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Old 04-28-2008, 10:19 AM
CrazyJay CrazyJay is offline
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Default Lets Race!!!!!

The 2008 TampaBay KiteMasters is finally going off!

www.TBKM.org

I have checked every single wind forecast available and talked to several local meterologists.

Here's the good news:
-The wind should be strong, averaging 16-23 knots
-The tides should be perfect. Low tide is around 4:30 AM so it will be incoming around 1-2 feet deep for much of the race.
-The weather is supposed to be sunny and around 72 degrees.

Here's the not-so-good news:
- The wind will be starting out in a NNW direction and switching to N then NE later in the day.
* I have made this run on a NW and it is easily doable with low tides. Riders will need to stay offshore close to the sandbar. Luckily this wind direction does not cause it to get lighter near downtown. It usually causes it to be stronger.

THESE COULD BE SIDE OFFSHORE WINDS FOR MUCH OF THE RACE. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ABILITIES PLEASE THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE PARTICIPITATING. THERE MAY OR MAY NOT BE RESCUE VESSELS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU.

All riders need to meet at the Gandy beach by 8 AM. Riders meeting at 8:30.
We hope to start the race by 9-9:30 AM

Remember to bring someone with you to drive your vehicle to the finish line.

All riders should have a whistle. Wetsuits are recommended for safety and floatation. Booties are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. It can be a long walk/swim back to shore.

The post party celebration will be at the Holiday Inn Sunspree (3 miles north of the finish line) once all riders are accounted for.

Please tell your friends and other riders. Some emails have been coming back.

See ya in the morning,
Jayson
www.TBKM.org
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