Tuesday, 13 October 2026
The 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam in Quartu Sant'Elena has wrapped up, with final overall standings now published from the multi-day event held on Sardinia's southern coast. The event is one of the premier stops on the European kiteboard circuit, drawing top-level competitors to the reliable thermal winds of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Italian rider Pianosi claimed victory on home waters at the Sardinia Grand Slam, while French competitor Nolot sealed an outstanding season by clinching the overall title. The result caps a dominant campaign for Nolot across the European kiteboard tour.
Pianosi took the top spot in Sardinia in front of a home crowd, with the win adding a strong local flavour to the event's finale. Nolot's golden season finish confirms the French rider as the standout performer on the circuit this year.
Heading into the final day of the Sardinia Grand Slam, Nolot and Pianosi had established themselves as the riders to beat, setting up a direct showdown for the top podium spots. The close racing through the week made Sunday's conclusion one of the most anticipated finishes of the European kiteboard season.
Day 2 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam brought shifting wind conditions and tactical racing that reshuffled the standings mid-event. Riders had to adapt quickly to the variable Sardinian thermals, making fleet management and strategic decision-making as important as raw speed.
250 young surfers gathered in Bundoran, on Ireland's wild Atlantic coast, for the European Surf Championships. Bundoran is one of Europe's most respected wave venues, and the event highlights the depth of youth talent developing across the continent's surf and watersports scene.
The 2026 GKA Kite World Cup at Sylt, Germany crowned new world champions across multiple disciplines at one of kitesurfing's most iconic venues. Sylt's consistent North Sea winds and world-class wave conditions made for a fitting stage for the season's title deciders.
Highlight footage from the Hydrofoil Big Air discipline at Sylt 2026 showcases the explosive jumps and technical landings that define this fast-growing format. The video gives kitesurfers a front-row view of just how far hydrofoil big air has progressed as a competitive and visual spectacle.
Germany's Sylt hosted the grand finale of the kite-surf and hydrofoil season, bringing together the sport's elite for a high-stakes finish on the North Sea. The island venue delivered the wind and waves needed for a dramatic close to the international competitive calendar.
An event teaser video for the Defender GKA Kite World Cup Sylt 2026 builds anticipation for one of the biggest stops on the world kite tour. Sylt has long been a flagship European venue for the GKA circuit, known for powerful conditions and strong crowds.
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