Tag: Kitesurfing

Spectacular kitesurfing sees great battle for prestigious Defi Kite crown

GRUISSAN, France (Reuters) — Nicolas Parlier of France beat compatriot Alex Mazella in a thrilling finish to win the prestigious Defi Kite title in Gruissan, France on Tuesday (May 23). More than 250 kite boarders from all over the world took part in the marathon which consisted of five races between Gruissan and Port La Nouvelle on the Mediterranean coast covering a total of 140 kilometers (87 miles). With the top kiteboarders averaging speeds of […]