We had some nice Christmas holidays and are now looking forward to the next couple of days here on Boracay. A short view in Windguru speaks volumes: After the last few days with light wind only this is just pure pleasure for all kitesurfers and windsurfers at Bulabog Beach. The impact of typhoon Haiyan is reduced to a minimum: Only some brownouts occur once in a while, but that is pretty much everything. Finally there is no more reason left not to spend holidays on Boracay.

How ist the current situation at Bulabog Beach on Boracay Island? Manny of the wind-and kitesurfers are worried about their holidays on the Philippines after the devastating damages occured through the Typhoon Haiyan. Luckily the Typhoon has slow down its strength when he fell on land in the southeast oft the Philippines.

We'd like to thanks all of you for your good thoughts, wishes and offer to help. Luckily Boracay, White and Bulabog Beach could master one of the most powerful storms on record - named " Haiyan" or  "Yolanda" by Philippine authorities. The most legendary White Beach has almost been untouched. Everyone has been warned early enough and could secure their places, houses or other belongings as kite and windsurfing equipment a day before.

The Philippines rarely escape a year without experiencing a devastating typhoon. The western Pacific storm Haiyan has intensified without interruption since Sunday and is now a dangerous Category 5 super typhoon, with maximum sustained winds exceeding 300km/h. Its likely the strongest storm to form on the planet this year. Evacuations are already underway as the storm produce damaging winds and flooding rains. Some of the country's most popular islands for tourists, including world-famous Boracay as well as Bohol, are in the typhoon's path.

The windsurf-and kiteboarding season at Bulabog Beach on Boracay Island is ready to start: just in time the wind has switched from White Beach to Bulabog and the Amihan wind welcomes all wind-and kitesurfer with inviting 18 knots. The Funboard Center Boracay is in its last preparation and starts these days with the first kite courses in great wind condition.

Taner Aykurt, professional Kiteboarder, Kiteschool-owner and Guest Kite-Instructor at  Funboard Center Boracay will join the Burn Kiteboard Worldcup 2013 in Turkey. Taner runs his own Kitschool in the south of Turkey, in Fethije. Professional Kiteboarders from all over the world will meet at Burc Beach near Istanbul on  August 20th, 2013 and compete in Slalom-Racing. As additional attraction a Frestyle Kitemaster Competition will be held. Good luck, Taner!

You have reached your destination!  After a long beach walk we suddenly catch the first kite school like an oasis in the desert. They are placed between shady palmtrees close to the shore made out of bamboo and palmleaves. The lovley garden invites to chill out and a huge green field offers space for resting and avoids any sand in your kite gear. Slightly exhausted and thirsty we can't wait to get the first St. Miguel beer and we launch into the small bar.

After 40 min cruising alongside the legendary White Beach, passing around the north corner of Boracay Island as well as Crocodil Island, we are on target for Panay. The white sand of Union Beach, the new kitespot not far from Boracay, is the first we can catch. Three kites schools have been established and welcome every kiteboarder, who has started a downwinder from Bulabog Beach. They offer drinks, snacks, and accommodation for kitesurfers, who wants to stay overnight.