Set you calendars for the 8th & 9th of October as the annual Ian Weigh GKI to Yeppoon Kite race is back on for its third consecutive year. Due to the success of the previous years events this year is planned to be bigger and better than ever.
The weekend event is for Kitesurfers and Windsurfers of all levels and kicks of 8am at the Freedom Fastcat terminal located on the Yeppoon harbour. Depending on the wind conditions we will either group Kite over to Keppel or just grab the Fastcat.
Once at the Island you can chill out for the day enjoying the glorious Great Keppel Island where you can take a dip, hit the watersports or sit down for a couple of cool beverages.
Accommodation is provided as part of the package and the Keppel Haven as well as dinner on the Saturday night and breakfast on the Sunday morning.
Come Sunday.
Get your game face on because the race will be on.
For those of you who cannot make the Saturday trip just catch the first boat over Sunday morning and join the crew.
We will depart Keppel as soon as the wind is pumping and aim straight towards the arrival point of the Yeppoon Sailing Club.
The event is for non-profit and is to support the Coastguard.
To participate in this event:
(a) All kitesurfing competitors must be registered with AKSA or equivelent. This can be done Online using the below link.
www.aksa.com.au/joinhere
The cost of the weekend event will be $120 which covers boat / Equipment transfers, Accomodation, Dinner, Breakfast and support vessels to keep the event safe.
If you have any question please contact Stuart Suthers on 0434 518 428
Click Here for your online entry form
Just an update on the posting
The GKI to Yeppoon kitesurf/windsurf race is being held this October 2011 on the 8th and 9th.
If anyone is looking for the entry form link please visit
www.capkitesurf.com.au/Events.html
For more information on the Great Keppel Island Race 2011 on the 8th and 9th of October. go to... (www.capkitesurf.com.au)
it's about a 35km round trip. The run to great keppel from emu park will be up wind if its SE, and I hope the run from keppel to yeppoon will be a nice downwind. It will be a great weekend!!!
Stuart.
GKI Event Update 
Unfortunately the weather conditions forecasted for the weekends event are less the favourable.
The event has now been shifted back one week and will now be held on the 15th & 16th October 2011.
If anyone would like any further information please email:
emailrequest@capkitesurf.com.au or contact Stuart Suthers on 0434 518 428
www.capkitesurf.com.au
October 2011
