Hardly a day goes by on Providenciales when you don’t see a colorful kite flying through the blue sky with a dare devil rider strapped to a board gracefully gliding across the waters.  Sunday, Nov. 18, should be no exception as the organizers of Windvibes, a yearly watersports tournament, are inviting young and old to come and join the fun. The event will be held at Long Bay Beach (at the Shore Club location).  The 6th annual Windvibes Tournament promises spectators and competitors a wide array of events that encompass many of the Turks and Caicos Islands’s sports such as kiteboarding, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and swimming.  Less competitive events will also be held for non-kiteboarders that include log throwing, a flipper race and kite pumping competitions. Everyone is invited to enter these to these events at no cost and will be available on a first come first serve basis at the beach.  The day will kick off is at 10 a.m. with kiteboarding course races, where kiteboarders will race around buoys in groups of five. At noon, the kayaking and stand up paddleboarding races will commence, followed by the swimming races at 3 p.m.  All participants will be battling for custom Windvibes 2012 medal and various gift certificates.  Cold drinks and barbecue food will be available throughout the day. Spectators are welcome to try stand up paddleboarding or to participate in a game of beach volleyball.  Pre registration is recommended for kiteboarding, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and swim races. Registration fee includes an event T-shirt and the chance to win custom medals and gift certificates.

Registration fees are:

• Kite $15
• SUP $15 (all proceeds go to the TCSPCA)
• Kayak $15
• Swim $15 (adults 200 metre)

Come to the beach, and feel the wind and the vibes!

For more information, contact 342-2941 or check out www.facebook.com/windvibes.

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Written by Turks & Caicos Free Press Staff