1 RULES

1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The ISAF Racing

Rules of Sailing.

1.2 No national authority prescriptions will apply.

1.3 IKA Experimental Rules of Kiteboarding Freestyle & Racing Rules will apply.

1.4 If there is a conflict between Rules, the ISAF rules will take precedence.

2 ADVERTISING
Boards and riders may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing authority.

3 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

3.1 The competition is open to all Australian residents* with a valid AKSA membership

3.2 National Titles & PKRA wild cards will only be given to Australian citizens

3.3 Eligible riders may enter by registering online through the official website or on the registration day.

3.4 The following restrictions on the number of riders apply: XX riders max for male and female freestyle – pre-qualifier will apply if required.

50 riders max for any course race – more than one race group maybe run if required >50 riders entering.

4 FEES

Riders: AU$ 200
Non-riders: AU$ 50 social- entry to after party/ gear demo

5 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The sailing instructions will be available on-line or after the initial riders meeting on the first day of the event as posted on the race board

Here are official IKA rules:
http://www.internationalkiteboarding.org/images/documents/manuals/AppendixBBJan2012.pdf

6 THE COURSES

The courses to be sailed will be as follows:

Freestyle – marked four point box competition area

Course Racing – appropriate course layout confirmed by the head judge in accordance with the conditions and IKA race rules.

*Australian residents: i.e., Australian residents for tax purposes, living in Australia with a valid address, that have not entered any other National Kiteboarding Competition abroad.

7 SCHEDULE

7.1 Registration: Online at http://aksa.com.au/Default.aspx?pageId=651617&eventId=423144&EventViewMode=EventRegistrationsList

Or on site registration the first date of the event

7.2 Registration confirmation: All riders will need to confirm their registration on the first day of the event

7.3 Event Program:

Thursday 7^th June
9:00-12:00  Registration in Pallarenda beach access 14
12:00  Riders Meeting Robertson Park, Pallarenda
13:00  First possible start of Freestyle or Racing
16:00  Last round of Racing/Freestyle

Friday 8^th June

10:00  Riders meeting Robertson Park, Pallarenda
11:00  Racing
12:00  Freestyle
19:00 Afterparty Seaview Hotel or Dead Letter Circus concert at The Venue

Saturday 9^th June

9:00  Yoga session in Pallarenda Beach Access 14
10:00  Riders meeting Robertson Park, Pallarenda

11:00  Racing
12:00 Freestyle
18:00 Afterparty Seaview Hotel All Ages Concert
Sunday 10^th June
11:00 Riders Briefing Nelly Bay/ Magnetic Island
11.30 Possible Magnetic Is. –Townsville Race
14:00 Finishing off Freestyle/ Racing Competition

15:00  Rail Jam, Speed Challenge, Big Air, Kiteloop Contest

18:00  Possible Presentations at The Seaview Hotel
Monday June 11^th
11:00 Rail Jam, Speed Challenge, Big Air, Kiteloop Contest
12:00 Possible finishing of Freestyle/Racing
18:00 End of Event

7.4 The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first heat/race each day is

confirmed by the head judge in accordance with the conditions and IKA rules.

8 PENALTY SYSTEM

8.1 The scoring penalties will apply as defined in the ISAF/IKA race rules

8.2 Decisions of the protest committee & head judge will be final.

9 SCORING

9.1 The scoring system for Freestyle will be as follows:

Number of Eliminations: No more than 1 single elimination will be run during the event (per category), and no more than 1 double elimination.

Scoring: A rider shall be scored while being in the designated competition area. Whether a rider is in or out of the competition area, will be at the discretion of the Judge. One or two panels of judges, each panel comprising an odd number of judges, no less than three in number, shall score each heat. The scores of the respective riders will be tabulated to get their results from that heat. Judges will not assign numerical values to tricks, but will have a shorthand notation for taking brief notes of the tricks performed on each tack during the heat. They will also write a short note with an explanation of their judgment. Watching the heat takes precedence over writing down the tricks. All judging sheets for each heat shall bear the full names or identifiable abbreviations of the judges judging the heat. The Head Judge will be able to understand the short hand notes of the individual judges and will be able to explain judgment to the riders.

