Down here in Miami Beach getting geared up for Gaastra 52 World Championships.
The boat is getting splashed tomorrow and then we will be right into final preparations for racing. Looking at the teams entered it is an impressive display of sailing talent straight across the board.
Anyone want weigh in on their favorites to win?
Entries:
1. Quantum Racing (USA) Doug DeVos
2. Rán (SWE), Niklas Zennström
3. Azzurra (ITA), Alberto Roemmers Jr
4.Gladiator (GBR), Tony Langley
5. Gaastra Pro (NED), Marc Blees
6. Interlodge (USA) Austin and Gwen Fragomen (USA)
7. Rio (USA) Manouch Moshayedi
8. Vesper (USA) Jim Swartz (USA)

New Englanders as a whole are known to be "a hearty bunch." We tend to scoff at the notion that it is too cold to go outside and enjoy the wonders of nature and I like to think that I embody this stubborn sense of fortitude. I recently came across this great winter surf film from James Katsipis. It is a combination of still and video shots that highlights the beauty that goes along with the cold winters here in the Northeast. http://www.jameskatsipis.com/

It's been a great ten days in Ft Lauderdale. We were able to do some training on the water and some work on the boat in anticipation of the 52 Super Series World Championships. It looks like it will be a great event and I look forward to posting some more about it as we get closer.
I did get in a few post work kite sessions and got to try out the new Kiaola which is a Fast Freerace Board from BEST Kiteboarding. I am super impressed with this board and look forward to having it in my quiver. It's a bit narrower than most course boards at 60cm and it comes with 22 cm Fins.
Looking forward to getting home for a week before coming back down for the 52 Super Series World Championships.
Huge thanks to Atlantis Weathergear for sending me a new Microburst SprayTop.
All the best
Brock

So cool to see this event come back. IT's been 8 years since they ran the RedBull King of the Air and I think it is safe to say that it was worth the wait.

A very nice year end edit from the Frenchies at AlpEnergie Good to recognize a few faces like Nico Parlier and Alex Caizergues. I als

HUGE NEWS OUT OF BEST KITEBOARDING 
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Extreme Kiteboarding

As the  first weekend of the 2013 Redbull King Of The Air gets underway in South Africa BEST Kiteboarding are proud to announce the addition of extreme kiteboarder Ruben Lenten to their international team. Famous for throwing huge air, topped with mega loops guaranteed to set the heart of every spectator racing Ruben is acknowledged  as the master of extreme kiting.

CEO at BEST Sebastian Heitmann stated “BEST Kiteboarding is incredibly proud to make this next step for our sport. With Ruben Lenten we will push extreme kiteboarding to the next level and are happy to partner with such a great sports icon who we know will challenge our R&D team to new heights. LEN10 rides with us so stay tuned because the excitement is just about to start!”

We caught up with Ruben this morning before he hit the water and asked him to sum up what this new deal means for him and kiting in general. “All days are good, some are just better. Just like this one. I have found the right partner to push extreme kiteboarding to the next level. Stoked with my new partner in ‘crime’, Best Kiteboarding.

First of all I would like to thank Slingshot for all their support over the past 10 years. It’s been an absolute blast to ride and work with you guys. Thanks for all the experiences that I will never forget and also for helping me explore the limits of kiteboarding.

Now the time has come to move on and continue to follow my vision. My passion for kiteboarding is big, it’s my life and this partnership allows me to raise the bar of extreme kiteboarding even higher.

At the highest level of sports and in the strongest conditions there is a strong demand for high quality products. That’s why LEN10 likes to team up with companies that have a similar vision and want to put the time, effort and money into accomplishing it. Quality is essential to feel safe on the water and in the air. In order to push the limits of your body and sport you need to feel comfortable. This comfort comes from the performance of the kite and all other gear. In my opinion there are very few products that make riders feel comfortable enough to go as big as they would like. Not because  they can’t but simply because the products won’t let them. That’s a shame because I feel extreme kiteboarding is the discipline that keeps our sport hardcore and spectacular.

Best Kiteboarding and LEN10 will be working closely together to create the ‘best’ products for the rider that wants to ride hard with us!

I can’t wait to get started and will keep you updated on the progress and testing of our new products.”

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