About 50 competitors coming from all around the world. More than 20 nationalities (Australia, France, Republic Dominican, US, Norway,…). 4 disciplines run in 6 days (Freestyle, Wave, Course Racing, Best trick). Numerous trophies. An extraordinary show! The most famous stars of Kitesurfing made the journey to Saint-Gilles Croix de Vie and guaranteed the show on the water. At the beginning of this season, a phenomena stands out: new talents arrive on the Kiteboard Pro World Tour and shake the top of the ranking. The American Hawa, Jesse Richman, is astonishing : just 15 and already winner of one event of the KPWT Lets also congratulate the excellent performance of Mitu Monteiro from Cabo Verde ! A special thank you to the guys from Cabarete. A great spirit and what a talent! On the women’s side, Kirsty Jones from UK really surprised everybody in the Waves. And Ania Grzelinska from Poland also stands out all through the competition. Looking at the results of this first event we can expect and imagine an exciting season 2008 on the KPWT! Keep in touch and see you on the next round in Greece, Paros, from the 19th to the 25th of June. (Source: kiteboardpro.com)