SPI kite round-up 2011
South Padre Island, Texas - may 18 - 22, 2011
Welcome to the event web site for the 2011 South Padre Island Kite Round-Up! The world's largest and longest yearly amateur kite boarding competition and kiteboarding equipment demo. This year the event is scheduled for May 18th-22nd, 2011 on South Padre Island, located on the southern Gulf Coast of Texas. South Padre is home to steady winds and warm weather all year round, which makes it a perfect place for kitesurfing.
Day One Event Recap - May 18th
The 2011 South Padre Island Kite Round-Up began with consistent 15-25mph for the first day of the 2011 SPI Kite Round-Up. Numerous kiteboarding companies were set up all day demoing their equipment, the long jump contest kicked off the competitions, and the nightlife activity wrapped up at Steamers Bar and Grill. Check out all of the photos and contest results of Round-Up Day One >
Day Two Event Recap - May 19th
Day two of the event had solid wind all day long. YankMeister and Skim2Live were set up, winching and skimming in the shallows. Max Spin kiteboarding contest ran with three divisions, as contestants put up some big spins! As well as the gear demos continuing throughout the day. Check more pictures and contest results of Round-Up Day Two >
Day Three Event Recap - May 20th
Day three of the 2011 SPI Kite Round-up produced the windiest afternoon yet. Winds blowing over 25mph made a perfect set up for the Speed Trials. Contestants reached high speeds of 38mph on the water. Additionally, demos, water sport activities, kiteboarding lessons and more continued on the event site. See all the pictures and results from the Round-Up Day Three >
Day Four Event Recap - May 21st
The south winds have held throughout the duration of the event on South Padre Island. However, by day four they were slightly lighter, which made way for Air Padre Kiteboarding stand up paddleboards run by Surfrider Foundation, YankMeister Winch Co. wake park and the Skim2Live flatland skimboard crew to take the spotlight. Check out the photos from the flatland skimboarding contest during Round-Up Day Four >
Day Five Event Recap - May 22nd
Day five of the 2011 SPI Kite Round-Up marked the final day of the kiteboarding event on South Padre Island. Living up to the slogan, "The largest and longest kiteboarding event", this year's Round-Up held nothing back. On the last day, all the equipment was demoed by the remaining participants, the boarder-cross competition enamored the crowds, and the closing ceremony wrapped up the evening activities. Read all about the final Round-Up Day Five >
General Event Information
The base pre-registration price is $89.00. This grants you access to kiteboarding contests, demos, nightlife, lodging specials, clinics, activities and more! There are plans for multiple amateur kiteboarding contests including, but are not limited to: Freestyle, speed trials, boarder-cross, long jump, max spin and more. In addition to the amateur competitions, there will be tons of kiteboarding clinics as well as kiteboarding gear demos from many of the industry's leading kiteboarding equipment manufacturers. This is your chance to try out, and personally fly all of this 2011's new kite surfing kites, power kites, trainer kites, kite boards, land boards, and the full range of the latest kite board equipment. Check out the SPI Kite boarding Round-Up registration page to save $20 by pre-registering for the 2011 SPI Kite Round-Up!
For the past two years, there has been great wind and weather conditions. Excellent times for all of the contests, demos, and clinics of all kinds. Just take a look at past event photo gallery. With the success of the SPI Kite Round-Up in its first two years, we look forward to seeing many more kite boarders coming to the island this year! We have compiled an array of available South Padre hotels, motels, condos and other accommodations to make reserving a hotel easy for the 2011 SPI Kite Round-Up event. Take a look through around the web site and we are looking forward to seeing you at the third annual 2011 SPI Kite Round-Up in South Padre Island, Texas!
Physical Location of the Event
The 2011 South Padre Island Kite Round-Up is being held at the physical location of 7300 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, Texas 78597. Which is the bay side of the Andy Bowie County Park, at the north end of the City of South Padre Island, Texas. The event site is specifically referred to as the "South Flats" and is a popular kiteboarding destination on the island. It is a wide sand flat that runs from the road to the bay just past the convention center, and provides ample room for the event to take place. Click on the google map to the right to take a closer look of where the event is being held. There is a daily fee of $3 to enter the park.