The Freestyle Judging will follow the new PKRA format:
http://prokitetour.com/download/PKRA%202012%20World%20Tour%20Freestyle%20rules%20V1.pdf

9.2 The scoring system for course racing will be as follows:

Position                              Points

1                                           1

2                                           2

3                                           3

etc etc

Did Not Finish                    Number of finishers + 1

Did Not Start                     Number of finishers + 1

DiSQualified                       Number of competitors + 2

Dependant upon the number of discards permitted, the highest then second highest scores are discarded. The lowest total score, with discards if taken into account, wins. Scores may be discarded as follows –

Number of races               Discards

1                                           0

4-6                                       1

7-10                                     2

11-15                                   3

16 and more                      4

10 SUPPORT BOATS

Support boats/jetskis will be present during the event for safety & rescue.

11 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Competitors participate in the competition entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to

Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or

personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the competiton.

12 INSURANCE

Each participating should be insured with valid AKSA membership.

Official T-Shirt Front Art

Australian residency is a requirement for participation in the Freestyle competition. Aksa membership is required for public liability insurance.
The racing competition will be an open event and the top Australian riders will rank accordingly.
The Magnetic Island to Townsville Race is an open race and will be held on Sunday the 10th June.

There will also be open events for:
Wakestyle Park (kicker, rails and sliders) for kiters and wakeboarders on site
‘Old School Comp’ (Toby Braeuers- Airstyle DVD will be used as a guide for the tricks).
In accordance with AKSA requirements, the comp for Freestyle will follow the PKRA new guidelines and age categories below:

Groms- 15 and younger
Youth – 18 & Under as of 1st July
Open – Mens Any age
Open – Womens Any age
Master – 35 & Over as of 1st July

The $200 Registration includes:
* Meals at the Official after comp/party Venue- THE SEAVIEW Hotel
* All competitions
* Special Prize draw
* Free entry to the official Afterparty concert (All Ages) on Saturday night with Def Wish Cast, The Solemn Prophets, DNA & Solex, DJ Astro Black (USA).
This will be  a big Party with everybody young and old!
* Free Event TShirt

2012 Nationals KTA Tshirt Art

2012 official event shirt-back

Australia's Original HipHop Crew Dew Wish Cast to play at 2012 Nationals

Friday Night we got Dead Letter Circus at The Veune, Sunday Reggae time at Seaview.

The event is presented by:
http://eventsqld.com.au/
Intheloop Kiteboarding
James Cook University Kiteboarding Club

The Freestyle event is presented by:
North Kiteboarding
The Racing event is presented by:
Cabrinha Kiteboarding

The Event is supported by:
http://townsvilleenterprise.com.au/AboutUs.aspx
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/
http://www.aims.gov.au/
SportsMed Physio

Media Partners:
http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/
http://www.seabreeze.com.au/
Kiteboarder Magazine
Kiteworld
KiteMag

We see you in tropical Paradise for a BIG Kiting Event ever !!
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!

Leave a comment below..

The focus will be on tricks, heat prep, new scoring system, trampoline, helmet coaching, physio aspects and more..

We will meet at 3 Maskell Street in Pallarenda on the 6th of June at 11.30 am and run the camp till 5pm.

There is limited slots available.
For more info please email:
Marvin@intheloopkiteboarding.com

TO REGISTER LEAVE YOUR FULL NAME AND EMAIL BELOW IN THE ‘LEAVE A REPLY/ COMMENT’ FIELD BELOW THE PHOTO!

Only riders under 18 years of ages can participate in this camp.

