Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Surfing and winning in Phan Thiet

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Surfing and winning in Phan Thiet

Vietnam Fun Cup 2009 wrapped up with surprising victories, in which Chris Pressler (Austria) took first Place for men and Sandra Wolf (Germany) took first place for women.

A view of a windsurf competition in Phan Thiet.
Notable for Vietnamese contestants, Nguyen Thanh Dong and Nguyen Thanh Tam won the second and third prizes, leaving fourth place to French competitor, Remi Vila.

In women's races, Sylvier (France) claimed the second prize while Kerstin Reiger (Austria) and Lucy Maher (Australia) placed third and fourth respectively.

The 10th Vietnam Fun Cup a windsurfing slalom race, took place at the Jibe's Beach Club in Mui Ne last Friday. The international race attracted 35 competitors from countries including Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Russia, Germany, the UK, Austria, Hungary and Switzerland.

The two-day event took place under the glistening sun and cool wind of Phan Thiet City.

Hundreds of local and international tourists were fascinated by the splendid moves and performances of the athletes and their colorful sails.

VietNamNet/SGT

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.