Saturday, October 9, ZooM Beach and WEGO kite spot, Constanța . Dozens of kitesurfing athletes are preparing to face a raging sea, with waves over three meters right near the shore, 12 degrees in the air and a wind gusting over 25 knots.
On the sidelines, dozens of other people, dressed in winter jackets and hats on their heads, ready to watch the show. Although the picture does not at all resemble the image of the Romanian coastline in the collective mind, it would not be bad if what I described above becomes a habit.
A "gang" of crazy people promoting the seaside on social networks
Many of the participants who arrived at the WEGO BIG AIR CONTEST, as the kite contest was called, come from Bucharest , Ploiești and Brașov. Athletes who travel specifically to Constanța for the gloomy autumn days when the wind makes its head on the coast . Although you have the impression that it is a small community, if you are curious to get to know them you will realize that there are…many.
And some of the Romanian athletes live abroad, and the photos taken on our coast travel to kiter communities all over the world. Another example is the presence of one of the best kitesurfers in the world who came to the competition on Saturday. Baptiste Bourdoulous is a Frenchman who gave the croissant of Paris for the Aegean Sea and the heat of Greece for the cold of Constanta.
Recommendation for authorities, hoteliers and travel agencies
And now let's get to the serious stuff! Where do you think everyone who traveled to the seaside stayed – airbnb apartments. Why wouldn't they have stayed at a hotel that would have secured them special prices for this period with solutions for storing sports equipment. Why are such contests not taken over and promoted by local authorities? Probably because they don't understand that such a competition can become a reason to attract tourists even in the off-season.
This article should reach as many decision-makers on the Romanian coast as possible. Let all those who can create packages dedicated to athletes and those who love the Black Sea and the storm sit at the table. Let me give you another tip! Athletes need a spa after such sessions in icy water and with 30 knots of wind, they need relaxation, they are people who love experiences (we have some of the most famous wineries in Romania ), in other words you just have to….WANT TO BRING THEM TO THE COAST
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