No Envy. Who’s it Gonna Be…?

Los Barriles, Baja Mexico:  Lord of the Wind Showdown founders/producers Dan Holbrook and Chris Rogers announce the dates for the second annual, largest cash purse event in North America; January 12th- 16th.
With $20,000 in cash prizes, the Lord of the Wind Showdown’s main event will continue the playful rivalry pitting windsurfers against kiteboarders in a long distance race to determine the winner of The Lord of the Wind Showdown 2012.
About:
The Lord of The Wind Showdown takes place in the Sea of Cortez in Baja Mexico. The event includes five days of competitions in Kiteboarding, Windsurfing and SUP and is open to professionals, amateurs and spectators. The event is packed with non-stop course racing, slalom, freestyle and big air competitions ending with the face-off between windsurfers and kiteboarders to determine who is Lord of the Wind. LOWS is offering clinics with pro windsurfers, kiteboarders and SUP January 9th- 11th The LOW festival atmosphere also includes bikini contests, volleyball, nightly entertainment.
Win Your Invite:
Lord of the Wind Showdown and its partners are offering two invitations in a Facebook competition beginning October 3, 2011. Of the participates, one Windsurfer and one Kiteboarder will each receive a free invitation to the Lord of the Wind Showdown, $600.00 USD airfare, accommodations, entry fees and $100.00 bar tab.
High Profile Sponsors and Partners include:
Hotel Palmas de Cortez, Postal Annex, Dakine, Wind Alert, Windsport Magazine, Kiteworld, Windsurf and Kitesurf Magazines, Kiteboarding and Windsurfing Magazines, Nextel, Epic Sessions, Vela Baja, Cofradia, National Car Rentals, Real Wind, Gorge Surf Shop, Copper River Designs, Keta Films, Justin Wolff Productions and more. 

LORD OF THE WIND SHOWDOWN Schedule:

Thursday, January 12th Hotel Palmas de Cortez
Final Registration and Mandatory Check-In Noon until 6:00pm
Networking @ the Pool Bar
No-Host Mexican Dinner Buffet: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Mandatory Skippers Meeting: 7:00 -8:30pm @ Palmas de Cortez Banquet Room
Welcome Party & Live Band: 8:30pm – midnight, on the playa @ Palmas de Cortez

Friday, January 13th Course Racing:  Kiteboarding & Windsurfing
Skippers Meeting 9:00 am: Lord of the Wind Showdown tent @ race site announcer’s stage
Expert Class Racing
Amateur & Masters Racing
Beach Party Bonfire and Battle of the Bands at the race site; exhibits, concessions/ 8pm to midnight

Saturday, January 14th Kiteboard Slalom Racing & Freestyle Windsurfing
Skippers Meeting 9:00 am @ race site announcer’s stage
Standup Paddle Board Competition
Kiteboard Slalom Expert, Amateur, Masters
Windsurfing Freestyle Expert & Amateur
6:00 pm. Bikini Contest (1st round) & Beach Party @ Hotel Playa del Sol
7:00 pm. Pig Roast on the beach @ Vela Resort-Hotel Playa del Sol with live music and DJ/ 8pm to midnight 

Sunday, January 15th Kiteboarding Big Air and Kiteboarding Freestyle & Windsurf Slalom
Skippers Meeting 9:00 am @ race site announcer’s stage
Kiteboarding Big Air Expert, Amateur & Masters
Windsurfing Slalom Expert, Amateur & Masters
6:00pm Bikini Contest Finals & Beach Party @ race site
8:00pm-1am Beach Party with Bands @ race site

Monday, January 16th Final Long Distance Showdown Race!
Skippers meeting 9am @ race site announcer’s stage
Final Showdown Race All classes
6pm AWARDS PRESENTATION, RAFFLES, AND DINNER @ HOTEL PALMAS DE CORTEZ
LIVE MUSIC, BANDS AND PARTY UNTIL 2AM!

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LORD OF THE WINDS
PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT

www.lordofthewindbaja.com

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LORD OF THE WIND SHOWDOWN
SPECIAL RATES FOR GUESTS

These special rates are for anyone staying at Hotel Palmas De Cortez or Playa Del Sol for the Lord of the Wind Showdown.  These rates will also be offered to those how wish to come in a few days early or stay a few days after the event.  Just mention the “Lord of the Wind Showdown” and ask for the special rates.  In addition to the special rates, we will offer anyone staying 7 nights or longer 1 free night (book six nights and get the seventh night free).

HOTEL PALMAS DE CORTEZ SPECIAL RATES: MEALS NOT INCLUDED
SINGLE ROOM: $99 PER NIGHT
DOUBLE ROOM:  $105 PER NIGHT ($52.50 per person)
TRIPLE ROOM: $119 PER NIGHT ($39.67 per person)
QUAD ROOM: $129 PER NIGHT ($32.25 per person)
2 BEDROOM CONDO (up to 5 people): $325 PER NIGHT

HOTEL PLAYA DEL SOL SPECIAL RATES: INCLUDE 3 MEALS PER DAY
SINGLE ROOM: $89 PER NIGHT
DOUBLE ROOM:  $99 PER NIGHT ($49.50 per person)
TRIPLE ROOM:  $119 PER NIGHT ($39.67 per person)
*There will be an 11% tax, 10% gratuity and 3% bed tax added to the above prices.  Optional meal package available at Palmas De Cortez for $41 per person per night  includes tax (three meals per day).  Room rates at Playa Del Sol include three meals per day.  Rooms will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.  For more information please call 877-777-8862.