Competition · Format & judging

The pinnacle of elite
freestyle kitesurfing.

Riders ready. Legends rising. A high-prestige invitational focused on timeless expression, amplitude, creativity and precise execution.

Freestyle manoeuvres

Bermuda 2027

Freestyle heritage meets progressive Big Air.

The competition celebrates classic hooked-in freestyle expression alongside progressive aerial performance, with judging focused on execution, amplitude, style, originality and overall impression.

LocationCambridge Beaches Resort & SpaDatesFebruary 2–7, 2027

Key format highlights

01

Invite-only

Icons and rising masters chosen for legacy and style.

02

Elite judging

Execution, amplitude, style, originality and overall impression.

03

Heat progression

Three to five riders per timed heat, progressing through finals.

04

Global prestige

Bermuda - the founding anchor with future elite destination rotations.

05

Community

Beach gatherings, after-events and youth inspiration.

06

First of its kind

A distinctive format connecting freestyle heritage with modern progression.

Scoring format

Every trick scored out of ten.

Riders perform in timed windows. The lowest score in each set is dropped; crashes receive zero, while judges can recognise signature moments through overall-impression scoring.

ExecutionTechnical control
AmplitudePower and height
StyleFlow and expression
OriginalityCreativity and innovation
Overall impressionStandout competitive impact

Heat structures

Progressive elimination.

  • Qualifiers → semi-finals → finals
  • Three to five riders per timed heat
  • Top riders advance
  • One wildcard window per heat for a rider-selected trick
  • High-stakes finals with premium judging focus
Álvaro Oneiva

Head Judge

Álvaro Oneiva.

A former professional rider and industry leader, Álvaro brings world-class judging expertise, progression-focused standards and a commitment to fair competition.

Event-week framework

From arrival to awards.

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Five ticketed competition days run February 3–7 within the February 2–7 event week. Final timings remain subject to wind, weather, safety and operations.

Competition map

Daniel’s Head event layout.

Original FLT competition map showing course, safety boats, judge stand, seating and media zones

Indicative map from the original site; final zones require venue, marine and safety approval.