Tampa Bay Kite Masters Race Up Date

[C. Moore]

I sent this email out to all registered riders. If you didn't receive the email PM me your email address so I can make sure your on the list.

http://www.tbkm.org/welcome_registered_riders_and_sp.htm

Thanks again

[Gator Gris]

Is anyone organizing a bus or willing to take some riders from the Skyway to launch site for some $ and beer?

Gris

[amber]

we are not organizing any formal group transportation. We suggest that people bring a friend/relative to the launch. After you launch, your friend can grab your pump, bag, etc. and drive to the finish line. Then you will have your car and gear so you can just relax and have a beer! ;)

it will also provide more spectators for the race. I'm sure that people will be teaming up as well. one friend, two riders. etc. As soon as we post a 72 hour notice, we'll have a better idea of who is going to make it, and then you guys will be able to make more concrete plans as far as rides, etc.

Hope that helps!

[Gator Gris]

I spoke with John at Watersports West about registering now for the race. He said no problem and go to the web site. The web site says registration is closed. Now that the race has been postphoned, I can make it!

How can I register please?

I am fired up for these next two days of wind baby!!!!!

Gris Bettle
941-545-4384

[CrazyJay]

sorry, registration closed the day after the preparty.

[Gator Gris]

I understand. John at Watersports West thought I might be able to sign in since it has been postponed so long. I was out of town during the preparty and initial proposed dates or else I would have signed up.

Is there a penalty for sailing in the race anyway?! An innocent bystander:)? I'll be sure to give the first place trophy to the next fastest registered person. Just kidding.... I'll stay out of the leaders' way.

I can't miss this event now! I grew up racing Lasers. Racing is a blast! My wife even gave me a hall pass bro!

Gris

[amber]

we're definitely still adding volunteers so if you want to be involved, send an email to chris@tbkm.org to be added to the list. thanks!

[CrazyJay]

Gator Gris,
I am probably not going to race. Too many details to cover at the start and finish line so you can have my spot if u like. Please PM me.
Jayson

[kent]

looks like a strong NW coming your way for the weekend. how tough would it be to run a downwinder like we did 2 yrs ago for fun? I'm sure I can get a few from Miami to head up. i think that is was 27 miles or so. anyone up for it? now that's a warm up only on the wrong tack. let me know.

Kent

[CrazyJay]

Looking at everything I know (which is very little btw) it looks like there is a small possibility that the front Friday Night/Saturday morning may turn into a NE.
I'd say there is a 25% chance the race could happen this weekend but still waiting to see what develops.
Either way it's always great to have you guys here ridin with us so come on over.
Jayson

[kent]

Jayson,

It looks like the forecast might be shaping up a bit. It's strange that it will go NE earlier in Miami than in Tampa. Out of curiosity, from your experience is it possible to launch at the Gandy and ride to the south side of the skyway in a NW wind? It looks like you would be able to launch and then head a bit east with the wind to get clear and then take a nice starboard reach to the skyway.

At any rate, Saturday looks killer up there. I might take a cruise over and take a hitch from Ft. Desoto and ride it down to my dad's house on Siesta Key. It looks like a quick 30 miles with the largest open water stretch being 3 miles from Desoto to Egmont Key. Have many ridden acoss this stretch of the bay? Thanks Jayson.

Kent

[BigR]

is it possible to launch at the Gandy and ride to the south side of the skyway in a NW wind


You mean the North side skyway , right? if so then no. you need at least a N, or NNE like last time we ran the race on that side of the bay

If you do men the south side skyway, then welcome to my side of the bay homie, and yes you can go there from the gandy on a NW.

Hey a long downwinder on saturday's NW wind sounds cool. gimme a shout if you come over.
813 786 2041 Raul

[kent]

I was looking at the south side. I remember that the first tampa bay crossing was going to finish there. I'll give you a buzz if the sarasota thing works out. I could probably drive to meet you at your place, we could catch a ride to desoto and then take a blast off the wind. I'm sure my dad could drop us off at your place afterward. I bet the DW would awesome. It might even be safer to take off from Anna Maria? We could avoid the bull / tiger shark crossing / swim of the mouth of tampa bay!!! I'll buzz later.

Kent

[BigR]

Right on!

Saturday
Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 35 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.

[CrazyJay]

Kent, PM or call me.
Jay

[<jason]

will it work on a straight east....?

monday(far away but looks ok :confused: )

accuweather says
day east 19-33mph
night east 22-36mph

[kent]

Jay,

In looking at google earth, east seems very good. in truth even ESE looks doable with any type of board. it's a little tight at the start, but not upwind. Once you round the corner it's a little broad of a reach and would be quite fast.

Man, talk about no wind on the weekends for this thing. I hope it comes off soon. Good luck.

Kent

[BigR]

East definitely works, that would give you both a tight reach and also a broad reach. It might even bring a little higher water level on that side of the bay so our fins don't hit bottom, But its up to Jay, hopefully wind soon

[CrazyJay]

We are watching the forecasts and will be updating soon. There is a possibility of runnning the race normal or in reverse on Monday.
Stay tuned....

[eclipsedave]

Just my thoughts I think you should still wait for a weekend there got to be a front soon the jupiter to ft lauderdale race was held on a monday which was also a holiday we had 70 riders but should have had well over a 100 if it was held on a weekend. just think about it not everyone can catch a cold and call in sick in 48 hours and as the eclipse rep I dont want every kid to skip school just to win a eclipse kite.

[<jason]

Cant rule out sunday.... looks good to....


nevermind sunday sucks....