Contrasting with Monday’s moody early morning lightning storm the Dakhla GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle crew were greeted by blue skies but only a light cross shore wind on Tuesday morning. The swell was however bigger, much more promising and wouldn’t make it through the day without a good slaying. While the generally contestable wave kiting conditions have been evasive in consistency over four days, what has been abundantly clear are the very accomplished all-round wave riding skills that many of these top riders possess – whatever craft they’re riding, wind or no wind. Airton’s savage SUPing / PHOTO: Ydwer van der Heide The magician’s wand. Airton’s SUP riding was breathtaking at times in terms of the raw power and control he commands over such a comparatively big board, underlining just how much well-honed ability the man has in the surf / Photo: Ydwer van der Heide As sweet Moroccan tea was served in the event tent, riders traded afternoon sessions in SUPing, surfing and, in the case of Filippe Ferreira, pulling into a few waves behind the jetski. This coastline is refreshingly free of development and ‘Rocky Point’, as christened by the GKA crew, has offered unrestricted freedom for …
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GKA Wave and Strapless Freestyle Mauritius Day Two Video
The story of wave kiting, especially at One Eye in Mauritius is a special one, and the 2016 GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle tour is filled with great characters and riders. This video takes you through rounds two, three and the quarter finals of the Mauritius stop of the tour – and yes, it was a good day of action! Semis and finals action to come. Featured riders: Matchu Lopes, Patri McLaughlin, Keahi de Aboitiz, Mitu Monteiro, Airton Cozzolino, Reo Stevens, Jeremy Chan…