Very considerable space?!📐 No hull storage. No cranes. No launching ramp. Just a safe beach.⚡ #FormulaKite #Brisbane2032 #olympicsailing #menskite #womenskite

“The fastest, most exciting sailing class.” @lily_mayyoung , @katiedabson , and @samdickinson731 talk speed, passion, and why they all chose to race the Formula Kite class. 📍 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Riccardo Pianosi wins on home water as Lauriane Nolot completes a golden season. Watch Lauriane and Riccardo share their thoughts on today’s Grand Final and a phenomenal week on the water here at Sardinia Grand Slam.🏆🇮🇹 #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Pianosi wins on home water as Nolot completes a golden season kiteclasses.org/component/co… #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam men’s podium: 🥇 Riccardo Pianosi 🇮🇹 🥈 Vojtech Koska 🇨🇿 🥉 Flavio Marx 🇮🇹 📸 @r_hajduk #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam women’s podium: 🥇 Lauriane Nolot 🇫🇷 🥈 Lysa Caval 🇫🇷 🥉 Maya Ashkenazi 🇮🇱 📸 @r_hajduk #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Valentin Bontus 🇦🇹 vs. Riccardo Pianosi 🇮🇹. Yesterday’s match race went down to the wire, but today it’s for all the medals!⚔️🏆 Catch the Medal Series livestream TODAY starting at 12:30 on @kiteclasses YouTube. #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

The final showdown is set.⚔️ Don’t miss the final battles today, where the 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam Champions will be crowned!🏆🇮🇹 📺 LIVESTREAM: @kiteclasses YouTube I Start 12:30 (local time) #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite italy

Nolot and Pianosi set the pace into Sunday's Sardinian showdown kiteclasses.org/component/co… #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Day 3 Showdown: Koska Closes Gap in Spicy Mistral kiteclasses.org/component/co… #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Spicy Mistral and a razor thin 1 point gap at the top.⬇️⬇️⬇️ @vojtech_koska was on fire today, crossing the finish line 1st in all 4 races and even with a Race 2 UFD, he closed the gap to just a single point behind overall leader @riccardopianosi (20.0 pts vs 19.0 pts). Meanwhile, @laurianenolot continues to command the women’s fleet on 11.0 pts, holding a solid 12-point cushion over teammate Lysa Caval (23.0 pts) heading into the final days. Top 5 Leaderboard After Day 3 - Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam Men’s Fleet 1 Riccardo Pianosi ITA 19.0 pts 2 Vojtech Koska CZE 20.0 pts 3 Sam Dickinson GBR 28.0 pts 4 Valentin Bontus AUT 49.0 pts 5 Flavio Marx ITA 53.0 pts Women’s Fleet 1 Lauriane Nolot FRA 11.0 pts 2 Lysa Canal FRA 23.0 pts 3 Maya Ashkenazi ISR 32.0 pts 4 Lily Young GBR 32.0 pts 5 Elena Lengwiler SUI 37.0 pts Full results: www.kiteclasses.org/2026grandsla… 📸 @r_hajduk #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Volume up!🔊 A little something to boost the energy for Day 3 of the Sardinia Grand Slam.💥 #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Fresh off the water with Lysa Caval and Martin Dolenc🎙️Hear how the riders managed the Mistral shifts and tactical games on Day 2 of the Sardinia Grand Slam. #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Big shifts, tactical risk-taking, and rainbow chasing in Quartu Sant’Elena!🌈 Day 2 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam brought an offshore Mistral that dropped from 16 down to 6 knots across 4 completed races - a true win-or-lose day for the fleet. From last minute 21m kite swaps to keeping kites dry, today was all about quick thinking and making the right moves. Top 5 Leaderboard After Day 2 I @sardiniagrandslam Men’s Fleet 1 Riccardo Pianosi ITA 14.0 pts 2 Vojtech Koska CZE 17.0 pts 3 Sam Dickinson GBR 23.0 pts 4 Kameron Maramenides GRE 31.0 pts 5 Valentin Bontus AUT 32.0 pts Women’s Fleet 1 Lauriane Nolot FRA 7.0 pts 2 Lysa Canal FRA 14.0 pts 3 Lily Young GBR 23.0 pts 4 Maya Ashkenazi ISR 24.0 pts 5 Tiana Laporte ITA 27.0 pts Full results: www.kiteclasses.org/2026grandsla… 📸 @r_hajduk #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

5-6 knots of wind?! The riders love the tactical challenge, proving that a light breeze can still mean full-on racing. 🚀🚀🚀 📍Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

10th Sardinia Grand Slam gets underway today with Pianosi, Nolot and and other stars of Formula Kite kiteclasses.org/component/co… #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

The @sardiniagrandslam is officially go! With the first @la28 Olympic qualifier right around the corner, athletes are giving it one last big push. Perfect conditions, high-stakes racing, and an incredible venue that never disappoints, it’s always good to be back.🤙🏻 #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

10 years of the Sardinia Grand Slam!🙌🏻🇮🇹 The landmark 10th edition is underway in Golfo degli Angeli, on the waters of Quartu Sant’Elena. THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE 7–10 OCT: Opening Series 11 OCT: Medal Series 10–11 OCT: LIVESTREAM Follow all the races via tracking and live results, link in bio. More information kiteclasses.org 📸 @r_hajduk #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam is back and this one marks 10 years! 🇮🇹 📍 Quartu Sant’Elena, Sardinia 📅 6 - 11 October 2026 🔗 More information kiteclasses.org The countdown is on.⏳ #sardiniagrandslam #formulakite #menskite #womenskite #italy

Needs 9 knots to race?!🏁 5 knots Olympic racing and 30+ knots athlete speeds say otherwise.🤙🏼 The evidence is live -> kiteclasses.org/component/co… #FormulaKite #Brisbane2032 #OlympicSailing #menskite #womenskite