As well as a fantastic windsurfing destination, and the host location to some historic PWA events, Alacati has long been a hotbed of new talent in windsurfing. In recent years, the Cagla Kubat Windsurf Academy, started by one of those very talents has created exceptional youth development programs that are inspiring a new generation of racers to grab a board and take to the slalom course.

For 2022, the Alacati Windfest will host its first PWA Youth and Junior Slalom World Cup, inviting talented young sailors from around the world to come and compete against the best that Turkey has to offer., PWA.