NEWS & EVENTS
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...
Bitter Scirocco for Maeder, Pianosi Leads the World Championship
On the first day of the Final Series, the Italian takes the lead, taking advantage of the reigning world champion’s off day. Women: behind Kampman and Nolot, spotlight on Young and Lengwiler The unexpected day unfolded on the waters of Quartu Sant’Elena. Max Maeder...
Vodisek and Moroz between memories and Olympic dreams: “We love Sardinia and we dream of Los Angeles 2028”
World champions in Cagliari three years ago, the Slovenian and the Californian are back in the Top 5 on Day 3 of the Worlds in Quartu Sant’Elena Sometimes they come back. With the same smile, renewed ambitions, and a deep sense of gratitude. From Cagliari 2022 to...
Maeder and Pianosi get in the chair: the World Champion and the European Champion “light up” the Formula Kite Worlds
Tied between two of the top favorites after the 2nd day of the Sardinia Grand Slam. Stragiotti and Vodisek close behind. Women: Kampman shines, Whitehead strong in the mistral Max “calls,” Riccardo answers. While reigning World Champion Maeder continues to dominate in...
The stars already put on a show: Maeder and Kampman lead after a thrilling Day 1
Formula Kite World Championship: the Singaporean kicks off with four wins in Quartu S. Elena, while Italy’s Pianosi shines. Among the women, the Dutch rider edges Nolot and Moroz Maeder reminds everyone he is the defending champion, while Stragiotti and Pianosi battle...
29 Nations, 5 Continents, and the World’s Foil Elite: Formula Kite Worlds Kick Off in Quartu Sant’Elena
Sa Dom’e Farra home museum hosted Sardinia Grand Slam opening ceremony Babini (IKA): “A true spectacle with the world’s best gearing up for LA 2028 Olympic campaign.” Qualifying Series start Tuesday, September 30th The global spotlight turns to the Gulf of Angels as...
Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant’Elena: The Sardinia Grand Slam is the First Major Step Towards LA2028
Next September 28th to October 5th, the Poetto beach will host the event that crowns the new World Champions. Among the top contenders: Maeder, Vodišek, and Pianosi in the men’s fleet; Nolot, Aldridge, and Kampman among women The city of Quartu Sant’Elena (Cagliari,...
Formula Kite World Championships comes to Quartu Sant’Elena: the Olympic champions head to Sardinia
New venue announced for the 9th Sardinia Grand Slam, sailing event scheduled next September 28th to October 5th: the ninth edition will crown queens and kings of the foil that made its five-circle debut in Paris Games A different beach, but the same sea—and the same...
