KSO Athlete Profile
James Carew
Australia
Country
Australia
Main discipline
Wave / Strapless
Current brands
Duotone, SunGod
About
Carew came back from an 18-month injury layoff in 2024 hungry for another world title and beat Gabriel Benetton in the Sylt final. In 2025 he reached the Sylt semifinals after edging Lorenzo Casati, then stomped 8.13 and 8.43 in the Taiba mini-final for 3rd overall - Duotone's report there calls him a 4x World Champion, while his SunGod athlete page lists three GKA world titles.
He opened the 2026 season at Ponta Preta among the leading title contenders.
Achievements
- 2025
- 2024
Multiple GKA Kite-Surf World Champion (4x per Duotone; 3x per SunGod)
GKA Kite World Tour · World Champion · Wave / Strapless
Proof
Brands & Sponsors
Current
Featured across Duotone's 2025/2026 GKA stories as a Duotone rider.
Listed on SunGod's pro team (eyewear).
Riding styles
Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Carew?
- James Carew is an Australian wave kitesurfer on the Duotone team, a multiple GKA Kite-Surf World Champion who returned from an 18-month injury layoff to win the Sylt World Cup in 2024 and take 3rd at the 2025 Taiba finale.
- Which disciplines does James Carew compete in?
- According to the cited sources, James Carew competes in Wave, Strapless Freestyle.
- Which brands does James Carew ride for?
- The cited sources currently link him to Duotone, SunGod; relationship details await admin verification.
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Profile updated 6/10/2026
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