Such a fun and exciting race - I had a blast. A great achievement for Tim and his team to set up such an amazing event.

Congratulations to Johnno on a great win, well deserved.

I can't wait till next year.

Here is a legisticial nightmare of a good idea.

Next year 2 races of 75 kiters. Pro's/semi pros in one division and an amature division! That would allow an extra 40 kiters race.

Get first prize 10k...The international field would be incredible. The pro race would be invite/ selection only with the amature race luck of the draw.

Huge thanks to the organisers. What an amazing job they did.

James said...
Yeah, hats off to the organisers who did a splendid job. Thanks to the volunteers and the Red Bull gilrs, who were absolutely awesome, and to my dear friend Alan aka Swingininthewind , who after lettin me know he beat me, let me take his ute home. I now have a lot of respect for the Mitsu Triton, the Holden SS ute has lost its place as the donut king since yesterday avo , J

Haha,well at least you got a consolation prize. Looks like you just beat me. Bugger

Fantastic day out. Thanks to all who made it possible!

^ Yeah not sure about that one, I kind of like the idea of racing against the pro's on my borrowed $65 dollar board from cash converters and my surf kite even if I know i've got little chance of winning.
It would be hard to determine who was a pro/semi pro or an amatuer and also hard to get a field of 75 pro's.

Fantastic and well organised event!! This was my first one and I must admit I was a bit nervous about the open ocean thing but it was totally fine - I actually found it very invigorating.

Big cheers to everyone who made the event possible!

tightlines said...
^ Yeah not sure about that one, I kind of like the idea of racing against the pro's on my borrowed $65 dollar board from cash converters and my surf kite even if I know i've got little chance of winning.
It would be hard to determine who was a pro/semi pro or an amatuer and also hard to get a field of 75 pro's.

Youre right kent. Next year I might treat the 2001 starboard to some new fins.
What a great race.

Thanks to all involved and congratulations to trophy getters.

Just wish the lead boat went in a straight line, but i guess they had to get around the ship somehow though.That sudden upwind section nailed me.

Cant wait for next year!

Thanks so much to the organisers. The event was nothing short of perfect. Special thanks to Tim for the work he put into the event and the sport. See everyone next year and well done Johnno yeww!!

Photo's from the start end.

Enjoyed helping out, hung out with a great crew.

The beer at the Quokka Arms tasted sweet.

Fun day. I'm curious where I actually came, as the results aren't correct - if anybody happened to notice a green Naish Park (see below) crossing the line about the same time as you, can you let me know how long the crossing took?? My watch stuffed up and I expected a backup to the electronic method (like recording numbers as people cross the line)...

Who do I have to pay off to get a run in this race? I've tried for 3 years.

Great day and a big thank you to ALL those people that helped and made it all possible.
Red Bull, Tim and sponsors great show and getting better with each year.
My race went slightly differently to how I had planned.
Expected that once the green flag went up we would all head in the same direction well roughly, I had just passed the start boat and started to settle into the race when #77 came back through the field and collected my kite as he went BUGGER!
It took 6 minutes to get untangled and get kite back in the air, thank you to the rescue boat that came over to offer help which I declined as did not want to retire or be disqualified. Starboard line had got round centre lines but I could not get that sorted so had to try to continue as it was. Once back up I could only see the rear of the field as tiny dots on the horizon with the safety boat following the last person. So now I was in last place, race plan now forgotten and only wanting to run the course I continued to follow the field and in the back of my mind the thought of my lines now rubbing through and breaking. After 5 minutes I could see I was gaining on the boat ahead and some of the kites were getting bigger, my lines were still holding together so being only slightly competitive, let's see if I can catch up with the back of the field and not be last! Got 75th place in the end and will be back next year I hope, #77 had to retire not his day either. Well done #66 who ran the entire race with a nasty deep inch long gash to his big toe (race fins) and then went off to hospital for stitches.
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was and awesome day, glad to be a part of it helping out at rotto :)

even had time for a few snaps

Great day!! BIG THANKS to the people that helped make it possible.

James said...
Is it just me or does anyone else have a painfull swollen calf muscle (back leg), just wondering how long it'll take to settle down, J

Not just you...don't worry.
My back leg muscles were already hurting 5 mins after the start...I'm still sore this morning.
I know what I will need to work on for next year.

So obviously most people would be on surf and race boards.
I am just wondering if anyone was riding on a twintip and if so what place did you end up?