We are all set with dates for the 2nd Annual 2009 JIBE (Jekyll Island Buggy Expo). Mark you calendars now for Thursday May 7 through Saturday May 9.

For 2009 we are moving the event from September to May for the following reasons...

>No more Russian Roulette with tropical storms
>Better chance of consistent prevailing easterlies
>Still comfortable weather prior to summer extreme heat
>Early enough to to minimize beach "crowds" (Jekyll is never crowded anyway)
>Less conflict with other kite events (Wildwood, AKA)
>We couldn't wait a whole year to do this again!

We have also decided to start on a Thursday so that we have two weekdays with fewer other people on the beach. Jekyll beach is never crowded anyway and this is still pre-season, so we will have a better shot at extended distance runs. Sunday is reserved as a travel day.

Registraion will be posted in early 2009.

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More info....
http://www.coastalwindsports.com/JIBE2009.html

Well I'm ready again. I can't imagine how much more fun it would be with even fewer beachgoers, direct onshore winds, and those fantastic JI beaches.

the southeasties are def the best BB. Chad and I could actually do a down winder back to our houses.................................:D

Someday I'll get a park and ride for miles. Haven't had that in the bug yet. I have several beach trips through winter and spring, so maybe I'll score one eventually.

Great news Angus! I had a great couple days last May in Jekyll with some minus tides.

Speaking of tides...the middle of November is showing some minus tides. Anyone game?

Greg

i'm down for it. start a thread with a date if you can firm it up.

The dates are there in my post but I just realized that I forgot the link to the event page!

http://www.coastalwindsports.com/JIBE2009.html

agus, that was for kitedog RE: low tide run in november, he mentioned a novemeber run on jekyll and should start a thread for it if he has specofic dates.

this would be a hi jack redirect.

When does this Meet/Festival/Expo warrant its own dedicated event forum. We are getting more and more users in the local (within 3-400 miles) area that are on the forum and wouldn't miss an event like this unless something serious was in their way. Add to them the buggiers in Louisiana, Texas Oklahoma and further that with some warning, will go anywhere there is a kite meet up and you have a big East Coast buggy event that gains popularity every year with the perfect conditions at Jekyll Island.

Oh man...I gotta go to this...been drooling over JI since I first read about Angus 4-8 mile runs!

Well it is my b-day in April, maybe I can start hinting to the wife right now and set up a little JI 'trust' account for myself.

Not sure if any of the Texas/Louisiana folks will make the event. We have or own in Galveston. We celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and have been doing so for several years now.

Susan ( npw goddess)

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Originally posted by BeamerBob When does this Meet/Festival/Expo warrant its own dedicated event forum. We are getting more and more users in the local (within 3-400 miles) area that are on the forum and wouldn't miss an event like this unless something serious was in their way. Add to them the buggiers in Louisiana, Texas Oklahoma and further that with some warning, will go anywhere there is a kite meet up and you have a big East Coast buggy event that gains popularity every year with the perfect conditions at Jekyll Island.

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Originally posted by lunchbox Oh man...I gotta go to this...been drooling over JI since I first read about Angus 4-8 mile runs! Well it is my b-day in April, maybe I can start hinting to the wife right now and set up a little JI 'trust' account for myself.

I bet your buggy would come apart and fit in a golf travel bag.

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Originally posted by kitemaker4 Not sure if any of the Texas/Louisiana folks will make the event. We have or own in Galveston. We celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and have been doing so for several years now. Susan ( npw goddess)

Hmm, yeah I overlooked that. I was trying to stay far enough away from NABX and not get too near Memorial Day Weekend as well as get low tides in the afternoon. How long does the Cinco de Mayo run?

LB,

Check air fairs in to and out of Myrtle Beach and Jacksonville. Charleston is very expensive. If you get a good fair into Myrtle, Ill come pick you up and we'll head down to Jekyll. This means you have a place to stay and wont need a rental.....your call of course...........................

Texas/Louisiana will still be crying over losses to Georgia and Ole Miss so anytime in May will be fine..Im a Gator hator but thoroughly enjoyed that 51-21 thumping. Did anyone tell Less Miles the game started at 8pm?

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Check air fairs in to and out of Myrtle Beach and Jacksonville. Charleston is very expensive. If you get a good fair into Myrtle, Ill come pick you up and we'll head down to Jekyll. This means you have a place to stay and wont need a rental.....your call of course...........................

Very, very cool...Thanks for the offer Tridude...I just might take you up on it!

I'll probably end up getting a rental car...never been to the Southeast so I'd love to do some sightseeing...but if the conditions are really good...that might have to take a back seat.

