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Murf1
Murf1
WA
256 posts
Murf1 Murf1
WA, 256 posts
26 Nov 2010 2:06pm
from Redbull

Thanks for your email and interest in Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton.

The applicants will be notified on the 29th November 2010 if their application is successful.

We wish you lots of energy!

Cheers!
airhead
airhead
WA
814 posts
airhead airhead
WA, 814 posts
26 Nov 2010 2:30pm
got mine too!!
Transition_Surf
Transition_Surf
SA
286 posts
Transition_Surf Transition_Surf
SA, 286 posts
26 Nov 2010 6:44pm
I've already got my place in the race and booked my tickets :-)
GreenPat
GreenPat
QLD
4107 posts
GreenPat GreenPat
QLD, 4107 posts
26 Nov 2010 6:44pm
Redbull said...


Our team is currently working through the applications and you’ll be hearing from us before the 1st of December as to whether you're one of the 50 competitors to take on the 19 kilometer challenge across the Gage Road.


So some people are getting told on the 29th, some people are getting told before the 1st, and some people have already been told. I wonder how that works?
Transition_Surf
Transition_Surf
SA
286 posts
Transition_Surf Transition_Surf
SA, 286 posts
27 Nov 2010 3:23am
As a Redbull rider I got told a week ago so pretty sure everyone else will find out soon. I'm told that most places will go to WA and SA riders. Good luck, fingers crossed.
tightlines
tightlines
WA
3510 posts
tightlines tightlines
WA, 3510 posts
2 Dec 2010 8:25am
Mmmm..... so has any one else been notified or is martynbone going to have a lonely crossing.
Weta
Weta
WA
893 posts
Weta Weta
WA, 893 posts
2 Dec 2010 8:44am
Tightlines i have spoken to a few of the lucky kiters in the last two days who have been out on the water training...............however the selection was made it wouldn't of been easy or in my case maybe it was
airhead
airhead
WA
814 posts
airhead airhead
WA, 814 posts
2 Dec 2010 10:16am
imagine if it's like this for the race could be some major carnage [}:)]

vwpete
vwpete
WA
139 posts
vwpete vwpete
WA, 139 posts
2 Dec 2010 10:50am
just got my email saying:

Due to the small field of only 50 competitors, selected from nearly 200 applications, we are unfortunately unable to offer you a start in this year's Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton kite race.

:(
airhead
airhead
WA
814 posts
airhead airhead
WA, 814 posts
2 Dec 2010 10:54am
Hi there,

Due to the small field of only 50 competitors, selected from nearly 200 applications, we are unfortunately unable to offer you a start in this year's Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton kite race.

If for any reason an applicant from our first round selection is unable to compete, there will be the opportunity for second round offers. We will be sure to contact you if we are able to offer you a spot.

We thank you for your interest this year and we look forward to seeing you down on Leighton Beach to the 11th December to join in the festivities at the finish.

Sincerely,

The Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton Team
bobjaan
bobjaan
WA
314 posts
bobjaan bobjaan
WA, 314 posts
2 Dec 2010 10:55am
Yep I got the same E-mail
picker
picker
VIC
431 posts
picker picker
VIC, 431 posts
2 Dec 2010 2:02pm
might get into trouble for asking..

so who's going to do it anyway?

get the boat over and kite back behind/in front of the group?
sk1nner
sk1nner
VIC
181 posts
sk1nner sk1nner
VIC, 181 posts
2 Dec 2010 2:25pm
Feel a little awkward about posting this but, Hell yeah, got a spot...

They say that you need to sort your own transport to Rotto...Can you even buy a one way ticket ;)

Wonder about equipment (Pumps etc) that need to be brought back?

Bring on 11th Dec
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
poor relative poor relative
WA, 9106 posts
2 Dec 2010 11:45am
YEeeee harrrr go mine....

Hi there!

Congratulations on being selected as one of 50 competitors to race in the inaugural Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton. We can’t wait to have you be apart of Australia’s longest open water kite race!
default
default
WA
1255 posts
default default
WA, 1255 posts
2 Dec 2010 12:23pm
doh, didnt make it...guess my gear wasnt up to scratch

oh well, enjoy guys n gals...awesome opportunity!

please just ignore the rogue kiter coming in from the side not long after thre start
pedro
pedro
WA
44 posts
pedro pedro
WA, 44 posts
2 Dec 2010 12:35pm
No go here :-(

Reli - out of interest, did you tell them you'll be racing on fancy pants gear? Or just a twinny and your 2005 SS Fuel?!
Hunter S
Hunter S
WA
516 posts
Hunter S Hunter S
WA, 516 posts
2 Dec 2010 12:40pm
^^^ No doubt it was the waterproof fax that got him over the line
Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
WA
592 posts
Danger Mouse Danger Mouse
WA, 592 posts
2 Dec 2010 1:04pm
With everyone finding out now, I can't wait to get home from work..... Stupid no hotmail at work

D
Lambroast
Lambroast
WA
177 posts
Lambroast Lambroast
WA, 177 posts
2 Dec 2010 1:29pm
Woohoo !!!!
Can't wait...



