Well, there you have it...organise a downwinder and the wind doesn't do exactly what the forecast forecast...
Something like twenty five kiters risked the elements this afternoon for what can only be described as 'light winds'....the first bus took off from Brighton beach sometime after 2.00pm with the full compliment. Those who did the first run from City Beach had to work their kites pretty damn hard to make it back to Brighton but they managed (some might say struggled) to do so.
A second run took off about 3.30 or so with only a handful of kiters on board and again, the wind was a bit light at that stage of the afternoon...the third bus trip however was less than wonderful, departing sometime after 4.00pm and ending up with a couple of stragglers having to walk more than anyone would have expected at the start of the day.
It was one fo those days where it was nice to get wet rather than a blow your t!ts off downwinder. Those that did manage to make it down for the event had various tales to tell over a refreshing beverage or two later on at the Indi Bar (who says kiters don't like beer???). It was a great afternoon to meet a bunch of kiters who hadn't been to any WAKSA events previously.
WAKSA is always looking to improve the events we organise for our members and look forward to working with members to make the next downwinder even more successful.
Happy Xmas everyone. Here's to green arrows and big winds over the holiday period. We hope Santa brings all the kiting gear you asked for and the new year brings days and weeks of sensational kiting.
Seasons greetings from your WAKSA committee.
. "AND WHAT"? Two free beers 
. So how does this work guys, if I manage to do three downers on the day, does that mean I get six free beers? 
