Please select your home edition
Edition
C-Tech 2021 SnuffAir 728x90 TOP

Tentative event dates for the 2021 Kiteboarding Season

by International Kiteboarding Association 2 Feb 2021 14:09 UTC
Florian elected to start at the windward end of the line with Guy starting at the pin. - Formula Kite Mixed Team Relay European Championships, final day © IKA / Alex Schwarz

Tentative dates for the 2021 season have been published on the individual class websites and on the overall IKA events calendar.

However, if we have learned anything in 2020, then it is the need to be flexible. The International Kiteboarding Association and it's classes anticipate running the following events. It is our goal to provide a safe competition environment for our athletes and staff and we will work within the parameters defined by each hosting country and regulatory body.

Formula Kite Class

  • Individual European Championship: 18 May - 24 May 2021, Montpellier (FRA)
  • Individual U19 World Championship: 19 Jul - 25 Jul 2021, Gizzeria (ITA)
  • Individual World Championship: 10 Sep - 18 Sep 2021 tbc, Weifang Binhai (CHN)
  • Mixed Team Relay European Championship: 27 Sep - 03 Oct 2021, Nafpaktos (GRE)
  • Mixed Team Relay World Championship: 11 Oct - 17 Oct 2021, Torregrande (ITA)
  • Mixed Team Relay U19 World Championship: TBC

Important note: the re-scheduled Trofeo Princesa Sofia in Palma overlaps with the class European Championship and the World Series event in Cagliari.

A's Youth Foil Class

  • European Championship: 18 May - 24 May 2021, Montpellier (FRA)
  • World Championship: 19 Jul - 25 Jul 2021, Gizzeria (ITA)

KiteFoil World Series

  • Act 1: 16 Jun - 20 Jun 2021, Traunsee (AUT) - 3 Star
  • Act 2: 14 Jul - 18 Jul 2021, Gizzeria (ITA) - 3 Star
  • Act 3: 29 Jul - 01 Aug 2021, San Francisco (USA) - 1 Star
  • Act 4: 12 Aug - 15 Aug 2021, Fortaleza (BRA) - 2 Star
  • Act 5: 06 Oct - 10 Oct 2021, Cagliari (ITA) - 4 Star
  • Act 6: 17 Nov - 21 Nov 2021, Zhuhai (CHN) - 5 Star

Important note: the re-scheduled Trofeo Princesa Sofia in Palma overlaps with 4-Star World Series event in Cagliari and the Formula Kite Mixed Team Relay Europeans.

All events are subject to the development of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Competitors and teams are advised not to make travel arrangements before the Notice of Race is published and event registration opened.

Upcoming events

Semaine Olympique Francaise (Formula Kite Mixed Team Relay)
17 Apr - 24 Apr 2021
Hyeres (FRA)

Formula Kite and A's Youth Foil Individual European Championships
18 May - 24 May 2021
Montpellier (FRA)

KiteFoil World Series Act 1
16 Jun - 20 Jun 2021
Traunsee (AUT)

Related Articles

2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 5
Triple-bullet boost for Newland before final Defending champions Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot go into the final day of the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships in pole position. Posted on 18 May
Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Sailing team roster
The 13 sailors who will represeent the United States has been finalized US Sailing has confirmed the names of the 13 sailors who will represent the United States at the Paris Olympic Games this coming July and August in Marseille, France. Posted on 17 May
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 4
Multiple pile-up in women's fleet Perhaps one of the reasons why reigning World Champions Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot manage to win so many races is because they have enough speed to stay out of trouble. Posted on 17 May
Steering the Course 2024
Shining the spotlight on pathways to the Olympics for women in sailing This year's Steering the Course, World Sailing's global women's sailing festival, kicks off today with the spotlight firmly focused on the Olympic pathways available in coaching, officiating and sports administration. Posted on 17 May
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3
"Max is not a robot, he's human" Opportunities to beat Max Maeder don't come along very often, so Valentin Bontus seized his moment on day three of the Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères in the sunny south of France. Posted on 16 May
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 2
Poema gets her mojo back After a catastrophic opening day of her Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères, local competitor Poema Newland roared back on day two with three wins from four races. Posted on 15 May
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 1
Reigning Champions fly ahead of the chaos The defending champions emerged mostly unscathed from an opening day of puffy and gusty conditions at the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships in Hyères in the South of France. Posted on 14 May
Formula Kite World Championships preview
125 competitors from 36 nations and every continent represented The 2024 Formula Kite World Championships are about to get under way in Hyères in the South of France. Taking place from 13 to 19 May, this is the last big regatta before kiteboarding makes its Olympic debut at Paris 2024 less than three months from now. Posted on 14 May
Canadian kiteboarder determined for Paris 2024
Emily Bugeja recently took the lead in the Canadian qualification process An additional athlete, this time in women's kiteboarding, will qualify to be nominated for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Canadian Sailing Team following the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships to be held next week, May 14-19 in Hyères, France. Posted on 8 May
Connor Bainbridge completes Team GB line-up
14-athlete sailing team set for Paris 2024 Connor Bainbridge has today been named as Team GB's men's kite athlete for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, completing the 14-strong sailing team. Posted on 3 May
RS Sailing 2021 - FOOTERC-Tech 2020 Battens 2 728x90 BOTTOMLloyd Stevenson - Artnautica60 728x90px BOTTOM