Hi there!

Congratulations on being selected as one of 50 competitors to race in the inaugural Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton. We can’t wait to have you be apart of Australia’s longest open water kite race!
swinginginthewind
swinginginthewind
WA
281 posts
swinginginthewind swinginginthewind
WA, 281 posts
2 Dec 2010 1:30pm
picker said...

might get into trouble for asking..

so who's going to do it anyway?

get the boat over and kite back behind/in front of the group?




Probably quite a few [}:)]
RPM
RPM
WA
1549 posts
RPM RPM
WA, 1549 posts
2 Dec 2010 1:38pm
me thinks that aksa would have scored a few new memberships and renewals thanks to red bull???

nice marketing
Bully
Bully
WA
170 posts
Bully Bully
WA, 170 posts
2 Dec 2010 4:56pm
yip yip

hope the wind is the same as today, will make for a ripper race!
GreenPat
GreenPat
QLD
4107 posts
GreenPat GreenPat
QLD, 4107 posts
2 Dec 2010 7:22pm
swinginginthewind said...

picker said...

might get into trouble for asking..

so who's going to do it anyway?

get the boat over and kite back behind/in front of the group?


Probably quite a few [}:)]


Might I suggest that anyone making an illegal crossing on the same day as the L2L will be putting in jeopardy WAKSA's chances of being permitted to run it again next year, with potentially more starting positions.
gruezi
gruezi
WA
3464 posts
gruezi gruezi
WA, 3464 posts
2 Dec 2010 6:28pm
That PDF will cramp my style.
dusta
dusta
WA
2940 posts
dusta dusta
WA, 2940 posts
2 Dec 2010 6:30pm
Bully said...

yip yip

hope the wind is the same as today, will make for a ripper race!


it will be a bitch for the support boats , looks like i am on the northern side of the middle of the fleet . If i pick you up in a 6m gemini RIB thats an automatic 6pack :)
General
General
WA
471 posts
General General
WA, 471 posts
2 Dec 2010 6:48pm
If we take a couple of sizes over can we chuck one on the boats coming back?
sk1nner
sk1nner
VIC
181 posts
sk1nner sk1nner
VIC, 181 posts
2 Dec 2010 11:15pm
poor relative said...

According to this

http://www.redbull.com.au/cs/userfiles/file/Red%20Bull%20Lighthouse%20to%20Leighton%20FAQ_s_26112010.pdf

Got to supply and wear your own PFD
Plus there is a free ferry at 10am for competitors.


Thanks PR.

PFD... Is there actually a PFD rated vestjacket for kiting? I know theres some vests that are similar to pfds but not rated.

I've tried a PFD 3 ski jacket before and it didnt fit with a harness.

It actually doesnt say that kiters must wear PFDs it says that they must provide their own PFDs, maybe they are just stating that Redbull wont provide PFDs.

WAKSA...can you clarify?

WAKSA
WAKSA
WA
813 posts
WAKSA WAKSA
WA, 813 posts
2 Dec 2010 9:22pm
Skinner

You will be required to wear a PFD for L2L. Plain & simple. There are some stringent safety/risk mgmt issues we have had to ensure for this event which include PFDs and the provision of a significant number of safety boats. Safety boats will be on hand as the fleet kites back to Leighton as an additional safety measure.

Quite simply, PFDs are non-negotiable. We acknowledge that it may not be everyone's preference but we want to make sure this event runs smoothly and safely so that the event can be run again, bigger and better in the future.

WAKSA.
Murf1
Murf1
WA
256 posts
Murf1 Murf1
WA, 256 posts
2 Dec 2010 9:31pm
Yeees !! Got mine

but

NOOOOOOOO ! I'll be away for work :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:((:((:((:((:


sk1nner
sk1nner
VIC
181 posts
sk1nner sk1nner
VIC, 181 posts
3 Dec 2010 12:50am
WAKSA. said...



You will be required to wear a PFD for L2L. Plain & simple.



Thanks for the clarification WAKSA...I'm off to go PFD shopping.
Toby B
Toby B
WA
41 posts
Toby B Toby B
WA, 41 posts
2 Dec 2010 9:57pm
Yewwww

Another of the lucky ones to get accepted. Can't friggin wait.

Anyone have a non invasive pfd i can borrow
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