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.