2011 Amateur Kiteboarding Competitions
The 2011 South Padre Kite Round-Up will host a diverse range of amateur kiteboarding contests throughout the event. These events are open to men and women of all ages and skill levels, as long as they have not competed professionally in any previous kiteboarding events. The amateur kite competitions include: Boarder-Cross, Long Jump, Speed Trials, Freestyle, Max Spin and others. The events are meant to be a fun way for amateur kite boarders to experience the thrill and excitement while competing in the sport they love. All events will be fairly judged based upon the particular contest's parameters. If you have been practicing and perfecting your latest moves at you hometown kite spot, and are looking for a little competition, then this may be just for you.
Information on 2011 Kitesurfing Equipment Demos
The 2011 South Padre Island Kite Round-Up will host tons of kiteboarding gear and equipment demos from the top manufacturers of kites and kite boarding products. The 2009/10 Round-Up saw kiteboarding equipment demos from all kinds of different companies, and we are expecting it to grow even more this year! If you are looking to purchase some new gear this year, then the SPI Kite Round-Up may be your ticket to deciding what works best for you.
As a paid participant, you will have access to 2011 kites, boards, accessories, and affiliated items. Every day during the 5-day kiteboarding event, you can pick and choose which gear that you need to try out. These gear demos could save you precious time and money in deciding what next big purchase you will make this year. The chance to demo such a wide range of kitesurfing equipment and gear only happens once a year at the SPI Kite Round-Up. So leave your old gear at home and come to South Padre Island, Texas to get your hands on the freshest kiteboarding equipment!
Kiteboarding Training Clinics
The SPI Kite Round-Up will host several kite surfing training clinics throughout the entirety of the event. Trainer kite clinics will be set up daily for those looking to learn more about the sport, and get an introduction. Professional kiteboarders will also host demonstrations and clinics on kite boarding skills such as jumping, transitions, and others. Take a look at the South Padre Island kiteboarding clinics page to schedule which clinics you or your significant others may be interested in attending.
Event Registration - $89.00
Pre-Registration for the 2011 South Padre Island Kite Round-Up is now closed! You can register at the event site daily. The registration tent will be open all day, and it costs $89.00 for participants. There is also a $20 daily activity price if you just want to SUP, participate in kite lessons, or wakeboard behind a winch. Spectators are free to watch any of the competitions or events.
Event Registration - Sponsorship Levels
There are other opportunities for personal sponsorship of the SPI Kite Round-Up. More information regarding the sponsorship levels can be found on the Sponsorship Page. More details coming soon!
South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island, Texas
is home to world-class kiteboarding and kitesurfing conditions.
The sub-tropical barrier island off the coast of south Texas is home to both flat,
shallow on the Laguna Madre Bay side as well as ocean swell in the Gulf of Mexico.
On the east side of the island, you can perfect your kiteboarding skills in the Laguna Madre Bay.
It is waist to chest deep across more than one million square miles of bay water.
All of this shallow water makes for flat consistent water as well as easy kite re-launching.
Since it is so shallow in a warm climate, the Laguna Madre Bay heats up fast and stays warm for most of the year.
Alternatively, for those who enjoy kite surfing in the waves, west side of the island on the Gulf of Mexico is great for long and easy down winders. The island is roughly 30 miles long, while the road stretches the first 15 miles of it. Past that you have to travel by vehicle on the beach to reach the northern portion. 15 miles of easily accessible downwind insanity is available upon any strong north or south wind, which occurs like clockwork during the month of May.
South Padre Island Hotels and Condos
South Padre Island, Texas is a tourist city with a diverse range of hotels, motels, and condos to choose from while staying on the tropical island. No matter what your budget is, you can be sure to find something that suits your needs for the duration of your stay. Accommodations ranging from budget motels to extravagant hotels are available to stay at in the month of May. Take a look at the South Padre Island Accommodations page. Make your reservations today to ensure availability of your desired property!
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