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July 19, 2017
Trip to GKA Winners

GKA WORLD CUP 2017

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Unsere Gewinner Miriam und Manuel berichten über ihren Trip nach Dakhla (Headline)

Die Geschwister Miriam (30) und Manuel Tymiec aus München in Deutschland zählten zu den glücklichen Gewinnern unseres Gewinnspiels bei dem es eine Reise nach Dakhla inkl. Flügen, Unterkunft, Surf- oder Kitestunden sowie den Besuch der Prince Moulay El Hassan GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Dakhla 2017 zu gewinnen gab. Im Zeitraum vom 17.07. – 24.07.2017 werden sie das Wassersportparadies Dakhla erkunden und die beiden Partnerresorts Hotel Westpoint und Dakhla Attitude kennenlernen. Hier erfahrt ihr was sie bei ihrem Trip so alles erleben und wie ihre Eindrücke vor Ort sind.

Anreise:

Los ging der Traumtrip vom Flughafen Frankfurt. Nach einer rund 7-stündigen Reise über Casablanca landeten die beiden glücklich und natürlich auch müde in Dakhla.

Mit dem Flieger von Royal Air Maroc ging es von Frankfurt über Casablanca nach Dakhla

Tag 1:

Nachdem die beiden vom Meeresrauschen in ihrem Eco-Bungalow am nächsten Tag aufgeweckt wurden machten sie sich erst einmal an das leckere marrokanische Frühstücksbuffet im Hauptrestaurant des Hotel Westpoint.

Im Anschluss ging es gleich weiter das gesamte Resort zu erkunden. Die 40 umweltfreundlich gebauten Bungalows befinden sich direkt am Meer und bieten direkte Aussicht auf den Surfspot Foum Lambouir. Besser kann man gar nicht aufwachen…

Die umweltfreundlich gebauten Bungalows befinden dich direkt neben dem Surfspot Foum Lambouir.

Natürlich konnten die beiden auch schon den Teilnehmern der Prince Moulay El Hassan GKA Kite-Surf World Tour beim Trainieren zusehen und machten sich auch gleich im Anschluss voll motiviert auf um selber kiten zu gehen…

Glücklich und zufrieden ging es für die beiden nach der 1. Kitesurf-Session dann wieder in ihren gemütlichen Bungalow in dem sie sich ausruhen konnten, bevor es dann zur Eröffnungsfeier der Prince Moulay El Hassan GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Dakhla 2017 ging. Ein rundum gelungener 1. Tag liegt hinter den beiden und sie sind schon gespannt was sie in den nächsten Tagen noch so alles erwartet….bleibt also dran!

Auf nach Dakhla!

Wir freuen uns den Sieger unseres Gewinnspiels bekannt geben zu dürfen! Miriam Tymiec (30) aus München (Deutschland) ist die glückliche Gewinnerin des fantastischen Trips vom 17.07. – 23.07.2017 nach Dakhla. Sie wird Teil des GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle Weltcups 2017 sein und bekommt An- und Abreise, Aufenthalt und Unterkunft sowie Kitesurf- oder Surfunterricht gezahlt. Als zusätzliches Highlight wird sie bei den Wettkämpfen live mit dabei sein und die Teilnehmer kennenlernen. Das ganze Team von Hotel Westpoint und Dakhla Attitude gratuliert Miriam und freut sich schon sehr sie bald in Dakhla Willkommen zu heißen!

Bleibt dran und schaut was Miriam in Dakhla während ihres Aufenthalt alles erlebt!

 

Gewinne einen Trip für 2 nach Marokko zum GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle Worldcup nach Dakhla!

Inklusive „Meet & Greet“ mit den Teilnehmern sowie Kitesurf- oder Surfunterricht!

Vom 18.07. – 23.07.2017 warten spannende Tage auf die Besucher des GKA Worldcups 2017, welcher bereits zum 2. Mal in Dakhla ausgetragen wird und von den beiden Surf- und Kitesurfresorts Hotel Westpoint und Dakhla Attitude präsentiert wird. Namhafte Teilnehmer aus aller Herren Länder treten dabei in den Disziplinen Wave & Strapless Freestyle Kiten an einem der Hotspots Marokkos „Foum Lambouir“, welcher sich direkt neben dem 2017 neu eröffneten Surfresort Hotel Westpoint befindet gegeneinander an.

