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After a fabulous time over in SA, we've both got the feel again to be back in the buggy and blofly. With the COVID situation settling here in Victoria, what about re-booting a speed week? Thoughts?

Well this is all dependent on what's going to happen in the next week or two...... But being the optimist, I am putting up the dates for weekends with great tides for Sandy Point. All depends on the weather as well. Sept. 26th low tide 12.17pm. Sept. 27th low tide 1.08pm. Oct. 10th low tide 12.19pm. Oct. 11th low tide 1.02pm. Oct. 24th low tide 12.09pm. Oct. 25th low tide 12.56pm. Nov. 7th low tide 11.15am. Nov. 8th low tide 11.56am. Nov. 21st low tide 11.06am. Nov. 22nd low tide 11.51am. Dec. 5th low tide 10.09am. Dec. 6th low tide 10.52am. Dec. 12th low tide 3.58pm. Dec. 13th low tide 4.58pm. Dec. 19th low tide 10.01am. Dec. 20th low tide 10.48am. Dec. 21st low tide 11.33.am. Dec. 22nd low tide 12.17pm. Dec. 23rd low tide 1.02pm. Dec. 24th low tide 1.48pm. So it might be good for a pre Christmas run if people have the time off. Fingers crossed we can get a run in considering this very strange year.

It Has been a long time with no kites. time to get a few hours in the air this weekend. Cya There,,,

Decided to go out for a quick fly with the family today (as it's corona Kite fest weekend), and take some pics to add to the fun. But greeted with a buggy zipping around the field and a new kiter struggling with twisted lines. So a big Hello to the boys their today!! Don't be lurkers, say hello, post up a message, and we can include you in our events, or random banter. Plenty of old farts kiters here to help if you want it. Or even if you want a hand setting up a kite! Hope to catch you both next time!!! And a pic of what I set up for the Corona Kite Fest.

We've been quite quiet on the forum lately but I thought to fill you all in with what's been going on with ourselves. Doug and I have taken a liking even more to the static flying and have been moving about the south east attending various kite festivals over the past couple of years. Yesterday we were flying at the 2020 Rosebud Kite Festival. This year the festival seemed to have lost its flare, but we still managed to have a kite or two in the air and got to hang out with the likes of fellow buggyer's @nigel and @The Duke. Its always nice to catch up with friends with like-minded hobbies. Doug and I now have a Facebook page called Clear Blue Kites where we have a few photos and videos posted. But for those of you who steer away from Facebook and all its politics, here are a few photos of our kites for you to enjoy. Up next...... 2020 Adelaide International Kite Festival

@Tiger37 has got the ball rolling with the thoughts of speed week and this week end, we came out of hibernation and over dinner, myself, @igeighty, @the_hatmanand @Bill had a chat. Tides and weather permitting we all thought that the weekend before or after the footy may be the go, when its not too busy, but looking at the tides, Friday 25th October has a good low tide mid afternoon. So the seed has been planted, have a look at your tide charts and your work calendar and pop a few suggestions down. @roblukin, @bakersdozen, @.Joel, @mik333, @DrWind, @OBEwan, @Clive, @nigel, @BobM, @Darren Tibbey, @The Duke, @cris italy

Weather is looking good for a flash mob kite fly at Dingly THIS Sunday 29th of April... looking at getting there around 1.. and will probably pack up around 4 ish... depending on wind and weather... Just a fly...Everyone welcome to join in if you need more details contact Jo Baker 0412 115 960

Hi All, Well our time in Kingston S.E has certainly excited us and the Victorian flyers are keen for some more buggy action. Looking at the tides and weather and wind depending, how about the weekend of Saturday 16th February and Sunday 17th February? The low tides appear at the end of the month but stretch across the week. If it works out, we will organise it closer to the date. We will plan on camping the night at the caravan park.

