Who is Mitu Monteiro?

Mitu Monteiro is a Cape Verdean wave kitesurfing legend, the 2008 KPWT Wave Master World Champion and a long-time F-One team rider, described by the GKA as the father of strapless kitesurfing.

Which disciplines does Mitu Monteiro compete in?

According to the cited sources, Mitu Monteiro competes in Wave, Strapless Freestyle.

Which brands does Mitu Monteiro ride for?

The cited sources currently link him to F-One; relationship details await admin verification.

KSO Athlete Profile

Mitu Monteiro

Cape Verde

Wave / StraplessStrapless

F-One

Country

Cape Verde

Main discipline

Wave / Strapless

Home spot

Ponta Preta

Current brands

F-One

About

F-One's official rider page lists Monteiro as the 2008 KPWT Wave Master World Champion and a three-time Vice World Champion (2010, 2011, 2012). The GKA framed his 2025 Cape Verde start as his only competitive outing of the year on his home wave, where he met eventual champion Pedro Matos in Round 3.

He has anchored F-One team productions for years, from Madagascar to Baja California and Oman, and counts surfing Teahupoo among his career highlights per his rider page.

Achievements

2025
GKA Kite-Surf Cape Verde - Round 3 (vs Matos)
GKA Kite World Tour · Round 3 · Wave / Strapless
Proof
2012
3x Vice World Champion (2010-2012)
World Tour · 2nd x3 · Wave / Strapless
Proof
2008
KPWT Wave Master World Champion
KPWT · World Champion · Wave / Strapless
Proof

Brands & Sponsors

Current

F-One

Team rider

Official F-One rider page; long-time team rider per F-One productions.

Favorite spots

Ponta Preta· Home

Riding styles

Competition

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mitu Monteiro?: Mitu Monteiro is a Cape Verdean wave kitesurfing legend, the 2008 KPWT Wave Master World Champion and a long-time F-One team rider, described by the GKA as the father of strapless kitesurfing.
Which disciplines does Mitu Monteiro compete in?: According to the cited sources, Mitu Monteiro competes in Wave, Strapless Freestyle.
Which brands does Mitu Monteiro ride for?: The cited sources currently link him to F-One; relationship details await admin verification.

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