Country
Netherlands
Main discipline
Big Air
Current brands
Core
About
Vlugt opened KOTA 2025 with a solid Round 1 that earned a direct pass into Round 3, where changing conditions ended his run, after which he supported teammate Zara Hoogenraad as her caddy in the women's final rounds. A 2021 documentary followed his journey to that year's King of the Air.
CORE describes him as the most experienced of its three KOTA 2025 riders.
Achievements
- 2025
- 2021
Brands & Sponsors
Current
Team rider
CORE Kiteboarding is a German brand based in Fehmarn, manufacturing kitesurfing and wing-foil equipment. Their product range includes kites, kiteboards, bars, foils, wings, and accessories, utilizing proprietary materials like ExoTex® and CoreTex®.
Featured as CORE rider in the brand's KOTA 2025 newsroom report.
Riding styles
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Giel Vlugt?
- Giel Vlugt is a Dutch Big Air kitesurfer on the CORE Kiteboarding team and a Red Bull King of the Air regular, competing again at KOTA 2025 in Cape Town.
- Which disciplines does Giel Vlugt compete in?
- Giel Vlugt competes in Big Air.
- Which brands does Giel Vlugt ride for?
- He currently rides for Core. No other sponsor is confirmed.
- Where is Giel Vlugt from?
- Giel Vlugt is listed on KitesurfingOfficial as representing Netherlands.
- Where can I follow Giel Vlugt?
- The links to Instagram are on this profile.
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