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Strong Wind, Little Protection: The Kitesurf Accident in Port de Pollença and the Unanswered Questions

The Port de Pollença Kitesurf Accident Explained

A strong gust in Port de Pollença seriously injured a kitesurfer and raised questions about safety during warning conditions.

Published: April 23, 2026
Strong Wind, Little Protection: The Kitesurf Accident in Port de Pollença and the Unanswered Questions

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What happened in Port de Pollença during the kitesurf accident?

In Port de Pollença, a strong gust of wind hit a 29-year-old German kitesurfer so hard that she was thrown against a moving car. Emergency services said she was seriously injured and taken to Son Espases hospital in Palma. The incident happened during a period of strong wind, with an orange warning in force for parts of the coast.

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