BKSA Redcar Kiteival 2011
The BKSA race team made the long drive north on the Wednesday to set up the event site on Thursday.
BBC Tees presenter Nigel Thompson came along to do a his show and leant to fly a powerkite between 4 and 6pm; interviewed live on radio were several riders , Holly Kennedy , Dave Ibbertson and Dan Kinsman
Friday was hot and not enough wind for the freestyle kitelandboard and kitebuggy competitors; however there were lots of school children who came down to be taught how to fly powerkites.
During the evening we were all treated by a great BBQ by Race Director Mark Ward and Freestyle and Chef Sukie Robertson while the sun set over the beach.
Saturday the rest of the competitors for all the other classes turned up and a briefing made at 9 am
The wind started off light however built during the day to allow for some fun competitions in the kitelandboard / kitebuggy arena while the racers managed to get in 4 races in a building SE wind. That wrapped it up for the Saturday with a buffet and bands in O’Gradys the local Irish Bar.
Sunday dawned wet – and great fun was had by the youth and juniors in the huge flooded promenade with a skim board. However the sun broke through and the wind started to build.
It was bang offshore leading to gusty conditions however all racers hit the water to complete in another 2 races. Leader Callum Edge was in for a battle against Denzil Williams - It was a surprise as due to the conditions equipment choice was paramount – many new riders sneaked into the top 3 – Jim Gaunt getting a 3rd while Rou Chater a 1st – leaving the event like Cheshire cats !
All the kitelandboard and kitebuggy freestylers did a great job in the difficult conditions busting out some great new moves – all have been practicing hard and some great unhooked riding was seen.
In the Freestyle Kitesurfing the Junior comp was the only one which was completed due to the gusty conditions – Robbie Shire Maidment showing his skills to good effect not only in the Kitesurf freestyle but the kitelandboard arena as well
Prize giving was done at 3.30pm with Prizes being handed out by Debbie from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Thanks to Sponsors, EDF Renewals and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council ,TFM Radio, KA Kitesurfing
Tour Sponsors- Ion, King of Watersports, Palmera Local
Final Standings
King of Waterports winner - Greg Chilton
Junior Kitelandboard
1-Robbie Shire-Maidment
2- Jordan Hurst
3- Ellys Bloor
Men’s KiteBuggy
1- Daniel Kinsman
2- Phil Revill
Men’s Kitelandboard
1-Jack Elston
2-Greg Chilton
3-Steve Smith
Am Kitelandboard
1-Carl Kirton
2-George Dufty
3-Sukie Robertson
Open Course Racing
1- Denzil Williams
2-Callum Edge
3-Ben Todd
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