Downwinder
Downwinder
15 kiters Max. Open to windsurfers/ sailors etc.
The RVYC is lending an 18ft high power rescue boat to escort the downwinder.
2:30 pm at Gordons Beach July 20th
Beach meeting will outoine safety etc.
Event confirmed for saturday
Sailing instructions:
Arrive at Gordons beach by 2:30 pm
Try not to pass the coach boat, and dont go more than 100 meters in front
One flag raised on coach boat means "Come within hail" IE, stay near the coach boat, I have something important to say
Two flags on coach boat followed by a sound signal means "Medical emergency go directly to safest landing spot on shore" this is only in an emergency situation.
PFDs will be provided for those that don't have their own. I can't force anyone to wear them, but they are strongly recommended.
RSVP and describe your kiting experience in brief to
$20 each to cover costs.
Entry List:
Martin Vanderwood
Scott Finnie
Matthew Schlatter
Adrian Betanzo
John Bridal
Gregg (Pasta)
Rod Frew
Ethan (Easy As)
The RVYC is lending an 18ft high power rescue boat to escort the downwinder.
2:30 pm at Gordons Beach July 20th
Beach meeting will outoine safety etc.
Event confirmed for saturday
Sailing instructions:
Arrive at Gordons beach by 2:30 pm
Try not to pass the coach boat, and dont go more than 100 meters in front
One flag raised on coach boat means "Come within hail" IE, stay near the coach boat, I have something important to say
Two flags on coach boat followed by a sound signal means "Medical emergency go directly to safest landing spot on shore" this is only in an emergency situation.
PFDs will be provided for those that don't have their own. I can't force anyone to wear them, but they are strongly recommended.
RSVP and describe your kiting experience in brief to
$20 each to cover costs.
Entry List:
Martin Vanderwood
Scott Finnie
Matthew Schlatter
Adrian Betanzo
John Bridal
Gregg (Pasta)
Rod Frew
Ethan (Easy As)
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these are not the pumps you are looking for....
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Launching a laser at Gordons and going downwind past Otter Pt and through Race Passage in what will likely be 30 knots Maybe an Olympic level sailor wearing a big weight jacket? It would be entertaining though.
What about doing a shorter one to start, maybe Esquimault Lagoon down to Cook (or Trial if a water pickup was arranged)? I'd like to be able to see if I could sustain much downwind, figure out if a bigger sail is needed (I know I stall often when trying to waveride on swellets at GSpot, for instance).
What about doing a shorter one to start, maybe Esquimault Lagoon down to Cook (or Trial if a water pickup was arranged)? I'd like to be able to see if I could sustain much downwind, figure out if a bigger sail is needed (I know I stall often when trying to waveride on swellets at GSpot, for instance).
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OK, lets shoot for next weekend.(not THIS weekend) Saturday or sunday depending on the wind.
Entry form posted by this weekend.
As for route, This will be posted soon, but if we're going to put this on, it might as well be a bit longer than esquimalt....anyone can do that without a boat. I'm rooting for gordons
Entry form posted by this weekend.
As for route, This will be posted soon, but if we're going to put this on, it might as well be a bit longer than esquimalt....anyone can do that without a boat. I'm rooting for gordons
these are not the pumps you are looking for....
Lagoon to Cook = 8 kms
Weir's beach to Cook = 15 kms
Gordon's to Cook = 42 kms
I'm fairly new to windsurfing, I don't think that I am quite ready to do 40kms. However, I agree with skywalker....no point in getting a support boat for an 8kms downwinder.
Would it be possible to have 2 groups with one group starting at Gordon's and the second group starting later at the Lagoon (or at Weir's)?
Weir's beach to Cook = 15 kms
Gordon's to Cook = 42 kms
I'm fairly new to windsurfing, I don't think that I am quite ready to do 40kms. However, I agree with skywalker....no point in getting a support boat for an 8kms downwinder.
Would it be possible to have 2 groups with one group starting at Gordon's and the second group starting later at the Lagoon (or at Weir's)?
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Downwinder
I don't mean to be exclusive with the experience requirement. Its mostly to ensure that you are capable of handling relaunch, self rescue etc.
NOW lets hope for wind.
This will be the 3rd kite event I've planned....the last 2 had no wind. So odds are this one will work!
NOW lets hope for wind.
This will be the 3rd kite event I've planned....the last 2 had no wind. So odds are this one will work!
Last edited by skywalker on Sun Jul 14, 2013 2:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.
these are not the pumps you are looking for....