Vietnam would bring to mind men and women wearing cone shaped hats and working in lush green paddy fields, but there is definitely more to this land than just its beautiful landscape and settings. For the water sports fans there are a host of activities that can be enjoyed in this eastern country and one of the most popular amongst them is windsurfing.
Windsurfing and kite surfing have become increasingly popular in the country and scores of resorts are offering facilities to tourists with many events also taking place related to these sports. The 1st PWA Grand Slam in Windsurfing took place in Vietnam in 2011. And the event is all set to take place for the second consecutive year in 2012 from 9th to 17th March 2012. In 2011 the surfers enjoyed roaring winds as fast as 25 knots. The event features a number of men’s and women’s races with participants from all over the world battling it out in the blue waters of Mui Ne Bay in the oceans bordering Vietnam. The winds at Mui Ne Bay are regarded to be amongst the most consistent cross on shore winds while also being one of the strongest.
The annual event has become quite popular amongst world renowned wind surfers bringing in surfers from numerous countries to not just enjoy the sport but also to explore the countryside and its rich unspoiled beauty.
The surfers who come to this exotic land for the event or for surfing would notice that there are many a Vietnam hotel catering to surfing fans. A large number of resort in Mui Ne cater in particular to these sportsmen and women who throng the city to explore the great conditions the bay presents to surfers who enjoy riding the waves. Amongst these various establishments is Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa that is located right at the Mui Ne beach offering unparalleled luxury and a great setting for any beach lover whether they enjoy surfing or not. It is a perfect place for any surfer to spend the days in this country as it is located right at the beach front providing easy access to the bay. Surfers can enjoy the action when the winds are just right for the sport and also catch the action at the 2nd PWA Grand Slam.