Jupiter to Ft. Lauderdale... which town has the riders?

[kent]

It's time to anti up! Casting one vote for Miami!

Kent

[ricki]

I dunno Kent. There was a HUGE turnout at Jon's premier. Lots of younger kiters, many I hadn't seen before. It's there backyard and as you say, the Miami and even the Delray guys don't venture far from their patch regardless of the enticement. More water and wind for us I guess. They really are missing out on what may be a world record unique experience about an hour up the road. Still, it has to be more fun playing bumper kites in traffic patterns in Matheson?!

[kent]

Rick,

Take your guess on number of competitors. I think that if it goes on Sunday the day after the party that the turn out will be very good. It gives people a reason to make the drive and I'm guessing that we will get a few more from the Panhandle.

My guess... 88 starters with 71 finishers...

Although that's my guess, I really want to bump this up for Neil so I'm pushing for OVER 100! We need to make this a record.

and, as you probably noticed Rick I left a large area out... I guess that Delray and surrounding should go into the Jup to Ft. Pierce. i don't know, maybe you can help my options out a bit. thanks.

Kent

[ricki]

Originally Posted by kent

Rick,

Take your guess on number of competitors. I think that if it goes on Sunday the day after the party that the turn out will be very good. It gives people a reason to make the drive and I'm guessing that we will get a few more from the Panhandle.

My guess... 88 starters with 71 finishers...

Although that's my guess, I really want to bump this up for Neil so I'm pushing for OVER 100! We need to make this a record.

and, as you probably noticed Rick I left a large area out... I guess that Delray and surrounding should go into the Jup to Ft. Pierce. i don't know, maybe you can help my options out a bit. thanks.

Kent

We had just shy of 60 last year and about 60 to 70 % making the run to the end? I bet with proper buildup and a good forecast we might just beat Neil's target of 100. Still, it is going to take some talking and letting folks in on what an amazing experience this is going to be. So, for those that are planning on coming, try to roust some of the capable riders at your launch into joining to make this world record. Take a good look at Neil's waiver though, it can be a challenging run and in no way to be taken lightly.

As to number finishing? That's a tough one. I would think the higher the wind speed and bigger the waves the percentage making it all the way will be chipped away. If it is around 15 to 20 kts. I bet we could have a fairly high completion rate, say 70%??? Maybe even more.

How about it we hold off for another day of 30 mph winds and waves to 15 ft.? Naaa, that was a great pre-race though.

[admin]

I bet some other guys have some guesses on this. What do you think the number of riders and finishers will be????

May have to sweeten this with a prize for the closest guess, hmmm.

[kent]

Ok, I agree. I have some Adventure Sports Miami Bucks for the winner! Guesses must be in by 5 PM on Friday, December 7th. I will bring the ASM Bucks to the race for the winner. The official number of entrants will be taken from the Saturday night event party at Evolve. This is the number that will be use even if the actual number of entrants might change later.

Kent

[ricki]

There you go! Too funny, Garry a man of talent and fame, he even has his own buck.

So, what are those guesses guys???

a. Total number of registered racers
b. Total number of race finishers at Tiki Beach in Ft. Lauderdale

Come on down and get your Garry Bucks!!!