Aug 6th. Stevenson, Wa. In a competition field of over 30, North Kiteboarding's very own Tommy Fields battled his way to the top and ended up claiming the top prize this weekend at the 11th annual Bridge of the Gods. This victory marks the third major victory Tommy has claimed in the past year. The BOTG is know throughout the industry as a landmark competition with great riders and this year was no exception. With riders attending from all over the world, ranging from Mexico to France. However Tommy's relentless execution of some of the most technical moves imaginable, proved to be too much for the competition. Another solid showing for the young North teamrider.

The second tour stop of the PKRA Wave was held in overhead surf and super strong wind this past weekend in Tenerife, Spain. The rocky point at El Cabezo did not disappoint and dished up consistent clean walls and vertical sections, allowing event directors to complete a dingle elimination ladder in two consecutive days in ideal conditions. North rider and shaper Sky Solbach powered his way to the final where he was finally stopped by Brazilian Guilly Brandao. Said Sky of his final with Guilly: "I was stoked to be in the final with Guilly. I got one good score early on in the heat and then kind of got out of rhythm with the sets and couldn't find a second good wave to back it up. That's how it goes sometimes but I'm stoked for 2nd place anyways and looking forward to the next event in Oz in December." Sky was riding a production WAM 6'0" 2011 and Rebel 2011.

Final results:

1. Guilly Brandao (Mormaii, BRA)
2. Sky Solbach (North, USA)
3. Bruno Bordorsky (RRD, BRA)

SKY SOLBACH & STEPH BRIDGE take podium finishes at the Kite Course Race World Cup event in Fuertaventura. In the womans fleet Steph dominated with straight 1st place positions & won the event with a day to spare. Sky sailed consistently with a string of top 3 results in a fleet with all the top riders & just missed 2nd position by 1 point. North Kiteboarding dominated with French rider Olivier Dansin in 5th position, Polish riderBlazej Ozog in 6th and Team mate Dirk Hanel 7th. Conditions were gusty offshore 30-35 knots & a choppy sea state. The 2011 Rebels were used in 7- 10mtr all week & it was Steph that won on the 2011 North Production Board. Many of the team head to Europe to compete in national events while the PKRA next stop will go to Argentina in November.

UK Rider, Steph Bridge dominated the Kite racing at the PKRA Germany World Cup event last week. Using the new 2011 North production board & new 2011 awesome rebel kites, Steph won 9 of the 12 races in varying conditions from 14- 10mtr weather. Steph was joined by the eldest son -Oliver- age 12 who gained top 10 results in the mens race class & also won the freestyle trials allowing him to compete in the main freestyle event. A first for the PKRA who have never had anyone this young take the sport to a high level in both disciplines. The younger Bridglets freestyled off the beach at St. Peter ording and gained many supporters. The team now head to Fuertaventura for the next World Cup event.