Well boys and girls, it is time for the few to get things together for the most..........

A few of us are setting the dates for the Wa. Beaches for 2012. Through NAPKA we will have 9 events, that will be 3 days each. There will be 3 beaches to hold the events. So 3 events times 3 beaches = 9.
We will also be setting the dates for the Wa. Beaches for the PNWBA, (pacific north west blokart association). Which have the same event opportunity as NAPKA, another 9 events.

What we want to do is ask anyone that would like to attend, is what dates would you like for us to consider and put in the events for?
Any suggestions? Tides, holidays, razor clam digs, weather, etc, are things that need to be worked around. Please be aware that the State has a mind of there own and we are trying to work out a schedule that works for everyone and the State.

We will post the results of the schedule as soon as the State OS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s the selection.

Looking forward to see what is available this year.

I was just thinking about this the other day... go for the big low tides

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Originally posted by arkay go for the big low tides

Without a doubt.

Any Canadian Holidays we want to consider?

And we are picking the weekends with the most sun and wind.

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Originally posted by bigkid And we are picking the weekends with the most sun and wind.

I sure hope to make it to more of them this year. Can you also post the better sun and wind days for Sunset Beach?

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim Can you also post the better sun and wind days for Sunset Beach?

Not a problem, I can't do any worst than the weatherman on the TV.

20-26 August 2012 - Longbeach Area
International Kite Festival :singing:
http://kitefestival.com/kite-festival/

Fri 17 August
High Tide: 1:12 8.2 ft
Low Tide: 8:13 -0.8
High Tide: 14:15 7.5 ft
Low Tide: 20:20 1.2 ft

Sat 18 August
High Tide: 1:56 8.2 ft
Low Tide: 8:47 -0.7
High Tide: 14:47 7.8 ft
Low Tide: 21:02 0.8 ft

Sun 19 August
High Tide: 2:40 8.1 ft
Low Tide: 9:20 -0.5
High Tide: 15:19 8.1 ft
Low Tide: 21:45 0.4 ft

Mon 20 August
High Tide: 3:26 7.8 ft
Low Tide: 9:54 -0.2
High Tide: 15:52 8.4 ft
Low Tide: 22:29 0.1 ft

Tue 21 August
High Tide: 4:15 7.4 ft
Low Tide: 10:30 0.2 ft
High Tide: 16:27 8.6 ft
Low Tide: 23:17 -0.1

Wed 22 August
High Tide: 5:08 6.9 ft
Low Tide: 11:10 0.8 ft
High Tide: 17:07 8.6 ft

Thu 23 August
Low Tide: 0:12 -0.1
High Tide: 6:10 6.3 ft
Low Tide: 11:57 1.4 ft
High Tide: 17:54 8.4 ft

Fri 24 August
Low Tide: 1:16 -0.0
High Tide: 7:23 5.8 ft
Low Tide: 12:54 2.0 ft
High Tide: 18:52 8.2 ft

Sat 25 August
Low Tide: 2:30 -0.0
High Tide: 8:43 5.7 ft
Low Tide: 14:06 2.5 ft
High Tide: 20:02 7.9 ft

Sun 26 August
Low Tide: 3:47 -0.2
High Tide: 10:00 5.9 ft
Low Tide: 15:27 2.6 ft
High Tide: 21:19 7.9 ft

Just remember the lowest tides get clam diggers at the last minute and we get canceled. Just a thought.

That only applies to spring and fall, no clam digging in the summer.

a few canadian long weekend dates would be great

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites a few canadian long weekend dates would be great

:puzzled:

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites a few canadian long weekend dates would be great

Okay, spell out the long weekends please.

The following are Canadian long weekends for the summer

May 19,20,21

June30,July1,2

Aug4,5,6

Thanks Gerald!

Good response, thanks, any other suggestions before we set the dates?

South Beach July 13-15 ?

Windriders Kite Festival July 13-15, 2012, at Grayland Beach
http://www.westportgrayland-chamber.org/photos_windriders.php

But maybe not enough beach with only a 3.4 Low ?
Friday July
13 Low 3:24 AM 0.9
13 High 9:55 AM 5.6
13 Low 2:44 PM 3.2
13 High 9:24 PM 8.2
Saturday
14 Low 4:21 AM 0.4
14 High 11:03 AM 5.8
14 Low 3:46 PM 3.4
14 High 10:15 PM 8.3
Sunday
15 Low 5:11 AM 0.0
15 High 11:58 AM 6.2
15 Low 4:43 PM 3.4
15 High 11:03 PM 8.5

North Beach June 1-3 ?