Andy Yates at his 2010 PKRA training on Lizard Island

Kiteboarding at a Shipwreck in South Pacific Ocean

The day had finally come, after a cold and wet Perth winter, I could only dream of what lay in wait for me over the next week as I checked my mountain of baggage in for the midnight red-eye to Cairns. I had been told to expect endless days of sunshine, warm water, waves and wind, but not even this could have prepared me for what I was about to experience.

As the plane touched down in Cairns, the 100% humidity certainly took its’ toll carting 30+ kgs of baggage to the Air Niugini check-in where fellow rider Matt Wessum and I were greeted with a VERY generous baggage allowance of 50kg for kiteboarders and surfers! Qantas, Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Tiger please take note!  As our plane touched down in Port Moresby we were greeted by locals dressed in traditional outfits, serenading us with guitars. It was like something straight out of a Hollywood movie!

Once we cleared immigration and customs, we met up with Marvin Baumeister from In the Loop Kiteboarding, the mad German who had organized the trip. You could tell from the smile on his face that Marv was amped and we would soon realize why! Leaving the airport we made our way to the boat that would be our home for the next week, the MV Rising Dawn. After loading all of our gear onboard, Marv introduced us to the rest of the crew, the riders: Keahi, Ewan, Luke, Sam, Graham, Joe, Steve and a 17 year old Hula local named Nigel. Marvin had taught Nigel how to ride last time he visited PNG and he had invited him to join the trip as his invaluable local knowledge would only enhance our PNG experience. Complementing the riders were our videographer, Chase Burns from Philip Island and photographer, Joe Millen, both of whom you could tell were eager to get underway and start capturing images for the film that will surely entice others to this beautiful country, the Land of Lahara.

After, a quick trip to the local bottle shop to pick up some essential supplies, and a warm welcome speech from Andy Abel and Jason Pini the PNG Surfing Association Officials, we were on our way, destined for our first anchorage, somewhere amongst the myriad of tiny islands that make up PNG. Once setting anchor for the night and gorging ourselves on fresh fish and fruit, everyone made their way into the secluded sandy beach of Local Island behind us for some quiet beers around the bonfire that would burn all night in anticipation of what was in store for us the next day.

Ready for departure in Port Moresby

As dawn broke, the captain already had us underway to our first destination, Black Rocks. As I climbed up the ladder to the dining area, a huge buffet breakfast was already served I would come home to WA about 5kgs heavier! Thanx to our amazing Cook!! After a quick swim and snorkel and Stand Up Paddle we decided to move further up the coast to a village called Hula, Nigel’s home town. Motoring in slowly towards the village, our boat was surrounded by villagers in their dugout canoes offering us fish that they had caught only hours ago. I had never experienced hospitality like this, it certainly wasn’t something you would ever see in Perth! As there was no wind in sight, we decided we would all head ashore to experience the culture and atmosphere of a true remote village on the East Coast of PNG. As soon as we stepped onto the pristine beach we were instantly surrounded by hundreds of kids eager to learn a little bit about us. Once Chase produced his video camera and began filming the kids were eager to get in every picture that was taken. They certainly weren’t camera shy! After a quick tour of the village our curiosity got the better of us and we started asking questions about something called ‘Beetle Nut.’ We had seen a sign at Port Moresby harbor which banned it from being eaten there so we figured whatever it was it must be good sh*t! The locals were more than happy (I think they were smiling red a little too much actually) to help us out and soon we were all chewing away, getting red stained mouths and dizzy heads. Beetle Nut and I didn’t seem to get along too well because I swallowed most of what I had in mouth, which you don’t do and as I was soon the certain of attention for the local kids as I power-spewed everywhere. Clearly an amateur! After a quick recovery though, everyone waved goodbye to the locals and we headed back to the boat to enjoy a spectacular PNG sunset.

