POSTED: Tuesday January 3rd 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The KTA was formed to give an international platform to the skills and talents of kiteboarders throughout Asia, and to bring professional level competition and training to the region.
HONG KONG: The Kiteboard Tour Asia (KTA) is pleased to announce that the first round of the 2012 KTA Asia kiteboard Tour will be kicking off next week in the Philippines on the island of Boracay with our new Presenting Sponsor Aqua Boracay to bring you the KTA powered by Aqua Boracay.
The KTA power by Aqua Boracay will be taking place from the 11-15 January 2012 at one of Asia's foremost kiteboard locations that not only provides top class winds and conditions, but also island style living and party nights you will never forget. The emerald waters and pristine white sandy beaches are a well-known tourist destination.
Boracay island was awarded in the "Travelers' Choice 2011" by TripAdvisor as the second best beach ranking of the top 25 in the world. Travel and Leisure has also listed it as number 4 of the top 10 islands for 2011 so the first KTA event of 2012 gets the New Year off in one of the world's most beautiful water destinations.
As part of the IKA/ISAF sanctioned continental tour the KTA powered by Aqua Boracay will be running the core world ranking competition disciplines in both freestyle and course racing which will feature both race board and twin-tip classes - so plenty of action to take part in or to watch in every moment of the event.
Titles to be contended this season are as follows:
Asian Freestyle Championship - Tour events
Asian Course Race Championship - Championship event
KTA Freestyle Tour Championship - Tour events
KTA Course Race Championship - Tour events
This season also the KTA Asia Tour has scored some exciting international TV coverage through Mutichannel Asia in the tours home region, then the Outdoor Channel in the US and over in Europe through Sky TV's Wild Spirits programme.
But if you are not watching at home on TV then see you there at the KTA powered by Aqua Boracay for the first one and for full event information and video's go straight to the KTA official website - http://www.kiteboardtour.asia
For more information contact:
Willy Kerr - KTA Tour and Media Director
Email: willy@kiteboardtour.asia
Tel: +66895292050
Web: http://www.kiteboardtour.asia/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kiteboardtourasia
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/kitetourasia
About KTA
The KTA was formed to give an international platform to the skills and talents of kiteboarders throughout Asia, and to bring professional level competition and training to the region. The KTA launched the first international tour of its kind in Asia in September 2009 visiting five countries over the 2009/2010 season.
Following the success of its first tour the KTA is back for the 2010/11 season with a new six stop Asian Tour and a new range of national level, stand alone, Open Events.
The KTA is open to everyone from anywhere, amateur and pro riders alike. It is the one and only officially Asian continental tour sanctioned by the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA), the kitesurfing world governing body, which in turn is the class representative to the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) sanctioning international sailing competitions from world championship to Olympic levels.
KTA's philosophy is to start slow and grow steadily. We are focused on giving homegrown riders the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of being part of an international competition scene. Our hopes are to provide a stepping-stone for the region's best riders onto the World tour scene by giving them the full experience of high level competition at a more local level, and who knows, maybe in the process discover a future world champion!
The KTA Asian Tour will result in tour stop event champions, the eventual overall KTA champions, and the Asian champions. So whether you are only able to compete at one event or take on the whole tour, you still have chance for a podium spot.
About AQUA Boracay Group
The AQUA Boracay Group is an experienced team of developers committed to building quality, luxury homes, built with integrity in delivering on every promise; an uncompromising commitment to the highest standards of excellence in products, services and workmanship; a corporate responsibility towards ecological sustainability, safety and security; social responsibility towards the community and the world; ethical and responsible management values; fairness and honesty towards business partners, customers and the entire team.
It is our goal not just to build properties, but to provide exquisite homes, with an eye on every detail to create a unique vision for luxurious island living.
Our property developments are the fulfilment of your dreams, and with each building block, we turn your aspirations into reality.
The Group has extensive international property sales and development experience in the Philippines, Europe, and Russia, with the most sought-after prime luxury properties in Boracay Island. We believe in hands-on project management, overseeing every aspect of the design, sales, customer service, construction and completion of the property.
Name: Willy Kerr
Organization: Kiteboard Tour Asia
Email:
Phone: 66895292050
URL: http://www.kiteboardtour.asia/