Ocean Shores International Kite Challenge June 2-3 2012
http://www.osgov.com/documents/2012calendar.pdf

But maybe not enough beach with only a 2.3 Low ?

Friday June
1 Low 4:51 AM -0.5
1 High 11:18 AM 7.2
1 Low 4:35 PM 2.2
1 High 10:59 PM 10.3
Saturday
2 Low 5:45 AM -1.6
2 High 12:20 PM 7.6
2 Low 5:32 PM 2.3
2 High 11:48 PM 10.7
Sunday
3 Low 6:36 AM -2.3
3 High 1:17 PM 8.1
3 Low 6:26 PM 2.3

North Beach June 1-3 is a possibility as we're way north of the festival.

South Beach July 13-15 is a NO GO as the festival area overlaps our buggy area.

Ooooh- any dates in the summer would be AWESOME! July in particular would be great. The wife and I are both off work so could make it down for an event : )

Bring the BIGGEST kites you got!!
It's looking like MELLOW...

Anyone got a paraglider to convert? LOL...

Steve
Ilwaco, WA

@crazyherb - Will you be coming up to Long Beach this weekend?

Just to reiterate the Washington dates for everyone:

May 19-21, Long Beach, WA (Klipsan Beach approach)
Jun 22-24, Grayland Beach, WA
Jun 30-Jul 02, Pacific Beach, WA
Jul 20-22, Grayland Beach, WA
Aug 18-20, Long Beach, WA (Klipsan Beach approach)
Aug 21-26, Long Beach, WA (Sid Snyder Drive approach)

Crazyherb, I have a paraglider to convert. How much are you thinking to spend? I think it is 24m but might be closer to 30m. I can't remember. I have thought about sending it to powerzone to see if he wants to convert it to depower.

Yup should be there!!
....I don't know...it's like a 5 mile drive...LOL...

I'll be there Sat. Morning ,Only a 500 km Drive.
Will bring my big kites along just in case.

Ok...Saturday is looking a little better....yay!

FYI - Surf Perch Derby is on this weekend too...don't run over any fishermen!! LOL

Most will be around Long Beach/Seaview....so we'll be North of Cranberry (I assume)

Rock on!!
Mellow winds...but Westerly!
Steve

Saturday, winds were light played around on the 12.5, buggeyed on his 10 until tide ,and winds,called a halt to play time. Everyone left for lunch I sat and ate on the beach, visited with Monty for awhile. Hope to get out later with you Monty. Winds started to come back, about high tide. 12.5 was the weapon of choice, made a run up the beach and back Gerald came back. Morrie came back. Buggeyed and I made a great run up the beach to Ocean Park, 8 miles? maybe. Winds picked up some on the return got interesting. Glad I have a heavier buggy. Switched to my 8, ran back up the beach and back ,crazyherb was there winds started to mellow more decided to call it a day as buggeyed, was going for his 14m and crazy was still rolling around on some big c shaped inflatable thing. didn't have handles so I lost interest. Just kidding, maybe someday I'll give a go to bars and boards.I have one down, bars. How did the evening progress? Did anyone venture out Sunday, between the rain showers? I opted for a movie and a beer (2). Maybe Monday.
Next time.

Good times guys! Nice meeting everyone!!
I just went straight for the big 18M North Rhino (Sat afternoon) the winds were light...and, at times, it was more work keeping "The TANK" up in the air, than I like.. :P

I've posted a video from my helmet mount for your enjoyment.

Kiting Long Beach

As for today?
I've been watching the rain turn on and off all day.
Didn't even bother to go explore the beach for any of the crew.

Had a great time!! Looking forward to next time... :wee:

Steve

nice looked like a great time! wish I could have made it... I'm out of town in june, hopefully I can make the pac beach!

That was a great run up the beach Fletch.Sat.was definatly the best day.

I got out on Sun.morning for a bit wind were straight south and I ran out beach quick.We ended up at Sunset Beach in the evening ,the winds were a bit more west. So I got a few more hours in till the drizzle and wind shut off at about 8 pm.I had a few kites to dry when i got home.

Was pouring rain all the way back to Vancouver today.It was great to see & meet everyone.Hope to get down again over the summer before fall Sobb.

Gerald