Koh Phi Phi Island and Pukhet Cable Park

I'm in the last two days of journey in Asia. After the PKRA in Hua Hin, we decided to relax a bit. After 3 competitions we deserved it, didn't we? ;) So we went to Koh Phi Phi Island for scuba diving, cayaking, and chill on the beach.
Unfortunately, the island has changed a lot since I was there last time 8 years ago. A Tsunami and too many tourists made the island lose its magic, but hey, still super nice place if you haven't been to!!
And after the paradise, one last day in Pukhet Cable park!! Oh my God, my arms still hurt!! It was our fisrt time ever in a Cable park and it was super funny!!but men, your arms work a lot in there!!

Swimming with WhaleSharks!!

This is a short video we recorded with our cell phone in DonSol (Philippines). It's one of the most amazing things I've ever done!!! I loved it!!

whaleshark Phillipines recorded with nokia 5800 from david romeu on Vimeo.

PKRA Thailand

The first stop of the PKRA world tour is over and I cannot complain with my results! I ended up in 7th place out of 12 in Freestyle. In the double elimination I lost my hit vs Angela Peral, but ending in 7th place (same as Kari)is not a bad result at all, and will be valuable points for the overall ranking.
In course racing I ended in 4th place but quite hard, phisically talking. 10 races in total!! We had 2 days of almost no wind and I really missed my Flyworks board. What I have clear is that I also need a 15m or 16m for days like that ;)

So now, and after 3 competitions in 2 months,we've just decided to relax in our last week here in Thailand. I injured my ankle so I need a bit of rest if I want to be 100% in the next competition (that's why I won't take part in the last event of the KTA).
A few day in Ko Phi Phi and back to home, sweet home!! ;)

2010 Boracay video

Check out my new video. Short riding in Bolabog beach in Boracay island + the KTA awards.
Enjoy ;)

Salamat Boracay from david romeu on Vimeo.

Last days in Boracay and out to Manila

We stayed in Boracay 3 or 4 days more after the end of the competition. On Monday we went to Mandala Spa, a really nice-luxury massage spa and part of the prize me and David won in Vietnam comp.
We were supposed to leave the island on Tuesday but we had many problems to book a flight with Cebu Pacific, I really do not recomend to fly with them. Finally we manage to get a flight to Manila on Friday.
The 2 last days in Boracay the wind seemed to be back. We really had a great time in Banana Sagin Boracay Resort, we felt like at home ;)We're gonna miss you guys! Gracies Grec per tot!!
In Manila we went to visit the people in Barcino Wine and Tapas in their new restaurant here. It's sooo nice eating spanish food with nice wine!

1st in Course Racing and 3rd in Freestyle (KTA Boracay)

After finishing 3rd in Freestyle my main goal was doing well in Course Racing. I did a good first racing, finishing on 1st place, even I broke a fin on the reef. In the second race I decide to change my board and I have to say it wasn't a good decision...I ended 4th and that put me down to the 3rd place in the overall racing.
I knew I could do better, even with a broken fin, but I just needed another racing. In the following two days, they just focused on freestyle 'cos they didn't have a result for the Men, and the wind droped so they had to cancel the copetition on the third day...
On the last day of the event the wind seemed to be back, but it lasted just an hour...so they had to do a "kit-kat" again and when it seemed to be back, keep going. Finally they could finish everything and we had a result for men too.
But I was still waiting for my chance, and when I thought it was over, the best news for me came!!! One last Racing!!!! That was my opportunity to get back my first place! I couldn`'t do any mistake this time. And oh my God, me and Kathrin get soooo close at the finish line but I managed to get through first!! And I got my 1st place back.
So in a few days we'll be racing again in Thailand!! my only worrie is that I may not be able to fix my fin.
But I want to think possitive and enjoy the experience and the oportunity of being traveling and doing the thing I love most: Kitesurfing!!