North News:
North Kiteboarding Issue 07/2017
The summer season has kicked off with a bang as Colleen Carroll was crowned Queen of the Triple S Invitational at REAL Watersports, Cape Hatteras. Noé Font has been all guns blazing with the much anticipated ‘The Bubble’ movie. Firmly in the driving and passionately piecing the project together, we have a chat with him to find out more. Read our exclusive interview with Tarifa Strapless Pro winner Airton Cozzolino and runner up Matchu Lopes following an epic event in Tarifa. Francesca Bagnoli dropped her latest video ‘Dreamcatcher.’ Join Pro Rider Paula Novotná and Surfing Sem Fin for a magical 600km downwinder in Brazil. Jerome Cloetens releases a video all about giving back to your roots. And finally, we’re amped on the release of the official Dice episode, RIO. Get ready for some serious shredspiration!
GKA TARIFA STRAPLESS WORLD TOUR - WIN FOR AIRTON
“This year’s event was amazing! The conditions were always there, as were the crowd who were motivated to watch using action. I’m super happy to take my third win at this event. This year I saw Matchu trying a triple so I knew I had to do something big. I managed a 313 in over 40 knots of wind which was crazy!” - Airton.
Read more HERE
QUEEN COLLEEN - TRIPLE S.
With the level amongst the riders tighter than ever, there was no room for error, lack of confidence or skill. Insane hits and tricks were thrown down from the get-go but it was Colleen who wowed the judges taking 1st place! Read her thoughts…
Read more HERE
THE REALITY OF A BUBBLE - NOÉ FONT
In one of the most honest interviews we’ve had for a long time, Noé Font gives an in-depth behind the scenes insight into how creating ‘The Bubble' has shaped him and his year. The visionary behind the movie, Noé Font is firmly in the driving seat and passionately piecing together the project. Hunkered down at home in his editing suit, we have a chat with him to find out more…HERE
DREAMCATCHER - FRANCESCA BAGNOLI
'Dreamcatcher' showcases how persistence, dedication and passion can make your dreams come true, and that the only limits you have are the ones you set yourself. Get ready for some summer inspiration.
Read more HERE
https://vimeo.com/219870147
https://vimeo.com/219870147
EXPERIENCE KITEBOARDING IRON MAN WITH PAULA NOVOTNÁ
Do you fancy a unique opportunity to take in the stunning Brazilian coastline from the water with Pro Rider Paula Novotná and Surfing Sem Fin? Covering a total distance of 600km and travelling the entire route by kite, it’s a magical way to challenge yourself and absorb nature far away from the crowds, your jobs and all your daily worries.
Read more HERE
GIVING BACK TO YOUR ROOTS - JEROME CLOETENS
Jerome Cloetens is on a mission to give the kids from his old school in Tarifa the opportunity to experience kiting like he did. “Hopefully this is the first step in my journey of giving back and encouraging more people to give kiteboarding a go.” Check out his latest video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MlnNueiXFg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MlnNueiXFg
OFFICIAL DICE EPISODE - RIO
Brazilian riders Reno Romeu and Sebastian Ribeiro showed Tom Court and Colleen Carroll around Rio, shredding on the Dice in both Freestyle and Waves. You wanna see the Dice really throw down? Watch this episode!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Br_y5ETX8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Br_y5ETX8