Record breaking 114 registered competitors

The Palmolive Kitesurf World Cup 2010 has commenced with registration yesterday. A world breaking record of 114 riders from all around the world have made their way to St. Peter-Ording, Germany to sign up for a chance to compete against the best of the best. Competitors will have the opportunity to put their kiting skills to the test in 3 disciplines, Freestyle, Racing and Board-Off.

St. Peter-Ording, Germany has a maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers. Wind speeds of 7 to 10 on the Beaufort Scale are not uncommon. St. Peter-Ording is also known for great kiting conditions, warm hospitality and of course the rocking parties.

The competition is due to kick-off on Saturday if the weather conditions permit.

The mandatory skippers meeting is scheduled for 10:00am.

The St. Peter-Ording Kitesurf World Cup is supported in part by: Palmolive, Prosieben, tv14, St. Peter-Ording-Nordsee, Jever, Quiksilver, Lufthansa, Naish, Havaianas, Pentax, N-Joy, Coke, Moebel-Kraft, Yamaha, Sport1, Kitelife, x-h2o, Splocs, PKRA, International Kiteboarding Association.