We are on track to organize another great event on the Gold Coast in 2011. Hopefully, this year the weather will comply!!!
Thank you all for your support in 2010. We hope that you will again show support in 2011. Add us as a friend on facebook - pkraaustralia. f you have any photos from the 2010 event that you want to share please upload them on facebook or e-mail them to us.
We would really appreciate any assistance in the sponsor search. Please, please, please, if you know anyone who may be interested in collaborating with the event, put them in contact with us at anton@minotaursportsmanagement.com
We also welcome any constructive criticism and / or advice as to how we can improve on the event from last year.
Help us make Australia the Number 1 destination on the PKRA World Tour.
It will become the No.1 destination when you shift it to WA.
WA - No. 1 on everyones to-do list 
cant wait bro! you will set up another killer event and i am sure the weather good will be with us this time!
We are all hoping and waiting for WA to pull a few puppest on a string and host the 2012 Nationals.
Sci, Paul Smyth, our current national racing champ and few others i know of are keen but thats future music, PKRA GC is happening in Dec. Cant wait especially to see Any back on the water for it.
WA is certainly on the cards for future PKRA events.
We are currently making enquiries for suitable event organisers and sponsors.
If you are interested or know someone that is then have them contact me on anton@minotaursportsmanagement.com
Meanwhile, come to see what the GC has to offer !!
I will def be there... great event last year just needed more wind and more judges so if necessary can run 2 banks 1 for wave riding and 1 for freestyle if the windy days are limited..hopefully we wont need it though
Go PKRA in Australia needs - a kite racing day or 2 on the Gold Coast ...... thats my vote. Maybe as a test event for the future ....
WA people LOVE the gold coast it is so much fun, 
Lots of chatter in WA at the moment for other events ....
sorry to throw water on the fire but another la nina is on the cards 
here 's hoping for the event that even if it is the planets align and you get a few days of wind that coincide with the event
Thanks for the suggestions.
Yes we think a race is a great idea.
Last year we had planned a massive downwinder, "open to public", race on the opening day of the event. We had $5,000 in prize money to give out.
We had helicopter support, jet ski support, and a convoy of support vehicles on the beach organised. Sky Dive display and stunt plane for opening etc
Unfortunatly the weather caused it to be called off.
We will aim to organise the same again this year and keep the fingers crossed !!!
Thank you to AKSA for their significant contribution to organisation of last years downinder. I look forward tyo working with AKSA again on this years event.
here 's hoping for the event that even if it is the planets align and you get a few days of wind that coincide with the event
Well, I don't think it was a great event at all last year. But let me explain why I think that and what could be improved.
1. As people were driving down the GC to find the event spot, they passed it three/four times because there weren't any indications for a kite event. All they could see was car advertisement.
2. Pedestrians passing were asking what was happening here. Why wasn't there any real big poster/flag with kiteemblems? An A-frame just doesn't do the job when you want to promote the sport and a world class event. Watch the footage of this years event in Sylt, Germany and get their ideas. That is what I would class as a world class event.
3. There were no facilities for riders to be able to do their job as professional riders such as internet access, or videos going or xbox-games going or anything like that as it is in other PKRA events.
4. A party tent in the nearby park would allow for the catering to be right on the spot and for some local music bands to perform. see Sylt, Germany
5. Sport equipement to try for riders and pedestrians such as Street Sup or easy to carry fitness equipment could attract more riders and people.
I know quite a few riders from overseas, and they were criticising the cost for accomodation, the lack of entertainment offers during the day, and the venues for the meals. Some of them were questioning the beauty competition. Does that really promote the sport or does it show how cheaply kitesurfers can be entertained?
I am not an event organiser but why would you try to invent the wheel new when you just need to look at the footage of other events such as in Germany or the Canary Islands or Spain and try to make the event even better. Wasn't it 150'000 the budget? Where did it go?
Sorry, that I did not point out any good points but I think there can be a lot improved for this year and I hope it has already started. Looking for sponsorship now is already a bit late. Isn't it?
Good luck!
I would love to see the PKRA in WA and I know some guys who would be more than keen on organising that event. I cross my fingers for them to get the Nationals there sorted within the next couple of years.
if surfing the net, watching videos and playing x-box are 'job requirements' for professional kiting then where do I sign up????
Yeah probably less organized night entertainment and more day facilities for sure ...
My suggestion would be to hold it somewhere with more wind.The main problem was lack of wind. If it was windy everyday they would'nt have time for internet, videos or gaming consoles as they would be doing what they are paid to do kiting.
Select to expand quoteunfortunately its not about the best conditions, its about coverage, promotion, audience demographic, sponsor demands etc. no event without the support or audience
its the same reasons the WCT is running a stop in new york this year
I completely and utterly agree with you.
But does the Gold Coast really need more advertising? The audience was not really there either (of course it was raining a lot). As an event manager I would try to cover all components - wind, waves, flat water and fun and entertainment for everyone.
NYC - well, it is not the best kiting spot but it offers a lot of entertaining 
The goldy that time of year normally has really consistent conditions and if anywhere picks up the swell it's there at narrow neck ....it's unfortunate nature wasn't on our side ...there is no guarantee conditions will be great in any location....
It comes down to who wants to put the huge effort into organizing the event .
here 's hoping for the event that even if it is the planets align and you get a few days of wind that coincide with the event
Well, it seems like no one wants to take blame or advice...
What went wrong in my opinion, is the event was open to only one kite brand as a sponsor.
Which shop, brand manager or distributor is going to pimp the event if he was not given the opportunity to put one flag up or his name on the poster!
Don't under estimate the influence of shop's sale force, they are the one telling end users where to go, what to get and what event are fun to travel to. Re-Kitestock: everyone is involve and a success every time. Mambo the same.
If you want your event to have presence, let the professionals of the Kiteboarding industry help you out! Especially those who have a financial interest in the sport.
all your organisational issues mean nothing when you have the wrong weather. Perth - Woodies for flat water Trigg for your surf stuff. Yeah sure every one loves the gold coast , but your event bombed because you had the wrong priorities!
That time of the year in Perth we're all riding 7s and 9s. We don't even know they make kites bigger than a 12!
And we don't get tropical thunder storms in summer, so get real and bring your event to where the countries best kiting is at.
Too harsh?.
Why would you want it to come here - Perth?
Keep it an East coast affair far more population over there.
