Little-known fact --- Yokosuka's Tsukuihama Beach has hosted the Windsurfing World Cup since 2017

It's been a good 24 years since the Professional Windsurfing Association (PWA) last held a leg of its world cup tour in Japan, but the contest is finally back – with a little help from ANA et al. Yes, it's returning a few years before the Olympics and all that jazz – they're probably testing the waters. The prize up for grabs here is the Professional Slalom World Champion, which makes this the perfect opportunity to see windsurfers zigzag across the waves and admire some seriously intense maneuvering. The full lineup of contestants is yet to be released, but there's no doubt that you'll get to watch the best of the best. Whether you're a die-hard windsurfing fan or a casual beach bum looking for something to ogle, best make way to Tsukuihama Beach in May.

ANA Windsurfing World Cup Yokosuka | Things to do in Tokyo (timeout.com) 

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2017 Period from May 11 (Thu) to May 16 (Tuesday)Windsurfing World's top tournament "PWA (Professional Windsurfers Association) World Cup" 24 Year It will be held in Japan for the first time! The venue is Kanagawa Popular marine leisure in Yokosuka prefecture area Tsukuihama coast! The PWA World Cup is a world tour that turns around in 10 countries, especially in Europe Windsurfing It's a high-profile competition where you can see the skills of the world's riders in the near future!

This time, "ANA Windsurfing Along with introducing the outline of the World Cup Yokosuka (Fly! ANA Windsurfing World Cup Yokosuka Japan)Activity Japan Yokosuka of publication area Marine Sports· Activity We introduce the experience plan of Take a close look at the world class players riding Windsurfing Take your first try at Yokosuka area Other marine Activity It is also good to experience Let's play by feeling the sea breeze ~

World's premier event of windsurfing "PWA World Cup" held in Japan for the first time in 24 years! | Activity Japan

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Windsurfing has evolved through time by combining surfing and yachting, a particularly popular water sports in Europe. It is getting popular in Japan with its ability to cut through the wind and gliding on the water with an exhilarating feeling, which can be enjoyed regardless of any age. Yokosuka City and Miura City on the Miura Peninsula, only an hour by train from Tokyo, is a popular spot for water sports, especially windsurfing.

The “PWA Windsurfing World Cup” will be held this year at Miura Peninsula from May 10-15, 2019. A world tour going around 10 countries from Europe each year, you can watch the heated race where the world’s top professional competes for the best in the world.

That is not all, there are also food stands where you can taste the local products such as “Yokosuka Navy Curry,” specialties from the Miura Peninsula and the gourmets around the world.

See with your own eyes the speed and powerful movement of the world’s top riders in Tsukuihama Beach, Yokosuka City.

The world’s top rider rides the Sea of Japan! PWA Windsurfing World Cup Yokosuka Miura Japan will be held! ｜ att.JAPAN Guide de voyage au Japon / Information (att-japan.net)