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cauncy > 9 months ago, 18 May 2017

cauncy

8407 posts

18 May 2017 8:15pm

Guys
We have plans to host a wind event here in the midwest at the end of november
It'll be a no/low cost event to all, we've already got some great ideas and criteria for the event
However were committed to make this an event a hit
Please feel free to comment on what would make you want to attend
I'll be posting updates on a regular basis and will soon be advertising on SB events
Hope to see you up here

shi thouse

1154 posts

18 May 2017 8:22pm

Assume you are referring to the summer months Cauncy....

cauncy

8407 posts

18 May 2017 8:28pm

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shi thouse said..
Assume you are referring to the summer months Cauncy....

Blowvember??

Dave Whettingsteel

1397 posts

18 May 2017 8:42pm

Post harvest so Matt gets a chance at the big air comp?

cauncy

8407 posts

18 May 2017 8:49pm

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Dave Whettingsteel said..
Post harvest so Matt gets a chance at the big air comp?

Sponsored by WOO
??
Prize money?

Dave Whettingsteel

1397 posts

18 May 2017 9:07pm

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cauncy said..

Dave Whettingsteel said..
Post harvest so Matt gets a chance at the big air comp?

Sponsored by WOO
??
Prize money?

Thatll do it! But prize money is non-essential i reckon

eppo

9762 posts

18 May 2017 9:17pm

Well it's the right time in the season (for once

).

where in the midwest you thinking Cauncy?

Consider having downwinder logistics sorted as that seems the go for most and there are some rippers up there.

Be a good one stop exposure for all the brands new gear before the season kicks off down here in full flight.

Anyhow ...

Dave Whettingsteel

1397 posts

18 May 2017 9:26pm

Sunset to corros downwinder with a party at the end has to be on the list Eppo!

Chris6791

3271 posts

18 May 2017 9:54pm

Did I tell you I'm down in Perth now Cauncy?

There was always chatter about a Dongara to Gero downwinder. I could be up for an excuse to come back for a weekend.

SaveTheWhales

1900 posts

19 May 2017 5:09am

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cauncy said..

Dave Whettingsteel said..
Post harvest so Matt gets a chance at the big air comp?

Sponsored by WOO
??
Prize money?

Thats an awesome jump..
Who goes the highest Wins
Nevermind the Bullcrap Woo "bump" accelerometer guesstimator - just a few judges who are not blind or Brand happy !!

Cornishryan

185 posts

19 May 2017 7:58am

This is great Cauncy - as you well know you have support in Perth and we will make sure a great crew are in attendance.........

See you soon mate

cauncy

8407 posts

19 May 2017 8:29am

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eppo said..
Well it's the right time in the season (for once

Shops and brands participation imho are a great addition
ive contacted a couple of shops prior and November got the thumbs up
I'll be contacting brands and shops shortly with details
downwinders will be high on the agenda with sundowner beers, food and tunes, hoping for a bus service from coronation beach

ExSurfCentre

497 posts

19 May 2017 8:29am

Great stuff Mick, we will pack the troopy full of Exmouth crew and be heading down for sure. I'd be all for donating some goodies for any comp prizes too. This event is long overdue good on you all for making things happen... Get onto those dates so we can start clearing the diary

psychojoe

2239 posts

19 May 2017 11:08am

Cauncy, I have a family of 5. 2 babies under 2. I need somewhere affordable and comfortable to put all these people. That's what I need to attend. Sounds awesome.

cauncy

8407 posts

19 May 2017 11:47am

Dave whettingsteel will be head of kindergarten

shi thouse

1154 posts

19 May 2017 11:52am

Put up a swag in Cauncy's backyards!

eppo

9762 posts

19 May 2017 12:52pm

Is the council on board with all of this?

KA_GM

NSW

73 posts

19 May 2017 2:57pm

Nice Mick! Sounds fun - make sure it's before Merimbula so more folks can make the journey :D Let's chat about it. Alex - KA 0431 229 171

cauncy

8407 posts

19 May 2017 1:45pm

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eppo said..
Is the council on board with all of this?

Myself , dave whettingsteel and rob Smallwood had meetings,
They were all for it, very good funding too
However they were wanting it in April , I won't embarrass myself or the region holding it then
Were going alone with it at this stage, we just want a good fun event, nothing over regulated, good winds and good vibes,
cheers

Dave Whettingsteel

1397 posts

19 May 2017 2:44pm

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cauncy said..
Dave whettingsteel will be head of kindergarten

Haha, don't think that will go well!

The event will be centered around Geraldton, in part because its well serviced with accommodation options. Aim is to be low cost and people to look after-selves outside of events.

