For the First Time Ever, the Kiteboarding World Cup Heads to Asia
If you’re looking to participate—or just watch—some extreme sports in an extreme location, you’ll be happy to know that this year’s Hua Hin Kiteboarding World Cup 2010 is taking place this week in Thailand. Things run through March 20, so if you’ve got a lot of cash handy you still have time to book a flight and head out to see the kiteboarding action in person.
The InterContinental Hua Hin Resort just opened, so organizers planned this year’s event to take advantage of the new hotel smell and swanky accommodations. It doesn’t hurt that there’s also plenty of wind and waves to keep the boards flying on and above the water. Thermal winds keep the action at a pretty constant pace, and of course it’s tropical warm out as well.
This is the first time an event like this has been held in Asia, so the expectations are pretty high. So far the competitors have benefited from great weather and waves. Earlier this week, some of the qualification rounds took place, but now only the best of the best remain and it’s time to get down to business. If the cards aren’t right for a last minute trip to Thailand, don’t worry; the pros will be doing their thing next month at La Franqui in France.
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