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…

The World Cup Sylt is one of the biggest and longest running windsurfing events on the planet. Featuring all of the three main disciplines, 200,000 spectators on the beach, and some of the most extreme conditions The Sylt World Cup is one not to be missed. Westerland can be very tough in onshore winds to get out, due to the shore break. From 3-4m big waves with lots of power to small choppy waves. 3m tide. Be aware of long rock lines (ca. 20m into the sea) every 100-200m from Westerland to Kampen. You can't see them during high tide!…