5 Tage lang warten spannende Wettkämpfe und ein abwechslungsreiches Programm sowohl auf alle Teilnehmer als auch auf alle Zuschauer des Weltcups. Hört sich das nicht gut an? Und das Beste ist, man kann einen Trip für 2 Personen zu diesem einzigartigen Event gewinnen! Du musst nur teilnehmen und vielleicht gehörst du und deine Begleitung bald zu den glücklichen Gewinnern, die im Juli 2017 eine faszinierende Zeit in der Sahara erleben dürfen!

Der Preis inkludiert:

  • An- und Abreise mit dem Flugzeug von deinem Heimatflughafen (Anreise vom und zum Flughafen ist nicht im Preis inkludiert) nach Dakhla
  • 7 Übernachtungen für 2 Personen inkl. Vollpension
  • Besuch des Weltcups inkl. „Meet & Greet mit den Teilnehmern
  • Ein Kitesurf- oder Surfkurs (wählbar) in der herrlichen Umgebung Dakhlas

Euer Aufenthalt wird von einem unserer Teammitglieder begleitet welches Fotos und Videos von euch während eures Trips machen wird. Während sowie nach dem Event wird das Bild- und Filmmaterial auf den Webseiten und Social Media Kanälen des Hotel Westpoint sowie von Dakhla Attitude veröffentlicht. Alle Teilnehmer stimmen der Dokumentation des Trips durch die Teilnahme am Gewinnspiel zu.

Alles was du jetzt nur noch machen musst ist das nachstehende Gewinnspielformular auszufüllen und es an uns zu schicken. Das Gewinnspiel endet am 30.06.2017. Die mehrfache Teilnahme am Gewinnspiel ist nicht möglich. Die Gewinner werden per Losverfahren gezogen. Wir drücken allen Teilnehmern die Daumen und freuen uns schon bald die Gewinner in Dakhla Willkommen zu heißen.

#letsgotodakhla #winatrip @dakhla_attitude #contest #GKAWorldcup #watersports #kitesurfing #surfing #straplessfreestyle #gkakite #gkawave #wavemeetslagoon

July 19, 2017
Trip to GKA Winners

GKA WORLD CUP 2017

GKA diary

Our winners Miriam and Manuel tell about their trip to Dakhla

The siblings Miriam (30) and Manuel from Munich in Germany have been the lucky winners of our contest where they won a trip for 2 to Dakhla incl. flighths, accommodation, surfing or kitesurfing lessons as well as the visit of the Prince Moulay El Hassan GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Dakhla 2017. In the period from the 17th of July until the 24th of July they will get to know the watersports paradise Dakhla and also the both host resorts Hotel Westpoint and Dakhla Attitude. Here we will report whatthey experience during their trip and what their impressions are.

Day 4

Miriam and her brother Manuel enjoyed watching the Prince Moulay El Hassan GKA Kite-Surf World
Tour Dakhla 2017. It`s fascinating to watch the Pro`s during their rides. Afterwards of course they
were also part of the medal ceremony….

Of course afterwards they were also part of the medal ceremony….

 

Day 3

Day 3 started for Miriam and Manuel with a nice breakfast in front of the pool of Hotel Westpoint. Really relaxing to enjoy the nice breeze of the ocean only some meters far away from you….

Of course afterwards the pool also had to be tested by Miriam and Manuel themselves. Surrounded by very cosy sunloungers you can chill there the whole day long if you want….

Next stop Dakhla Attitude fort he next kitesurfing session!

The Dragon Camp is directly build into a dune which looks very impressive!

Miriam and Manuel always found their way because many signs will helped them to find everything…

And again, super nice conditions for enjoing a great kitesurfing day! No wonder that Miriam and Manuel first returned after some hours on the water…..

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Well done Miriam! And now sit down and just relax in our super cosy and nice beanbags chairs!

 

Day 2

After an exciting day 1 incl. the Prince Moulay El Hassan GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Dakhla 2017 Opening Ceremony day 2 was waiting to come…

The equipment of the Pro`s…

Miriam together with Tanja and Rasa who are part of the marketing team of Hotel Westpoint & Dakhla Attitude

After watching some of the competitions of the GKA, it was time to go kiting for Miriam and Manuel themselves. They took the shuttle service that is offered from Hotel Westpoint to the sister hotel Dakhla Attitude which is directly situated at the lagoon.

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In between they had time to meet Heather which gives yoga classes at both resorts. Of course Miriam and Manuel also tried a unity afterwards.

At the watersports center of Dakhla Attitude both prepared themselves to enjoy a good kitesurfing session. Manuel and Miriam brought their own equipment, so it`s no probelm to store it at the watersports center and for guests who don`t have their own equipment it`s possible to rent the newest equipment that is on the market.

