The Kiteboarding Australia Freestyle Nationals kick off

On the eve of the Kiteboarding Australia Freestyle Nationals, due to favourable winds, competition kicked off.

The wind was blowing in Adelaide and all juniors were ready to go which allowed contest directors to call the competition on one day early to make the most of the solid wind conditions.

Reigning champion, Leo Verrichea (QLD) showed his class and significant improvement since last year nationals, throwing down a suite of impressive handle passes in the Adelaide waters.

Local rider Corey Ackerman (SA) debuted in his first National Title, representing SA on home soil, and is showing promising signs for a future in freestyle competition.

It was clear all young riders have been practicing hard over the past 12 months, the future of freestyle kiteboarding in Australia is in great shape!

World Champion Kite Park Leauge rider Ewan Jaspan said he is ' Stoked to see the nationals in a new location for 2020. Having been to Adelaide to kite a few times, I'm sure the crew will put on a great event. The freestyle scene has some great new faces, and I'm looking forwards to pushing to regain the national title. After a long year on the road winning my first world title on the Kite Park League, competing back in Australia will be great, and I look forward to catching up with new and old friends.'

Friday saw light wind all day with no competition run. Riders made use of the local skateparks and golf courses in the down time. Tomorrow we will be officially registering all riders at the Semaphore SLSC with a bacon & egg breakfast. With the hopes of a late afternoon seabreeze to continue the heats, we welcome everyone down to the beach in the meantime for some light wind activities and great tunes with the hottest 100 countdown.