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GKA Hydrofoil Big Air World Cup Abu Dhabi

Dates

20–25 Oct 2026

ScheduledStarts in 107 days

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The 2026 edition

Abu Dhabi hosts the Hydrofoil Big Air finale 20–25 October 2026 — flat Gulf water, city-skyline backdrop and the division's first season reaching its decision.

About the event

Hydrofoil Big Air is the newest GKA Kite World Tour division: foilboards, huge transitions and hangtime that only a hydrofoil's efficiency makes possible in moderate wind — a discipline built for venues where classic Big Air conditions are rare.

The organizer

GKA Kite World Tour

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About this organizer

The official world championship tour of kiteboarding — Big Air, Kite-Surf, Freestyle and Hydrofoil Big Air world titles, sanctioned by World Sailing.

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