KARO VAN TONDER

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Karo is a super blonde South African beauty, but when she jumps on a windsurf board she becomes one of the fastest girls on the water! Karo is not just super fit and talented, but thanks to her determination, she’s able to win all her challenges. Karo is Pro Windsurfer, African Slalom and speed Champion.

This year in Luderitz, despite a shoulder recovery and her superlight weight, riding her AV-Boards Modena Speed she has been able to improve more than 3 knots her South African Speed Record, reaching 44,55 Knots of average speed on 500 m distance, becoming the 5th fastest woman in the world, just 2 knots behind the World Speed Record!

BEST RESULT

2019

• Women African Speed Record at Luderiz Speed Challenge with 44,55 Knots

2018

• Women African Speed Record at Luderiz Speed Challenge with 41,25 Knots

2017

• Women African Speed Record Luderiz Speed Challenge
• IFCA African Female Slalom Champion
• 1st Female Defi Wind Mauritius
• 1st Female in the world to complete a 80 km windsurf race 2017

Moreover

• 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014: 1st female windsurfer at Langebaan Downwind dash
• 2016 & 2017 First Female South African Windsurf Cup week