Big Air World Champions crowned in Bacarès

Published 31st March 2025 by Gemma Hamaini – 2025 GKA Big Air Kite World Cup

Brazil’s Mikaili Sol back with a bang to take title in epic Lords of Tram final
Lorenzo Casati secures first Big Air crown in nuking winds in Barcarès
Italy’s Andrea Principi goes huge to win and tame the Tramontana

The 2025 GKA Big Air Kite World Cup kicked off in Barcares, France, on Saturday, with the Tramontana wind roaring at full force. Twenty-four men and twelve women battled fiercely, not just for the prestigious Lords of Tram event title but also for the 2025 GKA Big Air Kite World Championship. The results from Jericoacoara 2024 and Lords of Tram 2025 will determine this year’s ultimate champion.

Competitors were granted seven trick attempts, with their top three scores counting towards their final results. The judges set clear criteria: they were looking for massive height and amplitude, combined with technical difficulty and clean landings.

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Big Air World Champions crowned in Bacarès Photo cRedit Andy Troy

Grand finale

The four finalists took competition to another level, pushing the boundaries of Big Air kitesurfing. Mikaili Sol started strong, immediately asserting her dominance. However, Francesca Maini remained close behind, proving once again why she is considered one of the top riders in the sport. She thrived in the extreme conditions, showcasing her skill and determination.

Alice Ruggiu, despite her stellar performance in earlier rounds, struggled to find her rhythm in the final and had to settle for fourth place. Meanwhile, Sarah Sadek delivered an incredible performance, climbing her way to third and celebrating her first-ever GKA podium finish.

In the end, it was Mikaili Sol who stole the show, executing an outstanding heat to claim victory. Returning to the beach triumphant, she secured her eighth World Title, proving once again that she is an unstoppable force in the sport and solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest Big Air riders of all time.