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Friday, 29 February 2008

Kiteboarding in Playa del Carmen

Annual Kiteboarding Competition Coming to Playa del Carmen

With the PKRA World Kiteboarding Tour only days away there are some fun activities in Tulum leading up to the event as well as next weekend. Kiteboarders from all over the world are arriving over the next couple of days and they are gearing up for what is sure to be an action packed week of wind and high flying fun. For more details on the events please read more below.....

 

 

 

Extreme Control, out of Tulum, would like to invite you to come and fly the friendly skies. Kicking off on Saturday March 1st and Sunday March 2nd and returning after the PKRA on the 10th and 11th of March,you will have the opportunity to test out the latest equipment, fly a trainer kite, and fly with the pros, at this one of a kind event. The event runs from 11:00 AM until sunset, and there will be prizes and giveaways throughout. It is located in the heart of Tulum at the beautiful Playa Paraiso, and is sure to be a blast! For more information visit www.extremecontrol.net

The PKRA World Kiteboarding Tour begins on March 5th and runs through March 9th. This is the first stop for the PKRA World Kiteboarding Tour for 2008, and it is guaranteed to be filled with plenty to do and see. DJ's, beautiful people, plenty of cold beer, and oh yea, TONS of Kiteboarders, will ensure a great time!This event will certainly be a great way to spend the week at Playa Mamita's right in the bustling town of Playa del Carmen. Enjoy Free Style events as well as Course Racing and keep your eyes peeled for the following top kiteboarders:

  • England's Aaron Hadlow
  • From the Netherlands; Kevin Langeree
  • Spain's Alvaro Onieva and Cesar Portas
  • Portugal's Rui Meira

And now for the ladies.....

  • Spains Gisela Pulido
  • Brazilian Bruna Kajiya
  • Poland's Karolina Winkowska and Ania Grzelinska
  • And many more......

For more information please visit www.pkra.info and whether you are a kiteboarder or not this is an event that shouldn't be missed!!! See you there......

Schedule of Events and Competitor Information Courtesy of the PKRA

Tuesday 4th March

16.00 – 18.00h

TBC

PKRA Registration at the event site
Mandatory for all riders entering the Event.
Welcome Cocktail
Wednesday 5th March

10.00h
11.00 – 18.00h
20.00h

Riders meeting
PKRA Trials and possible start of Main event
Night Activity
Thursday 6th March
10.00h
11.00– 17.00h
20.00h
Riders meeting
PKRA Main event
Night Activity
Friday 7th March
10.00h
11.00– 17.00h
20.00h
Riders meeting
PKRA Main event
Night Activity
Saturday 8th March
10.00h
11.00– 17.00h
20.00h
Riders meeting
PKRA Main event
Night Activity
Sunday 9th March
10.00h
11.00– 17.00h
20.00h
Riders meeting
PKRA Main event
Awards Ceremony

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