While we waited for the wind we had a chance to talk to local champion Nenette Graf. Said Nenette" I have only missed one out of the 15 Boracay events and that was to have my baby! Out of these I have been ladies champion seven times.
This year there are 66 competitors here from 13 countries, which is a good turn out for the event. I reckon about 50% of the fleet comes back year after year. It’s become quite a reunion. The past couple of years have been difficult for tourism in the area but now confidence is returning and the number of competitors here reflects that.
Boracay is a great place to windsurf especially between November and March. The months of December and January are the most consistent with wind on 90% of the days. We checked the forecast and the weather station in Subic, North of Manila has reported a low pressure moving South so we expect wind tomorrow and Saturday".
Racing continues tomorrow (Friday) and finishes on Saturday. Tomorrow will also see the Foster’s Forward Loop contest where competitors head out onto the reef break to perform tricks — in particular the Forward Loop where the sailors jump their equipment high into the air and rotate it a full 360 degrees before landing and continuing on over the waves.
The Adecco Asian Windsurfing Tour, Presented by Foster’s, is filmed for international TV broadcast. The series of half hour shows is broadcast in over 100 countries worldwide. The first broadcast worldwide will be on Star Sports in April.
The Boracay International Funboard Cup is supported by the Philippine Department of Tourism, Green Yard Funboard Centre, Philippine Airlines, PhilStar.com, Maui & Sons and Asian Spirit. The Adecco Asian Windsurfing Tour is presented by Foster’s Beer and supported by Neil Pryde, Lava Eyewear and Action Asia Magazine. For more information contact Proteus Sports by tel +852 9472 1704 e-mail proteus@netvigator.com or turn to www.asianwindsurfingtour.com or www.windsurfingphilippines.com/bfc/