Kite Foil Gold Cup
JULY 29–AUGUST 2
Presented by the St. Francis Yacht Club, the International Kiteboarding Association and the KiteFoil Class
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About
Eighty of the world’s fastest foiling kiteboard racers will assemble in San Francisco to compete in the second stop of the 2015 KiteFoil Gold Cup tour. From July 30 to August 2, competitors will launch from Crissy Field and race along City Front, filling the Bay with colorful kites that are reaching record speeds. “The Kite Foil Gold Cup regatta hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club will be the largest kite foil board race in the history of the world,” says Regatta chairperson Erika Heineken. “It's gonna be spectacular!” Read the full story HERE.
Divisions
FIVE ENTRIES ARE REQUIRED TO CONSTITUTE A DIVISION.
KiteFoil Racing Open
KiteFoil Racing Women
KiteFoil Racing U18 (born 1997 or later)
KiteFoil Racing U21 (born 1994 or later)
KiteFoil Racing Masters (born 1978 or before)
KiteFoil Racing Grand Masters (born 1968 or before)
KiteFoil Racing Top Inflatable Kite
US KiteFoil Youth Nationals
For Spectators
Gold Cup will feature a larger and more competitive fleet of kiters than ever before seen in San Francisco. The “dock” is Crissy Field beach, were dozens of kiters will be stationed throughout the weekend, tweaking rigs, comparing gear and analyzing techniques between races. Spectators are encouraged to gather at Crissy Field during the day to watch the racing and chat with the competitors. In the evenings, there will be fantastic social events at StFYC and Crissy Field. Stay tuned for a full list of social activities.
Race Committee
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Schedule of Events
Wednesday, July 29
1300-1700 Registration at St. Francis Yacht Club
1800 Opening Ceremony at St. Francis Yacht Club
Thursday, July 30
1130 Competitors’ Briefing at Crissy Field (beach)
1300 First Warning Signal
Following Racing Social at St. Francis Yacht Club
Friday, July 31
1130 Competitors’ Briefing at Crissy Field (beach)
1300 First Warning Signal
Following Racing Social at St. Francis Yacht Club
Saturday, August 1
1130 Competitors’ Briefing at Crissy Field (beach)
1300 First Warning Signal
Following Racing Social at Crissy Field
Sunday, August 2
1130 Competitors’ Briefing at Crissy Field (beach)
1300 First Warning Signal
1700 No Warning Signal made after this time
Following Racing Prize-giving and Social at St. Francis Yacht Club
Current Standings
View Overall standings
Division Champions, Mexico tour stop:
First Overall: Nico Parlier (FRA)
Top Woman: Erika Heineken (USA)
Top Master (+35): Stefaans Vilijoen (RSA)
Top Grandmaster (+45): Herve Rousseau (FRA)
Top Great Grandmaster (+55): Gabor Vagi (BUL)
Top Youth (<20): Nico Parlier (FRA)
Top Junior (<18): Axel Mazella (FRA)
Kite Foil Gold Cup
7/30/2015 12:00 AM, 7/31/2015, 8/1/2015, 8/2/2015