down wind, xmas bbq, FAMILY DAY, Perth...

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posko
posko
WA
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WA, 179 posts
14 Dec 2007 4:24pm
HERE IS THE IDEA

This is for all Perth kiters, new to the sport or been doing it for years, wake style, wave style, bow kite, c kite and foil kite riders... we don't care we just want to meet you all and have a BIG fun day where you families can meet other kiting families...

DATES wind dependent: 22nd - 23rd of dec...

DOWN WINDA FROM WOODIES BEACH 2 TO SOUTH BEACH

This is not a COMP but a fun social day for the families of Perth Kiters...

if you have never done a down winder, this is the ride for you! We are having a support boat to follow along and help anyone the way...

CHOICE will give out some spot prizes for the kids- wives or husbands (boyfriends-Girlfriends) that are not kiters...

Also some prizes for kiters...

prizes will include gift vouchers for CHOICE kitesurfing.
DVD's
CAPS
Stickers
and more....

this is not a big gig but we'd love to see as many guys and gals there as we can...

get your non-kiter partner to drop you off at woodies then you kite to sth beach and they drive back there and wait for you... at Sth Beach we'll have a BBQ, Salads and cold drinks... games for the kids and a fun time for the whole family...

call the shop to register your interest... 93367884
The more people that come the more prizes i will get from CHOICE for the event...
and tohelp me get more prizes out of OLD CHOICEY when you ring the store, tell what prizes you'd like to get your sticky little mits on..

cheers to all and windy to days...
gc
gc
WA
29 posts
gc gc
WA, 29 posts
14 Dec 2007 6:35pm
Great plan Pos
count me in.
South Beach is excellent, good wind protection for the kids and ladies.
Hopefully we will get some support and the prize pool will grow.
I'd like a 7m Rev as my prize selection and a 9m for the wife!
choicey
choicey
QLD
280 posts
QLD, 280 posts
16 Dec 2007 4:02am

Hi all , thanks for the calls , here are the details for you all.
We’ll have the conditions, you’ll have the support, CHOICEKITESURFING’S DOWNWINDA – DEPARTURE @ 15.00hrs from Woodman Point – your choice of beach. Finish point @ South Beach – barbeque area, some food provided plus BYO.
Friends and families, spot prizes included. Christmas fun day!
For those of you who may not have done an ‘ intentional ‘ Down wind run , then this is a nice easy cruise off the breeze. For those who are more experienced then you can have a ball jumping your brains loose , or buddy up with a few crew and have your own drag race, dress up as Santa, whatever. Take your time and cruise and it will take about an hour. I would be interested in times from those who do race.
Then come ashore and join the family. South beach is a great place to hang out in the afternoon with the kids, there is a café clean toilets, showers, grass, BBQs and plenty of shelter from the wind. So get dropped off at woodies , then get your partner go to south beach with your picnic . Please bring along cricket sets , and some balls’ , there will be some b2 land kites for those who are interested in learning to fly small land kites. It would be nice to see this as a regular thing. If all goes well, your wife and kids may be asking you “when are we going kitesurfing next ?”
Bring . Your family and friends,
BBQ foods and drinks (gas BBQ on site)
Beach sports stuff, Volleyball, Cricket set, footy
Christmas spirit.
For riders
Three do’s and three do not’s
Do not attempt to do this run if you are not competent at RIDING, WATER RE-LAUNCHING AND SELF RESCUE . (if this is you, your help will be appreciated, with launching and landing kites at both ends, taking photos and of course join in on the fun)
DO NOT LEAVE AFTER THE BOAT!
The Boat will make its way down around 3.30 if the first crew head off at 3pm
The boat crew will be observing kitesurfers down wind of the boat .
DO NOT JUMP OR DO ANY TRICKS BETWEEN THE GROYNES AT SOUTH BEACH. (This is a swimmers beach.) If you want to show off and get your pic taken from shore then do it at the crazy waves groyne end of C Y O’conner dog beach just to the south of south beach.

