Naples / fort myers races 08/09

[latino]

RACE IS ON ((( please send me an email to windstalkersk@gmail.com so we can update you on the race and put you on the riders list --full name and city-- )))))all riders including last years riders please send me your email because last years info has been lost due to a virus..

wind stalkers kiteboarding invites all kiters to take part in the second annual 08/09 swf kiteboarding reunion in naples/fort myers florida , this unofficial 25 mile race is for all advanced kiters who would like to participate in some friendly competition.race will be on a weekend ,72 hours notice will be given prior to the race.

How to register
registration will be done on the day of the race 3 hours prior to the race , $30
OR SEND MONEY THROUGH PAY PAL TO ENGIAN@HOTMAIL.COM $30.25
OR COPY THE WAVER AND SEND TO ME AT MY OFFICE (((28171 BARSTOW DR, PUNTA GORDA , FLORIDA 33955))

ALL PARTICIPANTS FROM LAST YEARS RACE WHO PAID BUT COULD NOT MAKE IT WILL ONLY PAY $15

Minors
Parents or guardian need to initial and Sign the waver
Please be advised that a minor must have a parent or guardian with them on race day.


Rules and Requirements

1.)All riders must be of advanced kiting abilities.riders must be able to go upwind, self launch and self rescue. Riders also should be comfortable riding in rough seas with high winds and choppy conditions.

2.)riders must be in good physical condition and able to complete the race which will take between 1 and 3 hours in a difficult riding environment.

3.) riders are encouraged to take money for a cab

4.)Riders must complete and return liability waiver by the SECOND week of JANRUARY ,or the day of the race ,3 hour prior to designated downwind starting time for sign in .

5.)riders must pay $30,

6.)riders will be considered registered once liability waiver is returned and $30 dollars donation has been sent.

7.)The downwind is scheduled to take place during the month of JAN 2009. Riders will be given 72 hour notice, via email, of expected start time. Confirmation of start time will be emailed to racers 36 hours before race start.

8.) Acceptable weather conditions are listed as 15-35 knots of wind from the following directions: NW, WNW, & W ,,,,, SSE , S , SW

9.)All attempts will be made to hold downwind on a Saturday, or Sunday. Refunds will NOT be issued for riders inability to be present on downdind date.

10.) downwind course is set from fort myers pier to naples pier and is approximately 25 miles in length.
BUT IF THE WIND IS FROM THE SOUTH WE WILL REVERSE THE RACE LIKE LAST YEAR

11.) Riders must be at fort myers pier south side
if the wind is nw , north we will start from here(holiday inn)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/...transportation


if the wind is wnw we will start from here
3040 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach Florida 33931
http://www.junkanoo-anthonys.com/

BUT IF THE WIND IS FROM THE SOUTH WEST START WILL BE IN NAPLES AT 7TH AVE SOUTH
3 hour prior to designated downwind starting time for sign in .



12) Equipment check
We recommend to all riders to check your gear
Bar-lines- quick release (safety first)
Kite-bladders- pig tales
Leave your kite inflated over night
Board straps and fins
Wet suit (in a cold front Naples is not very hot)
Camel bag, knife,
Helmet and vest
Phone and money for a cab

13) WHEN YOU REGISTER WE WILL GIVE YOU THE SHIRT WITH YOUR NUMBER

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