BTW, I'm going to try packing my board in my suitcase but I'm hoping there will be an extra buggy laying around (I'll pay a rental fee of course)

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I bet your buggy would come apart and fit in a golf travel bag.

It's a PL folding buggy...I've never broken it all the way down but that might work...don't all airlines charge extra now for golf bags?

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Originally posted by lunchbox .don't all airlines charge extra now for golf bags?

what don't they charge extra for now.....

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It can be the weekend before or the weekend after the 5th. A lot depends on where it lands during the week. Susan (npw goddess) Hmm, yeah I overlooked that. I was trying to stay far enough away from NABX and not get too near Memorial Day Weekend as well as get low tides in the afternoon. How long does the Cinco de Mayo run?

Sorry for being away for a little bit . I have been realy busy at work. But put me down for this one again. JI is my favorite beach I love it

I am pleased to report that the Registration for JIBE 2009 is up and available here...
http://www.coastalwindsports.com/servlet/the-JIBE-Registrati...

Complete info is available here...
http://www.coastalwindsports.com/JIBE2009.html

It's the same weekend as Mother's Day, but the event ends Saturday leaving Sunday for travel and visiting.

We got some great press coverage from the Jekyll Island Authority in their "Beachscapes" newspaper...
http://tinyurl.com/8ya5h7
Several PKF members in there, including Bobby, Kullas and Phreerider. See page 5
The Newspaper is handed out to every visitor to Jekyll and has a large mailing base.

I know I HAD to be the first to sign up. :bouncing: I signed up both Wexler and myself. Next is to make hotel reservations. Guys, this is SO much fun being on the beach with lots of other like minded enthusiasts. We wouldn't miss it for anything.

That didn't take long.

One more thing: We have public clinics scheduled for Friday and Saturday afternnon- the idea is to put some trainers up for people to try. I could use some volunteers to take an hour or two to help preach the gospel according to Ripstop.

We will be getting a lot of publicity at the local Fedral Law Enforcement Training Center (a huge facility down here) and a lot of the folks there are the 'xtreme" type that will dig this. A lot of other press coverage is planned, too.

Let me know if you are interested.

I can help out with that. It's good to give back to the sport.

Cinco de Mayo will be held the weekend before.

NABX conflicts with my work schedule... Was planning a buggy trip either late March or early May. So if we don't head to La Pesca or Tamiahua, we'll head that way.

WOO HOO:singing:
Definatley count me and my dad in... we will register soon ... i am looking forward to getting together with everybody again!

Last year I got my buggy to NABX in a ski bag . It is not the P.L. fold up but an early generation Flexi. The tires came in my suitcase.
Most airlines accept ski bags ?

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[It's a PL folding buggy...I've never broken it all the way down but that might work...don't all airlines charge extra now for golf bags?

I booked NABX with Continental and there was no specific charge for what I described as an "oversized Golf Bag" (Mystic Gear Bag, 43x35x150 cm). Fees are $15 for the first bag and $25 for the second bag., if combined weight is under 50 lbs. If combined wieght of both bags is over 50 lbs then there is a $50 aditional charge, and $100 if over 70 lbs. Max size for any bag is 292 cm combined LxHxW. I'll pay the $100 since shipping it UPS will be slower and almost as much, and cheap hotels at NABX keeps overall cost low.

Likewise at JIBE, hotels are not expensive, so even with baggage charges if you have to fly here, it can be affordable. Micro-Suite Motels on the mainland (15 min, from the beach) ar $50 a night and beachside motels on Jekyll Isalnd can be had for $90.

Book to Jacksonville, FL (JAX) which is served by most major airlines and is only 55 min. from the beach. A little over an hour from Savannah airport if that works for you.

I stayed at the Microtel out by the interstate last time and was very impressed with the neat and clean atmosphere and especially that it was only $60 a night. An in-room Jacuzzi would be nice but I work out my tensions out on the beach.

I'm hoping my friend and I can make this event.

Scott

Just a few hours up I-95 for you. Hope you guys can make it. You will be most welcome.

Yo, I'm in for sure! Looking forward to seeing you guys from last year and meeting new Buds. This year I should be well kited-up for all wind conditions. My wife will provide the ever present chin music about me taking the "family" on a trip where they'll sit and watch me buggy, but like always I'll tell her "Hey! Be thankfull for an all-expenses paid beach vacation! Now get back in the kitchen and bake me a pie!!"

Fthwaaap! aaackaaaaaack-Uuungh!!

Sorry, my beautiful wife was reading this over my shoulder. I didn't know she was there.... Still going though, but probably without pie.