Canadian Wind Rider promotes 4th Annual Lake Simcoe Wind Sports Festival

Saturday January 21 and Sunday January 22, 2006, 11:00-15:30 hrs ET

http://www.canadianwindrider.com/events/2006.01.21.html

I was at the event last year, there was a great turn-out. Hope to see you there!

--- Weather Update (from the event website ----

Status: Friday Jan 20, 2006 19:00hrs
With the snow predicted overnight, the conditions on the lake could vary from snow covered to a slushy level surface. We won't exactly know but you should prepared for worst case slushy conditions and riders should bring a spare set of clothes. Riders may also want to bring a scraper for their bases in case the snow sticks.

The predicted winds are stronger on Saturday than Sunday. Due to the surface of the ice, it is not safe to park on the ice.

History: The Annual Lake Simcoe Winter Sports festival was launched in 2003 with the goal of organizing an exciting winter wind sailing event on a provincial level. The event has brought out some of the best riders throughout Ontario and as far away as Québec. Visitors from afar are encouraged to stay in local accommodations so they may enjoy the two days of riding.

For those of you who have been around for quite some time, you may remember Merv Cooper who was always a dominant figure at all the winter festivals. With his passing in 2005, he is sadly missed but his spirits are soaring with us always.

Over the years, different locations were tried to try to find the best wind, ice and season conditions close to Toronto. We are happy to call Glenwoods Avenue the home of the festival. The put-in at Glenwoods has become so popular for winter sailing, its common to find 30-40 riders out enjoying the terrain any time it is windy in the winter.

The major focus at the festival are various forms of kite flying: traction kite flying, single and dual line. Although the predominant one at the festival is the power kiting, the single and dual line kites always paint a beautiful backdrop in the sky for riders and spectators.

Finally, it merits noting that this event includes riders from as young as 10 years old including up to 76 years young. The event serves as an excellent opportunity to promote the sport and to come see real passion seekers as they you how they enjoy winter in Ontario.

News: Press Release

What: Wind Powered Ice & Snow Sailing Sports

Ontario and Québec's finest group of ice and snow sailors of all ages will be showing you how they spend their winter outdoors

See why this locations is becoming one of the best winter wind riding locations in the Country

You'll see kite skiing, kite snowboarding, Snowfering, Uniboarding, Skimbats, ram air kites, leading edge inflatable (LEI) kites, ice buggies, kite sledding and more.