Why Wait ‘Til Summer to Kite? Winter in Kite Destination Boracay, Philippines
31 Jan 2013
WHY BORACAY?
Boracay is one of the top destinations for tranquility, relaxation and nightlife. Doesn’t that sound good after a day of kiteboarding? Best of all, there’s no need to wait until summer to kiteboard. Boracay has a perfect climate for kiteboarding during the months that many countries are having winter. Boracay is also known to be the best kiteboard destination in all of Asia.
KITE CONDITIONS IN BORACAY
Escape to this small island located in South East Asia in the Philippines where its reef-protected waters make this the ideal spot to kiteboard. From November through April, the winds range from 15-25 knots and even more than 30 knots at times. During this season as the locals call it the “Amihan,” you can take kitesurf lessons or catch the wind to freestyle all day long.
For rest of the year, the wind comes from the other direction. Boracay has two distinct seasons. The Amihan is the most optimal for kiting. In the other season, Habagat, the wind literally changes direction overnight. You can kite most days during this season too but it is quite a bit warmer and is subject to tropical storms.
IKO IN THE PHILIPPINES
While millions of people are patiently awaiting the return of summer, the IKO Center in Boracay, “Hangin Kiteboard Center” offers a fantastic kiteboard get away in season right now. If you are an experienced kiter, or never tried, you can visit “Hangin.”
The IKO is featuring its only Kite Center in Boracay, Philippines, Hangin. Whatever your level, you can be kiting in warm water within a few hours of your arrival at Hangin. At this location, you can enjoy ocean front accommodations, beautiful warm clear water, great winds and is great for families or singles.
ABOUT HANGIN KITE CENTER
Hangin Kite Center is the first kiteboard center in the Philippines with an exceptionally professional team that can help you learn or improve your skills while servicing beginners to advanced. Hangin Kite Center has two locations on the island of Boracay, one on White Beach and the other on Bulabog Beach. Since these Centers are IKO’s only Affiliated Kite Centers in the Philippines, if you are looking for safe and effective kite training, Hangin is the only place to find the best kiteboard instruction in Boracay. Hangin is also an official distributor of Cabrinha kiting equipment where you can get all your kiting supplies.
SERVICES HANGIN KITE CENTER OFFERS
Along with offering top-of-the-line equipment from Cabrinha, “lessons with IKO training and certification, private and advanced classes, equipment sales, rental and storage, kiteboarding safaris and special individual tours are all what you get at Hangin. “ What is more, a new race board course for those wanting to compete is now available. Hangin has the widest beachfront and was established as a kitesurfing school and pro shop.
HANGIN KITE CENTER ORGANIZES & HOSTS TOP WORLD EVENTS
CNN’s travel channel voted “Hangin” as the Top 52 Weekend Events Destination in the World in 2010. The Center organizes the “Boracay International Funboard Cup” ongoing since 1989 and hosts big international events such as the annual “All-Chicks Kite Camp” with the kiteboarding superstar Susi Mai and the kite event “Boracay Big Air Challenge”.
SPECIAL ITC TRAINING TOUR COMING TO HANGIN KITE CENTER
A SERIES OF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES (ITCs)
January through April, Hangin Kite Center will be organizing and hosting a series of kiteboard Instructor Training Courses (ITC) held and conducted by one of IKO’s top elite Examiners. If you have ever thought about becoming a kiteboard instructor, this course is a must; Boracay is the place; and our IKO Examiner will bring you into a career as an IKO Kiteboard Instructor or take you that next level of kiteboard instruction.
During this special tour and series of ITCs, an IKO Examiner will teach four 5-day long Instructor Training Courses (ITCs) in English while offering four Medic First Aid Courses in English one day prior to each ITC he teaches in Boracay.
Keep checking for updates on the IKO online Training Calendar for the Philippines.
WHY PARTICIPATE IN THIS ITC TRAINING TOUR?
· Great opportunity for expired Instructors to become recertified, by doing an IEC.
· Also perfect opportunity for instructors from other systems to be recertified.
MORE THINGS TO DO AT OR NEAR HANGIN, BORACAY PHILIPPINES
In case all of the above has not convinced you to vacation in Boracay here are a few more reasons to make Hangin your winter kite destination.
· Shop at D' Mall
· Visit AQUATIC FLOATING LOUNGE, free shuttle front of Pier 1, 9 AM to sunset
· Massage by the beach
· Golf at Fairways and Blue Waters 18 holes
· Aqua sports (zorbing, jet ski, banana boat, wake boarding, parasailing, snorkeling, high speed jet boating, diving, sunset sail boating, etc.)
· Treat yourself to a luxurious day at Body & Sole Hand &Foot Spa with special discounts and promotions for Windpia Resort guests located at 2F, Crown Regency Business Center, Station 2 with room service available at Windpia Resort for all treatments
· Island Hopping (Puka Beach, Crocodile Island, Laurel Island etc.)
· Get a Henna tattoo
· Have your hair braided (corn rows, etc.)
· Make your own bracelet, anklet or necklace with various kinds of beads and famous puka shells
· Jam into the sunset with the Bum Boys at Red Pirates and Jungle Bar in Angol
· Cliff jump and BBQ at Ariel's Point
· Horseback riding
· Beach volleyball
· Play ultimate Frisbee with one of the world’s best team, the Boracay Dragons
· Hiking
· Go karting
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