Kitesurfer Jade Scores Personal Best at Chinese World Championships

26th November 2013

#kitesurf – After 61 races over 5 days, with 150 sailors from 45 countries the IKA Kiteboard Racing World Championship drew to a close yesterday.

Florian Gruber from Germany took the crown from ISAF Sailor of the year nominee Johnny Heineken in convincing style as lightwinds dominated the final two days of the event. Erika Heineken continues to reign as the Ladies World Championship, with a near flawless set of bullets.

Irish Rider Jade O'Connor. Finished in 12th position overall in the ladies fleet. Up 15 places from 27th in last years World Championships in Sardinia.

"Its been an amazing year for me, I started my season in Egypt at the African Championships in March and have improved every event since.

My goal for this year was top 20 and I've blown that out of the water. I'm amp'd for the new season to start and know exactly what I have to do to improve. Special thanks to my friends, family and sponsors for all the support" she said earlier.

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