Sunday 10th March 2019 Rosebud Kite Festival. This year I have noticed that you can register for your attendance on the Rosebud Kite Festival 2019 Facebook Page. Under the information section, it says "Sign Up" so have registered @igeighty and myself up (I have also sent an message through to confirm our returning attendance.) DETAILS When :- Sunday 10th March 2019 Where :- 11:00am - 5:00pm - Rosebud Foreshore, Jetty Road, Rosebud, Victoria Contact :- TBC I shall put up more information as and when I receive it. However @Jo Baker of Kites for Kids will be a good point of contact should you need additional information. KiteFestival_A3_SCREEN.pdf

Tread Marks @ SPEED WEEK 2018! Saturday November 3rd - Tuesday November 6th. More info to follow.

Really excited about snowkiting this winter, Last year i had a broken shoulder and new born son, so this year im doing double to make up for my lack of riding in 2016. In Preperation:- My wife and work have been informed of my plans to ride lots. I have purchased seasons and resort access passes for Falls creek (because conditions can never be counted on). Lodge bookings have been made, with flexibility. Lots of good deeds and Karma points, which will hopefully be exchanged for great conditions. Share the stoke, so please make yourself known if you plan on riding Falls, post your trip details, photos etc. Enjoy, Karl Lapwood. 2013 snowkite.bmp

Was originally planning a trip to Box Hill for some lens buying, but some machinery replacement costs have killed that idea. However, Sunday's low tide is really low for 13th (.11m) at 12.46pm so maybe a trip to 13th? Moderate southerlys predicted. What say ye?

Rosebud Kite Festival is running over the Labour Day Weekend, seeing as we are making the trip to Sandy Point before Labour Day then perhaps a trip to this years festival for some of us may be of interest. The festival runs on Sunday 8th March, from 11am to 5pm. More info can be found at http://rosebudkitefestival.com.au

Sandy Point Pre-Labour 2015 Meet Majority has voted, dates and information below. Anyone requiring accommodation, I need to know by Sunday 15th Feb if you're coming and staying. Where is it happening? We meet at Sandy Point, a small town based on the coast of Waratah bay. It is approximately 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne. Dates / Tides / Agenda Friday 27th : 1:01pm Low Tide : Check In Saturday 28th : 1:45pm Low Tide Sunday 1st : 2:33pm Low Tide Monday 2nd : 3:29pm Low Tide : Check Out Accommodation You can book yourself some accommodation through Extreme Kites or organise your own. $139 Singles (Single Bed) $239 Couples (Double / Queen Bed) This includes 3 Nights / 4 Days accommodations, and BBQ dinner. Accommodation is limited and we operate on a first paid first served basis. If you are booking early and would have preference to those who you share a house with please let us know via email in advance and we will do our best to make those arrangements. Camping You can book in at the Sandy Point Holiday Park, alternative locations that involve a drive each day are the Shallow Inlet Caravan Park and Waratah Bay Caravan Park. No Squatters Houses are allocated numbers, with bathrooms, kitchens and fridges to serve those numbers. Camp Sites are allocated numbers, with space to serve those numbers. If neither accommodation option is appealing to you unfortunately you can't be accommodated for. Optional Registration If you are not staying with us and have organised your own accommodation there is an registration fee of $15 if you wish to attend the BBQ. This also includes entry in to Prizes & Giveaways. How to Book Please email to Joel@WindCube.Com.Au and a form will be sent to you in return. Have Questions? If you have any questions you are welcome to ask here in the topic or send an email to Joel@ExtremeKites.Com.Au ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Updated Information Above. Hi Guys, I'm looking at the tides for Labour Day 2015, and they're not flash! Alternatively, push it forward to run over Easter instead perhaps for an extended stay? It'll collide with Yeppoon and the Adelaide International Kite Festival, however for those that don't travel interstate for those events anyway it's a non-issue. Share / Discuss thoughts... Also lookout towards the end of the month, i'll get a summery out regarding the meeting from Sandy Point regarding the new club once I get some time to finalise a few more items/updates for that email out.

Short notice..... Tomorrow looking pretty good both on willy weather and guru , no rain 3pm low tide 0.3 m Any interest ?

Straight onshore wind forecast of 16-17 knots. Low tide at 5pm. Beach was in really good nic on Friday so I'm thinking one last quick trip down before work kicks in.