Do use a safety leash
Do check your equipment
Do ride considerately

If we get no wind then we go on the Sunday.
Cya there
Choicey
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
16 Dec 2007 4:22pm
choicey said...
If all goes well, your wife and kids may be asking you “when are we going kitesurfing next ?”

LMAO
"choice"

And a great idea all round See you there - for sure.
posko
posko
WA
179 posts
WA, 179 posts
17 Dec 2007 3:02pm
i have picture of my GF on Choice home page (www.choicekitesurfing.com.au) for your viewing pleasure, so i see it only fair that all you lads bring your chickies to the beach for me to meet and greet...

i hear your lady is a hottie Puppet! may-be she can be then new Choice poster girl...

seriously guys, just because girls can multi task and learn to kite much faster than you ever did, don't keep her away from the sport... you've got the head start you need and surely she won't ever be as good as you... Then don't let your man ego be dented if she does get better than you...

also a good chance to introduce your kids to a great sport... Remember Aaron H and Giselle were both world champs at a very young age... maybe you loin spawn could be the next big thing...

keep the phone call coming to the store and we'll keep the prize pool growing...

"so far the REV is not a prize but i am sure we'll add it to the prize list if you all want to pay a entry fee of say $95each...[}:)][}:)] so far with the 17 people who are confirmed riders we should be able to cover a REV prize... NOT!!!
GreenPat
GreenPat
QLD
4103 posts
QLD, 4103 posts
17 Dec 2007 5:11pm
I have to be at the airport at 4.30, but what the hell...
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
17 Dec 2007 10:04pm
posko said...
i hear your lady is a hottie Puppet! may-be she can be then new Choice poster girl...


LOL - from what I hear Bens chic has all the qualifications for this one
leocappucci
leocappucci
WA
5 posts
WA, 5 posts
17 Dec 2007 10:11pm
I am going ahhhhhhhhhh

kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

choicey
choicey
QLD
280 posts
QLD, 280 posts
19 Dec 2007 3:19pm
Bump. The forecast is looking good for Sat, see you all there.
Choicey
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
19 Dec 2007 4:09pm
Race on..............
Strongbow
Strongbow
WA
273 posts
WA, 273 posts
19 Dec 2007 11:24pm
Hey Choicey, Pete and I will be there so bring lots of beer.

Found a board at woodies this arvo (wednesday) I think it might be one of your's.

choicey
choicey
QLD
280 posts
QLD, 280 posts
20 Dec 2007 8:23pm
Hey nice 1 mate, ill give you a call.
choicey
choicey
QLD
280 posts
QLD, 280 posts
20 Dec 2007 8:26pm
Hi All Saturday still looks good , sunday looks to be no wind for us so its Saturday only.
See ya all at woodies from around 2.30.
Choicey
choicey
choicey
QLD
280 posts
QLD, 280 posts
21 Dec 2007 9:15pm
Hi all, all is go for the down wind run tomorrow.
We will have a safety brief at 1430 hrs @ the end car park of Woodmans point.
I'm not sure if im going to cruise down on my 9'6 mal with a small kite , or blast down first on my mutant and a 12 HP Nemi and set a time to beat. anyone want a race?
Choicey
ianyoung
ianyoung
WA
649 posts
WA, 649 posts
21 Dec 2007 11:21pm
I'll race ya Choicey

Not sure if I'll get there in time though - after lessons @ Peli Pt

If I don't make it have a great arvo.

