DirectRooms.com – Watch some of the Philippines’ best windsurfers in Boracay this January

DirectRooms reports that the Filipino island of Boracay will be hosting a special windsurfing competition featuring some of the country’s leading competitors as well as international sports stars.

The Boracay Windsurfing Challenge Cup sees competitors coming from all over the Philippines as well as abroad to take part in the competition. Starting in the third week of January 2011, the event features a mixture of windsurfing disciplines including a speed event where contestants have to complete a distance in the shortest time possible.

Visitors using Boracay hotels (http://directrooms.com/philippines/hotels/boracay-hotels/price1.htm) can line the beach to also see windsurfers competing in the freestyle event as well as the slalom and course racing categories. Conditions for the cup are set to be ideal as Boracay is believed to be one of the best locations in South East Asia with its year round consistent winds combined with calm waters.

Contestants also benefit from the coral reef which protects the water from becoming too choppy and the average depth is just 1.5m allowing for optimum windsurfing conditions. Spectators can see a host of local talent taking part in the event as well as a number of international windsurfers who will be flying in for the prestigious competition.

Lek Boonlert, marketing head at DirectRooms.com commented: “The windsurfing cup attracts a large audience of spectators as well as the competitors taking part in the event. Hotels in the area will be busy as people stay to see all of the action so visitors should go online to reserve places to ensure they can find accommodation over the week of the show.”

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