Bringing some racing to Mass
Wed, 07/27/2011 - 15:52
My background is sailboat racing, and I still spend most of my time doing the F18 circuit. Good friends of mine in Florida have gotten into the racing scene in a big way, and it looks like a really good time.
I'm wondering if a group would be interested in running some informal racing at a local beach around Boston. I think a slalom format would be the way to go- better course for twintips, and super easy to learn.
I would be willing to run the races and have access to marks if someone can provide a means of setting marks. We could probably even run the start off the beach in the right conditions.
Here is a great video showing some slalom racing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RozhxRWHPow
Thoughts?
Wed, 07/27/2011 - 16:38
#1
I'm in!
I did a race down in Texas a few years back at the Wind & Water Open and it was a blast. Totally had the wrong gear for the conditions so did shitty but still fun.
Let me know if you get this going and I'd be up for helping organize if I can help just let me know.
Wed, 07/27/2011 - 16:46
#2
Kite races
I used to race kite buggies at Nahant and around the country. I have experience with them racing and organizing. Would think that is just what we need.
Wed, 07/27/2011 - 17:26
#3
Are we talking dedicated
Are we talking dedicated racing boards, or run what you brung twintips and surfboards?
BTW, I am looking for a cheap, non-competitive racing board for upwind crusing, would your friend in Fla have any ideas?
Thu, 07/28/2011 - 12:42
#5
Cabrinha can help
Cabrinha will support races. I will see what I can get for you. Buoys etc...
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out and support this effort.
Luke Svanberg
North East Rep
Cabrinha/NPX/JP SUP
lukeskiteboarding@gmail.com
Thu, 07/28/2011 - 13:30
#6
I've only done the course
I've only done the course racing which if you want to do it serious you need a special board but I'm also open to Boardercross style which would be good for twintips. But really it's run what you got style so if you have a surfboard and think you can do better with it, go for it! Otherwise rock what you got.
I was thinking a slalom course, this making twintips and surfboards competitive. In a pure windward leeward, raceboards would dominate. I think the slalom would be much more fun for a first attempt. As far as the non-competitive raceboard, check out kiteracing.com under team, and you can find Pat Rynne's contact info. He can probably lead you in the right direction.