Redkite Charity Downwinder

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WAKSA
WAKSA
WA
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WA, 813 posts
10 Mar 2013 9:33pm
Just a reminder that the Redkite Charity Downwinder is on next Sunday the 17th

Come along and support what is an awesome event for an awesome charity.

Registration and details on Waksa's Website.

Prizes for those who raise the most
JimJones
JimJones
QLD
237 posts
QLD, 237 posts
10 Mar 2013 11:38pm
C'mon guys! I'm signed up, its a very worthy cause. Lets have some community!!
JimJones
JimJones
QLD
237 posts
QLD, 237 posts
11 Mar 2013 11:57am
What happens if the wind doesn't come?
RPM
RPM
WA
1549 posts
RPM RPM
WA, 1549 posts
11 Mar 2013 12:18pm

ermm.. then will be no downwinder....

You would think that possibly early december may be a good time to hold this event???

Juddy
Juddy
WA
1103 posts
WA, 1103 posts
11 Mar 2013 4:50pm
Wind/no wind, it doesn't matter.

This gig is about kiters raising some coin for a really great charity, supporting kids & teens through what must be a nightmare for them and their families.

Forget about how much wind we may or may not have, or the timing of the event, just make sure you're there with some $$ to donate for a great cause.

WAKSA
WAKSA
WA
813 posts
WA, 813 posts
14 Mar 2013 7:33am
Due to forecast the Redkite Downwinder has been moved to the following Sunday, the 24th. Keep posted for more details.
BigDasa
BigDasa
WA
47 posts
WA, 47 posts
16 Mar 2013 9:19am
Looks marginal for Sunday anyway.
Juddy
Juddy
WA
1103 posts
WA, 1103 posts
19 Mar 2013 4:34pm
Juddy said...
Wind/no wind, it doesn't matter.

This gig is about kiters raising some coin for a really great charity, supporting kids & teens through what must be a nightmare for them and their families.

Forget about how much wind we may or may not have, or the timing of the event, just make sure you're there with some $$ to donate for a great cause.



There's obviously a few of us on board for the event....

everydayhero.com.au/events/event_has_finished/4833 - just over $2400 raised so far....time to dig deep(er) peeps.
JimJones
JimJones
QLD
237 posts
QLD, 237 posts
20 Mar 2013 11:41am
Weather keeps improving, green arrows!!

Come on guys, take part, we're up to $2400 now.
galajoh
galajoh
WA
40 posts
WA, 40 posts
21 Mar 2013 7:21pm
Looking for someone to take my spot in the downwinder, I have raised some coin already (Gareth Hodges - everydayhero.com.au/events/event_has_finished/4833) but due to unforeseen circumstances cannot make it on Sunday.

I would like to "legitimise" my entry and ask someone to represent me in the race as it's a worthy cause and we need numbers to raise the profile of such a worthy charity.

Please PM if you're keen and I will ensure your name is put down in place of mine.

Many thanks
Gareth
Juddy
Juddy
WA
1103 posts
WA, 1103 posts
21 Mar 2013 8:17pm
No Kitestock, no Redkite....what a galah to miss these events....
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
21 Mar 2013 8:27pm
Great sentiment there Gareth.
It was cancelled one other year due to lack of wind.
I did the run solo on another, more accomodating, day & let my contributors know that the 'hard yards' (ha ha) had been put in.
No-one complained.
Took a few pics to back up the thankyou/confirmation message out.
IMO. Collect the coin - if you want to be seriously straight about it then do it another day - or not!
Im sure those chipping in to make life a bit more pleasant for the kids living through a hell none of us can even contemplate wont mind either way.

CALL OUT - cmon Perth kiters. You can hardly call a metro downwinder a sacrifice. Come along - have an awesome group kite - meet some new kite buddies - and spend a day reflecting on the fact that you are ably-bodied & skilled enough to do something 99.99% of the population cant & the kids your are supporting may never have the opportunity of even attempting.
Marklife
Marklife
WA
10 posts
WA, 10 posts
21 Mar 2013 10:03pm
I don't think I'm up for the race itself but if the organizers would like a hand with anything on the day I'll be glad to help out...
WAKSA
WAKSA
WA
813 posts
WA, 813 posts
21 Mar 2013 10:14pm
REDKITE IS ON !!!!

This Sunday come down to Brighton Beach and support Redkite. Currently there are approximately 8000 families affected by childhood and adolescent cancer in Australia. Redkite has been providing real support to children, young people and their families through cancer for over 26 years.

From 11am onwards WAKSA will be taking registration's for the Downwinder. $20 to enter, $100 makes you a Goldrider or there is still time to be a Redkite Hero http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/WAKSADownwinder2013.

The person who raises the most for Redkite this year will receive a weekend for 2 at Bunker Bay Lodge.

11am - 1pm Registration
1:30pm Bus pickup from Brighton
2:00pm Downwinder leaves Leighton Beach
4:30pm Prizegiving Clancy's City Beach ( Fish and Chips Provided)

Come on Kiter's put that love of your sport to a good cause, see you on Sunday

PS : There is no downwinder from City to Brighton this year
oceanfire
oceanfire
WA
718 posts
WA, 718 posts
22 Mar 2013 9:15am
Looking forward to it and it looks like the wind will be coming too

How many participants did we end up with?
JimJones
JimJones
QLD
237 posts
QLD, 237 posts
22 Mar 2013 12:33pm
Link isn't working:

everydayhero.com.au/events/event_has_finished/4833

moon waxing
moon waxing
WA
312 posts
WA, 312 posts
22 Mar 2013 10:40am
Hope to register on the day as a Goldrider, as long as I don't get called out at last minute for work.
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
22 Mar 2013 5:59pm
Looking like a green arrow tail wind all the way.
Heres hoping for a record turn out.
Cmon Perth kiters - it'll be a blast.
Race ur mates - or the whole field - OR make the most of every lump along the way and straggle in after hrs of kiting.
The more that rock up the better it will be.
BigDasa
BigDasa
WA
47 posts
WA, 47 posts
22 Mar 2013 7:51pm
The Red Kite link is now working guys so get in there and register on

kiteboardingwa.org.au/

Under Events, downwinder, its for a good cause.





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