Kitestock 2013 in ON !!!

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BigDasa
BigDasa
WA
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WA, 47 posts
6 Feb 2013 8:23am
Not long now !!!

I hear from WAKSA there are places left, so sign up and so see you there.
The prices will go up if you register late. $$$

No breakfast, but a brunch is a really good idea.

I found the draft Program is up on kitestock.com website and thought I'd share.

Has anyone entered the video comp ? Looking for ideas / inspiration ...

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2013 Program
Kitestock 2013 Program

* Subject to changes over the next week.

Friday 15th February

•Rego opens at 8am
•Welcome by WAKSA President at 12pm
•Course Racing, 1.30pm
•Wave Events, 3.00pm
•Freestyle heats, 3.30pm
•Dinner & Movie Competition from 7pm at Priory Hotel

Saturday 16th February

•9am Briefing
•Wave Finals, 12pm
•Short and Long Downwinder's, from 12.45pm
•Freestyle and Big Air Competition mid to late arvo
•Dinner and "Under the Sea" Party at Priory from 7pm.


Sunday 17th February

•10.30am Briefing
•Sponsor Events from 10.30 - 1pm.
•Event closed, 1pm.


Each day there will be SUP's available to demo thanks to our sponsor's - lets hope these won't be used as much as last year!

austin
austin
671 posts
671 posts
6 Feb 2013 8:40am
Drive in Downwind home game?
arloj
arloj
WA
237 posts
WA, 237 posts
6 Feb 2013 9:33am
Looks like il be 'working' in dongara on friday
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
7 Feb 2013 3:37pm
My local fisherman mate in town is predicting strong Sth Westers from early morning right thru Kitestock weekend.
These guys are probably at least as good as long term forecasts.
Fishermen grumping = Kiters frothing.

Could just be the best wind weekend ever.
We may just have some shared accomodation available in Denison.
If you are interested in the comfort of a real house give us a call - 0430 966 397
djt77
djt77
WA
10 posts
WA, 10 posts
7 Feb 2013 3:42pm
Is this event any good for beginners?
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
7 Feb 2013 3:45pm
Guys, if decent wind is predicted make sure you come equipped with some small kited as this season's winds have been intense, with most days 25 to 30+,we've rarely had a nice 20knts, its either been cranking or none existing, wouldn't trust the charts as they've been way off, fingers crossed for a great windy weekend
NoBS
NoBS
WA
908 posts
WA, 908 posts
7 Feb 2013 3:58pm
djt77 said...
Is this event any good for beginners?


Ideal for beginners..
surfingboye
surfingboye
NSW
2707 posts
NSW, 2707 posts
7 Feb 2013 7:55pm
What graph is best to go off for wind forecast?
troytam
troytam
QLD
80 posts
QLD, 80 posts
7 Feb 2013 7:14pm
WISH i was going this year ,,, -- Last year even though there was only 1 day of wind I had an awesome week in Dongara... the parties and people were 'ALLTIME'..

Hope you all score wind this year !! :)
Juddy
Juddy
WA
1103 posts
WA, 1103 posts
7 Feb 2013 5:32pm
Kitestock 2012 was held on the Aus Day public holiday weekend....we had a combination of offshore winds; and then no wind; bushfires that closed roads hundreds of k's downwind making it almost impossible for punters to get to Dongara...after suffering no wind for KS 2011, it was almost a conspiracy a second year in a row.

I was in Dongara over the Aus Day long weekend this year, and guess what? Sensational, 20-25knots, S/SW for two days....same weekend a year apart - you'd never have believed it was possible last year.

This is the forecast for the next couple of days (courtesy of BoM)

Friday 8 February

Strong wind warning for Friday for Geraldton Coast
Winds Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots turning southerly in the morning.
Seas 2 to 3 metres, decreasing below 1.5 metres during the morning, then increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres around midday.
Swell Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres around dawn.

Saturday 9 February
Winds South to southeasterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots early in the morning.
Seas 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing below 1.5 metres during the morning.
Swell South to southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres, increasing to 3 to 4 metres around dawn.


It's looking like we're getting back to what KS is all about: bring your small kites....

KS 2013....with wind - like Big Kev used to say, I'm excited....
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
7 Feb 2013 8:36pm
surfingboye said...
What graph is best to go off for wind forecast?


for tonight, sea breeze, then add 10
austin
austin
671 posts
671 posts
8 Feb 2013 8:44am
NoBS said...
djt77 said...
Is this event any good for beginners?


Ideal for beginners..


If say the latter, it can be carnage!
surfingboye
surfingboye
NSW
2707 posts
NSW, 2707 posts
9 Feb 2013 1:44pm
Any east coasters going over...?
Don't wanna be the only one...
hirschausen
hirschausen
WA
422 posts
WA, 422 posts
9 Feb 2013 9:20pm
It's ok east coaster - we will certainly recognise you.
Looking forward to the annual catch - up with the kiting community.
Juddy
Juddy
WA
1103 posts
WA, 1103 posts
9 Feb 2013 9:30pm
^^does this mean that the father of Kitestock is coming this year????
richswing
richswing
WA
724 posts
WA, 724 posts
9 Feb 2013 10:34pm
Just checked the Kitestock registration page, the prices has just gone up 20% but the number don't look that great this year. When is the closing date as I can't fins it anywhere?

Is everyone holding out for the forecast to improve? I am!

Cheers
Rich
AndreC
AndreC
WA
512 posts
WA, 512 posts
10 Feb 2013 8:01am
Forecast looks sik!! Bit of swell 2-2.6m predicted.
joshbuts
joshbuts
QLD
26 posts
QLD, 26 posts
11 Feb 2013 10:01am
surfingboye said...
Any east coasters going over...?
Don't wanna be the only one...



yup, will be there with bells on!! anyone from the Goldy going to be there???
westozwind
westozwind
WA
1419 posts
WA, 1419 posts
11 Feb 2013 8:52am
puppetonastring said...
My local fisherman mate in town is predicting strong Sth Westers from early morning right thru Kitestock weekend.
These guys are probably at least as good as long term forecasts.
Fishermen grumping = Kiters frothing.

Could just be the best wind weekend ever.
We may just have some shared accomodation available in Denison.
If you are interested in the comfort of a real house give us a call - 0430 966 397


Well that's torn it. Hope Huey does not read these forums!
Adrian Roper
Adrian Roper
93 posts
93 posts
13 Feb 2013 6:40am
Juddy said...
^^does this mean that the father of Kitestock is coming this year????


Look forward to seeing you again Gavin, conditions look awesome
pgc
pgc
VIC
886 posts
pgc pgc
VIC, 886 posts
13 Feb 2013 11:17am
are you bring some axis boards adrian. there sick
BigDasa
BigDasa
WA
47 posts
WA, 47 posts
13 Feb 2013 8:25am
Swell is increasing and so is the wind

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