Guys,

The event its coming and its going to be BIG!!!

At this point we are waiting for confirmation from the main possible sponsors to start getting all merchandising/advertising material ready so we can go "live".

Based on the great number of people wanting to participate we have decided to make things a little more manageable in order to prevent any unwanted event that could ruin the spirit of the challenge.
Because it's expected to get a great deal of media involved and the sponsors we are trying to engage are big players we have to do things right. There is no room for mistakes.

This is going to be a 3-4 hrs challenge (NON STOP), the participants need to be fit to kite for that length of time.

Consequently, we have decided to limit the number of participants to 25 rider. That way, the rescue team will be able to keep everyone on track.

Yes, would be great to have hundred of people in it and it will definitely happen from the next one in 2014 if this one goes the way its planned.

So, those who feel that are physically (able to kite for at least 2 hrs non stop, had dealt with big swell in the past) and mentally capable to participate please send me an email to [email protected] so we can create a group mail for further info including possibly training days (e.g. shorter downwinders).

Summarising:
Date: Australia weekend (one of the 3 days depending on wind conditions)
Cost: for all riders, the idea is to contribute to cover our expenses including transport (hire of a mini bus + trailer or a big bus 45 seatter ), petrol for all water vehicles participating as part of the rescue team. The T-shirt of the event (we are trying to make something that is suitable for the water).

The sponsor's money will go towards paying for all advertisement material as well as the END POINT BBQ-Party in PM.
All the rest of the money will be donated.

So, please shoot me an email to make you interest in participating official and we can get the ball rolling.

Nice work man. Great cause, great idea!

Would love to but my wife is due on the 30th and having her go into labour while I'm riding across the bay wouldn't go down well.

yep it was temporarily (from the voting) in the Olympics until about a week ago when the committee changed their mind based on Spain's "misunderstanding" during the voting. Now kite is not and windsurfing is back....

Good ? Gorgo,
Not many launch spots along Sorrento.Main spot would be just below the Conti.(Fickle wind) .That time of year theres boats on moorings everywhere,and a million people on the peninsula.Best launch spot would be the old military barracks inside point nepean at the old cattle jetty(Portsea).Nobody on the beach.plenty of space to set up.The wind has less interference.Could launch on anything from s to n/w,and head straight up the Symonds channel to Melbourne.You would have to get the green light from the rangers,thats the only problem.

I think your biggest issue with a ride that long is going to be wind variances between sorrento and port melbourne. I.e. wind getting much stronger or weaker along route. My suggestion would be to add a couple of light wind boards in the boats so if anyone starts getting under powerered they have something to keep them going.

That's the way Ral!

Ill be on a 5'8 underground Kipuna surfboard (straps on) and a 12 or 9mt switchblade. Anything above 18knots S-SW depends on the time of the day.

I'm thinking on doing PM-Seaford at around midday. Yep, tricky on a northerly but the crossing will be tricy also.

I've been training everyday weekdays after 630 at PM or Brighton doing upwinds to build up endurance. The energy needded for the upwind I would say is 3 times more.

I try to do PM -Elwood or Brighton-Hampton every afternoon. 45-1hr solid kite every day.

A good protein shake afterwords + stretching session. One day off a week normally for just recovery and stretching.

It's been now 2 weeks of training.

Last night had a good light wind session w Bernie at Brighton 6-7pm

Guys for those who were at Mambo and haven't confirmed their attendance to the S-PM downwinder please do it now!. I have only 4 vacancies left.

Remember it has to be done via email to [email protected]

Please DO NOT confirm via PM. I need everyone's email address to create a group email and start sending info re: training for those who want to participate.

Cheers

Cesar

I'm thinking sector 54 and either 13 or 9 ozone edge.

We are ready to start raising money!!
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Hi Cesar,

Sorry to hear about your mum.

I'm really take to join in, i'm WA based but will happily fly over for the weekend.

Please could you PM me details i need to join the ride.

Regards,
Andrew

Just kited for 6hrs yesterday.

To all participants:

Wear sunnies (my eyelids are burnt, and my eyeballs no ****)
attach a water bottle to you.
Wear a hat
Zinc

Gorgo said...
Yesterday was really nice. What did you do for 6 hours?...

In a fast downwinder your back leg is going to get sore in about 5 minutes and be agony after 10-15 minutes.

I was at Danger point in Torquay. Mad fun. Awesome flat water spot and a sick wave break at the point. Couldn't be beaten. Best conditions i have ever seen in my 3+ years kiting.

In a fast downwinder your legs get sore..mmm dunno about that. I came second in a downwinder from sandringham last year and while i agree you do feel it after 20 minutes, you quickly break through that stiff feeling and its easy after that. I don't train or anything but i kite often.

I would be keen to participate also. Look forward to hearing more.