TCI Kite Flying competition is fun for all ages

TCI Kite Flying competition is fun for all ages

The annual Turks and Caicos Kite Flying competition is a great local tradition here in the islands every spring. This year it’s happening on Monday April 5 (Easter Monday, a holiday here in the islands). And best of it all, it happens right next to us at West Bay Club at the Children’s Park – so you can watch all the high flying action right from our beach or your balcony. But your best bet is wander a few steps down to the park and take in all the action.
Here’s the scoop:
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Depending on wind and weather, this schedule is flexible.
10 a.m. – Kite Registration begins
12 noon – Registration Ends
1 p.m. – Kite Flying Competition Begins
2 p.m. – Competition is completed
3 p.m. – Results & Awards Ceremony Begins

Activities include:
Easter Egg Hunt, Face Painting and Balloon art for the kids, clowns, island ripsaw music, Maypole platting, horse race, Domino and Volleyball Tournament and lots to eat and drink on sale by various non profit service clubs such as Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, National Trust.

The categories kites will be judged on are:

* The Smallest Kite
* The Largest Kite
* Most Artistic Kite
* Best National Pride Kite
* Best Traditional Kite

Kite flying - a team sport in the TCI!

Kite flying - a team sport in the TCI!