I'm sure you can find yourself something suitable. Suggest:

www.airbnb.com.au/s/Geraldton--Australia?atlastest5=true&gclid=CPa4jZGt-9MCFV4GKgodTo8Bsg&s_tag=HIPZuBRf&allow_override%5B%5D=

www.geraldtonaccommodationservice.com.au/

www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/wa/mid-west/geraldton

www.trivago.com.au/

www.wotif.com.au

cauncy

8407 posts

19 May 2017 2:58pm

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SaveTheWhales said..

cauncy said..

Dave Whettingsteel said..
Post harvest so Matt gets a chance at the big air comp?

Sponsored by WOO
??
Prize money?

Thats an awesome jump..
Who goes the highest Wins
Nevermind the Bullcrap Woo "bump" accelerometer guesstimator - just a few judges who are not blind or Brand happy !!

Sent dimitri from epic kites a pm
he's keen to attend and demo his gear if calendar is right
hoping to get a couple of pro riders to also attend
Some possible stiff competition
for the boosters amongst us
should be fun

cauncy

8407 posts

19 May 2017 3:07pm

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Chris6791 said..
Did I tell you I'm down in Perth now Cauncy?

There was always chatter about a Dongara to Gero downwinder. I could be up for an excuse to come back for a weekend.

Perth
So your selling your small kites then

yeh chrisso come on up
it'll be good to catch up

Chris6791

3271 posts

19 May 2017 7:14pm

^^^ Maybe if I stack my 6, 7 and 8 on top of each other I'll get a session and my new local - Korella St.

Dave Whettingsteel

1397 posts

19 May 2017 7:17pm

Good to hear the yeti didnt get you in the himalayas chris!!

Hope you can make it to cauncys windfest once he extracts his digit and puts a date out there!

Dj Atak

74 posts

19 May 2017 7:54pm

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psychojoe said..
Cauncy, I have a family of 5. 2 babies under 2. I need somewhere affordable and comfortable to put all these people. That's what I need to attend. Sounds awesome.

We have plenty of room here!! No worries to put you and your family up for the event!!! Big play room

cauncy

8407 posts

19 May 2017 8:10pm

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Dave Whettingsteel said..
Good to hear the yeti didnt get you in the himalayas chris!!

Hope you can make it to cauncys windfest once he extracts his digit and puts a date out there!

mambo is at the end of nov
dont want brands to be in a toss up
itll be a week either side of that, so not to clash
couple of brands have commitments there
should have a set date by end of this week

Weta

893 posts

19 May 2017 8:30pm

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cauncy said..
Guys
We have plans to host a wind event here in the midwest at the end of november
It'll be a no/low cost event to all, we've already got some great ideas and criteria for the event
However were committed to make this an event a hit
Please feel free to comment on what would make you want to attend
I'll be posting updates on a regular basis and will soon be advertising on SB events
Hope to see you up here

Wind and lots of it!!! if you have Wind you have an event!!!
Food & drinks dont need to be over the top just good quality and well priced.
Communication so people know what's happening where and when.
Demo's of latest gear
A Truly Epic Downwinder with waves and flatwater to cater for the mix
Party each night

cauncy

8407 posts

19 May 2017 8:57pm

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Weta said..

Your on it weta
whats better than a good day of wind with mates and new crew ,demo some new gear you've had your eye on, big downwinder and chill with a feed n tunes ,great sunset with a couple of cold ones in ya

SaveTheWhales

1900 posts

19 May 2017 9:17pm

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cauncy said..
Sent dimitri from epic kites a pm
he's keen to attend and demo his gear if calendar is right
hoping to get a couple of pro riders to also attend
Some possible stiff competition
for the boosters amongst us
should be fun

That would be awesome to have Dimitri doing his air magic entertaining all the beach goers and making us look like weve just finished kite lessons haaa

He will definitely have to compete in the big event - K.O.A politics said he was too old to go big !
Dingos arzz - time to make things fair dingkum ! or we'll be watching too haaa

Perhaps see if Ruben might be available hes another Legend..

Emanjay

115 posts

19 May 2017 10:16pm

Dimitri would definitely make me want to attend. The guy is kiteboarding personified, would love to hear the full story of why they don't let him in KOA.

That and just a well organised event.. ie good downwinder arrangements, good accommodation options (could arrange deal with private land owner for large group of campers/caravans??) Some gear to demo would obviously be attractive too.

cauncy

8407 posts

21 May 2017 6:30pm

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Emanjay said..
Dimitri would definitely make me want to attend. The guy is kiteboarding personified, would love to hear the full story of why they don't let him in KOA.

That and just a well organised event.. ie good downwinder arrangements, good accommodation options (could arrange deal with private land owner for large group of campers/caravans??) Some gear to demo would obviously be attractive too.

I'll be chatting to accomadation options and try to get them onboard for an event discount to anyone attending,
cheers
dimitri would be a great addition, I've already contacted him and fingers crossed his commitments will allow him to attend amongst others

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