9-year-old Shane and father Sam top the scoreboard in Kiteboarding & Wingfoil National Championships
Father and son chalk up 1st and 2nd place between them in races off the coast of Pranburi near Hua Hin It was a case “like father, like...
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Shane, the 9-year-old Wing Foiler from Thailand, is gearing up for another exciting season of International Competition. Having started Kiteboarding at the tender age of 3, he is fast becoming a rising star in the world of Wing Foiling and an inspiration for the youth of Thailand. With dreams of winning a World title, Shane's pursuit embodies the spirit of excellence and young ambition, showcasing a remarkable dedication to his craft that transcends his years.
Join us on Shane's exhilarating journey as he sets his sights on the pinnacle of success in the dynamic world of Wing Foiling.
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NAME: Thanawat Promwaen (Shane)
AGE: 9
BIRTHDAY: 11 Feb 2015
EDUCATION: Currently studying 3rd grade at Satit Udomsuksa school.
SPORT: Wing Foiling
YEARS IN SPORT: Has practised Kiteboarding from the age of 3. Started practicing Wing Foiling in 2023
COMPETITIONS & AWARDS: Has competed in 5 adult kiteboarding races and 5 adult Wing Foil races. Invited to participate in numerous International adult competitions.
TRAINING SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday after school 2 hours. For the weekend Shane is on the water 2-5 hours in sessions morning & evening.
COACHED BY: Mum & Dad.
MENTORS: Shane’s father.
INFLUENCERS: Kai Lenny.
GOALS: To be the youngest World Champion in Wing Foiling and to represent Thailand at the Olympics.
The Shane series
EP1 - A Special Gift
CALENDAR
08 FEB 2024
ACHIEVED!
Gulf of Thailand crossing
Surfspot Hua Hin - Clubloongchat Pattaya
01-03 MAR 2024
2nd
Kiteboarding & Wingfoil National Championships
Pranburi, Hua Hin
16-19 MAY 2024
Thailand Dive Expo (TDEX) 2024
Exhibition Hall 5, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Thailand
01-02 JUL 2024
Windsurfer Summer Trophy
Phuket, Thailand
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03-06 JUL 2024
GWA Wingfoil World Cup Lanzarote 2024
Lanzarote, Spain
22-25 JUN 2024
Open Youth Foil Camp
Hang Loose Beach, Italy
26-30 JUN 2024
A's Youth Foil World Championships
Hang Loose Beach, Italy
13-20 JUL 2024
Youth Sailing World Championships
Malcesine , Italy
20-25 AUG 2024
Wingfoil Racing – World Cup China
Pingtan, China
AUG 2024
Kiteboarding & Wingfoil Thailand Championships
Ban Phe, Rayong, Thailand
10-14 SEP 2024
Wingfoil Racing – World Cup Greece
Costa Navarino, Greece
09-12 OCT 2024
GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2024
Tarifa, Spain
15-16 NOV 2024
Windsurfer Winter Trophy
Bangkok, Thailand
19-24 NOV 2024
GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil 2024
Ceara, Brazil
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