Since 2013 the foil racing side of the kiting has grown steadily with high performance world, regional and national events taking shape. So now it's the turn of Asia and Oceania to step into the fray and by popular demand, the KTA brings to life its first international foil series -KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & Oceania.

In keeping with the KTA ethos the tour is aimed at a more grassroots level of racer, with the intention of giving Hydrofoil riders in Asia and Oceania the chance to make their first move into racing. Although under IKA sanction, the KTA class will be open, meaning that you can race with any type of foilboard or kite. The objective is to bring together the kite foilers from across the two regions for some good quality racing and fun events.



So if you have a hydrofoil and have not yet given racing a go, this is your chance. Be you a recreational rider, someone who is aiming for a pro-racer future or someone who just does not want to keep spending a shed load of money to stay in the running at the pro-events.

Then check out the KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & Oceania and give it a blast - make some new mates and be part of the scene, that could be taking the sport all the way to the next Olympic Games!

The series will be kicking things off in Koh Samui in Thailand as part of the long established Samui Regatta from the 31 May - 2 June 2018.

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Fantastic! I reckon you'll get a lot of Aussies. Please do your best to give as much event notice as possible. Non professionals have work, school or university to plan around and need as much time as possible. Very exciting though, good job!

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@Oldbones. Sure can, this first event only just got the green light so a little short notice but never fear, more to follow. Full details can be found on the homepage of the KTA site and on the fb page.

Round 1 - Koh Samui, Thailand - KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & Oceania31/5/18 - 2/6/18 Confirmed

Round 2 - Singapore - KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & OceaniaSeptember 2018 Pending

Round 3 - Malaysia, Desaru Coast - KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & Oceania November 2018, Confirmed

Round 4 - Philippines - KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & Oceania December 2018, Confirmed

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Katoe said..

@Oldbones. Sure can, this first event only just got the green light so a little short notice but never fear, more to follow. Full details can be found on the homepage of the KTA site and on the fb page.

Round 1 - Koh Samui, Thailand - KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & Oceania31/5/18 - 2/6/18 Confirmed

Round 2 - Singapore - KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & OceaniaSeptember 2018 Pending

Round 3 - Malaysia, Desaru Coast - KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & Oceania November 2018, Confirmed

Round 4 - Philippines - KTA Hydrofoil Series Asia & Oceania December 2018, Confirmed

www.facebook.com/kiteboardtourasia/

www.kiteboardtour.asia/news/kta-hydrofoil-series-asia-oceania/

Nice!

Can't wait to discover Samui!

See you there ;)

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Not long now until the first KTA Hydrofoil tour kicks off in Koh Samui, take a look at the prizes.

Event Prize BreakdownOverall Mens - Main Fleet
1st - 50,000 THB
2nd - 30,000 THB
3rd - 15,000 THB
4th - 10,000 THB
5th - 5,000 THB
6th - 5,000 THB
7th - 5,000 THB

Overall Ladies - Main Fleet
1st - 15,000 THB
2nd - 10,000 THB
3rd - 5,000 THB

Junior and Masters will be awarded with trophies for 1st to 3rd for overalls. Long Distance race will be awarded on the Friday night for 1st to 3rd Place with Trophies at Centara Grand with LiP Sunglasses for the 1st place mens and women finishers.

All relevant travel and accom info can be found on the event FB page.

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