Mauritius Surf Ski

SURF SKI

For the first time in Mauritius, one stage of the Surf Ski World Tour will take place in July 2009. Prior to this event a delegation is in Mauritius in order to finalize the race crossing-course. Several site sea inspections are actually in progress. The MTPA is giving full support to this event. There was a first presentation of the event today on the 13th of March to the local press at the MTPA.

This annual event will be jointly organized by Epic Kayaks (one of the World Tour Sponsor), http://www.surfski.info/ , Naïade Events and JPH Charters/Boat Houses. There will be 2 races for this World Cup Competition which will involve 60 to 70 participants. The 1st race will take place on the 1st of July 2009 from Tamassa to Le Morne-Les Pavillons whilst the 2nd one will start from Souillac to Le Morne-Les Pavillons on the 4th of July.

This kind of event will be very beneficial to Mauritius especially in July which is a low season. Mauritius is a very accessible location which will attract tourists from Australia, South Africa and even from Europe. This will help to keep Mauritius visible in the media. As in this period of economic crisis, it is very interesting to capture new segments. SurfSki is a sport which is really growing. Epic Kayaks started with 6 races annually and now they have planned 24 races for this year.

Among the delegation were present: Rob Mousley-World Tour Manager,Director and chief Editor of http://www.surfski.info/. From Epic Kayaks:Greg Barton-founder and CEO of Epic Kayaks has been 2 times Olympic Gold Medalist and Oscar Chalupsky has been 11 times World Champion. Charles Brand is part of the Epic Kayak team. The best world paddlers were also present namely Michelle Eray who is one of the two best woman paddlers in the world and Hank Mc Gregor who is one of the best man paddler. Anton Erasmus is the Race Director for the 2 Mauritius races in July.