Philip Island Kiteboarding

Damien McKay was tragically taken from us on the 29th of November 2005, whilst kiteboarding Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. Victoria.

This event is more than a memorial to Damien. It's about highlighting the skill and athleticism of kiteboarders, it's about creating a fun environment for participants and spectators and a chance to show every one that this extreme sport can be safe if the right equipment and good practices are employed.

Share the spirit and take time to remember one of our own, who passed away doing something he loved.

Be at the event on the 18th - 19th November, 2006

Visit the official website at http://www.phillipislandkitesurfing.com/

Just got a Flyer from Leah .. check out the PDF ... Event Flyer
/News/Images/DamienFlyer.pdf

Also got the program notes:

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DAMIEN MCKAY MEMORIAL
KITE BOARDING EVENT
NOVEMBER 18TH & 19TH 2006
http://www.phillipislandkitesurfing.com


The Program
Competitors will meet at 8.15am for registration at Cape Woolamai
First car park Mel ways ref PG 632 G10 A3.

There will be a competition and safety briefing followed by a day of kite surfing.

Competitors will kite surf all day in a wave-riding event coming and going, as they like. There will be no timed heats and or schedule times for competition and this informal structure is designed to enhance the events focus on having fun.

We will have a BBQ for all competitors and they will receive a show bag with T- shirt and goodies.

On Saturday night everyone will be invited to a social event, which will feature a small auction, short film reflecting on the days kiting followed by live music and festivities.

On Sunday competitors will kite surf in a downwind run 10kms from Cape Woolamai to Surfies Point where they then will be picked up by shuttle bus and brought back to Woolamai where a presentation will be made at the surf club.

Inout, Google earth tells me not! If you were completely crazy you could launch from Lorne on a SW its about 115k direct line, only problem is you will be about 30ks offshore in no time. (Rumour has it your not the best swimmer) I am happy to launch you if I can take possession of your remaining kites I think I will drive

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Originally posted by MarkSills

Sillsy is going - anyone wants a lift I have two seats available. [email protected] - I'm gonna stay down for the whole weekend.

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I'Ve rooted my ankle - Just starting to walk again - ! I'm out for that lift...Sorry...

Was just wondering how the event went on the weekend. Was there enough wind?

any one get photos or video.
it was a fantastic event fun wind sunday arvo. defiently one for the calander

Results continued

Freeride- Pat Riordan
Hangtime- Lachlan Beed
Charger Awards- Natalie clarke
Womens - Natalie Clarke
Damo downwind- Dale Torriero