Truli Wetsuits supports Windvibes 2016 in Turks & Caicos
Windvibes is the largest watersports event in the Turks & Caicos, aimed to promote watersports by bringing all people, regardless of skill level, out on the water. Last year was the first event that I attended and played a part in announcing the Truli Wetsuits onto the watersport scene.
2016 marked the 10 year anniversary of the event that was founded by professional kiteboarder, Hope LeVin, at the young age of 13. This year Hope wanted to make an even bigger impact on her community in Turks & Caicos and selected 10 charities that the event would raise funds for and donate to. Considering my background in the non-profit sector prior to working in tourism, I wanted to get involved. Hope accepted my assistance in administration and brainstorming power and I enjoyed supporting her in achieving her mission.
This was the first year that Windvibes hosted a Gala at the beautiful Opus restaurant. Over a hundred people attended this stunning event with over 50 donations provided for the silent auction - including a Truli Wetsuit that resulted in a bidding war!
Photo by Caya Hico
Over the years, Windvibes transformed from a strictly kiteboarding event to one that featured a range of watersports and games - from swimming and standup paddleboarding, to log-throwing and tug-of-war. Kiteboarding requires wind, which is never a guarantee - and a series of windless Windvibes events encouraged the addition of other sports and activities.
We were super fortunate this July 10th to have perfect wind conditions for exciting kiteboarding races and massive big air competitions. We are very proud of our very own Truli Girls, Cesca Peirce who won 2nd place and and Truli Girl Irina Korolkevichi in 3rd place in the Women's Kiteboarding Freestyle competition. Irina also won 2nd place for Women's biggest air at 18.1ft!
Photo by Agile LeVin
Photo by Agile LeVin
While all of this was going on, I was busy running my little Truli Wetsuits beach booth with yet another impressive Truli Girl - Bianca Forzano who was selling her gorgeous Bianca Bikinis. Together we had a blast connecting with the Windvibers and were so stoked to see so many women take an interest in our products. My favourite was the mother-daughter team who purchased matching Trulis!
Photo by Madis Kaljur
Photo by Madis Kaljur
All in all it was an incredibly successful event that raised money for the following charities:
The HOPE Foundation for Autism Awareness
Turks & Caicos AIDS Awareness Foundation
Turks & Caicos Kidney Foundation
Turks & Caicos National Cancer Society
Truli Wetsuits is so happy that we were able to contribute through donations of products, volunteer time, and that two of our Truli Girls participated in events!
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