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Coronavirus Precaution Forces Cancellation of IWT Omaezaki Wave Event.

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Wave Tour update from the organizers of the IWT 2020 Omaezaki Japan Cup: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• “We are very sorry to inform that we have decided to cancel IWT Omaezaki Japan Cup 2020, considering the increase of the current risk of Corona virus. (COVID-19). We sincerely tired to proceed with the contest this year as scheduled but…
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Day 6 – Wrap Up & Rider Quotes

Omaezaki Japan Cup
The IWT Omaezaki Japan Cup was formally completed on Sunday the 10th, with a full set of results, extraordinarily good conditions on the main day, exceptional high standards of local organization, and huge media support. The closing party on Saturday night saw the winners announced for Pro Men, Pro Women and Youth divisions. These results…
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Omaezaki Delivers Wild Conditions

Omaezaki Japan Cup
Exactly as forecast, exactly as hoped, exactly as wild, Omaezaki turned on it’s famous wild conditions with 25 – 40 knots, big peaky waves, and action everywhere. The day opened with the Amateurs, Masters, Grand Masters first rounds. The early part of the day saw moderate winds around 15-20 knots, enough for 2 waves to…
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IWT Omaezaki Japan Cup, Days 1 & 2

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The 2019 International Windsurfing Tour has begun, and this year opens with a new location! Omaezaki Japan is hosting the IWT for the first time, bringing back international wave sailing to the country after a long hiatus. While there has not been a major international wave sailing competition here in many years, it is apparent…
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