Here are some pics that I took from Peregian.

The 17m Ozone was well ahead of the pack...

Someone took a deep sea line and looked to be doing well but lost ground coming back in.

Great event - thanks heaps to all who made it happen, especially Fiona and George at Adventure Sports...Cheers guys!

Yeah absolutely awesome event, one of the best Kite Festivals ever staged in Oz, gets better each year.
Huge thanks to all the volunteers and the organisers.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

KSA said...

Great pics guys, it was a fun weekend. Did anyone ride over a whale? Got a local guy in the shop the other day saying he saw someone during the race ride right over a calf which flicked up its tail as it went to dive out of the way.

If you did, let us know, that would have been really amazing to see.

Have Fun

Saturday night, just before dark the wind turned NE, so Bob Dawson and myself decided to have a quick session. I was riding a 17M Zephyr, and although I was not aware of riding over any whales they were swimming just in front of me at one point, right out from Stumers Crk at the Festival site. Then the wind dropped off and I had to loop it back to the beach, not bad for a 20 min session, and first time I have ever seen whales that close when kitesurfing.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

Just making up a post showing photos of major prize winners and podium winners, along with some casual shots all thanks to Rahani Images. Will post the link soon.

Major prizes were awarded out of the hat to all entrants, meaning most of the prizes went to everyday non sponsored riders. Prizes were kindly donated by
Slingshot kiteboarding - a Rev 2 13mtr
M8 - a custom design M8 kiteboard
Gale Force Kites - a JN Circus kiteboard

Other prizes included Hive Swimwear, Blueyes eyewear, KSAdesigns T's, Pro limit Board Bag, Naish Harness & North T.

Stay tuned for a full rundown and some great pics.