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Constant wind in Turkey's Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Turkey's Aegean coast draws around 50,000 windsurfers every year.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Taş noted that athletes from many European countries used the area for training due to its "magnificent nature and favorable weather conditions".

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Many athletes returned to the place after their first visit.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Windsurfer Michael Tihorge said he came from South Africa to get training six years ago.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

"I admire the nature and people of this place. The Turkish people were very welcoming," Tihorge said.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

"There's a good wind here for windsurfing. You can stay in the water all day long," he added.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Andrea Wolferger, another windsurfer from Australia, said he preferred Akçapınar due to its constant and powerful wind.