XRated Xtreme Downwinder - REQUESTS

[ricki]

This thread is for folks seeking information, help in car pooling, pickup, delivery, etc..

I have a request. I have to go to my company party Saturday night and will miss out on the festivities at the Trove. Would someone please shoot digital images of the party action and provide me with a CD for the writeups?

Regarding cellphones, I have noticed the quantity of payphones along A1A has gone way down in recent times. Carrying your own phone makes sense. During the pre-race I believe we had three kiters with disabled gear at one time or another, very good riders too. It would be good to carry your own communications. I found some Coleman dry bags, a set of three with velcro seals (like on camelpaks) for about $5.00 at Sports Authority. I would recommend using ALL three bags to seal your phone up or a good cellphone waterproof pouch. Last time one of the two bags leaked! Neil's suggestion about carrying $50. in cash would be a good idea.

Carrying a hydration pack and some power bars would be a good idea too. Running low on fluids and sugar in an extended run in heavy seas and perhaps winds too will only erode your stamina and effectiveness.

Note: nearshore there are varying hazards along the run between exposed rock bottom, boulders, concrete groins and concrete armoured revetments over the shore. You don't want to hit this stuff at speed. Also there are some cables nearshore and the surface in some areas like around Briny Breezes. Have a care and try to stay away from the shore PARTICULARLY in guarded areas. It also sounds like we are going to have some major waves so I would take pains to try to avoid getting rolled in breaking waves, turning into a wave powered human kite line sushi roll, you get the idea.

Should be interesting!