Formula Kite World Championships Quartu Sant'Elena: the first major step towards Los Angeles 2028Italy's Riccardo Pianosi, 2025 European champion © Robert Hajduk / IKA media Italy's Riccardo Pianosi, 2025 European champion © Robert Hajduk / IKA mediaby Formula Kite World Championships 23 Sep 18:14 BSTNext September 28th to October 5th, the Poetto beach will host the event that crowns the new World Champions. From Cagliari to Quartu Sant'Elena, Poetto beach once again proves to be a prestigious and beloved venue for top kiteboarding events. Mirco Babini (President, International Kiteboarding Association): "Cagliari and its surroundings continue to be a global hub for kiteboarding. For the first time, the racecourse will be on the Quartu Sant'Elena side of Poetto, reflecting the growth and outreach of our sport. Tore Sanna (Deputy Mayor, Quartu Sant'Elena): "The Formula Kite Worlds are a tremendous opportunity for our city and the entire region.