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12-03-2007, 10:43 AM
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Raul,
Are you heading over with your wonderful wife? I hope you guys can make it. Yeah, my long range forecasting is pretty good, let's hope that it holds. I'm guessing with a bunch of pent up kiteboarders in the state of Florida, we will see very good attendence. The party at Evolve should be good on Saturday but if the race is going to be on Sunday, better stick to the water instead of beer. Kent 
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12-03-2007, 11:06 AM
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You better believe it! maybe not the party but for sure the race.
the wind minimum would have to be 15 kts ( is that right Niel? ), but the closer to the finish line, it looks to get windier the further southward from jupiter you go. c'mon kent, I'm counting on you to stick to the beer
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12-03-2007, 01:05 PM
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Here is the big question... so how many riders from Miami are planning on competitng? In the past, Miami has been poorly represented given the total number of riders. Come on, let's hear it! Who's coming?
From Adventure Sports we have... Kent "the sleepwalker" Marinkovic Garry "the body" Menk Josh "the rain maker" Noe Tom "the slacker" Byrne
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#4
12-03-2007, 02:02 PM
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Ok guys just a quick heads up the forcast for this weekend is starting to look promising right. I woulg guess a 40% chance for Sunday but we are still a ways out, maybe a party Saturday night then early race at 9 am Sunday.
Remember all waivers and entrance fees must be in by this Saturday, if not you have missed the boat and will have to wait to next year. It is very important also if you are thinking about entering it is very important thatyoufill out the registration form with the link at the top of the front page of the site as I am putting together an e-mail list for all racers seperate from here for updates and rules. So if it does happen this weekend you need to be on that list. Fingers crossed cheers Neil
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12-03-2007, 05:55 PM
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It's 8 ft. long! Its a production Sky Pirate, not polyester and measures in at a trim 28 inch. width with three thrusters. I fully expect Garry's monster monoski to sink in shame at the sight of it. With all the flotation and wetted area, I figure I should come in rigged with a 16 m, if everyone else is on 9 m a good hour ahead of the pack. Wow. Actually, I hope to ride what carried me over 200 miles of these last year. My trusty Waterboards twin tip. If its super light then my monster tt, XXXL. What bizarre, hyper efficient tool has Derrick turned out for you? *UDW = Ultimate Directional Weapon!
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#8
12-05-2007, 10:38 PM
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Hey this will be My first Downwinder Race from Jupiter to the Fort...So like We did on the Crossing over to the Bahamas, We had a way make to Our Cars, after the Crossing, the Boat ride back.....So after you leave from Jupiter, and the Race is over, how am I getting back to My Car in Jupiter, if I am coming down by Myself to Race...Is there going to be a Shuttle back to Jupiter...
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12-06-2007, 08:24 AM
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Last year it was left to the racers to arrange for the return to Jupiter by land from Ft. Lauderdale among themselves. If people can carry an extra rider or two in your ride back to Jupiter please spread the word at the party on Saturday and before things get going on Sunday.
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#10
12-06-2007, 11:20 AM
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Rick,
As you mentioned earler, I too think that this east wind will make the run much faster even if the conditions are a bit less. I also think that more people will be able to complete the race. Going totally down wind is odd for most, but reaching is what they are used to. Your point is well taken that at least for the start it is very important that riders are able to stay well off the beach to avoid the pier and inlets. Even in an east wind, most riders will be able to make good head way to windward going south. The problems arrise if the waves are large and inexperience riders have to "run" toward shore a few times to avoid breaking waves. In all however I do also feel that an east wind will be good for the event and allow all to finish well and stay safe, especially if we can organize at least a large portion of the riders to start offshore. Neil, How many riders are you up to? I just got off the phone with our dealer in Cape Cod and he is sending his shop ringer down for the event. Killer! Kent
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