THOUGHTS

A series of articles related to my personal thoughts on kitesurf, the way we practice it, and on sport and travel in general.

LORDS OF TRAM 2021 – IN THE ROLE OF COACH

Simone Timpano2021-11-30T17:37:26+01:00Categories: KITESURF INSIGHTS, THOUGHTS|Tags: KITESURFING, KITESURF COMPETITIONS, KITESURF LIFESTYLE|

Lords of Tram took place last month, and this year the biggest Big Air competition in France is a World tour event organized by the BAKL (Big Air Kitebaording League). My role this year was as unexpected as it was rewarding! After judging the competition for two years, this time, for personal reasons, I [...]

THE 3 BIGGEST CHALLENGES I FACED IN 2020 TO CREATE MY KITESURFING SCHOOL, TRIDERLAND

Simone Timpano2021-09-06T15:56:58+02:00Categories: THOUGHTS|Tags: KITESURF LIFESTYLE, KITESURFING SCHOOL, KITESURF EQUIPMENT|

The year 2020 is a watershed year that has upended the way we view and conceive of our existences. Some businesses have taken advantage of it, others are paying the harsh consequences. Wise or not, I decided at the end of the year to start my own kitesurfing school, Triderland, aware that I would