James Cook University Kiteboarder Organizes National Competition
Here’s an event to mark in your day planner!
James Cook University Kiteboarding Club President is the event organizer for the Australian Kiteboarding Association’s national competition.
The nationals will take place this June in Townsville, and Marvin Baumeister is the man behind the event.
Marvin is an avid kiteboarder and he is also the James Cook University Kiteboarding Club president. He’s working behind the scenes to make this event a reality.
He recently told the Townsville Bulletin newspaper that the event will attract up to 3,000 people daily.
“There will be between 150 and 200 competitors in total and they all bring their friends and family,” he told the newspaper. “We expect per day between 1,000 and 3,000 people with visitors coming and going so it’s a good-sized event.”
Marvin added the event will include freestyle and racing competitions including a race from Magnetic Island to the mainland.
So, what exactly is kiteboarding?
Combine wakeboarding, surfing, kiting, paragliding and gymnastics and there – you’ve got kiteboarding! Athletes use a kite to harness themselves into the air while gliding on the water on a small surfboard.
The event will be hosted at Pallarenda, which is a good area for Kiteboarding in Townsville, especially for beginners.
Check out a video posted of Marvin from a few years back. He’s actually on the same site where the national championship will be hosted!
If you’re currently attending James Cook University, make sure you check out this event!
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