Why Hua Hin, Thailand? Kiteboarding World Cup 2010

[HD videos below] The Hua Hin Kiteboarding World Cup 2010 is taking place at the recently opened InterContinental Hua Hin Resort from 13 - 20 March 2010. The first two days are dedicated to the Asian qualifiers with the main competition scheduled to commence on Monday, 15 March.

Some of the biggest names in the sport of Kiteboarding, including two world champions - Bruna Kajiya and Kevin Mangeree - are in Thailand for the event, the first time it has been held not just in Thailand, but also Asia.

Hua Hin has long been a popular destination for travellers living in Bangkok, or for those that prefer to stay close to the capital city and yet still enjoy perfect beaches, clean air and a relaxed, yet well developed town. But does it have what it takes to host a successful Kiteboarding World Cup, enough wind and selling power to ensure that it becomes an annual must visit event? TravelNewsAsia.com sat with the Event Manager, Mr Todd Schoenberger to ask him: Why Hua Hin?

HD Video Interview with Todd Schoenberger - Hua Hin Kiteboarding World Cup

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Gisela Pulido is just 16 years old and yet, this amazing young lady, has already won no fewer than 6 world champion titles. Her first came when she was just 10, taking the kiteboarding world by storm. In Hua Hin she was (at the time of this interview) heading the freestyle leader board. 

On the morning of Saturday, 20 March 2010 ASIA Travel Tips.com had the opportunity to speak with Kristin Boese a 9-time world kiteboarding champion. Listen to how she feels the Hua Hin Kiteboarding Wolrd Cup 2010 is going and what she thinks of Hua Hin, Thailand.

Interview with Karolina Winkowska @ Hua Hin Kiteboarding World Cup 2010 on the morning of the final day, 20 March 2010. The interview was taken on the beach outside the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort and it should be noted that the buildings in the background are NOT the InterContinental which is a luxurious low rise property.

So what has been happening at the Hua Hin Kiteboarding World Cup? On 19 March 2010 we spoke with Todd Schoenberger, the event manager, to learn all the latest.

Bruna Kajiya, the current world champion, is competing in the Hua Hin Kiteboarding World Cup 2010. ASIA Travel Tips.com speaks with her before the double elimination to see what she thinks her chances are, who the main competition is and also a little about what she thinks of the wind in Thailand as well as the country, food and culture in general.

The conditions in Hua Hin could not be better for the Hua Hin Kiteboarding World Cup 2010 at the new and luxurious InterContinental Hua Hin Resort. As you can see from this brief teaser video, the wind is blowing, the sun shining and the boards are out. The first two days on 13 and 14 March 2010 are the local qualifiers. The main competition begins on Monday, 15 March 2010. We will have a lot more coverage from this exciting event so do check back.

two world champions in action...

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