If I do I'll be begging for a lift back to Woodies afterwards
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
21 Dec 2007 11:28pm
I'll race both of ya's
If i can get away of course..
kitecrazzzy
kitecrazzzy
WA
2184 posts
WA, 2184 posts
22 Dec 2007 12:02am
i dont think i can take another full day of kiting but meh, should be good doing a dwer to a beach i dont know
gruezi
gruezi
WA
3464 posts
WA, 3464 posts
22 Dec 2007 2:33pm
Recon this race will be over in under 20min. given some decent wind....
kitecrazzzy
kitecrazzzy
WA
2184 posts
WA, 2184 posts
22 Dec 2007 3:12pm
can you kite at south beach? and secondly... where is south beach??!!
Edit: I mean can I start and end at south beach or are their swimmers ect
gruezi
gruezi
WA
3464 posts
WA, 3464 posts
22 Dec 2007 3:31pm
South beach is kitable, but not great as it is gusty....you will want to stay out to sea, near Crazzy Waves....Crazzy Waves, just for you.
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
22 Dec 2007 9:03pm
Full cred to Choicey & crew for a fantastic outing.
After looking seriously doubtful early on the wind kicked right on time.
Great organisation, great time had by all.
Great to see so many faces from near & far.
gc
gc
WA
29 posts
gc gc
WA, 29 posts
22 Dec 2007 9:37pm
Well done Choicey, lottsa kites and family friendly. The rescue boat was a nice touch. Thanks for the fun, food and drinks.
When's the next one.
Pretty cool the way Hewie turned on a West Sou westerly.
gruezi
gruezi
WA
3464 posts
WA, 3464 posts
22 Dec 2007 10:20pm
Great afternoon, thanks man....and the exclusive photo of the winner himself...with board in hand and kite weapon par excellance.

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=7955

Managed to be under 12 min....in 10 knots of wind....not bad. Seemed like most people were out in the water for a long long time.

Thanks again Graham for org. a cool afternoon.
ianyoung
ianyoung
WA
649 posts
WA, 649 posts
22 Dec 2007 10:52pm
Thanks Choicey for organizing everything - a fun arvo had by all Nice to meet some crew for the first time and always great to catch up with mates we haven't seen for awhile.

I didn't find South Beach that gusty at all - nice park with shop, BBQ, toilets, parking, etc and I don't think people get their cars broken into as often there either!
Strongbow
Strongbow
WA
273 posts
WA, 273 posts
23 Dec 2007 2:03am
Thanks to Choicey and his crew for a great day.
Perfect 13m Waroo wind
What time next week












Strongbow
Strongbow
WA
273 posts
WA, 273 posts
23 Dec 2007 2:10am
O yeh.
Great after party / bbq.
No pics of that though cause we were too busy, um... relaxing
Trem
Trem
WA
49 posts
WA, 49 posts
23 Dec 2007 9:49am
I echo the sentiments of all above - well organised great event - met lots of people, free beer & a hat! spent a solid hour on the water - bit sore but had a great day - cant wait for the next one - Thanks Choicey!
caz
caz
WA
27 posts
caz caz
WA, 27 posts
23 Dec 2007 12:54pm
thanks choicey and crew for the fun day, and the hat!

3.08pm the sun was is it's most southern point before it heads north
how about that..

caz chiro

posko
posko
WA
179 posts
WA, 179 posts
23 Dec 2007 1:22pm
When i put this post up i forgot about a wedding i had to goto in Busso... DOH! so preyed that wind would not be good on sat and hoped to day would bring the fruit... i have got to keep the shop opened until 3 but after that i amped fore a kite...

So for any one who could not make it yesterday and wants to do a down winder today call me 9336 7884...

Glad you all had fun and i am sorry for my self that i was not there to join in the fun and festivities...

the thanks you guys have put up all ready is great and from such a wide range of people in the kite community... You're all such good ambassadors for the sport...

for those i was looking forward to meet but didn't, we'll be sure to run a few more of these before the summer is out...

hope to see you on the water soon...
windy days to all
Merry Xmas
Posko

puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
23 Dec 2007 3:50pm
caz said...
3.08pm the sun was is it's most southern point before it heads north
how about that


Yer I noticed that too caz.
It was a nice gybe hey !
Stevo J
Stevo J
WA
109 posts
WA, 109 posts
23 Dec 2007 5:06pm
Cheers to Choicey and all involved with the down winda! It was a great arvo and epic to see so many kites up together. Many thanks for the beers, tucker and pressies. Count me in for the next one Have a great Chrissy all, Steve Johns.
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