Zara Hoogenraad
Pro Rider
2 weeks ago
What the windy days look like for pro rider Zara Hoogenraad. A few windy days in my life as a professional kitesurfer. Training in windy...
1 month ago
New year is all about setting goals and Zara Hoogenraad is all over it. 🤘🏼 Welcome to 2026 🌊✨ In this vlog I’m sharing my...
2 months ago
Dice looks like he wants it to be Christmas forever!
2 months ago
There’s no bond quite like it!
2 months ago
Check out a some behind the scenes living with Zara, what it takes to be at the top of your game! In this vlog you...
3 months ago
The vibes of this event from the buildup to podium are electric ⚡️ The energy. The sends. The moments. KOTA 2025. You were unreal.
3 months ago
If you missed any of the live action then check out these hilights. Lorenzo Casati and Nathalie Lambrecht have claimed the prestigious 2025 Red Bull...
3 months ago
So proud of rider Zara Hoogenraad, a well deserved podium finish. A sweet ending to the competition season 🍭 — @zarahoogenraad finishes 2nd at King...
3 months ago
All left on the field for these two, hard work till the end! All in together — @gielvlugt and @shahar_tsabary went all out. 🙌 Green...
3 months ago
Day 2 is here and team Core are so ready for it! #teamCORE moving on together 🤝 after yesterday’s KOTA kickoff — @zarahoogenraad to the...
3 months ago
Good luck for team Core 🟢⚠️ All eyes on #teamCORE at King of the Air 2025 tomorrow – @gielvlugt, @zarahoogenraad and @shahar_tsabary making his debut...
3 months ago
Zara soaring 22 meters high through the skies.
Issue 108
Kiteboarding might be a young sport, but its history is packed with unforgettable moments. This year’s Red Bull King of the Air wasn’t just about going extreme —it was also a chance to reflect on where the sport started and how far it’s come. Rou Chater, who’s been in the game for 25 years, shares his unique take on KOTA’s evolution, from its roots in Maui to the groundbreaking inclusion of a women’s division this year. Get ready for a deep dive into the event’s history, the highs and lows, and what makes it such a massive part of the kiteboarding culture.
Issue 108
We sit down with Lana Herman! From her beginnings in landlocked Ljubljana, Slovenia, to discovering the world of kiteboarding, Lana’s journey has been anything but ordinary. We talk about how kiteboarding changed her life, her love for Big Air, and the role of her sponsors in shaping her career. Check it out!
Issue 106
Zara Hoogenraad became the Big Air World Champion in 2024 after overcoming self-doubt, personal loss, and countless challenges. Her story is a testament to resilience and the belief that no dream is too big, inspiring others to pursue their dreams no matter how impossible they may seem. Read all about her journey exclusively in IKSURFMAG!
Issue 105
With the spotlight firmly on big air right now, does it come at the detriment of the many facets of our sport, or even perhaps the very sport itself? At the risk of being burned at the stake, Rou Chater dives deep into the abyss…
Issue 104
Mild-mannered, thoughtful and incredibly passionate about making better products for you to enjoy, Philip Schennagel, the CEO of CORE, sits down with Rou Chater for the Intriguing Beings Podcast!
Issue 102
Feast your eyes on some of our favourite images over the past two months! Our Lightroom gallery is where we share the best images with nowhere else to go… don't miss it!
Issue 101
All eyes are on the big air scene, and this year, we've seen another leap forward in tricks and technicality. With the young guns leading the charge, the level of competition is unbelievable. Read on as Crystal Veness recaps the biggest news in the world of big air!
Issue 100
In this edition of Insight, we're honouring each of the women that have graced the cover of IKSURFMAG since our inception in 2006! Some still regularly appear in this magazine, while others have taken steps in different directions. We caught up with these talented ladies to discover how kiting has impacted their lives and continues to shape who they are today. Join the Cover Girls of IKSURFMAG in this Issue #100 special feature!
Issue 98
As one of the most influential women in kiteboarding and the dominant winner of Best Female Kitesurfer in the IKSURFMAG Readers Awards for three years in a row, Hannah Whiteley is, most definitely, an Intriguing Being. In this article, we share some of the highlights from the podcast. To get the full story, click the podcast icon on this page!
Issue 94
Among the most influential female kiteboarders on the Big Air scene at the moment, Zara Hoogenraad embodies power, strength and determination. A new name on the scene, but this one is definitely here to stay! Jen Tyler got to know all about Zara Hoogenraad in this exclusive interview!
Issue 93
Kitesurfing is a series of highs and lows, and we don’t just mean your jump stats! Editor Crystal Veness takes a look at how the motivation to get on the water can change, and how to get that fire burning again!
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What the windy days look like for pro rider Zara Hoogenraad. A few windy days in my life as a professional kitesurfer. Training in windy conditions in Cape Town, meal prep, recovery and life on and off the water. Hope…
2 weeks ago
New year is all about setting goals and Zara Hoogenraad is all over it. 🤘🏼 Welcome to 2026 🌊✨ In this vlog I’m sharing my vision board and goals for 2026, one of my favourite heavy leg day workouts and…
1 month ago
Dice looks like he wants it to be Christmas forever!nn @Zara Hoogenraad @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
