Season-End Party in Memory of Brett Powell 9/24 Alameda

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Season-End Party in Memory of Brett Powell 9/24 Alameda

Post by Boardsports » Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:57 pm

Kite/Wind/SUP Season-End Party in Memory of Brett Powell

You are cordially invited to the 2017 Season End Kite/Wind/SUP Party on Sunday September 24th at Crown Beach in Alameda. Boardsports California, the SFBA (San Francisco Boarding Association), and the family of Brett Powell have partnered together to host this special party, BBQ, and Memorial Event in Brett’s honor. Brett’s generous spirit and steadfast commitment to helping others were evident to all who know and love him. In his spirit, the “Brett Powell Safety Initiative” has been established to provide education, safety, and access support for those who share a commitment and passion for kiteboarding and other boardsports in the SF Bay Area. On September 24th, we invite everyone to come together to celebrate Brett's life, relax, and bbq with members of the kite/wind/sup community, and also to launch the Site Steward Pilot Program, a key component of the Brett Powell Safety Initiative.

Boardsports California & the SFBA will sponsor the Site Steward Pilot Program at Crown Beach Alameda and Coyote Point San Mateo. The spirit of the program is to support fellow kiteboarding community members by providing a lending hand (as Brett often did for others) and promoting safety. Brett’s beautiful and vibrant life ended suddenly after a tragic kiteboarding accident at Crown Beach on May 12th. During his launch, a number of factors caused Brett to lose control of his kite and he was fatally injured. We want to bring the community together to discuss how we can combine the Site Steward Pilot Program with current efforts of the many individuals who regularly volunteer at ride sites around the Bay. Site Stewards will assist riders of all levels to understand local safety guidelines, launch/land & safety/self rescue best practices, and to provide information to protect access for the sport. Our goal is to establish a scalable Site Steward Volunteer Program that will serve the broader community in 2018 and beyond.

Season-End Party in Memory of Brett Powell

RSVP ASAP! Don't miss our great season end party in memory of Brett Powell -
Season-End Party in Memory of Brett Powell

Who: Everyone in the kite/wind/sup community is welcome (kiters, windsurfers, SUPers, friends & family (kids welcome!).

What: Season End Party in Memory of Brett Powell, Beachfront BBQ featuring Back Forty BBQ & Maui Mike’s Chicken, Live Music with John Brothers Piano Company, Beer from Faction Brewing, Wine, Site Steward Volunteer pilot program kick off, Lawn Games, and Raffle

Raffle & Event Sponsors:
O'Neill / Clif Bar / GoPro / Naish / North / Ion / Cabrinha / Nobile / Starboard / Mystic / WMFG / North Shore Inc / Chinook / Airush / Bay Area Kitesurf / Dakine / Peter Michael Winery / REI / 101 Surfsports / Live2Kite / KGB Kiteboarding / Mill Valley Inn / The Store Mill Valley / Studio Velo / The Cooperage / East Bay Regional Parks / Maui Mike / Faction Brewing / Oakland Spirits

When: Sunday, September 24th

Time: 1pm-5pm

***First 100 Attendees receive a complimentary O'Neill rash guard

Schedule:

1pm - Check in, lawn games, Live Music with John Brothers Piano Company, Beer from Faction Brewing, Wine

2pm - Beachfront BBQ featuring Back Forty BBQ & Maui Mike’s Chicken

3pm - Event hosts & sponsors Boardsports California, Carla Bourque, & SFBA announce Site Steward Pilot Program in memory of Brett Powell

4:15pm - Raffle Draw (you must be present to win!). Raffle proceeds will fund apparel and safety related supplies for the Site Steward Pilot Program

Where: Cityview Picnic Area, adjacent to Boardsports California, Crown Beach Alameda

GPS address: Crown Beach Park: 600 Westline Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
What to wear/bring: Casual attire. Please bring beach chairs, beach blankets, swimwear (if desired).

What to wear/bring: Casual attire. Please bring beach chairs, beach blankets, swimwear (if desired).

Cost: This is a FREE volunteer event sponsored by Boardsports California, the SFBA, & Brett Powell’s Family. Donations to the Site Steward Program are available through the 9/24 event raffle. If you are interested in sponsoring the Site Steward Program through the event raffle, please bring donated items to the event or contact Jane at info@boardsportscalifornia.com. All donations go to fund the Site Steward Volunteer Program

RSVP: Please RSVP by September 15th The event hosts would love to know how many people plan to attend as soon as possible. RSVP by clicking "register" in this eventbrite invite (click link below).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kitewindsu ... 6915736963
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Re: Season-End Party in Memory of Brett Powell 9/24 Alameda

Post by Boardsports » Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:15 pm

RSVP ASAP! Don't miss our great season end party in memory of Brett Powell

RSVP: Please RSVP by September 15th The event hosts would love to know how many people plan to attend as soon as possible. RSVP by clicking "register" in this eventbrite invite (click link below).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kitewindsu ... 6915736963

What: Season End Party in Memory of Brett Powell, Beachfront BBQ featuring Back Forty BBQ & Maui Mike’s Chicken, Live Music with John Brothers Piano Company, Beer from Faction Brewing, Wine, Site Steward Volunteer pilot program kick off, Lawn Games, and Raffle

Raffle & Event Sponsors:
O'Neill / Clif Bar / GoPro / Naish / North / Ion / Cabrinha / Nobile / Starboard / Mystic / WMFG / North Shore Inc / Chinook / Airush / Bay Area Kitesurf / Dakine / Peter Michael Winery / REI / 101 Surfsports / Live2Kite / KGB Kiteboarding / Mill Valley Inn / The Store Mill Valley / Studio Velo / The Cooperage / East Bay Regional Parks / Maui Mike / Faction Brewing / Oakland Spirits

When: Sunday, September 24th

Time: 1pm-5pm

***First 100 Attendees receive a complimentary O'Neill rash guard
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Re: Season-End Party in Memory of Brett Powell 9/24 Alameda

Post by Boardsports » Sat Sep 23, 2017 12:10 pm

a special thanks to our raffle sponsors. we have over $8000 in raffle items for our season end party tomorrow. we hope you all can join us! Raffle proceeds will go to fund our kiteboarding Site Steward Program.
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Re: Season-End Party in Memory of Brett Powell 9/24 Alameda

Post by Boardsports » Mon Sep 25, 2017 11:03 pm

Event Pics here> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 2c8cb6e33a

Thank you very much to all of our event and raffle sponsors! We had a great time and are grateful for your support. We will be following this event with a Spring Site Steward Pilot Program launch & training bbq in April 2018. We hope to see you all again in the Spring!
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