PRESS RELEASE
1st KITEFOIL RACE WORLD CUP
LA CIOTAT (France) Esplanade Langlois
17 to 20 May 2012
Organizers
Mer et vent, Eole Sensatios, Mer Evenements Ciel, Freeboss
The event:
First Kitefoil Race World Cup
Event dates:
17 to 20 May 2012
Event venue:
In the « golfe d’Amour » between the two cities of La Ciotat and Saint-Cyr-Sur-Mer to take advantage of all wind conditions. This bay is often windswept by the Mistral, but the east wind is also there with nice waves.
The concept:
- Race course only for kitefoil to become the winner of the first Kitefoil World Cup.
- Kite exhibition
- Tests
- Kitefoil show
- Gargantuan meals and evening parties
- Prices and prizes
- Free parking on site
A kitefoil?:
A kite and a surfboard with a foil fin. The rider standing in balance plays with all the sea and wind conditions.
It rides with 5 or 6 knots, it’s nice, without noise, it’s the light wind weapon, no more expectation of the wind on the beach, the show is ensured.
Contacts:
contact@mer-vent.com
course@mer-evenements-ciel.com
eolesensations@gmail.com
Pre-registrations:
Open in September (80€)
Registration requirements:
Liability insurance covering the kitesurf
2012 FFVL license
2012 medical certificate (for kitesurfing in competition)
Parental consent for minors (less than 18 years old)
French identify card or passport for foreigners