Check NABKRA web site for information as well as Legal issues below. Short version, 9 events to educate the public about wind powered vehicles to help change the current Washington Administrative Code that bans wind powered vehicles.
Dates and Locations listed on NAPKRA.

Good Going Fletcht .

It looks like some of us will try and get down to Westport May 22 and as many other events as we can.

Is NAPKRA membership required to ride ? I am O.K. but not many others from Van are card carrying members.

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Great work, I'll try to make it!

Where can I find the dates, all I found on NAPKRA was it is in the Region 10 section.
Where is that? Can you post a direct link or the date and places on here?

You can get to the region 10 part of the forum if you are a NAPKRA registered pilot.

So is it a secret to only Napkra pilots or Is everyone invited to attend.

VW, Bladerunner, yes it is a NAPKRA event and only NAPKRA pilots in good standing can participate. Since these are Special Events being allowed through WA. Parks they requested that NAPKRA sponsor these events and have our liability insurance binder on file.

But, there is time to become a NAPKRA pilot in good standing. Go to napkra.org register as a new pilot and pay your dues

Not the way I would of liked it but it is what it is.

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Originally posted by fletcht VW, Bladerunner, yes it is a NAPKRA event and only NAPKRA pilots in good standing can participate. Since these are Special Events being allowed through WA. Parks they requested that NAPKRA sponsor these events and have our liability insurance binder on file. But, there is time to become a NAPKRA pilot in good standing. Go to napkra.org register as a new pilot and pay your dues Not the way I would of liked it but it is what it is.

You are doing all you can with all you have ! . Stuff like this is exactly why I joined NAPKRA .

I see you are working on ways to include Blokarts but If I am clear , ATB and Blades will not be covered by insurance and so will not be allowed . Is that correct ? I am most happy running beaches on the Coyotes but can buggy for a cause !!! :wee:

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Originally posted by Bladerunner but can buggy for a cause !!! :wee:

I buggy cause thats all I have left.
I don't expect a lot of bugging for fun, mostly making sure the PEOPLE get the right info and are happy with what they see. Hope for good weather and west winds.

"I see you are working on ways to include Blokarts but If I am clear , ATB and Blades will not be covered by insurance and so will not be allowed . Is that correct ? I am most happy running beaches on the Coyotes but can buggy for a cause !!! " ("Ok I don't know how to do the Quote thing")

Bladerunner, yes I'm trying to get in contact with a guy from Class Action Racing for some kind of Insurance for Blo karts. You are correct ATB and Blades are also not covered. If you know of anyway to get an insurance rider from an organization that covers those vehicles then let me know or contact them. I can send you the necessary info. Otherwise it is buggy for a cause, and I believe it will be a good cause in the long run.
Thanks

Bigkid, I don't expect huge crowds or a lot of questions. So plan on having some fun. Plus it is always fun to share a passion with others.
Good weather and winds are a requirement.

Hey Evans

I can't thank you enough in putting your time and energies into this cause. This is exactly why NAPKRA exists, to help pilots, open areas in which they live to kite buggy, even as a small Association we are able to open doors that would not normally be open due to our ability to get Liability insurance. If we can hold on to what we have and grow hopefully we can include other forms of traction kiting into our insurance coverage. We had to start with what the founders were most knowledgeable with to secure our insurance. Come August we will be asking again for kite buggiers and possibly others to mail in their dues to keep our Insurance in force. Please get involved in this cause in Washington State, it will be a land marking event to get Washington beaches open to wind powered sports. It just takes time and diligence of those who care in growing our sport and passion.
Thanks again Evans for your hard work!

Brad Rex
NAPKRA Secretary/Insurance Coordinator

If folks want to attend / support this effort and are not already NAPKRA members will they be able to do the paper work ( + pay the $20 ) and become a member right there ?

Once again I see the world way differently and am left scratching my head ! :ticking:

I ride THE WIND

I enjoy a good buggy or board session . Give me Blades or Skis and I'm in my glory ! I fly everything from C-quads to C-kites . ( I don't like the cold water )

When did the wind decide to devide itself up between Buggy riders Blokart , Board Etc.....

Are we not out to open these spots to ALL wind sports ?
One of the things that blew me away about NABX was the inclusivity of all land sailors !!!!

Will the beaches end up open ONLY to NAPKartRA events ?
Washington is shorting themselves by seeing only what buggy riders do. No disrespect but buggies are the most limited of all the skills and seeing just them in action keeps things a bit 1 dimensional . If they don't see us going for air then they won't be seeing what a big part of this sport is ?

