International Kiteboarding Association

IKA manages the World Sailing kiteboarding classes including the Olympic Formula Kite class.

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

“Wow, what a year!🫶🏻 I’m so stoked that every event this year, I managed to top it - that’s a new record for me. I hope I get to keep building from this.” Max Maeder’s first words after claiming the Open European Champion title!🏆🙌🏻

@turktelekom @kitebeachakyaka @kitebeachotel @vwturkiye @goturkiye

#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

“It’s like Christmas for me - birthday and the European title on the same day. It can’t get better than this!” - Gian Stragiotti🏆🥇
Talk about the ultimate present: crossing the line to take the European title on your birthday! 🎉🎉🎉

@turktelekom @kitebeachakyaka @kitebeachotel @vwturkiye @goturkiye

#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Nolot and Stragiotti Crowned European Champions in Dramatic Akyaka Finale
https://t.co/Ftw3DIs8r7

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#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Nolot and Stragiotti Crowned European Champions in Dramatic Akyaka Finale

@turktelekom @kitebeachakyaka @kitebeachotel @vwturkiye @goturkiye
#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Big Battles and New Faces Lock In Tomorrow’s Medal Series!💥
Hear from Izabela, Flavio, and Riccardo as they break down how today unfolded on the water in Akyaka.🇹🇷 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships

Full results: https://t.co/NLAOBeJMzt

🎥 @icarussportsmedia

@turktelekom @kitebeachakyaka @kitebeachotel @vwturkiye @goturkiye

#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

The final push. Today, it’s all about the Top 10. One last chance to make the cut for Saturday’s Medal Series.
The warning signal is at 13:00 (4 races on the schedule).

To follow the races, check the tracking and live results (links in bio) and keep an eye on @kiteclasses for social media updates throughout the day.
📍2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships

🎥 @icarussportsmedia

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#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Day 4 in Akyaka: Gold Fleet Goes All In
https://t.co/5d3DANAZfx

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#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Day of Hard Calls: Akyaka Delivers a Strategy Test
https://t.co/BeM5gbg8FP

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#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Speed and 15 meter power: Maeder and Kampman set the pace on Day 2 of the 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships.
https://t.co/r64wx8v2Tf

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#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

World-class Formula Kite fleet gathers for European title battle in Akyaka

https://t.co/Dwya6l6N1s

@turktelekom @kitebeachakyaka @kitebeachotel @vwturkiye @goturkiye

#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Equipment checked. Gear ready. Final prep is done and we’re officially ready to race!🏁 First day of the Turk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships kicks off tomorrow, Monday 7th!
📍 Akyaka Kite Beach, Gökova, Turkey
📅 05 - 12 Sept 2026
🔗 https://t.co/KbVZC5Sj8t

📷 @r_hajduk

@turktelekom @kitebeachakyaka @kitebeachotel @vwturkiye @goturkiye

#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Looking back at the 2025 Europeans.🇹🇷 Lauriane Nolot (FRA) and Riccardo Pianosi (ITA) locked down the European titles, while Max Maeder (SGP) took the Open Trophy after some intense final races. Time to reset the scoreboard before the 2026 Europeans kick off on September 7th. Who’s taking the crown this year?!

🏆Turk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships
📍 Akyaka Kite Beach, Gökova, Turkey
📅 05 - 12 Sept 2026 | Racing starts Sept 7
🔗 https://t.co/KbVZC5Sj8t

📷 @r_hajduk

@turktelekom @kitebeachakyaka @kitebeachotel @vwturkiye @goturkiye

#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

4 days until we’re back on the racing course! A brand new location ready to crown the next European Champions.
🏆Turk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships
📍 Akyaka Kite Beach, Gökova, Turkiye
📅 05 - 12 Sept 2026 | Racing starts Sept 7
🔗 https://t.co/KbVZC5Sj8t

📽️ @icarussportsmedia

@turktelekom @kitebeachakyaka @kitebeachotel @vwturkiye @goturkiye

#formulakite #GoMuğla #GoTürkiye #Akyaka

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Men’s Final down to the wire. Rewatch the entire Formula Kite Youth Worlds Medal Series start to finish on @kiteclasses YouTube channel.

🎥 @icarussportsmedia I 🚁 @shotbyarian I 🎤 @alecwilkinsontv

#formulakite #menskite #womenskite #turkiye

@fbyelken @skodaturkiye @dogusgrubu @d_one_connected @DogusMarine

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Dramatic finals crown Huang and Turienzo
https://t.co/Y9Zt1LhSFN

#formulakite #menskite #womenskite #turkiye
@fbyelken @skodaturkiye @dogusgrubu @d_one_connected @dogusmarine

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Ready for the grand finale?!🏆🥇 Here are a few racing bits to set the mood - watch every single race from yesterday in full on the @kiteclasses YouTube channel with @alecwilkinsontv on commentary.

🎥 @icarussportsmedia I 🚁 @shotbyarian

#formulakite #menskite #womenskite #turkiye

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Battles intensify ahead of Sunday’s Medal Series. Here’s what’s gone down so far at the Formula Kite Youth Worlds.

Results link in bio.

🎥 @icarussportsmedia I 🚁 @shotbyarian

#formulakite #menskite #womenskite #turkiye

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Stragiotti and Turienzo in command

https://t.co/5QNcetP806

#formulakite #menskite #womenskite #turkiye
@fbyelken @skodaturkiye @dogusgrubu @d_one_connected @dogusmarine

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

2026 Formula Kite Youth Worlds | Day 3 Top 10
🔗Full results link in bio.

#formulakite #menskite #womenskite #turkiye

[International Kiteboarding Association @kiteclasses]

Day 3 at the Youth Worlds kept everyone on their toes. A dropping breeze made for tricky tactics - some called it a perfect day on the water, while others felt every bit of the burn. 4 more races down, and Gian Andrea Stragiotti 🇨🇭 & Catalina Turienzo 🇦🇷 are still setting the pace at the top.

🔗 Check the full results https://t.co/AAcW274zLz

#formulakite #menskite #womenskite #turkiye