That's tomorrow folks Low tide around midday, SE'erly wind 14 knots, weekday, kiddies back at school.....what say ye? (or 13th Beach is wind doesn't turn out to be easterly enough)

Anyone up for session today at Elwood westerly for sure. Jolli

We head down for a week at Narrawomg Victoria camp site are limited (non power only ) I be there from the 4/01/15 to 10/01/15 anyone like to join please let me know by text organize the camp site today or tomorrow my number is 0490.176.986 ps Mary and Dough I have not get your number pls send me a text lovely to meet you but away rita said hello to everyone she also ask me way ta frack you guis let me go back home in time

Hi Folks, anyone up for a session at Elwood tommorow afternoon, looks like a westerly later in thed day 2 pm onwards. JOLLI

Just got to Elwood waiting for the cool change Anyone untested Jolli

Hi All, Below are the details for the Speed Week 2014 meet. Where is it happening? We meet at Sandy Point, a small town based on the coast of Waratah bay. It is approximately 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne. Event Agenda Saturday 1st November: Arrival / Casual Flying Sunday 2nd November: BBQ Night from 7:00pm onwards. Prizes & Giveaways. Monday 3rd November: Casual Flying, 7:00pm - 8:00pm GKC/VKA Club Discussion. Tuesday 4th November: Departure / Casual Flying Accommodation You can book yourself some accommodation through Extreme Kites or organise your own. $139 Singles (Single Bed) $239 Couples (Double / Queen Bed) This includes 3 Nights / 4 Days accommodations, and BBQ dinner. Accommodation is limited and we operate on a first paid first served basis. If you are booking early and would have preference to those who you share a house with please let us know via email in advance and we will do our best to make those arrangements. Camping You can book in at the Sandy Point Holiday Park, alternative locations that involve a drive each day are the Shallow Inlet Caravan Park and Waratah Bay Caravan Park. No Squatters Houses are allocated numbers, with bathrooms, kitchens and fridges to serve those numbers. Camp Sites are allocated numbers, with space to serve those numbers. If neither accommodation option is appealing to you unfortunately you can't be accommodated for. Optional Registration If you are not staying with us and have organised your own accommodation there is an registration fee of $15 if you wish to attend the BBQ. This also includes entry in to Prizes & Giveaways. How to Book Please email to Joel@WindCube.Com.Au and a form will be sent to you in return. Insurance and Local Guidelines We advise all attendees to have registered 3rd party insurance when attending any meet. All Extreme Kites registered individuals will receive a map outline of local kiting rules and regulations for the event via email. Have Questions? If you have any questions you are welcome to ask here in the topic or send an email to Joel@WindCube.Com.Au

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As many know, I wound up my retail kite business in Geelong earlier this year. I am now finally getting around to following up on the kite club (as the registered 'public officer' and treasurer, I am still getting bank statements and requests for annual statements to consumer affairs). I emailed Joel twice in 2012 (6/10 and 15/10) to try and complete the cancellation process but received no reply. It seems the creation of the VKA has stalled / gone nowhere, but this unfortunately raises issues as to how the funds of the GKC was spent. As a club that was there for the benefit of members (many of whom are on this forum); I think it is appropriate for this to be discussed and sorted out in a transparent manner. 1) In order to cancel the registration of the club we need to complete a form (PDF form here) This form needs 2 committee members to fill in and sign, and requires a number of documents as you can see on page 2: A special resolution regarding distribution of assets, and a receipt from the recipient of those assets. There are a number of cheques that were written and cashed by Joel (correct me please if that is wrong) but which need to be accounted for (with receipts). I have never had a problem with these funds being used for the creation of the VKA; but as mentioned above, nothing whatsoever has happened? Chq 359 $149.95 (banked 24/06/11) Chq 360 $148.50 (banked 24/06/11) Chq 213 $1,300.00 (banked 24/11/11) 2) We need to close the bank account (current account balance $85.88). It was never up to me what was to happen with these funds, but I would suggest that members request that either the VKA is created using these funds (which was the vote at the final GKC meeting), or they are returned to the GKC for distribution (donation) to another club or organisation. I see there's another Sandy Point fly happening this weekend; perhaps a good opportunity to get something happening, or discussion there-of. In good faith. Goshen