Downwinder - Sunday, August 14 ñ Crissy to Berkeley

[~emily.]

[marq=right]Downwinder ~*~ Sunday, August 14th ~*~ Crissy to Berkeley [/marq]

[shadow=red]The Adventure[/shadow]
As before, (remember this?) Registered participants will meet at Kite Wind Surf in Alameda around 12:30 for a 1pm departure. Rigging & Launching at Crissy beginning at 2pm. Ride & Carve, Rip & Boost for the 8+ scenic miles to Point Emery (with the security of chase boat & jetski support). The bus will depart from Berkeley at 6pm, & return to Alameda for an after-party.

[shadow=red]Qualifications[/shadow]
While itís mostly downwind, you still need to handle obstacles (Alcatraz Island, tanker ships, etc.) and the variable conditions of San Francisco Bay. If you are riding upwind in both directions and can perform simple jumps and if youíre up for the adventure, sign up on the KWS website or in the shop!

We do need a minimum of 30 participants; Tell your friends, Spread the word, Sign up! It's a hell of an adventure - Don't Miss Out!<br><br>

[Bob]

Excellent!
With a gentle flood it will be perfect water for play :-)

[Guest]

Who's bringing the beer?

[~emily.]

I'll make sure there's beer... :drinkers:

The real question is: Who's going?

[OliverG]

I'd like to do the downwinder and go to the swap meet, but I'll be up on the North Coast for the weekend. :roll:

[feixaq]

I'll be there!

[Guest]

Game On!

[Guest]

WOW
=D>
Was that Fun!
Jeff & Emily can we do it again next weekend???
Please???

[yup]

That was most awesome.

[liv2kitesurf]

Great time!! Great views and big LONG downwind ride. What a fantastic adventure on the part of a great kiteboarding shop, kitewindsurf, in Alameda. It was so well organized and executed. Really nice to have the critically important verbal pointers from Bob before going and the support of the boat and two jetskis (it was comforting to see them BEHIND me !). Thanks so much Jeff, Emily, Bob and Sylvia! I recommend this trip if it comes by again next year. =D>