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Old 12-04-2010, 09:23 AM
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Default 24 hour race notice for dec. 5

Attention Riders:

This is the official 24 hour notice for the 2010 Gulf Coast Kiteboarding Challenge Part 2.



Registration Info:

Many riders registered for the race last spring and the race committee will still honor those registration fees. A list of registered riders are posted on the the race website as well as here on FKSA.org. We will also reopen registration for anyone that wants to attend.

Here is a link of currently registered riders.
http://www.gulfcoastkiteboardchallenge.com/riders.html


Online registration will be open right up until midnight tonight. This deadline is Sunday, Dec 5th @ 12:01AM.
Please follow the link below to register.

http://gulfcoastkiteboardchallenge.c...formation.html

Riders can still register on site (Sand Key Park) with a deadline 1 hour before the captains meeting.

CAPTAINS MEETING IS SET FOR 8AM AT SAND KEY PARK BY THE SOUTHERN MOST RESTROOM. ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 7AM.

REGISTRATION FEE IS $50.00
PLEASE BRING CASH OR CHECK ONLY
*unfortunately any individuals that cannot attend will not be refunded there registration fee. Rest assured that your fee will go towards a good cause. All Children’s Hospital.



Race Course....Dec. 5th, 2010

North to South Run in the Gulf:

Starting location:
Sand Key Park
1060 Gulf Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33767
588-4852
*plenty of metered parking

Ending location and awards ceremony:
The Undertow Beach Bar
3850 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
368-9000
*limited parking at the Undertow, however there is parking across the street.

Last year’s winner and local, Mike Hall, completed the race in under 45minutes. He is the one to beat.

Start of Race: Sand Key Park
7:00am Onsite Registration Ends
8:00am Rider's Meeting
9:00am Estimated Start of Race Sequence
12:00pm Estimated Awards Ceremony at "The Undertow"

Awards will be given for top 3 finishers in the following divisions:
Junior Division: 20 years or younger male or female
Open Mens: 21 years to 44 years
Open Womens: 21 years to 44 years
Masters Division: 45 years or older male or female
First Timers: Recognition will be give to the top 3 male and female finishers for those that have never raced before in any event.


Food and drink will be available at the beach bar on site:

START AND FINISH PROCEDURES:

The start of the race will follow a similar format to sailing races.
There will be a white board located at the captains meeting with a list of these procedures for you to review.
A combination of colored flags and signals will the only devices used to start the race.

First off, there will be three marks that will create a line that should not be crossed until the race begins. Those three marks will include a large buoy on the beach at waters edge, a buoy near the designated swim area, and another buoy equally distanced offshore. These three marks will define "a starting line". This line will be perpendicular to the beach.

At the riders meeting the only time that will be given is the estimated 10 minute countdown to start the sequence that will begin the race. This is so you can plan accordingly.

10 minutes before race to begin
*10 short blast of air horn will be sounded
*no flags at this point, just a signal that if you really want to race, kites should be in the air.

5 minutes before race to begin
*A large white Cabrinha flag will be displayed at the line on waters edge
*5 blasts of the air horn will be sounded. They will be longer in length with equal time between blast. 2 seconds on, 2 seconds off

2 minutes before race to begin
*A large solid green flag will be displayed at the line on waters edge
*2 blast will be sounded. They will be longer in length with equal time between blast. 2 seconds on, 2 seconds off

1 minute before race to begin
*A large solid yellow flag will be displayed at the line on waters edge
*1 blast will be sounded. This will be 2 seconds in length

Start of race
*A large solid RED flag will be displayed at the line on waters edge
*1 long blast will be sounded. This will be a continuos blast of 10 seconds or more.

The one minute rule in sailing will apply. A race official on a ski will be monitoring the line. Any rider over the line after the yellow has been raised or before the red has been raised will be pointed out and ask to round either outside buoy before continuing on. You of course can race, but you just cost yourself some time.

FOR THOSE OF YOU DOING THIS FOR FUN, STAY FAR NORTH OF THE LINE AND DONT CROWD IT FOR THE ONES THAT ARE "IN IT TO WIN IT"


The Finish Line

The finish line will be in front of the Undertow Beach Bar in St. Pete. This is just south of the last pass, "Blind's Pass" on St. Pete Beach.
There will be two flags and two buoys at waters edge. Riders must pass through those buoys, get control of the kite, a check in with a race official at waters edge. Your time and place will be recorded there.
Proceed up onto the beach away from the water and land your kite. No riders are permitted to ride within one hour of your finish time or you will be disqualified.
That's it.......go to the bar, and get some grub and drink and wait for the awards ceremony to begin.


Parking Info

There is metered parking at Sand Key Park and it is strictly enforced. There are change machines there so bring cash or plenty of change. Park closes at dark.

There is limited parking at The Undertow, however, there is parking across the street.

Trolley Info/Rescue

PSTA has a trolley system running north and south along Gulf Blvd which covers the entire length of the race. Bring $1.75 in quarters just in case you have a breakdown and need to catch the trolley. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE TROLLEY WITHOUT SOMETHING ON YOUR FEET! Booties, flip flops, even socks will do. Bare feet won't.

With the wind direction, if you experience any problems out there or simply want to stop, the wind will blow you to shore where you can pack up and catch a trolley.

TROLLEY INFO: VERY IMPORTANT
Be courteous to the driver and other riders
-Have exact change, coins preferably, wet dollar bills are not a cool thing for the machine on the bus.
-Pack down as small as possible and look organized
-Keep your gear contained and under control on the bus so it does not swing around and cause concern for other passengers/the driver.
-DO NOT board the bus dripping water all over the place - this will be an issue. Either wait until you are dry and relatively clean...or bring a camping towel in a plastic bag to dry off a bit.
-You must have something on your feet. Socks, Flip Flops, or water shoe/bootie
-Clean as much sand from your gear as possible
-Trolley cost is $1.75 and must be paid in quarters

A rescue ski will be on hand to make sure everyone either completes the race, or gets to shore safely. The driver is CPR/FirstAid and a certified instructor with 5+ years of experience. Your in good hands.

Any kiter that can't finish with their kite, must physically get to the finish via trolley or car to check in and be accounted for. With that said, any rider deciding not to race after registration must check in with race official to notify their intent "not to race". No refund will be given as this is a charity event.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and hope you can make this awesome event.


Thanks and pray for wind!!
Chris Moore

email: y2kcmoore@gmail.com
phone: 727-507-1013


www.gulfcoastkiteboardchallenge.com
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Old 12-04-2010, 10:02 PM
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Have fun guys and post some pictures. The start shots are always impressive!


The forecast looks good:

"Rest Of Tonight...West winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to around 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop becoming choppy. A chance of sprinkles after midnight.

Sunday...Northwest winds around 20 knots. Seas building to 4 to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of sprinkles in the morning."
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