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Plan B on TV
Hey guys,
If you run Plan B on Sunday afternoon, smile when you come through the finish line. Skybanditz is filming with the Travel Channel at Matheson tomorrow afternoon. They want lots of kiters there! -Ken
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What time is everyone meeting at tiki?
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OK. plan B is a go. We will have an unofficial riders meeting tonight at Evolve. In talking with Neil, he as agreed to give us a start at 12 from Tiki Beach.
I will have my boat at the unoffical finish line at Matheson. Riders will finish just to leeward of the boat. please give your name to the finish person and they will note your time. i will discuss details tonight. The forecast looks good for 12 to 14 meter kites. start thinking about your buddy, this is important. refer to earlier in the post for specifics. Lets get 50-60 riders. this will be tons of fun! Kent |
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So, Plan B, a run just for fun is on for tomorrow. This is an own your own, no one else (except your buddy) is responsible, casual event. It is 38 miles well under 60 miles with lighter seas but it will still be challenging with some risks. Still getting over this damn cold so may have to sit this one out unfortunately. Kent is fairing better I hope.
Anyway, you'll be crossing two major channels including Port Everglades and the Port of Miami, several cuts and inlets winding up with a run west away from land and Key Biscayne, over 6 miles across open water to Matheson Hammock. You don't want to break down during the crossing, would be a long swim. The tides for Port of Miami and sunset for Sunday appear below: Low 1:27 AM 0.2 6:56 AM Rise 6:57 AM High 8:13 AM 2.7 5:30 PM Set 5:21 PM Low 1:55 PM 0.6 High 8:13 PM At least it shouldn't be flooding into the inlets during the race. Here is a post from last year dealing with a shorter downwinder: Quote:
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it's on for a 12 start. winds are looking good for 12's and 14's. STAY OUT OF the SWIM BUOYS!!! Watch for debirs in the shallow water off of S-Ville. If you have a leak or any equipment problems, you must exit at Crandon or earlier because it is a 5-6 mile swim if not.
Keep a close eye out for boats when crossing Government Cut and the Cut South of FTL. NEVER Cross in front of a boat or ship, "even if you do have madd skills". Look for a white boat just east of the shallows of Matheson. The boat should be just in front of the Matheson wreck with the flag. Give your name to Paula on the boat and you can see how you did against GARRY "THE BODY" MENK. Once at Matheson, please, please abide by the rules. Do not jump inside the line of white crab pot buoys. Never ride inside the red balls. If you do, we will find out where you ride and f'up your spot!!! ALSO... don't fly your kite in the damn parking lot IDIOT!!! I don't care even if you have madd skills or are a certified instructor from Hatteras. Oh yeah... just because you rode a week at Real 2 years ago doesn't even get you a hall pass. Be cool this is one of our last spots. Thanks. Everyone have a great time! PICK AT BUDDY at the 11:30 riders meeting. you are responsible for yourself and your buddy. |
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Hey Kent,
Did Garry win the race? He was the first guy to make the beach at Matheson that I saw anyway. How was it? Neil and Garry "The Body" hang out after the run. Neil came in shortly after Garry. If Garry did come in first, it was quite an accomplishment. He decided to ditch his monoski after the start, recovering his homemade board shown to the right. Seeing how far away the pack is, he must have hauled ass. Matheson on a light traffic day. (CLICK photo for larger image) Hope to put together a video on "Plan B" soon!
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Awesome Race Guys No Doubt. Hey Kent I Heard Only One Guy Lost His Binding? Like I Said That Will Be $5 Dollars In Ones. Sweet. Good Times, Cheers To All Who Came Out To Do The Downwinder.
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Hey Neil,
No one was real certain of who came in first and in what order. Garry thought Kent and Gebi beat him in. What happened??? Did Diana (sp) make it in? Guys stuck on the beach wanna know. Just found another photo of the launch and just threw it in. I think we should race back next time, from the beach at Matheson Hammock, Grand Prix style. What do you think??? |
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Race Results!
Hey,
I just received the race reults. Here is how it went. Leaving Ticki Beach at 12:52 pm.... 1. Mike Gebhart 2:42pm - Cabrinha, Custom Board 2. Kent Marinkovic 2:42.20pm - Cabrinha, DC Custom Board 3. Garry Menk 2:46pm - Cabrinha, P-Shapes Custom Board 4. Todd Bagge 2:57pm - Cabrinha, Jimmy Lewis 5. Tom Dunfy 2:58pm - Cabrinha, 6'3" Strapless Surboard 6. Neil Hutchinson 3:00pm - Slingshot, Slingshot Directional 7. Tom Byrne 3:05pm - Cabrinha, Cabrinha Board 8. Ken Russell 3:05.30pm - Airush, Jimmy Lewis 9. Bill Benz 3:15pm ? 10. Rob Donavan 3:17pm ? 11. Melissa 3:23pm Eclipse, ? 12. Dan Floyd 3:46pm - Cabrinha, Custom Board 13. Diego Feminias 3:53pm - Cabrinha, Cabrinha Board 14. Red Cabrinha, Sorry I'll post name once I have it.. 4:03pm DQ. Josh Noe-Equipment issues "broken board" - Cabrinha, Custom Directional DQ. Alexandra "97th Ave" stuck with her buddy! - Cabrinha, F-One DQ. Diana "97th Ave" still sore today! - Airrush, Best I gotta say that was a fun run!! That was my first ocean ride on my custom P-Shapes Quad Board and it was sick. I was going to use the ski, but it was too aukward in that wind direction. Even though I started 3 to 4 minutes late, that board was the difference. Ken Russell started about 10 minutes after I went and also made up some serious time. Tom Dunfy did ther entire run on a 6'3" strapless surfboard! SICK! Gotta also give some props to Diego, he's only gone kiting about a dozen times! Diana and Alexandra went to 97th Ave. and took a break there for the day, but they also had a great time! Thanks to Neil and Kent for puting that together!
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