El Gouna hosted its first international kiteboarding competition with IKA El Gouna Kiteboarding Grand Slam that took place at Elements Watersports Center from 20-27 March, 2016. Organized by Travel Trails Tours and supported by Orascom and the Egypt Sailing and Waterski Federdation, the event was a great success.

WINNERS FREESTYLE MEN
1. Carlos Mario (BRA, Slingshot)
2. Youri Zoon (NED, Slingshot)
3. Alex Pastor (ESP, Airush)

WINNERS FREESTYLE WOMEN
1. Karolina Winkowska (POL, Slingshot)
2. Bruna Kajiya (BRA, Airush)
3. Annabel van Westerop (ARU)

2016 El Gouna Kiteboarding Grand Slam Video (Short)

2016 El Gouna Kiteboarding Grand Slam Video (Long)

2016 El Gouna Kiteboarding Grand Slam Party

The Story of Carlos Mario

Interview with Youri Zoon