From <www.afrikaskirace.com:
Rollerskiing in Africa? It could seem a joke, but what once appeared as a mere journalistic scoop will become a reality starting from September 2003.
Rollerski Races In Africa (!) Attract Top Italians
FasterSkier · August 21, 2003
 of vacation with the family and friends in one of the most prestigious tourist villages of the Red Sea. </p><p>There are three races scheduled, from September 03 to September 05, 2003: a mid-distance skating race of 28,5 km, a night sprint race and an “American†[read: relay] competition.</p><p>The first race will start in Naama Bay, an elegant and lively town not far from Coral Bay. Inside the village (that has an overall surface of over 2 millions sq.m), there is a well-constructed 5 km track, with continues ups and downs that will certainly make the difference for the final ranking.<br />
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The knockout competition will take place inside the village Coral Bay, a real pearl of hospitality, immersed in a rich vegetation and full of flowers, with beautiful colours and intense fragrances. The village has a typically Moresque architecture and offers an impressive view on the sea. The race will take place by night along a short track, right at the entrance of the village.
The track is rather flat but not so easy, and it will certainly offer a great show. The track is completely asphalted and the organising committee will provide the services necessary for this kind of sporting event.