No words needed…

Next to the watersportscenter there is the super nice and cosy beach bar where Miriam and  Manuel enjoyed very nice refreshments after their kitesurfing session. Here are offered smoothis, softdrinks, alcoholic drinks, little snacks… everything to get fit again for a second 2. kitesurfing session ?

In the evening it was time to drive home to Hotel Westpoint which is ca. 20 minutes far away from Dakhla Attitude. Time for a nice moroccan dinner….

The beauty of the nature and the whole experience makes tired…so let`s go to bed to see what day 3 will offer us ?

Arrival:

The dream trip started in Frankfurt (Germany). After a ca. 7 hours trip via Casablanca both arrived happy and of course also tired at Dakhla.

With the plane of Royal Air Maroc Miriam and Manuel flew via Casablanca to Dakhla

Day 1:

At the next day Miriam and Manuel woke up in their eco-friendly bungalow on cause of the swoosh of the sea. Afterwards they enjoyed a delicious moroccan breakfast at the main restaurant of Hotel Westpoint.

Afterwards Miriam and Manuel explored the whole resort. The 40 eco-friendly build bungalows are directly next to the sea and offer a direct view to the famous surf spot Foum Lambouir. You can`t wake up in a better way….

The eco-friendly built bungalows are directly next to the surf spot Foum Lambouir.


Of course both were also able to watch the riders of the Prince Moulay El Hassan GKA Kite-Surf World Tour during their training. Completely motivated they went kitesurfing as well afterwards.

Happy and satisfied our winners returned to their cosy bungalow after their first kitesurfing session, where they were able to chill a little bit before the official opening ceremony of the Prince Moulay El Hassan GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Dakhla 2017 startet. An all around successful first day ended and they are already excited what awaits them in the next days….stay tuned!

Let`s go to Dakhla!!!

We are happy to announce the winner of our contest! Miriam Tymiec (30) from Munich (Germany) is the happy winner of an awesome trip to Dakhla from the 17th until the 23rd of July. She will be part of the GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle Worldcup and will enjoy free arrival and departure by plane as well as free accommodation incl. fullboard and kitesurfing or surfing lessons. As additional highlight she will watch the competitions of the GKA and meet the pro riders of the event. The whole team of Dakhla Attitude and Hotel Westpoint congratulates Miriam and is really looking forward to meet her soon!

Stay tuned and follow Miriam during her stay at Dakhla here on our website!

Win an unforgettable holiday for 2 to Morocco, to the GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle Worldcup in Dakhla!

All inclusive trip, with a special “Meet & Greet” with one of the pro riders, as well as kitesurfing or surfing lessons!

From the 18th to the 23rd of July 2017, exciting days are awaiting the visitors of the GKA Worldcup 2017! It will be held for the 2nd time in Dakhla, and will be hosted by the two biggest surf & kitesurf resorts respectively: Hotel Westpoint & Dakhla Attitude.
Notable participants from all over the world will compete against each other, in the wave and strapless freestyle categories, in one of the hot spots of Morocco: “Foum Lambouir”, directly located on the recently inaugurated luxury surf resort, Hotel Westpoint.

For 6 days, exciting competitions await all participants and visitors, and a diversified program for all of them have been organised at this Worldcup.

One of the highlights of this year´s GKA, is that you can even win a journey to this unique event, by only participating in it and get for you and your companion, fascinating days in the Sahara in July 2017! Doesn’t that sound awesome?

The price includes:

  • Fights for 2 persons from your airport of residence to Dakhla, and transfers to and from the resorts.
  • Full board accommodation for 2 persons in the hosting resorts, 6 days and 7 nights.
  • Visit of the Worldcup’s facilities and special “Meet & Greet” with one of the pro riders.
  • A kitesurfing or surfing course (to choose) in the wonderful scenery of Dakhla’s lagoons and surf sports.

You both will have the opportunity to have a professional photographer during your stay, that will be filming and taking pictures of your hole experience that week. That is indeed a special treat!

Throughout and after the event, the pictures and videos will also be promoted on the websites and social media channels of Hotel Westpoint & Dakhla Attitude.
(All participants agree and accept those terms by participating in this competition.)

So all you have to do now, is fill out the competition form below and press the send button!

The results will be held in a lot and bid will be closed by the 30.06.2017. No double or repeated participation are allowed.

We keep our fingers crossed for all of you and we are looking forward to welcome the winners at Dakhla very soon.

