pier to pier kite race 25m fort myers to naples

[latino]

2007 naples kiteboarding
pier to pier race
fort myers to naples
downwind race
http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/ws_shirt-pier2pier-T.jpg

wind stalkers kiteboarding invites all kiters to take part in the first annual kiteboarding reunion in naples florida , this unofficial 25 mile race is for all advanced kiters who would like to participate in some friendly competition.prizes will be given at an after party.race will be on a weekend ,72 hours notice will be given prior to the race.count down will start second week of nov.

How to register
Please copy the waver and initial all points http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/register.htm. Sign the waver and send it back to us with your $50.00 kitty pot donation(free food to registered riders )(cash bar).http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/party.htm
Minors
Parents or guardian need to initial all points http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/register.htm.Sign the waver and send it back to us with
Your $50.00 kitty pot donation(free food to registered riders )http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/party.htm
, Also a contact number
Please be advised that a minor must have a parent or guardian with them on race day.


for more information go to www.swfloridakiteboarding.com

[latino]

Riders will be confirmed as soon as we receive waver and donation.
When you send an email (engian@hotmail.com) to be on the list, please put your full name and email address

PLEASE KEEP CHECKING OUR WEB SITE FOR RIDER LIST, RIDER CONFIRMATION AND RIDER POSITION
( THE POSITIONS ARE GIVEN IN THE ORDER WE RECIEVE THE REGISTRACTION)
http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/riderprofile.htm

Al Djindil , naples florida


marcelo martines, cape coral florida ,


art , naples florida


jan lucas gianello , naples florida ,15,confirmed


brandon bowe , naples florida ,14 confirmed


enrique gianello , naples florida


kenneth fox , naples florida


daniel gianello , naples florida 14 , confirmed


richi gardner , naples florida


andy worral , orlando florida


chadd worral , orlando florida 14


Stacey Fonas , del rey florida


billy parker , St. Petersburg florida


stephen seal fort myers , confirmed


fritz otiker , naples florida


Justin Worrll , orlando florida ,15


Eric Worrall orlando florida ,12


Chris Moore, , tampa florida


Brenden Conway , Miami, Fl


Damian leroy , naples florida


Melisa gil , naples florida


patrick , naples florida


Tracy Krueger, Orlando, 34


harry m andrews jr , panacea florida ,confirmed


adam delvcchio, st pete florida , confirmed


Dennis Yerokhin : St. Pete, FL , confirmed


E Bone: LK Wood Ranch, Fl


David Albertson , jupiter FL


Danny Albertson , jupiter FL


Dougall E.H. McCorkle , naples florida


Chad Engeldinger , estero florida


Michael Gebi Gebhardt ,Ft.Pierce, FL


CRAIG PRIDDY ,POMPANO BEACH FL.


will caldwell , weston florida (16) confirmed


Chris Campbell , Naples fl


Nick shirginio ,Naples fl


Steve big-chief ,Naples fl


Joe ruscito ,Melbourne


Dustin sleichted , Pompano fl


Steve Fleming ,fort,


Chase Kosterlitz,St. Petersburg florida


branden briggs, village of the gulf fl

John Hauss , st. petersburg

matt collins ,minor 13 ,palm beach fl


charlie collins minor 14 palm beach fl

andrew m tucker, fort myrs

James Clubley , naples

Jayson Orkins ,St. Petersburg florida

[latino]

atten: check the map http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/downwindmap.htm

Race Course and Possible Conditions
a. If it is an open water race, wear a waterproof watch to track your spot along the race.
b. Pick your line. Sometimes near shore (on a downwind race) seems like the fastest smoothest route. But, if you take one wipeout inside the shorebreak then you are going to spend the next 15 minutes trying to get your board back. REMEMBER.. Body dragging to the board takes 30 minutes of race energy even if it only take 5 minutes of actual time. Losing your board wears you out.. Period.
c. Know the race course. Is it open water? Are you following a boat? Is it down the shoreline? If so, which foot will you be riding forward. Practice riding that foot forward.
d. Learn to ride toeside comfortably. This will help to relieve your thighs when they start to burn.
e. Make practice runs. If you are lucky enough to live near the event then make practice runs beforehand. If you are traveling to an event try to come a few days early so you can run the course before the race. Locals have a huge advantage over riders unfamiliar with the waters.
f. Check weather for possible changes in wind speed or direction prior to race.
by Jayson Orkins


check the map
http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/downwindmap.htm

[latino]

AFTER PARTY,
AFTER THE RACE THERE WILL BE AN AFTER PARTY AT WAHOO’S BAR AND GRILL, PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AND THERE WILL BE A DINNER FROM A SET MENU FOR ALL RIDERS AT NO COST.

