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Come Join the GKA in Tarifa 2022!

Published 20th April 2022 by Julio Furest

 

Are you ready for kiteboarding’s biggest event? The Global Kitesports Association and GKA Kite World Tour have an incredible line-up running in Tarifa in June with a triple header of headline acts – all part of the same huge event, from 20th June – 06th July!

GKA Big Air World Championships 2022

GKA BIG AIR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

20th June – 6th July, Valdevaqueros Beach

Pulling together the immense skills of twin-tip, strapless and hydrofoil riders to compete for respective World Titles at the same event is a world first in kiteboarding competition – a spectacle you do not want to miss and the GKA livestream means you won’t have to! 

Visit the Big Air World Championships event page 

HUGE KITE EXPO!

21 – 26th June, Valdevaqueros Beach

Are you excited about the latest developments in kiteboarding, and would you like to pitch your questions directly to those who make the gear that we all love to ride? Then the Kite Expo is the place for you!

Plus, you can try all sorts of brand new equipment on demo, join pro rider / specialist clinics, meet your heroes and much more!

GKA Kite Expo
GKA Awards 2022

GKA Awards Ceremony

25th June, Valdevaqueros Beach

The first GKA Awards ceremony will run on the evening of Saturday 25th June in Tarifa as part of the GKA Big Air World Championships opening week!

The sport of kiteboarding is home to a truly eclectic and vibrant mix of athletes and individuals and this is the international awards night to celebrate that. We will also produce an after-show highlights video for everyone to enjoy. 

See the full list of awards here!

Stay tuned for more info coming soon and standby for public voting in the GKA Awards opening 27th May! 

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