Muscat, 5 May (ONA)--- Oman Sail announced the registration for the Asian Windsurfing Championships 2021, scheduled to be organized in wilayat Khasab in the Governorate of Musandam from 11 to 16 October 2021. The event will bring together talented male and female surfers in the Techno293.
The fleet will feature 50 of the best windsurfers from 15 countries in Asia, including past champions and talented young riders. Conditions in Khasab are expected to be perfect for sailing, with winds typically between 7 and 15 knots.
Conditions are expected to be perfect for sailing with a combination of powerful sea breezes and pleasant waves making for ideal sailing conditions.
Rashid Ibrahim al-Kindi, Director of Sailing at Oman Sail said, “This is an exciting return to elite competition for windsurfers across Asia and a great opportunity to introduce Khasab as a new venue in Oman for world class sport.
"We are looking forward to welcoming the fleet to Oman and one of the first international events post-Tokyo 2020 besides being a major continental championship for the Asia region, this is also the first step for many on the road to Paris 2024".
Piotr Oleksiak, International Windsurfing Association Manager said, “the introduction of the Formula Foil this year makes the Asian Windsurfing Championships 2021 an interesting proposition going forward. We are delighted to be returning to Oman, which has become the example to follow for the growth of sailing in Asia".
This is an important event for the sailors in all classes, as both a return to action and a chance to compete for the title of Asian
Champion in the three classes.
We look forward to enjoying Oman’s traditional warm hospitality at a great new venue in Khasab, Musandam.
The Asian Windsurfing Championships 2021 will be held at the Atana Musandam Hotel Musandam.