having fun at black rocks

As the sun rose on another glorious PNG day, we could all feel a slight breeze blowing over the water as we devoured yet another gourmet breakfast. Following a very competitive game of football against the local kids on the beach where we were chased by about 100 kids. By the afternoon the wind was in and everyone was soon up and riding on 12m’s. I headed out and got riding up and down with hundreds of kids lining the shore line. EWWS and ARRS could be heard from every point on the beach. Keahi and Luke joined me and we kited for the rest of the afternoon spraying and riding past the kids.  They were cheering, throwing balls we had to catch mid air and everybody was celebrating with looks of awe and excitement on their faces. We had an “All Time”. After a solid afternoon session we decided to call it a day and get back to the boat which anchored 500m of the beach on the edge of one of the many reefs that surrounded “Hula” village. Most of us packed up and jumped in one of our two dinghies to head back to the boat, Keahi and Sam kited on surfboards into the sunset back to the boat.

good fun in Hula Village

Awaking to another sun-filled day, Marvin delivered a wind forecast that had us all drooling in anticipation. After a quick breakfast, wind was already starting to fill in and soon kites were inflated and we were up and riding on the inside of a reef in millpond flat water ride out to the reef where we were going to begin with a photo and video session riding some waves. We were joined by a couple of the local villagers in their dugout canoe which we continually buzzed for a couple of hours. They loved it and handed us 2 Spanish Mackerels as a present.  After a big feed of fresh fish we were soon off to our next destination for the day, Shipwrecks. This was an eerie location consisting of an old ship that had run aground on the reef years ago. The massive rusted vessels loomed high above the turquoise reef waters and made for an incredible backdrop to kite against. Matt and Keahi kited a few miles through the reef to get to the wreck allowing Chase and Joe the opportunity to capture some incredible images! Not wanting to waste any of the wind that was now blowing strong over the massive reef, we quickly packed up and motored to a new location, Black Rocks. Captain Graig had been raving about this spot, so we had very high expectations, all of which were soon well and truly met! We were the first kiters to ride there, like in many other locations we would kite in the next days. Upon arrival at low tide, we were greeted with a long, exposed sand bar with a set of Black Rocks extending into the sea and wind blowing directly over it. This created some butter smooth, flat water which made for one very intense, four hour down wind session involving some big boosting and kite looping in  up to 30knots. We stayed there to sunset and kited for about 5km downwind back to the boat. Some of us have seen some strange things in the mystic crowded palm tree forests behind the beach. Nigel told us some stories about Black Magic that this place was known for. We were feeling the Voodoo by now. That night we relaxed around the TV by introducing Nigel to Team America.

Ewan Jasepn bringing the fish in

Fun session in waves

It was our last full day on the MV Rising Sun and after experiencing what we had over the past 5 days, it was going to be very hard to top the locations we had visited. We visited a village on the coast that was built on the water but unfortunately the wind wasn’t up that morning. Once back on the boat I had a nap since I was still feeling a bit sick and as I awoke to an island landscape of perfect white sands, palm trees, turquoise reef water and a gentle breeze already starting to fill in. We landed on “Idia Island”.  It seems Marv and the Golden Dawn crew had saved the best to last however. We walked over the island and explored this beautiful sandy island surrounded by massive lagoons, rocks and reef. We touched base with the few people living on the beach of the island and we welcomed warmly. Most of them have never seen a white person and some of the kids started crying because they were scared of us “Dim Dims”.

Everybody having a biog feed before all day kiting session

After lunch we had 25-30 knots of Lahara winds ripping in and soon the sound of kites being inflated could be heard everywhere. After yet another massive flatwater session, with some mega loops we took the local kids for rides on our backs and boards. They were stoked. We rounded the day off with a mad sunset session which was the perfect end for another amazing day. Once dark we called it, retreating to the boat for a few beers and reminiscing about what had been a surreal kiting experience for the past 6 days.

