Kitesurfing Surfing and Stand Up Paddle Surf in Hainan

This February 2011, we will open our doors to the public. The first international center for boardsports in Hainan, with western standards. Top level courses by licensed instructors, great equipment and a fantastic location make this your one stop while in Asia. Join us, this 2011. Fantastic room rates, great food and a team of international sportmen will make sure your visit is unforgettable.

IKO Pro Kite Instructors Arriving!!

Greets,

Thanks to Iggy and possibly Ika whom will be our leading top instructors at the new Kite Center in Hainan, at the Nanuna & GravityCartel Resort. They will be moving there around middle February if all goes according to plan. IKO Certified Kite classes, by experienced riders.

Things are coming along nicely for the Hainan Surf Project and GravityCartel.

Preparations Under Way for 2011

The second trip is planned for after Chinese New Year, with all the team members present. A complete tour of Hong Kong, China (Beijing), Taiwan and Hainan is now being planned.

The resort is also under way, with 15-20 new members being hired for day to day operations. Two new IKO Kite instructors are on there way, as well as licensed and certified training programs for SUP, Surfing and Kitesurfing.

Its slowly coming together now. Stay tuned for more information.

Hainan Surf Project in Search Magazine (Dec 2011) READ ONLINE HERE!!!

Searchmagazine October 2010 #5 Surfing

Surf Stars and Superfans at the O'Neill Surfing Hainan Open

Hainan Island, RiYue Wan ... the Oniell Surfing Hainan Open ... we were there ... promoting the team, riding and competing. Ras placed 2nd SUP Pro, and 7th Shortboard .... and we found some insane kitespots !!! Stay tuned

2010 Surfing Hainan Open PrizeGiving

Hainan Surf Project 2011

Now, we have recieved confirmation from Lidearth Kites, Future Kiting, Moana Tahiti, Indion and Agent Eighteen for Phase Two of the Hainan Surf Project which will happen in January-February of 2011.

This means the official product launch, resort grand opening and promotion of brands & the first active lifestyle center in Hainan. IKO Kitesurf Center, Surf & SUP Center and much more ...

The ASP has confirmed next years surf event in Hainan, and the KTA just had a great Kite event last year, which I am sure they will repeat next year.

Have a look at the KTA event in Hainan on the following link:

http://http//vimeo.com/17551646

More news soon!!

PHASE TWO CONFIRMED

Sweden (Gotland) and Hainan Island have signed a treaty which will develop ties between business and tourism between the two nations. The government has now confirmed interest in pursuing Phase One of the project, and following up with another visit. A professional team of government representatives and businesses will be formed for the next visit in early 2011.

The sports tourism side is also developing. The new resort will be the FIRST international pro center on the island, offering international standards and high level courses in Kitesurfing, Surfing, SUP and more .... with diverse sponsors from Europe ... it will stand out against the rest. We will also have all licenses and requirements and provide accomodation with international standards!

Within 12 months, the lifestyle store concept will also be in development in an upscale "Bar Street".

Thanks to our first team of sponsors who have also confirmed there interest in joining the second trip: Lidearth Kiteboarding, Moana Tahiti, Indion, Search Magazine, Future Kiting, Agent Eighteen Wetsuits ....

Search Magazine will showcase the results from Phase One in the December issue of Search Magazine ... and will also be joining the delegatioon trip in early 2011.

The future is NOW!

Surf Stars and Superfans at the O'Neill Surfing Hainan Open

Hainan Surf Project Planning Phase Two

Phase two of the Hainan Surf Project is under way, with plans for the China Sports Expo, and official product launch for several of the brands that have sponsored phase one of the project.

Good news is that most of the brands will be continuing there support for the project, and we will be opening the FIRST ever Pro Center of its kind there, offering well developed brands, services and accomodation for adventure and board sport enthusiasts.

Stay tuned for more information.

Congratulations Ras for placing 2nd in SUP pro Division, 2nd in Heats Shortboard Pro and overall 7th Shortboard Pro ....

Enjoy the shots from SurfExplore, LaoYao and John Callahan. There also will be a new article about the Hainan Surf Project Phase 1 coming in December, in Search Magazine.

Hainan Surf Project Planning Phase Two

Hainan Island Phase Two is now being planned. In conjunction with the Search Magazine article coming out in December, we are now planning on a second delegation trip this December-January-February.

We have planned the following with fellow sponsors Lidearth Kiteboarding, Moana Tahiti, Indion, Triggernaut, Future Kiting, Agent Eighteen and Search Magazine.

1. Product entrance into Hainan market

2. Grand opening of new Pro-Center

3. Inauguration of Boardsports Resort 2011

In conjunction with the opening of the new pro-center, the brands will have there chance to enter the market as well as begin distribution in Hainan, China and Asia in general. The market is growing, and this is the perfect time to enter in to the Hainan market.

If anyone is curious, please contact us for updates on the project.

Hainan is ON !!!!!!!!

Hainan Market is in full swing. Now preparing a report for sponsors, in order to enter the market. Stay tuned for full report.

As for competition, placed second in SUP Surf division, and 7th in Shortboard pro. Surfed with top ASP surfers as well as Wingnut, the classic legend from Endless Summer movies.

Hainan has a very interesting future. Now its time for the sponsors to get a full report.

Stay tuned for more information.

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!

Sports Tourism Delegation Hainan China 2010-2011

We call it the Hawaii of Asia.

In the end of October 2010, there will be a high level European delegation visiting the tropical island of Hainan, south of mainland China. This business delegation will develop business networks, B2B projects, and cross promote Spain, Hawaii, Sweden and Hainan Island via the official Tourism Seminar held in HaiKou and Sanya.

International Team Rider and all sports ambassador, Christian Ras has been invited to join this top level business delegation to represent European lifestyle brands and active sports companies. In its entirety, the delegation consists of top government officials both from Sweden and Hainan, environmental SME Enterprises as well as global lifestyle brands interested in this new emerging market. Our main goals are as follows:


a. Improving Environmental Standards via new European technologies


b. Eco-Friendly Industry exchange


c. Sports Tourism, Eco and Adventure



Christian Ras, Team Rider, MBA business degree holder, and ex-marketing executive in Hong Kong, has over 12 years in Asia providing sourcing solutions to European companies. He speaks Mandarin chinese and has experience in China, Hong Kong and the Pacific Rim. He will also be taking various lifestyle brands with him, offering a unique opportunity in this market, providing brand exposure via his market research. We are also awaiting confirmation from international and european magazines to cover the this visit, offering a good opportunity for brand recognition and a unique marketing niche.



The Hainan Surf Project. Never has Spain, Sweden, and Hawaii been offered the opportunity to dive deeper into the boardsports culture of China, especially the up and coming resort of Hainan Island.

Of utmost importance is getting to know the local forces and people there, exploring and sharing cultural experiences, visiting new spots and reinforcing local businesses as well as showcasing the beauty of the island. We invite all inquiries from businesses, brands and official organizations. Our departure is planned for around the 22nd of October, 2010.

Any inquiries, please contact Team Rider Ras Hafeez, in Spain (34) 629 987 062 or by email at christian@gravitycartel.com