Scene News · Podiums, as they land · Week 37 · 2026
Competition Results
Results from the tours and events that decide the sport — GKA, King of the Air, Big Air and beyond.
2026 Formula Kite Europeans begin in Akyaka, Turkey
The 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships are underway in Akyaka, Turkey, with riders gathering for the opening day of competition.
Max Maeder and Jessie Kampman Lead Day 2 at Formula Kite European Championships
Max Maeder and Jessie Kampman established their dominance on Day 2 of the 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships in Akyaka, Turkey.
Harlem Kitesurfing Claims Historic Podium Sweep at Cold Hawaii 2026
Harlem Kitesurfing achieved a full podium sweep in the men's division and a third-place finish in the first-ever women's division at Cold Hawaii 2026.
Andrea Zust Wins 2026 Hydrofoil World Championship in Sylt
Andrea Zust, representing Harlem Kitesurfing, won the 2026 Hydrofoil World Championship held in Sylt, securing a major title.
Capucine Delannoy secures fifth World Champion title
Capucine Delannoy has earned her fifth World Champion title, continuing her successful competitive career.
Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships Start September 7 in Akyaka, Türkiye
The Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships are set to begin racing on September 7 in Akyaka, Gökova, Türkiye, running until September 12, 2026.
Cold Hawaii Big Air 2026 Announces First Women's Division
The Cold Hawaii Big Air competition in Nørre Vorupør, Denmark, will feature a dedicated women's division for the first time in 2026, marking a significant development for the event.
Matchu Lopes Secures Podium Finish in Sylt
Matchu Lopes announced a podium finish at an event in Sylt, Germany, adding to his competitive achievements.
James Carew Secures GKA Kite World Tour Title
James Carew has won the GKA Kite World Tour title for 2026, marking a significant achievement in his career.
Andrea Zust and Hugo Wigglesworth defend Hydrofoil Big Air Sylt 2026 titles
Andrea Zust and Hugo Wigglesworth successfully defended their championship titles at the Hydrofoil Big Air event in Sylt for 2026.
Lorenzo Casati Finishes Third in Hydrofoil World Championship, Fifth in Strapless
Lorenzo Casati secured third place in the Hydrofoil World Championship and fifth place in the Strapless discipline after competing in Sylt, Germany.
Capucine Delannoy secures fifth title at GKA Kite World Tour in Sylt
Capucine Delannoy dominated the GKA Kite World Tour event in Sylt, securing the fifth title in a significant competition result.
RRD Young Wings Event Announced for Lake Garda
RRD Watersports announced the RRD Young Wings event will take place from September 25-27, 2026, at the Pier Watersports Center on Lake Garda, with registrations now open.
Lorenzo Casati reaches GKA Kite World Tour Hydrofoil semifinals
Lorenzo Casati has advanced directly to the semifinals in the Hydrofoil discipline of the GKA Kite World Tour.
GKA Youth Twintip World Championships 2026 Concludes in St Peter-Ording
The 2026 GKA Youth Twintip World Championships finished after five days of competition in St Peter-Ording, Germany.
Catalina Turienzo Crowned 2026 Formula Kite Youth World Champion
Catalina Turienzo secured the 2026 Formula Kite Youth World Championship title, affirming her dominant performance throughout the week.
GKA Twintip Youth Worlds crown winners in St. Peter-Ording
The pioneering Twintip Youth World Championships concluded in St. Peter-Ording, combining Freestyle and Big Air disciplines.
Alice Melesa is U16 Girls Kite World Champion 2026
Alice Melesa claimed the U16 Girls Kite World Championship title for 2026.
Alessandro Tomasi Crowned 2026 Formula Wing World Champion
Alessandro Tomasi secured the 2026 Formula Wing World Championship title after winning one race, a significant result for the athlete and the sport.
GKA Crowns Kite-Surf and Hydrofoil World Champions in Sylt
The GKA Kite World Tour concluded its season in Sylt, Germany, determining world champions in Kite-Surf and Hydrofoil disciplines.
Cohan van Dijk Claims Third Place at Red Bull Megaloop
Cohan van Dijk secured third place at the Red Bull Megaloop competition, marking a significant return to the podium after a two-year hiatus.
GKA Kite World Tour returns to Sylt in 2026
The GKA Kite World Tour announces its return to Sylt, Germany, in 2026, confirming an iconic venue for world-class competition.
Leo Casati Wins Big Air World Title, Brother Lorenzo Casati Takes Second
Leo Casati secured the GKA Big Air World Title, with his brother Lorenzo Casati finishing second, keeping the title within the family.
Maxime Chabloz and Bruna Kajiya win Freestyle World Cup Borkum
Maxime Chabloz and Bruna Kajiya secured victories at the Freestyle Kite World Cup Borkum, positioning them at the top of the standings.
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Competition Results, explained
Kitesurfing competition results as they land: GKA World Tour, Red Bull King of the Air, Big Air events and national titles. Podiums, scores and storylines.
The tours that decide the sport
Competitive kitesurfing runs on a handful of stages. The GKA Kite World Tour crowns world champions across disciplines like Big Air, freestyle and kite-surf (waves). Red Bull King of the Air stands apart as the sport's most famous single event, an invitational Big Air showdown in Cape Town's strongest winds. Around them sit national titles, qualifiers and independent Big Air events.
Because tour stops depend on wind, events run inside waiting periods: a window of days in which organizers call the competition on when conditions deliver. That is why kitesurfing results can land on any day of a window, and why a results desk has to watch continuously.
How kitesurfing competitions are judged
Riders compete in knockout heats in front of a judging panel. What scores depends on the discipline: Big Air rewards height, extremity and control of the biggest jumps; freestyle rewards technical, powered tricks; wave riding rewards flow and turns on the wave itself. Scores decide the heat, heats decide the podium, podiums decide the season ranking.
How we report results
Result stories here are grounded in official standings and the organizers' announcements, published as they land and linked to the riders' profiles and the event's page in our calendar. Podiums update athlete records, so a rider's page always reflects their latest results.
Every story in this section is researched, source-cited and editor-reviewed and approved before publishing — in English and German.
Frequently asked
What is the biggest kitesurfing competition?
Red Bull King of the Air is the sport's most famous single event, while the GKA Kite World Tour decides the official world titles across disciplines. Both are covered here the moment results land.
Why do kitesurfing events have waiting periods?
Because the sport needs wind. Organizers block a window of days and run the competition when conditions are strong and safe enough, which is why final dates often firm up on short notice.
Where can I follow events live?
Most tours stream heats on their official channels. Our event calendar lists dates, wind windows and links for every major competition, and the results land here right after.
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