At this time I would like to thank every body at Wahoo’s and all the sponsors for their outstanding generosity
We would not have been able to pull this off without all of you, thank you

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2007 Naples kiteboarding RACE PIER TO PIER

After Party at Wahoo’s Bar & Grill
210 TAmiami Trail North
Between 2nd and 3rd Avenue North
Naples Florida, 34104 239-434-9600
www.DoYouWahoo.com

Dinner Menu

Reception with Hors d’ouvres
• Chicken Lollipop oriental
• Chicken Lollipop Louisiana
• Beef Carpaccio on Crostini
• Brushetta Toscana With white Beans
• Brushetta Milano with Goat Cheese and Tomato
• Assorted Chicago Style Pizza

Buffer Menu
Homemade Bread

Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Mixed green salad with Amore Dressing

Penne Vodka with Tomato Cream Sauce

Grilled Chicken Wahoo’s
With Mango Chutney

Black Beans and Rice

Homemade Key lime Pie

for more info go to http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/party.htm
Cash bar for all Beverages including Alcohol

[Russky]

Latino, are you planning to do a pre-race, say, a week or two before the planned race?

Could be completely unofficial and casual rehearsal, but still a good chance to get familiar with the cource (for not so locals).

[latino]

yes infact someone has already asked this question. a group of guys from tampa area, orlando and the east coast are coming in a group or alone to check out the course. i am telling you now the course is almost a straight run without obsticles .i am also going to do the course with my sons and some of the locals at the next NNW,NW OR W WIND.i will post it ok

[latino]

This Saturday 20th October 2007 we will be having our kick off party for the 2007 pier to pier race to be held in November so come and join us at wahoos http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/party.htm at 6.00 pm and have some fun
On Saturday we will

. Talk about the race
. Go over the race course
. Answer any questions you might have
. Collect any kitty pot donation and sponsorship Donations
. Register if you have not already

Guys
If you live too far away to come on Saturday don’t worry we will give you time on the day of the race to get organized.
For the past few weeks we have been going up and down the east and west coast of Florida promoting the race and we got some feed back from some kiters
We understand that people have to work for a living and we want all kiters who want to participate in the race to be able to do so and that is why we are going to do the race on a weekend that way we can all relax and have a good time after all (the more competition the better the race) so please come along on Saturday and get to know us and have some fun.

See you Saturday
Enrique
239 601 2700
Kelly
239 200 1848

[kent]

Let us know if you see any N or NW wind coming up. I'm sure that 3-4 of us from Adventure Sports will come over for a pre-run.

For the East Coasters that are not used to riding right foot forward off the wind... good luck. Last year I found that the 27 mile down wind race at Tampa (that I did 2 times) was far more difficult than the 60 Jupiter to Ft. Lauderdale race. I would strongly suggest getting some practice going low and right foot forward.

Additionally if you are regular and thinking of riding a directional board for the first time, don't do it. Unless you can ride toe-side switch you will be bumming. I found this out at Tampa also.

It is great to see more West Florida events coming along. See you there.

Kent

[neil xrated]

Same here keep me informed and I'll bring a team from Tiki Beach/x-rated. Look forward to it. Cheers Neil

[latino]

kick off party 10/20/2007
Kick off party success

Wind stalkers kiteboarding, the sponsors and all of the organizers of the 2007 pier to pier race would like to thank each and every one of you who were able to make it on Saturday to the kick off party, because of all your support it was a great success.

Thank you all so much for your support with this event, if Saturday is anything to go by the race and the after party is going to be a blast,

It was great getting to know everyone a little better and we all had a great time

Remember the count down for the race starts on the 4th of November so after this date the first weekend there is wind we will be off, we will give you 72 , 36 and 24 hours notice so pray for winnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd

to see picture go to
http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com/kickoffpartyrace.htm
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[kent]

The notice of race says that you may have the event after Nov. 4th. Does this mean that the race might be Sunday the 4th, or is the first possible start on Saturday the 10th? Thanks.

