Miami kiteboarding masters 2012:results and images

[miamikiteboarding]

We had a great event this year, i think everyone agrees with that one :
15 to 18 kts, with lull to 8 , then wind again , it has been a challenge but the race directors Neil Hutchinson and Christophe RIbot did the right choices , and we managed to run the EVENT in ONE DAY , since the forecast was downgraded for the Sunday, and Easter sunday would have made it harder for many to attend !"

look at the fantastic photos from Rimas Rinkas, on this link , they speak for themselves:
http://rimas.smugmug.com/Sports/Miam...6700&k=72bXqnZ

please give credit to Rimas Rinkas for these great shots of Everyone, ...and for his new World GUINESS RECORD of the longest Kiteboarding Distance in 24hrs , ran last month in Islamorada : over 400 miles in 24 hrs !!: Respect amigo , and congratulations.

Thanks Also for Ricki Iossi great photos, and a Video coming in couple of days , from Lydia Galin of Mediartist productions.

Here are the Results of the MASTERS 2012 :

FREESTYLE :
MEN
1-Brandon Bow
2- Damien Leroy
3- Leif Given
4- Matt Collins

WOMEN
1- Annabel Vanwestep
2- Alexandra Menk

Trophy of the #youngest Contestant : to Andre Bacic ( 14 year old )

RACING ( a reaching leg between 2 marks of 1/2 mile )

MEN
1- Damien Leroy
2- Matt Collins
3- Gary menk

WOMEN
1- Annabel Vanwestep
2- Alexandra menk

Trophy #1 Senior : Bertrand Lecoq

BIG AIR CONTEST : Giovanni Messina

We had a solid 20kt consistant toward the end of the day, and the Big air contest was a amazing Show. Special Mention to Damien's Cabrinha team riders, who put up a breathtaking spectacle in jumping together: a real aerial choregraphy !

More photos on facebook , and a VIDEO in few days.

See you next year !
Miamikiteboarding team