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ianyoung
ianyoung
WA
649 posts
WA, 649 posts
8 Jul 2011 10:43am
Just got the official word that I've been selected for the Station Leader position at Mawson www.antarctica.gov.au/living-and-working/stations/mawson I'll be sailing from Freo 10 Feb 2012, return Mar-Apr 2013.

I still have some new and demo Flysurfer kites that I'd like to see go to good homes before I go - selling them below cost - any reasonable offer accepted. Email [email protected] if interested

Cheers,
Ian
Dan Fletcher
Dan Fletcher
NSW
114 posts
NSW, 114 posts
8 Jul 2011 12:53pm
Why not just take your kites with you to Antarctica, and kite in freezing waters...


...i'd pay to see that.
ianyoung
ianyoung
WA
649 posts
WA, 649 posts
8 Jul 2011 11:07am
I will probably take a small kite down with me but Antarctic Division have very strict rules on safety as help is a LONG way away - in winter we will be completely isolated with no air and shipping support available - ie MEDEVAC is impossible
AKSonline
AKSonline
WA
925 posts
WA, 925 posts
8 Jul 2011 11:11am
Hey Ian,

Congratulations mate! I never doubted it for a minute. What a wonderful experience for you. Take plenty of piccies.

How long are you away for?

DM
Slack
Slack
WA
685 posts
WA, 685 posts
8 Jul 2011 11:32am
ianyoung said...

Just got the official word that I've been selected for the Station Leader position at Mawson www.antarctica.gov.au/living-and-working/stations/mawson I'll be sailing from Freo 10 Feb 2012, return Mar-Apr 2013.


Are you going there toeside?

e0422713
e0422713
WA
975 posts
WA, 975 posts
8 Jul 2011 11:36am
what type of duties are your team doing
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
8 Jul 2011 12:00pm
Awesome News Youngy
So pleased for you
Would have been feeling very guilty here if you didnt make it
Bound to add a whole new dimension to your artistic resource pack.
gruezi
gruezi
WA
3464 posts
WA, 3464 posts
8 Jul 2011 1:40pm
Wahoooooooooooooo, will miss you though.
bennie
bennie
ACT
1258 posts
ACT, 1258 posts
8 Jul 2011 3:57pm
wow, that sounds like an awesome adventure!
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
8 Jul 2011 2:10pm
Well done Youngie Knew you'd get through

Must have a send off party :-)
gruezi
gruezi
WA
3464 posts
WA, 3464 posts
8 Jul 2011 7:25pm
Take the kites and we can watch you on their web cam
terryzarmzof
terryzarmzof
QLD
336 posts
QLD, 336 posts
8 Jul 2011 11:18pm
take a snowboard instead
79Boarder
79Boarder
NSW
94 posts
NSW, 94 posts
8 Jul 2011 11:40pm
Slack said...

Are you going there toeside?




haha nice one.

My brother applied for that trip and missed out. It will be an experience you won't forget. Good luck.
woodys
woodys
WA
218 posts
WA, 218 posts
9 Jul 2011 2:22am
poor relative said...

Must have a send off party :-)


Now theres an idea I can get along with.
Ring u tomorrow Rellie
GalahOnTheBay
GalahOnTheBay
NSW
4188 posts
NSW, 4188 posts
9 Jul 2011 1:43pm
Congrats Ian!

Looking forward to hearing some great stories / pics / vids.

How's the internet connection down there?

PS: When you sail from Freo what size kite will you use? I hear the wind can be quite variable between Freo and Antarctica
tobes
tobes
NSW
1000 posts
NSW, 1000 posts
9 Jul 2011 6:35pm
Someone better tell the Aurora Australis to pack another case of rum.

Enjoy Youngy, I know you will!
fver
fver
WA
453 posts
WA, 453 posts
10 Jul 2011 1:05pm
Congratulation and enjoy

Fred
DaCurls
DaCurls
WA
134 posts
WA, 134 posts
10 Jul 2011 2:15pm
terryzarmzof said...

take a snowboard instead


perfect snowkite bundle f-surfers
stabber
stabber
NSW
1114 posts
NSW, 1114 posts
11 Jul 2011 9:28pm
I'll send you some ugg boots if ya tell me yer size !

You'll be needing them.

Yes free!

mortels.com.au is my website.....
Mr float
Mr float
NSW
3452 posts
NSW, 3452 posts
11 Jul 2011 10:47pm
Wow .Well done Ian .have a great year

regards

Lach
tightlines
tightlines
WA
3509 posts
WA, 3509 posts
11 Jul 2011 9:14pm
Antarctica hey, I think I was there today, that's somewhere near Pt Walter isn't it.
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