Dec 8, 2025 | Athletes, Big Air, Kites
Hugo Wigglesworth makes history: the first person to jump 40 meters on a kite On December 6th, 2025, at 4:40 p.m. on Cape Town’s iconic Kite Beach, Hugo Wigglesworth launched himself into the sky and shattered a barrier that many believed wouldn’t fall for years: he...
Jul 15, 2025 | Athletes, Wings
GWA Youth World ChampionshipsCosta Brava 2025, Spain My Road to the Title by Viola Lippitsch After an intense GWA event in Tarifa, there was no time to rest – I hit the road straight away. Twelve hours of driving later, I finally arrived in Costa Brava, ready for the...
Dec 10, 2024 | Athletes, Big Air, Events
A historic achievement for the South African rider Luca Ceruti and FLYSURFER For the first time in the history of the iconic Red Bull King of the Air competition, a South African kitesurfer has made it to the podium! Local hero Luca Ceruti not only broke barriers but...
Sep 13, 2024 | Athletes, Big Air, Kites
New Zealand kitesurfer Hugo Wigglesworth pushed the bar a great deal higher in Big Air kitesurfing on 7th September 2024, leaving professionals and fans alike amazed. The 17-year-old jumped 36.7 metres, making him the current Woo Worlds record holder. Hugo has been...
Jul 16, 2024 | Athletes, Events, Race
Gian Andrea Stragiotti and Catalina Turienz newly crowned Formula Kite World Champions have been leading the competition since the very beginning. However, in the format of Formula Kite, nothing is decided before the last day. The first to get three wins in the...
Jul 5, 2024 | Athletes, Wings
Hello, I’m Viola Lippitsch, FLYSURFER Team Rider and from Austria. The holidays have just started and we are already in the middle of the competition season. I’m currently on the Canary Islands, where three GWA Wingfoil World Tour stops are taking place in...
