From what I saw it went ahead with good winds and about 50 riders.
Seemed they got lucky with the wind around 18-25knots.

Good effort for a good cause. Well done to all involved

Looked like a rocky start for quite a few Klms out off Seaford, at one point there was at least 5 kites in the water having trouble relaunching,..

And for the last three years I've done it it's always come.

Hmmm, I wouldn't call it an awesome success.

It seem determined the event was going to happen on this day even though the forecast was terrible most of the week. I get it is a wind based event but why host it on day 1 in very marginal conditions when everyone has blacked out 4 days on their calendar.
I do not think kites should be getting launched in around 10 knots and told there's 16 knots at South Channel you'll be fine once you get out there. Most people struggled to get out not everyone made it. Even the big kites were falling out of the sky. Teabagging myself for about a kilometer to get to the wind which was still marginal wasn't my idea of fun. Yes the wind picked up and it was fine from about ricketts point and the majority made it but not everyone did.

Also, the organizers and core group seemed pretty quick to jump on there directionals and take off I presumed they would have a few well experience riders at the back or a boat.

I'm glad some people enjoyed it and money was raised for a good cause.

Smithy said...
So how much money was raised?

Rumours of the past suggested far too many of the participants where in it for the adventure and as individuals raised very little for the cause...

How much have you raised for charity?

noodelsrominov said..

Smithy said...
So how much money was raised?

Rumours of the past suggested far too many of the participants where in it for the adventure and as individuals raised very little for the cause...

How much have you raised for charity?

Bit touchy hey.... It was actually one of the organiser who told me this last year, the problem is not uncommon and also happens with charity bike rides and walks fun runs etc.

As for me, my wife and I have a standing monthly donation that automatically goes to a particular UNICEF charity my wife is passionate about, it goes from my wages and not donations I get from sponsors, since we started we have donated over $10k, bit over $2k a year, hope that meets with your approval...

Smithy said...

noodelsrominov said..

Smithy said...
So how much money was raised?

Rumours of the past suggested far too many of the participants where in it for the adventure and as individuals raised very little for the cause...

How much have you raised for charity?

Bit touchy hey.... It was actually one of the organiser who told me this last year, the problem is not uncommon and also happens with charity bike rides and walks fun runs etc.

As for me, my wife and I have a standing monthly donation that automatically goes to a particular UNICEF charity my wife is passionate about, it goes from my wages and not donations I get from sponsors, since we started we have donated over $10k, bit over $2k a year, hope that meets with your approval...

As you said there are always people that will not raise money but there are also lots and lots who do. $75k was raised last year and over 20k this year so I think your comment about individuals not raising money is a bit **** as you sit observing from the side lines.

You looked like a bunch of clowns with your kites falling out of the sky off Chelsea.
It was an unnessecessaey risk taken.
I could not see a rescue boat because you were so far out. Did you have a plan for a mass rescue? I am hoping someone can explain the plan if wind dropped out as it often does in this area. Noodles?

You should have just gone from rickets.

noodelsrominov said..

I'm happy to struggle a bit on the water to show my support to those going though cancer and the life it brings. Yes, I might have a different view on the event if the wind didn't come but it did and to me that signifies a happy ending.

The wind got stronger in the channel (middle of the bay) but it did not get stronger for the 1km from the beach to the channel. For some it was not a struggle it was impossible. The wind was dropping continuously on the beach, when launching started it was probably already less than 15knots when launching got down to the end it was a lot less. 17m kites were falling out of the sky not just the standard sizes. Travelling 1km in less than 12 knots is not possible unless you have a big kite or are on a directional hence some had to turn around.

I understand it is a wind dependant event, but the forecast was never great, it was far from it. You could tell there wasn't going to be a seabreeze down that end of the bay. I just don't understand why it went ahead on day 1 of 4 possible days in these conditions.

First time doing the KATB. Done other downwinders previously. Very light wind to start, and first 2km or so was hard yards working the kite... until the wind picked up, fine after that.

It was great to so much of the bay from the water and I personally enjoyed the event and thought it was well organised. Certainly better than any event I've personally organised recently... which is none.

I personally find the wind in Victoria a little more fickle than WA or the trade winds of Queensland, and one is constantly dealing with the wind picking up or dropping off. But after the first 2km or so, I found the breeze steady all the way to Port Melbourne.

Thanks to all those that made it happen (volunteers, organizers, etc.)

Unfortunately it sounds like last years event... I've supported and partisipated from the beginning but last years lack of wind and lack of inclusive comradeship made it my last....maybe less riders and money raised is reflective upon such.

Good on those whom raised money and/or partisipated.

To all those whom have been/are battling cancer or lost family &/or friends I empathise and wish you the best.

Celebrate their lives by living your life to the fullest.

Peace, health, life, love & happiness to all.

tomme said..
what % of the funds raised went to the cause?

Doing some work on this for a firm at the moment was pretty shocked to know how little money made it to the end.

When I questioned it, from memory they said around 40% goes to research the rest for more fundraising activities, more marketing, trinkets, tiddlywinks, badges, balls, caps and fundraising, political lobbying, paying themselves, more fundraising etc etc. Charities don't need to make a profit for shareholders so expenses are hardly a concern. Did I mention your money helps them with more fundraising?

Shane Warne wants to get on the boat.

Last year they raised $60k. If they just spent it all on free sunscreen for all on the beach may be a better outcome from a cancer reduction/education perspective.

What were your findings?

The Cancer Council Victoria is a complete shame... If you want to know why then ask....

Not for profit pfft just for themselves to get tax dodges

FreeRyder said..
Unfortunately it sounds like last years event... I've supported and partisipated from the beginning but last years lack of wind and lack of inclusive comradeship made it my last....maybe less riders and money raised is reflective upon such.

100% agree.

I was also one of the first 10 to do it and continued until last year, definitely did it for the adventure, comradeship and even tried to raise money.

Last year completely lost my enthusiasm. After floating in the bay waiting for the wind to pick up, I lost my camera, had to pay a parking fine for our driver, all this as well as the entry fee, a whole day lost that I could have spent with my family instead with a leisurely kite in the arvo at my local. I know the organisers put in a lot of work, but the riders do too and this year I decided someone else can take my spot, not that they were all filled.

Dude i said to ask not berate...

Do you want to know or just degrade those whom have lost family, friends and loved ones to cancer?

Ask away...?