C Mauritius is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the C Kite Festival, set to take place from June 27th to July 1st, 2024, at the picturesque C Mauritius resort. In collaboration with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority and Air Mauritius, this event promises to be an exhilarating celebration of kite surfing featuring none other than TV Presenter and Former World Kite Champion, Antoine Auriol.
Building on the success of the previous two editions, the C Kite Festival aims to showcase Mauritius from a unique perspective, beyond its renowned attributes of pristine beaches and warm hospitality. This event offers a fresh angle to promote Mauritius as a destination for kite fanatics, attracting a new clientele and positioning the East Coast of Mauritius as a premier spot for kite surfing enthusiasts.
Located on the stunning East Coast of Mauritius, C Mauritius boasts a unique hotel concept, inviting guests to reconnect with their inner child while enjoying the amenities of the coolest all-inclusive beach hotel on the island. The advantageous East Coast wind conditions make it an ideal location for kite surfing and wing foiling. The festival provides excellent networking opportunities with World Kite Surf and Wing Foiling Champions, further enhancing Mauritius's reputation as a top kite destination.
With two successful editions under its belt, the C Kite Festival is poised for further growth and success.
Partnering with World Kite Surf Champions, the festival will offer guests and locals the chance to engage in kite competitions, demo sessions, and initiation activities led by renowned professionals. Antoine Auriol, with his impressive credentials as a former World Kite Champion and TV presenter, will serve as the charismatic host of the event.
Event Highlights:
- Kitesurfing sessions open to guests and locals.
- Big Air Competition judged by pros with exciting prizes.
- Best Trick Session for amateurs judged by professionals.
- Downwind competition from C Mauritius to Poste Lafayette, catering to both pros and local kitesurfers.
- Freeride sessions including Kitesurf and Kitefoil for hotel guests.
About Antoine Auriol:
Antoine Auriol, born in 1984 in France, is a multilingual talent fluent in French, German, English, Spanish, and Italian. As a former Kitesurfing World Champion, he brings a wealth of experience to the festival. With 27 TV documentaries and numerous cult kitesurfing videos to his credit, Auriol's presence guarantees an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
Champions who participated in the festival so far:
Titouan Galea- 2021 Wingfoil World Champion, Marina Alabau– Olympic golf medal, Pro Windsurfer & Wingfoil Fanatic, Victor Hays- Pro kiteboarder, Olivia Jenkins– Kitesurf, Wingfoil & Foil athlete, Jeremy Chan- 2x Junior Surf Champion of Mauritius, Rondolphe Duc -Pro Kiteboarder, RIFT Champion, 2x Vice-Champion freestyle, Alice Lemoigne- World Champ ISA, Vice World Champ WSL, Youri Zoon- 2xWorld champion, 2 x Vice champion, Paul Serrin- 4th World Champion 2018, 3x French Champion, Hay Katz- Best Trick of Big Air event, 3 x Silver Israel Champion, 2 x Gold Israel champion, Tom Hebert- 2x Vice World Champion & Arthur Guillebert- 2021 World Champion, 2x European champ 2014-15
The 3rd edition of the C Kite Festival promises an electrifying blend of competition, camaraderie, and adventure set against the backdrop of Mauritius's stunning East Coast. With Antoine Auriol leading the charge, this event is not to be missed. Join us at C Mauritius for an unforgettable celebration of kite surfing and wing foiling!