C KITE - C MAURITIUS PRESSBOOK 2025

After meeting Antoine in the Sahara Desert over three years ago, it was clear that we were going to get on well. He is a person that I have come to respect as someone that really has an inspiring vision, not just for the future but also for kiting and the whole sport in general. The C Kite Festival is a manifestation of that – a collection of people from all sides of the wa ter sports space, sailing, kiting, freestyle, Big Air and racing – that all share one thing: a true passion for what they do. Passion for the wind and passion for play and this has created a perfect synergy with C Mauritius Palmar. The spot is much less known than the legendary One Eye wave spot and has a totally different offering – serene beauty, perfect flat wa ter, dreamy lagoons and epic downwinders – it has everything that is needed to host one of the most ex citing events of the season. It was my second year returning to this event and it stepped it up again, with some of my favorite inter national pro riders, some of whom I hadn’t seen for far too long, others team mates and true figureheads of the sport. After being involved in the kite world for over 25 years it can be hard to be surprised by an event, however they manage to do it every time at the C Kite Festival. Dedicated to the art of having fun, enjoying your surroundings, and cultivating an atmosphere of friendship and learning, it truly is a kite event like no other. If you are an adventurist like me, I couldn’t recommend it enough for the perfect, fun, freestyle location that delivers over and above anything that you could expect. I will see you there in 2026! Tom Court

I’ve been to Mauritius a few times and it’s always an excit ing destination, but I’d not had the opportunity to visit the east side of the island and stay at C Resorts. I really enjoyed the trip! It’s actually just what my body and mind needed – disconnecting a bit from racing and upcoming competitions. The spot was really really nice to kite, freeride and do some downwinders, but what I enjoyed the most was the crew and the passion we share – nature and sports all together. I want to thank everyone for the great times and great organization. The trip could not be any better! Back to reality now… Gisela Pulido

ABOVE The pros judging the amateur competition.

RIGHT DJ SamSax

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