Youth and Sports Minister Roy Suryo open Banyuwangi International Surfing Competition at Red Island Beach, Banyuwangi, East Java, on Friday (05/22/2013). Surfing competition that followed the opening of the 20 countries was marked by the delivery of surfboards to surfers.

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Youth and Sports Minister Roy Suryo open Banyuwangi International Surfing Competition at Red Island Beach, Banyuwangi, East Java, on Friday (05/22/2013). Surfing competition that followed the opening of the 20 countries was marked by the delivery of surfboards to surfers.

"International surfing competition like this means to further promote the great sport of surfing. Whereas the sport with a special interest in it is true, but if it continues to be increasingly popular campaigned. Moreover surfing has a sustained impact economically very good for the community, so the vast benefits , "Roy said as he pledged to support the development of surfing in Indonesia, especially through international competition.

Bupati Banyuwangi Anwar Abdullah Anas said, the surfing competition was held to promote the Red Island as one of prime tourist destinations Banyuwangi. Red Island Beach will be campaigned as a new surf spot for surfers. Previously, the surfers much more familiar Plengkung Beach (G-Land) as a place to surf in Banyuawangi.

This competition was also held as a form of seriousness Banyuwangi in developing special interest tours (special interest tourism). As a region rich in tourism potential, continues to transform itself in order to Banyuwangi potential can be optimized to give added value to the community. The focus in the development of tourism in the eastern districts of Java it is special interest tourism, such as eco-tourism and sports tourism. In terms of sports tourism, in 2012 Banyuwangi has held the event Tour de Ijen.

Abdullah explained, in developing tourism, positioning Banyuwangi is on special interest tourism, especially eco-tourism and sports tourism. Triangle Diamond Banyuwangi itself has a wealth of natural attractions with outstanding, namely Kawah Ijen, Sukamade Beach, and Alas Purwo National Park.

"Tourism is a complete mix between highlands, beaches, and forests with rich flora and fauna is priceless," said Abdullah.

Red Island Beach, which hosts the International Surf Competition Banyuwangi, located in the Village District Sumberagung Pesanggaran, Banyuwangi. Red Island beach chosen because it has a nice natural scenery. Berhamparkan white sand beaches, a small hill in the center stands the earthy red. Not to mention the three-spot wave who owned the Red Island surfers that can be used by beginners, amateurs, and professionals throughout the year.

Red Island sea breeze arguably quite strong, resulting in relatively high sea waves, can reach 4-5 meters. Nothing wrong with a lot of people who say that the area such as the Red Island beach area of ​​Kuta, Legian and Seminyak in 1970 ago. Red Island beach is very suitable as a surf school district.