Can anyone help out with supplying a jet ski and rider for the Coolum Downwinder? We need 6. Will be able to pay for fuel for the day.

Yeah it's YUCK! But without jetskis no council approval and without that there is no race!!!

There was no jetskis last year.

When are entry forms coming out?

First day of School holidays will be pumping, especially after QCS.

Am so hoping it is like 30+ knots. That would be so good.

You can get the entry form from the kite festival website - click on the off the lip pic..

There were jet skis last year - supplied by the surfclub and a IRB. We have the IRB again, to follow up at the end but no commitment for jet skis.
They are a real hassle to get - people say yes but then pull out...
What are we to do?? - if we continually run the race without the regulated number the council require they are bound to crack it.
So please if you know of anyone that may help..... let us know.

not my territory... but since when did a local council make rules for what happens in the ocean?

I agree,its gay!
I am over it.....gotta be kidding, 6 jet ski's. What for?
How does the council come up with this stuff,What magic formula do they use to make decisions on kite surfing?

KB more details on the actual event please? When, where , how far transport etc.

I'd contact the Jet Sports Club of Brisbane, the hold the racing series at Redcliffe and surf races at both coasts. From what I hear their members are generally the more responsible jet skiers who keep away from other water users etc. If you can't find a contact number I can ask a mate at work who used to be their secretary.

Thanks guys, I have emailed a couple of different jet ski places including the jet ski sports club. Just waiting for replies. You have no idea how fustrating this part of the organisation is....

Yes, you have to have AKSA membership for public liability insurance purposes - the same as any organised contest in Australia.

i thought this topic was about the need for non wind dependant entertainment at kite events...