Boracay, Philippines

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Ever wanted to own a windsurfing school in a paradise island??

An amazing Business opportunity is now available in one of Asia’s premier windsurfing locations – Boracay Island, Philippines.
A 520m2 beachfront land plot is now available for lease (initially 8.5 years with options to extend) for purposes of a Windsurfing school with a restaurant / bar. The plot is within the grounds of a new purpose built 12 room resort for windsurfers / kite surfers.
The bay is protected by a fringing reef so keeping the water flat, ideal for 1st time on a beginner’s board to more advanced freestyle moves or freeriding and outside the reef a fantastic bump and jump playground. With clear blue waters averaging 28 deg all year round.
The lease comes complete with existing buildings on the lot, comprising of a large detached house with ground floor for board / equipment storage and 2nd floor living accommodation, Sail shed, toilet / shower block and restaurant / bar building.
Any questions and for more details, photos etc please email us at reef.retreat@hotmail.com

[Olivier44]

Merci pour l'invitation des Philippines.

Boracay Island L'île ou j'ai appris le waterstart. Jamais vu une eau aussi translucide au monde. Quelques photos : http://www.boracayisland.org/photos.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Un superbe lagon protégé par sa barrière de corail avec un vent très présent de 4/6 beaufort.

[Yannou]

[Dams]

Faut que j'arrête de baver là... le coin a l'air magnifique. Ca change de mon eau marron à longueur de journée

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come on out to see it for yourself!

[Dams]

thank's for your invitation, but it's a bit far far away for me May be in 4 or 5 years.

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Authorised Starboard centre to open in Boracay, Philippines

The existing windsurfing school has come under new ownership and is pleased to announce its new and improved status as an “Authorised Starboard Centre”.
It is still located in the same perfect position within the grounds of Reef Retreat Resort.

The equipment will all be brand new 2010 range, covering - Freestyle, freestyle – wave, Slalom, Freeride, Intermediates, Beginners and SUP’s !.
The sails will be Supplied by Severne Sails and will all be rigged on minimum 75% RDM carbon masts (Where sails allow) and cover - wave, crossover, freeride, freerace etc.

For detailed info etc please contact
reef.retreat@hotmail.com

[Yannou]

Intéressant!!

Vous connaissez les bonnes périodes pour aller dans ce genre de destination?

What are the best time of year to go to bocaray bay?

[reefretreat]

Hi Yannou,

Sorry but my french is very poor so i will have to reply in english.

Our windy season runs from end of October / beginning of November right through until mid april, with our peak months being dec, jan and feb.
Our winds are cross- onshore and average strenght is 16 - 22knts.
Our bay has a reef protecting it so the clear warm waters are flat and for a long way only waist deep so perfect to learn as you can stand up easily.
if you need more info or have any particular questions, please do not hesitate to email us on reef.retreat@hotmail.com
we look forward to you coming to Reef Retreat.

[Yannou]

thanks for this information!

Diving is possible? Is there a diving centre near the windsurf centre?

[reefretreat]

Hi Yannou,

Yes we have 30 scuba diving schools on the island so a very big support for the sport.
I am a certified divemaster myself so can recommend a couple of the dive schools who could take care of all of your diving needs.(1 school we work with is french owned so you will not have to worry about speaking english all the time )
look forward to meeting you at Reef Retreat.

[Olivier44]

J’avais passé 2 mois aux Philippines en janvier et février 1999 dont 10 jours à Boracay. Et je confirme que le vent y était bien présent tous les jours.
Une bonne petite soufflerie entre force 4 à 6. Le plan d’eau est vraiment sympa avec le lagon protégé par la barrière de corail.
C’est ici que j’ai appris le waterstart. D’ailleurs c’était la période pendant laquelle il y avait la coupe d’Asie du Sud Est de windsurf. Pas de kites à l’époque.

L’avantage de Boracay est que l’île n'est pas très grande. Tu t’y balades à pieds, avec la partie plus sauvage exposée au vent et la partie plages de sable blanc à l’abri du vent. Autrement dit, Monsieur va windsurfer et madame va faire bronzette ou se balader le long de la plage et faire les boutiques du coin. Je n’ai jamais vu une eau aussi transparente qu’à Boracay avec en prime de superbes couchers de soleil.

J’espère que l’urbanisation n’a pas dénaturée cette île qui reste l’un de mes meilleurs souvenirs de voyage avec Kop Phi Phi en Thaïlande, Bali en Indonésie et les îles Perhentian en Malaisie.

[zoy72]

Une petite Vidéo Fun Cup bien loin de chez nous (je suis sur qu'il y a des idées à prendre pour la version W44... )

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Link to Part 1 of 2 part windsurfing footage from 2009-10 season on Boracay Island, Philippines by Reef Retreat Resort. Part 2 to follow soon..

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The Part 2 of the windsurfing from Boracay Island, Philippines from 2009-10 season filmed by http://www.reefretreatboracay.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .



Hope to see you here next season.