Hey Seabreeze,

We've had a pretty interesting response to the CR:X launched online a few weeks ago and the upcoming Exhibition Event at Sail Melbourne next week. Thanks for all the input!

Along with plenty of other feedback, we have heard from quite a few people who are good kiters and are keen on the CR:X concept and racing, but aren't confident foil-kiting yet.

Can kite - tick.

Keen to race - tick.

Not sure I'll be able to foil around the course - uh oh!

To make the Sailing World Cup Exhibition Event more accessible, we have decided to open it up to twin-tip only racers. That means the foil racing part of the CR:X Exhibition Event is optional!

We will award winners for CR:X TWIN-TIP/BOARDER-X and CR:X FOIL RACING separately. More winners! And more prize money too.

If you are one of those people I described above, now is your chance to get involved without hesitation about whether you'll get around the course on the foilboard or not.

More info below! See you on the water.



Hudson

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CR:X Exhibition Event at Sailing World Cup - Melbourne 2016

Update:

Prize money boosted for TWIN-TIP/BOARDER-X RACERS!! Foil racing is now optional.

Get involved with awesome twin-tip and boarder-x racing action. If you can foil around the race course, even better - the same prize money still applies so there's more money to win!

WIN $150 JUST FOR PARTICIPATING plus more if you place 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

And don't forget, we supply all the gear for your four days of RACING FUN!


<div class="text_exposed_show">Register online at sailingworldcupmelbourne.com/online-entry-view-entry

More details below:

Updated CRX prize money. Everybody wins prize money just for participating!

1st TT/Boarder-X: $500
2nd TT/Boarder-X: $300
3rd TT/Boarder-X: $200
4th TT/Boarder-X: $150
5th TT/Boarder-X: $150
6th TT/Boarder-X: $150
7th TT/Boarder-X: $150
8th TT/Boarder-X: $150
9th TT/Boarder-X: $150
10th TT/Boarder-X: $150

1st Foil Racing: $250
2nd Foil Racing: $150
3rd Foil Racing: $50

Get involved and have some fun. Progression and development foil and twin-tip/boarder-x racing action!!

CR:X is the world’s first one-design kite racing class. The CR:X movement is all about being part of the racing action, improving skills and having fun on the water.

NeilPryde’s CR:X mission is to create a community of kite racing enthusiasts of all levels and abilities, and enable them to race on a level and affordable playing field.

The CR:X is a versatile kite racing platform that features a convertible board that can be switched between fin and foil modes. Multiple modes mean that the same set of hardware can be used for beginner racers and more advanced foil races as skills improve, as well as in a huge range of weather conditions.

The CR:X features a three-strut kite that comes in three sizes, one control system and the convertible kite board. All the gear fits into a 145cm airline friendly travel bag. The CR:X covers an extraordinary wind range, from 5-30 knots, ensuring that racing can happen in almost all conditions. The class has been created to provide a pathway for aspiring athletes towards higher performance racing.

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More information about the CR:X equipment and pricing is below.

Sail Melbourne

CR:X at Sail Melbourne is open to 10 men and 10 women participants. Juniors are encouraged to enter the appropriate division and race with everyone else!

CR:X Racing will take place on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the regatta, 8-11 December 2016.

In moderate-strong wind, CR:X twin-tip racing will take place at St Kilda, inside the St Kilda Pier. In light-moderate wind, CR:X foil racing will race on the outside race course (not racing against the pros).

Entry is via the Sail Melbourne online registration, link below. The registration fee for this 4 days of awesome racing and fun is $257 + credit card fee 2.5%.

sailingworldcupmelbourne.com/online-entry-view-entry-0

CR:X equipment is provided by NeilPryde for the event. Just bring your harness and probably a wetsuit! Training sessions are planned nearby in the weeks and days leading up to the regatta, to give registered competitors the change to familiarise themselves with the equipment.

Prize Money is supported directly by NeilPryde and is guaranteed to ALL PARTICIPANTS - to effectively reduce the registration fee to $90. In both mens and womens divisions, the prize money is listed below.

1st: $500 2nd: $300 3rd: $200 4th: $150 5th: $150 6th: $150 7th: $150 8th: $150 9th: $150 10th: $150

Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions will be available on 8 December.

More Info
On the web:
www.neilpryde.com/crx/overview.html
www.crxclass.com/

On social media:
www.facebook.com/crxclass www.instagram.com/crxclass
CR:X training sessions are planned on the dates below, time and location TBC.

Saturday 3 December
Sunday 4 December
Tuesday 6 December
Wednesday 7 December

The complete CR:X pack includes the equipment below.

Kites: 7m, 10m and 13m
Control system: 55cm
Convertible board: 145cm with twin-tip fin set and foil set, and including
pads, straps, handle Pump
Travel bag: 145cm, specially designed to be as airline friendly as possible

Shop for CRX online at www.shq.com.au/collections/neilpryde. Prices are including GST ex-Melbourne.