Moona Whyte (L) and Jalou-Langeree (R) battle head to head for the world Championship.
Yesterday we watched the 2013 Kite Surf Pro World Championships held nearby at Ho’okipa Beach. Any time you can watch the best in the world at any event, it is a treat, and this was no exception. It is amazing what these athletes can do with a kite and surf board! This even is scheduled over a 10 day period, but conditions came together yesterday with big waves and hard wind that the entire event was able to be completed.
2013 World Champions. Moona Whyte (from Hawaii) and Keahi DeAboitiz (Australia).
With rows of colorful kites and fast paced action – this event was a photographers dream!
Runner up Jalou Langeree from the Netherlands having a quiet moment after competing in the finals.
I could post more photos including ones of the big air competition where the winner got 50 feet in the air! But, I’ll leave it at this.
Men’s winner Keahi DeAboitiz.