amazing last day of kiting in a remote island out in the reef

As dawn broke on our last day in PNG I stumbled out of bed to a scene that I was becoming more and more used to, a lush island landscape resembling something out of Pirates of the Caribbean: white sands, tall palm trees, deep blue water and small islander huts. We had to squeeze one last session in here on “Fisherman’s Island”, especially considering the 20 knots that was on offer, however this was cut short by the sounds of the deck hands screaming at us to get back on board as apparently a tsunami warning had just been issued for the area! Thinking, this was simply a final parting joke that the crew was playing on us to hurry us back we didn’t exactly rush and we soon saw from the look on the Captain’s face that this was indeed no joke! We began motoring out into deep water as quickly as possible, but much to everyone’s relief (well maybe not Chase, he was hoping to catch the wave on film and sell the footage to Channel 7 for thousands of $), the warning was soon cancelled and we motored back into Port Moresby as planned to go to the Art shop to get some souvenirs and later that afternoon make our connecting flights back to Oz.

fisherman in his house on an island

Papua New Guinea is truly the most amazing place I have been to. The scenery is absolutely breath taking, the kiting conditions world-class, the culture, experiencing the unexpected and the local people are amongst the friendliest I have ever met. I could talk for hours about why you should visit this country but I’m sure the experience that I have just shared with you is more than reason enough. Get in touch with Marvin from In the Loop and experience it yourself! You won’t be disappointed!

good lads

Thanx to all of our sponsors and everybody involved that made this trip the start of a beautiful future for kiting tourism in PNG.
All photos by Joe Millen from Adrenalin Rush Australia.

Make sure you check out our DVD, “Land of Lahara” by Chase Burns.

To register please email:

marvin@intheloopkiteboarding.com

cost is $50 pp for the two days which includes a BBQ on the Sunday.
We will meet on Saturday at 11am at our shop/school in 3 Maskell Street in Pallarenda and start off from there.
We see you there for a lot of fun and progression.

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Out of Control

2012 CRUISES

07 Aug 2012
16 Aug 2012 9 nights
from: Alotau
to: Alotau
Louisiade

18 Aug 2012
27 Aug 2012 9 nights
from: Alotau
to: Misima
Kite surfing Louisiade Archipelago available

27 Aug 2012
05 Sep 2012 9 nights
from: Misima
to: Misima
Kite Surfing… Russel Island and beyond available September 2012

05 Sep 2012
14 Sep 2012 9 nights
from: Misima
to: Alotau
Kite Surfing Louisiade Archipelago available

15 Sep 2012
25 Sep 2012 10 nights
from: Alotau
to: Port Moresby
Kite Surfing Louisiade Archipelago and Southern Barrier. available

2012 National Freestyle/Racing Championships and Kite Tour Asia Australian Open and will be held in Townsville from 7th to 11th June 2012.
Registrations on AKSA Website:http://www.aksa.com.au/Default.aspx?pageId=651617&eventId=423144&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Included in Registration is:

Australian residency is a requirement for participation in the Freestyle competition. Aksa membership is required for public liability insurance.
The racing competition will be an open event and the top Australian riders will rank accordingly.
The Magnetic Island to Townsville Race is an open race and will be held on Sunday the 10th June. The Race is approx. 20km and will be held at 2pm.

There will also be open events for:
Wakestyle Park (kicker, rails and sliders) for kiters and wakeboarders on site
‘Old School Comp’ (Toby Braeuers- Airstyle DVD will be used as a guide for the tricks).

In accordance with AKSA requirements, the comp for Freestyle will follow the PKRA/IKA guidelines these age categories:

Groms- 14 and younger
Youth – 18 & Under as of 1st July
Open – Mens Any age
Open – Womens Any age
Master – 35 & Over as of 1st July

There will also be a music, food and lots of Activities on site.
Registration includes:
* Meals at the Official after comp/party Venue- THE SEAVIEW HOTEL
* Free entry to concert (All Ages) on Saturday night.
* All competitions
* Special Prize draw

For sponsorship enquirers please email:
jcukiteboardingclub@gmail.com

The Event is supported by:

http://eventsqld.com.au/

http://townsvilleenterprise.com.au/AboutUs.aspx

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/

http://www.aims.gov.au/

North Kiteboarding
Cabrinha

Media Partners:

http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/

http://www.seabreeze.com.au/

Kiteboarder Magazine
Kiteworld
KiteMag

We see you in tropical Paradise for a BIG Kiting Event!!

