In 2024, Red Bull King Of The Air kitesurfing event at Cape Town's scenic beach with Table Mountain backdrop

Red Bull King of the Air

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In 2024, Red Bull King Of The Air kitesurfing event at Cape Town's scenic beach with Table Mountain backdrop

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Zac Adams performs during Day 1 of Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town, South Africa on November 30, 2024.

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Sat, Nov 22 2025

Charles Brodel performs during Day 2 of Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town, South Africa on December 8, 2024.

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Zara Hoogenraad performs during Day 1 of Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town, South Africa on November 30, 2024.

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Red Bull King of the Air

The craziest Big Air kiteboarding contest is back with three new qualifiers: Spain, Denmark and France.

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The 2025 Red Bull King of the Air delivered a historic showdown at Kite Beach, with Italian brothers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati making history as the first siblings to face off in the final—Lorenzo ultimately claiming his second crown. Sweden’s Nathalie Lambrecht edged out a fiercely competitive women’s field to win her first title, as the event also introduced groundbreaking live scoring innovations that brought fans closer to the action than ever before.

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Red Bull King of the Air 2025: Day 1

Luca Ceruti soars high above the ocean during day one of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa—capturing the thrill of world-class kiteboarding against a breathtaking sunset

Luca Ceruti catches air at Red Bull King Of The Air 2025, Cape Town

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South African kiteboarder Jason Ven Der Spuy takes flight over the waves on day 1 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025, with Cape Town’s iconic Lion’s Head in the background

Jason Ven Der Spuy soars at Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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Zac Adams catches epic air over the waves during Day 1 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, thrilling the crowd with breathtaking kiteboarding action

Zac Adams soars at Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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Zara Hoogenraad flies high above the waves during Day 1 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, thrilling the beach crowd with adrenaline-fuelled kiteboarding action

Perfect conditions at Kite Beach at the Red Bull King of the Air final

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Jason Van der Spuy catches massive air during Day 1 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa

It was all to play for in the opening rounds in Cape Town

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Shahar Tsabary catches massive air on day 1 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025, stunning spectators at Cape Town’s iconic coastline against a golden sunset

Dream first day for rookie Tsabury as he secures a spot in Round 3

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Lana Herman catches massive air over the waves on day 1 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, with Table Mountain creating an iconic backdrop

Rookie Lana Herman shakes up the Women's Division

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Stijn Mul went full throttle in his last chance for a place in the final Rounds at Red Bull King of the Air 2025

Stijn Mul went full throttle as the sun set on Day 1 in South Africa

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Kimo Verkerk flies high above the waves during Day 1 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, capturing the thrill of kitesurfing against Table Mountain

Cape Doctor provided plenty of kickers through Round 1

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Lorenzo Casati launches an epic kiteboarding jump over the ocean at Red Bull King Of The Air in Cape Town, South Africa, on November 22, 2025, with the Red Bull logo visible by the shore

Lorenzo Casati shows his hand, as the top scorer in Round 1

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Red Bull King of the Air 2025: Day 2

Leonardo Casati catches massive air over the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Town during Day 2 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025, under a dramatic sunset sky

Leonardo Casati soars at Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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Zac Adams is pictured on the sandy shores of Cape Town, South Africa, during Day 2 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025, displaying dynamic energy and kiteboarding spirit

Zac Adams takes on Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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On November 24, 2025, Zac Adams catches air during Red Bull King Of The Air in Cape Town, South Africa, silhouetted against a dramatic ocean sunset for a stunning display of kitesurfing

Zac Adams soars at Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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Leonardo Casati catches massive air during Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, silhouetted against the ocean and dramatic sunset

Leonardo Casati soars at Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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Cohan van Dijk launches into the sky during Day 2 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, capturing the event's extreme kitesurfing excitement at sunset

Cohan van Dijk soars at Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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Spectators watch as Charles Brodel performs an epic kiteboarding jump over the waves during Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, with iconic mountain views in the background

Charles Brodel fought hard but couldn't match Adams on variety

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Luca Ceruti in high spirits on Day 2 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025, posing on the Cape Town shoreline after an adrenaline-fuelled kitesurfing session

Luca Ceruti is the last local hero standing in this year's title fight

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Leonardo Casati catches massive air during Day 2 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, showcasing the ultimate in kiteboarding adventure and skill above the Atlantic waves

The younger Casati brother is shaking up Red Bull King of the Air in 2025

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Cohan van Dijk catches epic airtime over the waves at Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, silhouetted by the golden sunset for a breathtaking kiteboarding spectacle

Hangtime for Cohan van Dijk

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Zac Adams celebrates on the beach at Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, after an epic display of kiteboarding skill and energy

Disbelief: Zac Adams pulled off the biggest heat of his career

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Spectators gather on Kite Beach, Cape Town, as Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 delivers world-class kiteboarding action beneath the South African flag and golden African sunset

Red Bull King Of The Air energises Kite Beach, Cape Town 2025

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Red Bull King of the Air 2025: Day 3

Cohan van Dijk flies high above the waves during Day 2 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025, set against Cape Town's dramatic Table Mountain scenery

Cohan van Dijk soars at Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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Nathalie Lambrecht catches massive air during Day 3 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, showcasing elite kitesurfing against the stunning Atlantic backdrop

Nathalie Lambrecht soars at Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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The Swedish rider had big emotions and happy tears as she celebrated a hard-fought victory

Nathalie Lambrecht is lost for words as Ruben Lenten congratulates her

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2025 served in every way possible: new titleholders, shock exits, banging debuts and world-class power, precision and technical tricks at every turn... catch the next instalment in 2026!

Extreme air, pure power and adrenaline: that was Red Bull King of the Air

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On November 26, 2025, Lorenzo Casati gears up on the Cape Town shore for Day 3 of Red Bull King Of The Air, surrounded by media capturing the high-adrenaline kiteboarding action

Lorenzo Casati takes on Red Bull King Of The Air in Cape Town 2025

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The younger Casati brother made his Red Bull King of of the Air debut, outpacing legends of the sport, and giving his older brother anything but an easy ride in a closely-contested Open Division final

Look up: rapidly rising talent Leonardo Casati finished 2nd in his debut

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In the Women's Division, legend Zara Hoogenraad congratulated winner Lambrecht after one of the most closely-fought heats of the entire competition.

2nd place Zara Hoogenraad congratulates Lambrecht after the Final

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Lana Herman stormed into the Finals line-up after a stellar opener, giving the Slovenian a taste of success... no doubt there'll be more to come from the Slovenian rider.

Lana Herman had an epic debut, earning a podium finish

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Nothing but good vibes: Zac Adams showed unwavering support for his heat rival Cohan van Dijk, despite the Dutch rider's Semi Final success denying the US rider a podium finish.

Sincere support: Adams genuinely pleased for heat rival van Dijk's success

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Leonardo Casati flies high in an epic kiteboarding display during Day 3 of Red Bull King Of The Air 2025, set against the iconic Cape Town skyline and mountains

Leonardo Casati soars at Red Bull King Of The Air Cape Town 2025

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