Also present to put on a show were Hoogenraad, 2024 Big Air world champion, Vlugt, double loop pioneer, and Hannah Whiteley, three-time British kitesurfing champion
Some of the most important kitesurfing champions will put on a show at the fifth edition of the C Kite Festival which will take place from 26 to 28 June at the C Mauritius Palmar. Among them is Lorenzo Casati, a nineteen-year-old Italian, born in Como who however moved to Tenerife some time ago. He won the GKA Big Air Kite Twin-tip world title in 2025 in France and is trained by his father Renato. Together with him Zara Hoogenraad, 2024 Big Air world champion, Giel Vlugt, double loop pioneer, Hannah Whiteley, three-time British kitesurfing champion, Clément Huot, 2026 twintip world record holder and Louka Pitot, five-time French champion and ambassador of C Resorts.
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The Kite Festival contributes to consolidating the international visibility of Mauritius and reflects the lifestyle soul of C Resorts, sister brand of the award-winning Constance Hotels & Resorts. The event is organized in collaboration with Antoine Auriol, a true champion of kitesurfing, and has grown year after year to establish itself as an important event on the international scene. It now attracts world-class athletes, specialized media and a new generation of travelers seeking dynamic, experience-driven destinations to Mauritius. Edition after edition, it has confirmed itself as a strategic showcase for the island, helping to strengthen its positioning as a playground of excellence for sports related to the wind and the sea. From this perspective, the festival has a specific objective: to consolidate Mauritius’ role in the global kitesurfing circuit, while enhancing its natural heritage and lifestyle.
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