Facebook event:

http://www.facebook.com/events/198920860199666/

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www.kiteboardtour.asia

Kite World – Apr – May ’10-

“Lizard Tracks” by Andy Yates

Photos > Luke Wilmott

Covering 1,727,000 square kilometres, Queensland – the ‘Sunshine State’ of Australia – is more than seven times the size of the UK and five times that of Texas.

Yates clocking up the riding hours. Captain Cook sailed right past Lizard Island in 1770. He said it was windy then…

LIZARD ISLAND  > PKRA World Champion Andy Yates visits Lizard Island for the first time mention Lizard Island to most people and you will be greeted with a knowing nod. I suspect though that this is more the result of an interesting, easy to remember name rather than a comprehensive knowledge of the numerous islands dotting the Great Barrier Reef on the east coast of Australia. The fact that the island also hosts one of the most secluded, exclusive and expensive resorts in the Pacific region perhaps also contributes to its notoriety.

However, what is less well appreciated are the southeasterly trade winds which sweep through the balmy, picturesque bays of the island from May to October each year, creating a kiting paradise. Located 27 kilometres from the coast of Cape Flattery, 93 kilometres northeast of Cooktown, Lizard Island National Park is the only continental island group close to the outer Barrier Reef. So when Marvin Baumeister from In the Loop Kiteboarding in Townsville invited me to do some photo shooting on one of his regular Lizard Island kiting trips, I jumped at the chance.

My Far North Queensland trip would start with a short two hour plane trip from Brisbane to Townsville. I was sure we were being overly optimistic about how much kiting gear would fit into such a tiny four seater plane. Although I was confident in our pilot, the decision to take all the gear but less fuel was a little worrying. Nevertheless, our plane was in the air and we were on our way by 1pm. It was sweet flying in such a small plane and on descent the plane circled the entire island. From the air the colours of the land were in stark contrast to the water, which seemed to glow a blue I had never seen before. I couldn’t wait to get out and kite.

Our man on the ground, Tim, welcomed us alongside a steady breeze rustling the vegetation around the airstrip. We were escorted along a 200 metre bush track to the beach at Watson’s Bay, where two boats were already anchored. We piled the kiting gear into the boats and set course to the Blue Lagoon on the other side of the island. As we navigated our way through the shallow reefs and past the last headland of the island, the Blue Lagoon showed us its colours. Despite being a little overcast and stormy, the water still glowed a beautifully clear blue.

We anchored the boat on the beach and immediately started pumping up for our first session on the island. It was so great kiting over the lagoons and reefs between Lizard and the surrounding islands. There was constant movement beneath the water; turtles, reef sharks, gropers and schools of colourful fish. Tacking over huge expanses of colourful reefs and around other islands was a unique experience for me. After kiting the whole afternoon, we came in at dusk and packed up. With only a few permanent residents, it was perfectly reasonable for us to stash all our gear in the bushes on the beach, something I’d be very hesitant doing anywhere else. It was already pitch black when the boats dropped us at the camp site in Watson’s Bay. There was no moonlight at all, we hadn’t seen the camp site in daylight, had few torches and, to top it off, a rain squall came though just as we started setting up our tents. Great! “Marvin, is a comfortable, dry bed in the resort really $1300 a night?”
We awoke to our first view of the campsite. Our tents were nestled among a group of massive boulders surrounded by lush vegetation, right on the beach at Watson’s Bay. This was definitely a five star camping.

to be continued..

we are stoked and excited it will be epic!

16m Rail

there is one more Rail that we will upload photos of soon.