This is definitely on - see add in latest kiteboarder mag and to register download info pak at www.itsextreme.com
this event is shaping up to be must do event in winter and escape the cold conditions.
Highlight of the event will be the KBM shootout where the top 10 go head to head to see who is Australia's best rider this year.
Overseas riders are welcome to enter.

I am starting to think that the so called southerly trade winds dont exist. Last years comp had no wind. Fingers crossed for wind at the event this year.

Certainly been strange patterns recently. NE 10-12kts yesterday, and still a dozen hardy kiters out at Yorkeys. I could see them from where I was - nearby beach that's less well known but works well in a NE.

Kiteweek is set in the best time of year for wind. it's probably not a dead cert like Gero, but one of the best places in OZ for a comp around this time of year. You can bag our dirty brown water at Yorkeys, but still, it's warm. And so, on most occasions, is the reception you'll receive from the locals.

The new cable park that has opened means there's still a chance to practice in any weather. 5 mins from the kite beach, at least there's a plan "B".
The apres kite activies from Kiteweek last year take some beating - wind or not!

I think I met you on the beach that day Flysurfer. I was there on the Island with the 14 Vegas, 17 Fuel and blonde wife.
When I got back from the island that day I got a session in on the skimboard and 14 back at the mainland. It peaked at about 9.5 knots in an unexpected arvo seabreeze In retrospect, I should have launched with the 14 and skimmer at the north point of the island. I agree with you that the resort should be flattened - overpriced and underdelivers on everything. Having said that, there's nothing but green arrows nearly all the time. www.seabreeze.com.au/graphs/qld2.asp A day trip is the way to go. Yesterday's graph was 20kts + from 4am-midnight.
I feel really sorry for you, having limited time up here and not coming across any wind. I had the same experience in Byron Bay, The Gold Coast, Thailand, Broome and Holland. Unfortunately it's the nature of the sport.
I found this link which may be helpful to anyone else looking to plan a kiting holiday. This particular link is for the Cairns area, but you can find the stats on plenty of places world wide on this site as well. www.windfinder.com/windstatistics/cairns_airport?utm_source=www.windfinder.com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=redirect

The launch for Green Island is the SE corner but requires a tide of 1m+ or it's cut me up on the reef time. We currently have a 20 to 25 knot forecast and only getting 10 knots at the beach. By far the worst year we have had in the past 12 years I have been sailboarding/kiting. It's driving me up the wall!!!!

Green Island caters for the japanense tourist market and is an absolute ripoff!!

I thought Australia's best kiter was worked out at the nationals?

I'm revelling in my status as Australia's most Mediocre Rider - staying at home and riding with some friends and not hauling my arse off to windless Cairns. My goal is to work my way up to Australia's Most Inept Rider before the summer kicks in again. The winter sessions are getting a little chilly though...