double eliminations.

DAY THREE

The doubles roll on with just 12 riders left in the competition by the end of the day.

DAY FOUR

Moona Whyte and Mitu Monteiro win the finals!

Find more videos on our YouTube channel.

Flick through a gallery of images from the main event shot by Ydwer van der Heide here! 

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