Dont suppose you got a video of me having to give way to a 30foot power boat driven by two guys who think a power boat has right of way over sail.
A bit scary of the start line and you looking at the point end of a boat being driven by two guys who are looking straight at you in a dumb way, you kinda get the feeling they are thinking "why is this sailing craft still going to try and cross our path" [}:)]

Would luv to have the rego number

As I yelled a few choice words (two words actually the second word was idiots) their reply was "what man were in a power boat"

Kitepower Australia said...

The guys fishing on the groins are a damn hassle too, they climb past a huge sign saying keep off then abuse the kiters and even deliberately cast their lines into the path of kiters. Grrr....

I think he is on a fishing forum complaining about those damn kiters scaring his fish away
But yah you would think with all that activity they would realise the fishing aint guna be good

I was at Botany on Saturday (not racing unfortunately), bit further up from Ramsgate. I saw several instances of knobs on aqua-hairdryers delibaretly trying to intimidate kiters on the water. One group of about 4-5 knobs ploughed straight thru in formation (loosely speaking), thru several kiters courses in pretty damn close proximity.

I didn't realise jetski's had rego's- I'll keep an eye out in future.

As for the fishermen, maybe I'll get to try my hook knife some day...

i knew that alex had a close call with a jetskier but you as well ric with boat is nuts, get the memories in practice for regurgitating the rego's to Ev on the beach and lets get rid of these guys.

A few pic of the action yesterday

I sent pictures and rego numbers to the water police before and they spent over one month tracking down the offenders and then dealing with them - more than $1000 in fines. They rang me a number of times to update me on progress. Worth doing - but rego number is essential.

Doesn't look like it

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/General/Botany-Bay-races-cancelled-tomorrow/

Suggest you write or ring the water police - they are far more interested.

Jon said...


Is the kite racing scheduled to be starting up again this Sat 13th Jan (nothing written in the kitesurfing events section)?

Yes Racing is on again this Saturday the 14th, more details will be posted tomorrow, but its the seme place as usual 2pm meet for a first race start of 2.30

bring it on Blook Thirsty (Pro) Merc could use some competition for once.

Dates for 2012 are included below

Cabrinha Kite Race Series 2011-2012

Who: Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a top competitor to take out a prize!

When: First races start Saturday 22nd October 2011.
Sat 22 October 2011
Sat 5 November 2011
Sat 19 November 2011
Sat 3 December 2011
Sat 17 December 2011
Sat 14 January 2012 (Round 4)
Sat 4 February 2012 (Round 5)
Sat 18 February 2012 (Round 6)

Starts around 2pm (and is dependant on wind) with a buffer week on Sat 3 March 2012 if there is no wind on any of these days

Location: Assemble at the carpark just south of Hollywood St, on The Grand Pde, Ramsgate/Monteray, Botany Bay around 2:00pm for registration. (Map: www.google.com.au:443/maps?daddr=-33.979631,151.149516&hl=en&ll=-33.978599,151.152499&spn=0.013915,0.017166&sll=-33.978919,151.152499&sspn=0.014555,0.017166&vpsrc=0&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=16&t=m&z=16 )
Remember you'll need to be a member of AKSA/NSWKBA to compete in the Races (insurance).

Contact: Graeme for more details 0411 302 180. We need helpers to make this work, so if you can lend a hand please make yourself known on the day or beforehand. Hope to see you there!

More details & photos: www.nswkba.com.au

Cheers from NSWKBA & South Sydney Kite Club.

Updated dates.....

When:

Sat 21 January 2012 (Round 4)
Sat 4 February 2012 (Round 5)
Sat 18 February 2012 (Round 6)

Starts around 2pm (and is dependant on wind) with a buffer week on Sat 3 March 2012 if there is no wind on any of these days

yesterdays race was interesting and i feel i can re cap it best after trailing all day!

a tough easterly with some south in it made for challenging conditions, the wind ranged from 10-18knots and was swinging around.
the course was a strange setup with a short upwind leg and then a long unpwind leg that could be made with a short tack and then a long beat upwind, then a dead down wind run to finish the triangle.

unfortunately top gun ric was MIA, a changing of the gaurd saw jordan (also known as 40m line guy) and chris dominating, seems like some training and equipment for the day got them through. ever consistant richie was allways up there but these two guys seemed to have it over everyone which should make the points table interesting. john was doing very well for riding a twin tip, most of the racers decided to opt for the raceboard.

not much action for the spectators yesterday with sand castle building or laughing at bike riders outfits giving better entertainment! hopefully next race will deliver some better wind.

Lets just all have one big race kites, windsurfers, raceboards, surfboards and twin tips should be interesting.

true Jordan,
won't be wiggling round a 10 this time. May see a SUP board too. Hopefully the forcast improves.