Winter kite worlds coming to the USA

After several active seasons in Europe, the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) is partnering with the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA) to bring the Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships to the USA.

The 2025 event is set to take place February 3-8 on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. Competition will feature course racing, marathon, and kite freestyle/big air. In addition, WISSA is running course racing for sleds and wings and short track slalom.

Using the same kites as those in KiteFoil Racing, competitors on skis or snowboards can harness the wind to reach speeds of up to 50 knots on the snow-covered Lake Mendota while spectators witness the action from the Edgewater Hotel’s viewing deck.

“This event is a homecoming for us Americans and a great honor to roll out the red carpet to many friendly international competitors,” said Madison’s Steve Cohan. The event is sanctioned by both WISSA and IKA.

The championships will be held alongside the 2025 Frozen Assets festival, a beloved local event that celebrates the beauty and recreational opportunities of Madison’s lakes during winter.

Details: https://www.windworlds.com/

Source: IKA