The first day of competition at the Pingtan Kiteboarding World Cup 2013 started early this morning with a beautiful opening ceremony with fireworks and many officials coming out to greet the riders and organizers. The conditions were perfect, with a steady 20 knot breeze and the waves providing great kickers for the competitors. The competition quickly got under way with Winkoska and Pulido making it into the final for the women. Tack was the first male rider to qualify for the final defeating Hadlow and Jacobs in the quarters and semis, he will meet either Pastor or Whaley in the final, which are both kiting really well.