Largest International Kiteboarding event in Baja

LOTW 2016 raises the competition and prize money bar

Kitefoil tricks and strapless airs in Southern Baja

The 2015 Baja Showdown wraps up with Big Air and all-night parties

Tkb catches up with 2015 Lord of the Wind winner Julien Kerneur

Tons of action on the water in Barriles with big crowds cheering them on

Competition heats up for another great day of wind and racing on Baja

Baja competition gets underway with course racing in Los Barriles

Fierce competition and foilboarding's big debut

Big thanks to everyone who participated in this year's event

The wind is back on in Los Barriles and its been a busy two days packed with racing, slalom, and freestyle competitions followed by amazing meals and live music.

Day 2 of the Lord of the Wind and KiteXpo was a windless but beautiful Baja day with participants enjoying the sun and warm water as they prepped gear, met up with other riders and planned strategy as they checked out this year's new race course.

Lord of the Wind kicked off with rider registration and a tamale cook off the evening of Wednesday, Jan 22 at the new community technology center, made possible and funded by the 2013 event.

Los Barriles, Baja Mexico, was once again the host for the annual Lord of the Wind Showdown and conditions did not disappoint. Now in it's 3rd year, this year's event was held from January 10-15, 2013 with wind averaging 22-28 knots daily.

Looking to upgrade your quiver in 2013? Want the opportunity to try as many brands as possible before you decide? If you're going to be in Baja in January, you're in luck!