Mondial du Vent From April 12th to April 20th Leucate – La Franqui
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Mondial du Vent From April 12th to April 20th Leucate – La Franqui
PRESS RELEASE, February 2008 Mondial du Vent From April 12th to April 20th Leucate – La Franqui Every year since 1996, the Mondial du Vent is THE meeting for Kitesurf and windsurf addict. From April 12th to April 20th the best world riders are in Leucate to make the show. New in 2008 : - 9 days of competition - For the 1st time in France, the Mondial du Vent is part of the PKRA World Tour with all the best world Kitesurf riders. In 2008, there are 10 stages all around the world: Mexico; France; Cabarete (Dominican Republic); Tarifa (Spain); Portugal; Fuerteventura (Spain); Germany, Canada; Brazil and Chile. - A long Distance Kite Chalenge for amateur and professional: Mass start, 20 km. REGISTER ON www.mondial-du-vent.com - Pros and amateur will wrestle on long distance course between Leucate-La Franqui cliff and the beach of the “Coussoules”. The most famous are in Leucate… This year, the Mondial du Vent focuses on Kitesurf with the French Alexandre Caizergues, World Speed Champion, the World Freestyle PKRA Champion 2007, Aaron Hadlow (GB) and the Dutch: Kevin Langeree & Ruben Lenten. For the women, the World Freestyle Champion 2007 Gisela Pulido (Sp) will be here in Leucate. The local rider Nicolas Akgazciyan will participate at this year edition in windsurf Beside competitions, the Mondial du Vent proposes the Salon de l’Essai. Open to the public, it allows to discover and test, supervised by the biggest professionals, the latest news of Kitesurf and windsurf brands. The brands: F.one, North kiteboarding, Best kiteboarding Slinghot, Flexifoil, Flysurfer, Sailkart, Fanatic, Mistral, North Sails, Starboard, Severne, Exocet, Tabou and Gaastra, The Loft sails, thommen For the youngest, a lot of shows and activities are at their disposal to enjoy spring break (Trampoline, inflated games, making up, circus school, skateboard, BMX …) The Mondial du Vent 2008 partners : Volkswagen Utilitaires, Véolia eau, Foster’s and Fédération Régionale Travaux Publics . Julbo, For any further information, visit our website : www.mondial-du-vent.com Password :mdv05 Press Agence Olivia Payerne Marine Dufour [email protected] Leucate Tourism Office Valérie Salles [email protected]