NEWS & EVENTS
Masters of the Mistral: Pianosi and Nolot Win the Sardinia Grand Slam
The Italian and the Frenchwoman immediately capitalise on the match point secured in the Opening Series. Koska and South Tyrolean Marx take the men's podium, while Caval and Ashkenazi finish second and third in the women's event Riccardo Pianosi and Lauriane Nolot are...
Sardinia Grand Slam: Pianosi and Nolot lead the way into the Final, Marx, Laporte and Spanu to start in the Quarter-finals
The final day of the Opening Series in Quartu Sant’Elena saw Italy’s Riccardo Pianosi and France’s Lauriane Nolot strengthen their leads and qualify directly for the Grand Final, each with a match point. The same advantage goes to Vojtech Koska in the men’s fleet and...
Laporte, sea and gym sessions dreaming of Los Angeles: “The road to the Olympics starts at the Sardinia Grand Slam and in Quartu”
The Italian kiter is closing in on the Top 5 after the third day. In the men’s fleet, a solid Koska is putting Pianosi under pressure, while Nolot leads the women’s standings and Lengwiler climbs back up the leaderboard with two wins Swimming first, then sport...
Marx, from the snows to the National Team with a new philosophy: “I learn from the best. And I dream of Olympics”
The 23-year-old from South Tyrol, one of the standout athletes at the Sardinia Grand Slam, talks about his growth since joining the national Olympic team From Lake Resia to the Gulf of Angels, with a snow kite tattooed on his right forearm and a passion for skiing...
Sardinia Grand Slam: consistency pays off for Maramenides, Nolot feels “at home”
The Greek-American and the Olympic silver medallist lead the standings after the opening day, characterised by light and shifty winds. Pianosi gets stronger as the day progresses, while Marx also claims a race win. Laporte lies third among the women. Greek-American...
10th Sardinia Grand Slam Gets Underway Tomorrow with Pianosi, Nolot and the Stars of Formula Kite
Quartu Sant’Elena hosts the tenth edition of the event from October 7 to 11, with World Ranking points at stake this year. Among the favourites is Italy’s Riccardo Pianosi, who won the World Championship here last year. Riccardo Pianosi, 2025 World Champion in the...
Formula Kite: in October, the “children of the wind” return to the Gulf of Angels
The Sardinia Grand Slam will take place next October 6th –11th with the Blue Sky beach club in Quartu Sant’Elena serving as event headquarters. The world champions and other stars of the Olympic kiteboarding discipline are expected to compete The children of Olympia...
Riccardo Pianosi and Jessie Kampman Crowned Formula Kite World Champions!
First-ever world titles in the discipline for Italy and the Netherlands. Born in Pesaro but based in Quartu Sant’Elena—host city of the World Championship—“Ricky” triumphed over Maeder and Gomez. Behind the Dutchwoman were Moroz and Nolot Riccardo Pianosi and Jessie...
Formula Kite Worlds: Pianosi in the Final with “match point”, but Maeder is still in the game
The Italian is just one win away from the title, while his rivals for the world crown must claim two. Women: Kampman sails as favorite, Nolot also straight into the final (tomorrow in Quartu Sant’Elena) Riccardo Pianosi has qualified for the Formula Kite World...