I am 100% behind this effort . You are doing everything you can with everything that you have got . I just hope the people who decide realize we want to ride more than just Buggies on the beach and wish that the organizations I support would consider all of us that ride the wind not just Karts ! :ticking::ticking:

I agree with you completely, my efforts have been for wind powered vehicles, the Parks Dept. would like to see all of us out there. But this has become strictly an issue on liability. This is because these are being done through a special activity permit. Remember the beaches are still closed to wind powered vehicles and a special permit is the only way we can get out there before the rules change. I'll continue my efforts with parks to see if there are other avenues to pursue. I sent Blo Kart folks a name of an insurance carrier that insures others in the sport.

Thanks again for the huge effort . I see what you are going for and I'm happy to park my butt in my buggy to help out !

I've (thanks Morrie) put up links to registration for each of the beach events on NAPKRA- region 10. It is not required to preregister but it would be nice to have an idea.

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originally posted by Bladerunner If folks want to attend / support this effort and are not already NAPKRA members will they be able to do the paper work ( + pay the $20 ) and become a member right there ?

Someone else is going to have to answer this one.

Thanks,

I would like to attend but need some dates to see if I can go. Paying Napkra dues is fine I just don't usually have cash on me when I see Jon E. Is there a paypal account you can set up to pay the Napkra dues. I was a member at one time.

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originally posted by Bladerunner
If folks want to attend / support this effort and are not already NAPKRA members will they be able to do the paper work ( + pay the $20 ) and become a member right there ?

I would say probably not. You have time right now to get this done. We don't want to have to be doing paperwork at the beach when it is windy etc. We want to make these events look as professional as possible. Plus you will need to have your Pilot number on your buggy, one each side so you will have to come with it already on it. Also you will need to have your membership card with you. I have to make these and mail them to you. It will take up to a week to get them out and to you, so if you plan on becoming a member of NAPKRA. Follow these directions.
Send a check for $20 to
Jon Ellis
199 Reno Cutoff Road
Woodland, WA 98674

THEN:
Go to NAPKRA.org
Go to PILOTS
Go to PILOT REGISTRATION fill out form
Go to RESOURCES
Go to NAPKRA LIABILITY WAIVER FORM print it, fill it out, email it to me at bbrex@bellsouth.net
Take a picture of yourself (head Shot) and email it to me for your membership card

Go to RESOURCES
Go to CLASS 8 RACICING RULES scroll down t Article 3.2 Identification for number size for your buggy placards, one placard each side of buggy

Thanks for your participation.
Brad Rex

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Originally posted by bbrex Quote: originally posted by Bladerunner If folks want to attend / support this effort and are not already NAPKRA members will they be able to do the paper work ( + pay the $20 ) and become a member right there ? I would say probably not. You have time right now to get this done. Thanks for your participation. Brad Rex

UH OH !

I hope this means Jellis and you are busy ahead of time.

I booked a cabin May 22 , 23 ! :wee:

I will do my best.

Brad

Ok I signed back up online. Can I print out the Liability waiver and sign then scan it and email it back or do you have to have a hard copy?
Also can payment be given to Jon E at the event?

Hey Brian
Down Load Waiver, sign waiver, email waiver to me bbrex@bellsouth.net Email a picture (head shot) to me for your card. Mail the check to John is preferable.

I should be able to make most of the Events on Sunday/Monday.

Will there be a specific camping area to meet up at? Or are we all staying at Morrie's:shocked2:

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Will there be a specific camping area to meet up at? Or are we all staying at Morrie's

Good idea, will save me a few bucks. I was planning on getting a spot at either Grayland Beach State Park or Twin harbors. I don't know where others are staying. But if I don't get my rear in gear. I will be staying on the side of the road. I have thought about the rv parks in Westport. Guess I better get thinking about this. Thanks for bringing this up.

How about twin harbors state park? We will need to know how many spaces are needed and if we can get some in the same area.

We have all booked in at the Ocean Spray cabins because they are cheap with clean beds and have free WiFi.
Coolbreeze doesn't know it yet but He is booked in to the Pink Cabin

I hope they are O.K. ?????

http://www.oceanspraymotel.com/oceanspraymotel

I booked my room for Sunday. they said they have 1 single and 3 with two beds left for sunday night

We are all staying at Morries.