In 1985, the Swiss surfing school owner René Egli brought the excellent windsurfing conditions at Sotavento to the attention of the PBA (Professional Board sailors Association). This led to the first speed event on Fuerteventura in 1986 and it was during that very first event where Pascal Maka had set a new speed world record in windsurfing: 71,8 km/h. Thanks to his meticulous organisation and the
excellent wind conditions, it quickly became an established event and was supported until 1993 by a number of sponsors (Nabisco, Planters, New West and Peter Stuyvesant Travel). Starting in 1993, the government of the Canaries islands acted as cosponsors on the World Cup in Fuerteventura along side René Egli.
1995 Roddy Lewis sets a new speed world record (open sea): 81,81 km/h
In 1997, the Super Grand Slam was held in Fuerteventura. The Production Speed World Championships, the Speed World Championships and the racing and freestyle events were held within the space of three weeks. In the same year, freestyle was introduced as a new discipline at Fuerteventura.
2004 Manu Taub sets a new speed world record in kiteboarding: 75,15 km/h
In 2001, a kiteboarding event was hold for the first time in addition to the Freestyle Grand Prix in windsurfing. The freestyle, hang time and best trick disciplines were judged as part of the Kiteboarding World Championship Tour. The previous world record holder Sebastien Cattelan improved his hang time world record to an unbelievable 8.87 seconds at wind force 9. In 2012, the event is hold for the 27th time in a row. The Air Style Show is going to be held for the first time.
