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Kite Speed World Cup
Port St. Louis, France: For the creme de la creme of speed kiteboarding, the battle is on for the world championship titles and new records. The Kite Speed World Cup will again be held in Port St. Louis du Rhone this year oin March 29 - April 6, for the 3rd year running.

In the men’s fleet, all eyes are set to the reigning world champion and 500m world record holder Alex Caizergues, a true son of the city of Port St. Louis, who clearly dominated last years season.

His biggest opponents at the moment seem to be Manu Taub, also from France, currently second fastest kiteboarder in the world, Sebastien Cattelan, former world record holder, and 2006 world champion Christophe Prin-Guenon, always good for some first places at their home world cup.

This event will also attract a number of international competitors like Taro Niehaus from South Africa, David Williams from England, and Rolf van der Vlugt from Holland.

The womens fleet is well represented with reigning world champion Charlotte Consorti from France and outright speedsailing world record holder Sjoukje Bredenkamp from South Africa.

The Speed:World:Cup is sanctioned by ISWC (International Speed Windsurfing Class) on behalf of ISAF (International Sailing Federation) and the PKRA (Professional Kite Riders Association). The organization will be done by the Port St. Louis Centre Nautique in cooperation with the Speed:World:Cup Management.

www.speedworldcup.com

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