Email alerts for wind conditions.. who would use it!??
 

I see that in my domain hosting I can create a mailing list. This would be something that folks would need to sign up for manually and then they could send an email to the default mailing list and it would blast it out to all members.

As many of us have email capable phones I figure technology can work for us in helping keep riders aware of current conditions....

Would you be up for this? I'd pony up the 9.95$ per year to buy a domain (tampawindalert.com or something) and manage the list.. but only if people would sign up and use it.

anyone?

Id use it but you still run into the same problem of having to have people access it and send out an accurate report of the conditions.... I think you would still need a internet capable phone, so why not just use the site here as it is frequented by most of us? Are you going to be the only one able to send the alerts?

I like the idea, I definitely think you should try to go through with it!

Bryan-

I would use it. I know Steve S. is trying to come up with something as well. Regardless of what it is - if most of the community in Tampa uses it -I am in. I ride mainly with the crew at Sunset Beach and we are always emailing each other the conditions over there. If something similar could be achieved on a wider scale for all the spots around here - I would definitely use it.

Tonh

lets all keep thinking
 

this is a good thread with a lot of good ideas. bryan i liked your idea and would contribute whatever is necessary. however, there is no time limit on this thread so lets continue to banter this around till we come up with a good solution. good job to all!!!!!

I believe what is being sought after here is this -

Enable multiple users to send & recieve wind reports via cell phone.

This might be worth a look. I sure would like to know, who's going to EB when or if it's good. It's a heck of drive just to see.

http://www.tweetfunnel.com/

http://www.diaryofareluctantblogger....izational.html

great idea
 

I am currently working on developing a website with these functions in mind. If you are familiar with Gulfster.com that will give you a good idea as to what im modeling it after. Except instead of being geared toward surfers it will be focused on kiters and wind driven sports in the Tampa Bay area. I am currently working on getting permission to install a live camera at EB that I think would be a huge help! I was going to wait to post about it until I got more developed but this thread seems like the perfect time for your input and suggestions! I look forward to hearing about what you all think and launching the site!

site up next week!
 

Just talked with my friend who is a web designer. We will have the site up by the beginning of next week. The template is going to be very user friendly and I think it will keep everyone from missing sessions or making long trips to the beach only to get skunked! Stay tuned for more info!

A live camera at EB would be awesome. Cams are the way to go, over sensors.

I think this approach is probably the easiest and most flexible/powerful in terms of communicating updates-

http://www.fksa.org/showthread.php?t=8676&page=4

It can be accessed by phone via text alerts, the web, and can also be linked to email, twitter, you name it. Easy sign up, etc. as well.


http://www.textmarks.com/WINDY

Through use of the share feature, it can easily be linked to almost anything, including gmail.

http://www.fksa.org/attachment.php?a...3&d=1253792568

i am in!!
 

i joined and will participate. thanks, allen