PAULA NOVOTNÁ

Nationality
Czech Republic

Homespot
Rozkoš, Czech Republic

Date of Birth
26.12.1992

Kitesurfing since
2008

Favorite Spot
Brazil, Greece and Cabarete

Brazil stole my heart with its stunning beaches, lagoons and very consistent wind. I love Greece for the food and for the diversity of the spots, Cabarete in the Dominican Republic is my second home. The community and ideal wind and waves conditions make it an incredible place to ride and live. The warm waters and beautiful beaches make it a perfect second home for an athlete from country without seaside.

Favorite Gear Set-Up
As a professional kitesurfer, having reliable and high performing gear is very essential. My favorite kites at the moment are REBEL SLS, Evo Dlab or Sls. My favorite board to ride on is Soleil SLS and Team Series SLS. These kites give me the confidence to push my limits and enjoy every session to the fullest.

Biggest Career Achievement
I won European Champion right when I started competing. One of the most significant milestones for me was winning a world tour stop in Fuerteventura. Standing on that podium and knowing that my hard work has paid off was an incredible feeling. I’ ve consistently ranked among the world’ s top kiteboarder, securing a remarkable 3rd place in the GKA rankings. The most rewarding achievement came in when I started wingfoiling and became a double World champion in freestyle and in racing in year 2022.