Competition Time Hainan Surf Open

Competition time, planning the days, practicing and riding as much as possible. Met Brendan from Hainan Surfing ... all going well over here .... Back to Haikou tomorrow for meetings, then back here in 1 or 2 november for practice and more kitesurf and surf .... lotas of interest, market is blowing up ... the next two years will be crucial ... loads of ideas ....

uncrowded waves, miles of empty beaches and good winds .... great people .... more info soon ... will be showcasing the contest ... have riders from usa, austraia, italy, china, taiwan etc ... and ofcourse myself from spain, sweden , india and hawaii ... gonna go for it ...

vibes are so good ... the contest and people have such a mellow attiude ... its all for fun which is most important ...

thanks lidearth kiteboarding, moana tahiti, indion, future kiting, triggernaut, agent eighteen for the support ,... and ofcourse to my family and friends ... love ya !!

In Sanya Surfing !!!!!!!!

The days have passed, meetings, lunches, visits, and talks ..... was very interesting and this place has loads of opportunities. Its is awesome ... wave and wind and now the TOP destination in China .... so loads to think about.

Went surfing today with the local crew from Sanya ... in RiYuen Bay .... was epic .. small and fuin but no one out and tropical conditions .... like Hawaii ... for real ...

Check out the RainTree Hostel in Sanya , thats where I am staying ... very cool people ,.... Moyu, Justin, TianJuang ... all rippers .... and tomorrow I meet Brendan from Surfing Hainan .... I also have been invited to demo and particioate in the competition .... lets rock !!!! Will showcase products on the beach ... and its government sponsored, and heavy media coverage ... so should be great!!!

More soon !!!

Big Wave Bay HONG KONG Oct 25th

25 Oct Big Wave Bay and Shek-O Hong Kong
Typhoon swurved over back east, had some good swell a couple of days ago, the local surfers Nelson and the boys were talking off 30 foot faces, and clean conditions. Offshore winds etc .... sweet!Typhoon is now off to sea again, and will bring in some nice swell for Hainan tomorrow and for the rest of the week. Also another typhoon outside Philippines, which is headed this direction also, so we should get some great winds and waves for the coming days.Good news, local surfer in Hainan, and now good friend has organized a test and demo for Lidearth Kites, Future Kiting Boards, as well as a product demo for Agenbt Eighteen and Triggernaut, Moana Tahiti and Indion .... showcasing our products to the local Hainese, hopefully through Surfing Hainan, the local surfshop and acting force down there managed by Brendan. So, things will be popping!Tomorrow morning, leaving HK, arrival north Hainan in Haikou where I will be meeting government officials, as well as the B2B delegation from Europe to begin discussions on how to promote tourism on the island.Not much waves and wind when I was in Big Wave Bay and Shek-o today, but soon we will get some epic conditions. Thanks to Abs, local surfer and Hawaiian boy living in Hong Kong ... who took me around all day ...Next stop, Hainan!

Typhoon Megi the BIGGEST since 1990 Hits Hainan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China

The search continues .... The Typhoon has brought forth havoc in the area, but now has slowly changed course .. will not make landfall and will weaken slightly. So no extreme flooding and destruction, thank jah !

Good news is that the first swells will hit Tuesday ... and Hainan island will be going off!

Today, 24th was spent wondering the streets with my old bros ... eating some good food and planning a surf trip to Big Wave Bay, Dai Long Wan and Shek-O to look for surf and wind in Hong Kong ....

Will be in Hainan on the 26th ... for a good surf and kite session .... so be ready .... Lidearth Kites will be flying, Moana Tahiti, Indion, Triggernaut, Agent Eighteen ......

Lets go !!!

Indion Joins as sponsor ....

Indion will be sponsoring the trip with fantastic boardshorts ... thanks Indion !!

Forecast for the Hainan Surf Project!!

Its looking goood !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://http://magicseaweed.com/Hainan-Surf-Report/929/

Great conditions ... Great Team ... Great Article .....

First Surf & Kite Session in Hong Kong 25th October Typhoon Conditions

Big Wave Bay and Shek-O ... an hour with two buses, and then a walk to find some wave in the country side of Hong Kong ... trip is planned for the 25th October, with our trip continuing to Hainan on the 26th ...

We have strong typhoon conditions, so should have some good waves and stronger winds !!

Typhoon SWELL !!!!!!!!!!

We have some typhoon swell hitting the South China Sea during the visit, GravityCartel rides the storm !!! With the support if Triggernaut, Moana Tahiti, Future Kiting, Lidearth Kiteboarding, Agent Eighteen, and more ....

Check the map ... we will have some greatb conditions hopefully!!

Drops SUP Spain & Underwave Show signs of Interest

So far, the team is gathered ...

Moana Tahiti Surf

Search Magazine

Lidearth Kiteboarding

Future Kiting

Triggernaut Eyewear

Agent Eighteen Wetsuits

and now Drops SUP Spain and Underwave Harnesses have shown interest in joining the delegation. Ras leaves in the 23 October, and make sure you stay tuned. December 2010, the Search Magazine will have a full report on the visit, as well as whats in plan for the future.

Ras will also be meeting the local surfers from there, as well as meeting up with some of Team BodyGlove USA .... not to mention Surfing Hainan owner and the rest of the team.

Its looking good ... and we are excited about the trip.

Ras

Agent Eighteen Wetsuits Joins the TEAM

Agent Eighteen, top level wetsuits from across the globe has shown interest in the Hainan Surf Project and will be supporting the trip .... thanks to Agent Eighteen for interest ... its going to be a great business project.

Lidearth Kiteboarding Joins the Delegation

The power of simplicity, perfect for waves! Lidearth with team rider Ras down in the South China Sea!!!!!

The Hainan Surf Project Team So Far 2010-2011

On a Mission!!!!

The Team, headed to the South China Sea! Its a True SEARCH !!!!!!!!!!!!

Future Kiting Joins the TEAM !!!!

Future Kiting, manufacturer of top level fresstyle, freeride and wave boards will be joining the delegation. The ex designer of F-One, now with his own brand looks for new opportunities in the South China Sea!! We welcome them.

The team is getting better and better!

Triggernaut Eyewear shows signs of support!!!

Triggernaut Eyewear has shown signs of support, looks like a good team coming together ... top lifestyle brands ... more information soon!

Search Magazine will cover the Delegation Trip

Great news,

Search Magazine Europe will be covering the trip and delegation in full, which means we will have the best european all sports media covering and supporting our every move. Thanks to Search, our story will be heard and read.

Thanks Search for your interest in the project!

Lidearth Kiteboarding Joins the Delegation

11 October, we are pleased to announce Lidearth Kiteboarding has joined the delegation to Hainan. The kite brand has has great success in the market, with competitive prices and unquestionable quality, they will sure have success in this developing market.

Thank you Lidearth for your interest in the new market. We will grow together!

Moana Tahiti Confirmed as Sponsor

We are proud to have Moana Tahiti as sponsor for the trip and safari. Moana Tahiti is a clothing and water brand from the Polynesian islands, and they will fit perfectly within the culture and lifestyle of the South China Sea.

Thank you Moana Tahiti for your interest in our project!

More new soon!