Kent

[latino]

kent;
first possible day saturday 10th , pray to the wind god

[latino]

Volunteers:
We do have some volunteers but if you are bringing someone to the race with you and they would like to help out instead of freeze to death that would be great. Please call Kelly 239 200 1848

Hotels and motels
Super 8 Naples Marco Island
3880 Tollgate Blvd
NAPLES, FL, US 34114 -$59.98 - 60.98 USD

Gulf coast Inn of Naples
2555 9th Street North, Naples, FL 34103 -$67.50 - 75.00 USD

Red Roof Inn & Suites Naples $59.83 - 70.77 USD
1925 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104
The Red Roof Inn and Suites Naples is located one mile southeast of downtown Naples....

La Quinta Inn & Suites Naples Airport $62.00 - 87.00 USD
185 Bedzel Cir, Naples, FL 34104
The La Quinta Inn and Suites Naples Airport in Naples, Fla., offers top flight amenities just five miles from the Naples Municipal Airport....

Comfort Inn & Suites $47.00 - 139.00 USD
3860 Tollgate Blvd, Naples, FL 34114

[Russky]

Hey Enrique,

Could you specify the exact address of the race start?
Some of us not-so-locals might do a pre-run on a weekday by ourselves - need to know where to start...

[The finish is 7th Ave, Naples, I guess, right?].



-Dennis

[latino]

danni:
if the wind is nw we will start from here(holiday inn)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/fmybe/transportation


if the wind is wnw we will start from here
3040 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach Florida 33931
http://www.junkanoo-anthonys.com/

[Danimal8199]

When is the latest I can sign up? Race day???

[Skyway Scott]

Same question. Still able to sign up?

[onthefritz]

On their site it says that you need to be there 1 hr before the race to sign up.
They pretty much have all of the rules nicely labeled on their site.

swfloridakiteboarding.com

Check it out.


Fritz

[Skyway Scott]

I saw that.

Misuse of terms on my part. By sign up I meant register/sign waiver/pay.
Not sign in before the race to let race officials know I had arrived so they could do a head count.

[onthefritz]

Oh...haha, misinterpreted. Not sure about those exact details. I'd PM latino for more information.

[latino]

First attempt for the weekend of November 10/11 ,oh dear we are not praying enough to the wind god , it is not looking good but if anything changes we will let you know as soon as possible but once again this weekend is not looking for the race we will keep trying every weekend until the wind comes up.

once again we will contact you if the wind changes.


Rules and Requirements

1.)All riders must be of advanced kiting abilities.riders must be able to go upwind, self launch and self rescue. Riders also should be comfortable riding in rough seas with high winds and choppy conditions.

2.)riders must be in good physical condition and able to complete the race which will take between 1 and 3 hours in a difficult riding environment.

3.) riders are encouraged to take money for a cab

4.)Riders must complete and return liability waiver by the first week of november ,or the day of the race ,2 hour prior to designated downwind starting time for sign in .

5.)riders must pay $50, this is going to be put in a kitty pot to be given as prizes .

6.)riders will be considered registered once liability waiver is returned and $50 dollars kitty pot donation has been sent.

7.)The downwind is scheduled to take place during the month of November 2007. Riders will be given 72 hour notice, via email, of expected start time. Confirmation of start time will be emailed to racers 36 hours before race start.

8.) Acceptable weather conditions are listed as 15-35 knots of wind from the following directions: NW, WNW, & W

9.)All attempts will be made to hold downwind on a Saturday, or Sunday. Refunds will NOT be issued for riders inability to be present on downdind date.

10.) downwind course is set from fort myers pier to naples pier and is approximately 25 miles in length.

11.) Riders must be at fort myers pier south side( 6890 ESTERO BLVD.
FORT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931 UNITED STATES )Holiday Inn
FORT MYERS BEACH
2 hour prior to designated downwind starting time for sign in .

12.) Riders will be given a laminated card with their number listed on it. The finish line will be at 7 ave south IMMEDIATELY come to shore and give their downwind card to the finish line judge. The judge will mark their finish placement . Riders who do NOT follow this procedure will not be recorded and their results will be discarded.

13.) Their will be a MENS , WOMENS and youth category, 100% of kitty pot donation will be returned to the riders (prizes, food, t-sh)

14) Equipment check
We recommend to all riders to check your gear
Bar-lines- quick release (safety first)
Kite-bladders- pig tales
Leave your kite inflated over night
Board straps and fins
Wet suit (in a cold front Naples is not very hot)
Camel bag, knife,
Helmet and vest
Phone and money for a cab