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GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cabo Verde - Video highlights

by Matt Pearce 3 Mar 2019 02:48 PST 2 March 2019
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde 2019 © Ydwer van der Heide

What a week it's been here in Cabo Verde. Ponta Preta's been firing on all cylinders and so have the 52 competitors who signed up to take on this legendary wave.

It's been an epic kick off to the 2019 season, but if you missed the livestream then don't sweat it.

Check them out and make sure you tune into the livestream today from 13:00 (GMT-1) for the strapless freestyle expression session at Kite Beach!

Want to see the full livestream? Head to our Youtube channel to catch all the action from the single and double eliminations and the finals!

Day One - The single eliminations begin

Day Two - The singles wrap up and it's on to the double eliminations

Day Three - The doubles roll on and the competitive field drops to just 12 riders

Day Four - Mitu Monteiro and Moona Whyte win the GKA Cabo Verde Finals!

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