Tell your friends, stay tuned and follow what’s going on in Dakhla during GKA Worldcup at Instagram and facebook:

#letsgotodakhla #winatrip @dakhla_attitude #contest #GKAWorldcup #watersports #kitesurfing #surfing #straplessfreestyle #gkakite #gkawave #wavemeetslagoon

July 3, 2017
GKA World Cup 2017

DAY 1 OPENING CEREMONY

A quick wrap-up from 1st and 2nd days of the GKA kite-surf World Tour in Dakhla 2017!  On the first day we had the opening ceremony where riders had a chance to meet and greet Dakhla’s officials who every year support GKA Dakhla competition. On the second day we had some good action during trial heats and new competition combo format – wave riding and strapless freestyle – was agreed.

DAY 3 COMPETITION

The main competition started on the 3rd day of GKA kite-surf World Tour Dakhla 2017. The wind this day was the strongest during all event days so the riders were throwing some great action on the water.

DAY 4 FINALS

Atmosphere of GKA kite-surf World Tour Dakhla 2017 was charged with emotion, action and passion. Intense final heats between riders and Mitu Montero wins the event!

The winners of Prince Moulay Hassan GKA World Tour Dakhla 2017:

  1. Mitu Monteiro
  2. Keahi de Aboitiz
  3. Paulino Pereira
  4. James Storm Carew

DAY 5 EXPRESSION SESSION, CLOSING CEREMONY AND AFTER PARTY

The final day of the GKA kite-surf World Tour Dakhla 2017. From expression session in front of Westpoint Dakhla hotel to closing ceremony and after party. This event was a blast for sure!

The winners of the expression session:

  1. Airton Cozzolino
  2. Matchu Lopes
  3. Mitu Monteiro
  4. Keahi de Aboitiz

GKA 2017 DAKHLA CONTEST VIDEO

GKA KITE-SURF WORLD CUP MOROCCO 2017

OFFICIAL RACE NOTICE

The second stage of the GKA Kite-Surf World tour with be held in Dakhla Morocco from the 18th to the 23rd of July 2017.

Schedule Highlights

18/7/17
09.00 -12:00 Registration
12 pm: Official opening ceremony, with the presence of the authorities of the region. a show of all the riders in the water with their kite will be realised
13.30 Skippers Meeting. Mandatory for all riders.
14.30 First Possible Start
20:30 Openning Ceremony

19 & 20/07/2017
Organization of an initiation to kite-surf for children and young people of the region in the company of the Riders, on the site of the competition. A session with autographs and dedications with the riders
Organization of a beach cleanliness operation with children, Riders and Journalists.

23/7/17
20:00 Closing Ceremony. Mandatory for all riders

All riders please remember all skipers meetings, media meetings and ceremonias are mandatory.

Registration

All riders can register for the Event by mailing jo@global-kitesports.org The registration mail should contain:

• Full Name
• Nationality
• Sponsors
• Passport number • Telephone
• Facebook page
• Instagram account • Email

Cost of entry is 100€ via Wire Transfer to the GKA Bank account below:

Global Kitesports Association e.V.
IBAN: DE0320 0505 5010 0220 7858
BIC: HASPDEHHXXX

Bank Address:
Hamburger Sparkasse (HASPA)
Adolphsplatz / Gr. Burstah
20457 Hamburg
Germany

Please make sure to put the full name of the rider in the transfer’s subject. All registration payments must be made before the 10th of Jule 2017. Bank transaction costs to be paid by the rider!

Ranking

Top 12 Pre qualified riders will be released after the Tarifa results.

Prize Money

For the 2017 Dakhla event we will have 25.000€ price money

Accommodation

Aknouk Med Zakaria
TO Bookings & Sales
+212.666 04.06.54
booking@westpointdakhla.ma
http://www.westpointdakhla.ma
https://www.facebook.com/westpointdakhla/

Free accommodation for the Top 12 riders (male) and Top 3 riders (female) of the current 2017 ranking in double rooms – from the day before inscription through one day after the event. In case no official ranking exists, free accommodation will be draw among the riders.

Please all reservations mail to booking@westpointdakhla.ma and place jo@global-kitesports.org in cc.

3 person Bungalow is 50€/per person.
4 person Bungalow is 45€/per person.

Rulebook

Attached is the link for the official 2017 GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Rulebook. Please be sure to download this as there have been changes and all the necessary information for the Tour is contained inside.

https://www.global-kitesports.org/world-tours/rulebooks/

Any question please contact our Tour Manager Jo Ciastula jo@global- kitesports.org

We look forward to seeing you very soon GKA Team

DAKHLA WESTPOINT HOTEL

+212 661 665 867

booking@westpointdakhla.ma

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