harbour crossing
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 11:13 pm
I'm stoked at the response this idea is getting. We really have a tight little community here. 
I have a few more ideas to toss into the ring. For those of you who don't know, I teach windsurfing with a company called Coastal Watersports. We would be very interested in both participating in the crossing as well as helping in the organization of the event itself.
I'm also trying to think of a way to raise money through some sort of demo or clinic on the beach. We have a simulator we can set up to give people a hands on feel. Perhaps someone could do the same with a trainer kite. Ideally, they'd try it and want to take a lesson. We could then donate a % of the proceeds generated from those lessons towards the "Cook Cam".
I think an event like this would be an excellent opportunity to give both sports some exposure and recognition. The beach at Esquimalt is packed in the summer and Dallas Rd always has lots of onlookers. I think the more aspects of these sports we show, the more people will get stoked. I think it would awesome to have some sort of expression session either at Esquimalt or Cook St. Some racing would also be fun.
How about incorporating a swap meet of old unused gear. Everybody has a basement full of it. There are lots of beginners out there looking for inexpensive stuff to get started on. We could all unload our old gear and donate the proceeds to BWD.
I've never been to the Gorge but I'm sure they have some killer events. What do they do?? Lets do this up right. It could easily become an annual event.
The July 1st weekend might be a great time. There are loads of people on both beaches waiting to see the fireworks at night. We could have activities (demos, clinics, racing, BBQ etc) on the beach at Esquimalt in the afternoon, have the crossing at dinner time when the wind is better, and finish at Cook St with an evening freestyle session, just before the fireworks.
We'd be happy to look after the "activities" if this idea appeals to everyone. Any thoughts???
Rob
I have a few more ideas to toss into the ring. For those of you who don't know, I teach windsurfing with a company called Coastal Watersports. We would be very interested in both participating in the crossing as well as helping in the organization of the event itself.
I'm also trying to think of a way to raise money through some sort of demo or clinic on the beach. We have a simulator we can set up to give people a hands on feel. Perhaps someone could do the same with a trainer kite. Ideally, they'd try it and want to take a lesson. We could then donate a % of the proceeds generated from those lessons towards the "Cook Cam".
I think an event like this would be an excellent opportunity to give both sports some exposure and recognition. The beach at Esquimalt is packed in the summer and Dallas Rd always has lots of onlookers. I think the more aspects of these sports we show, the more people will get stoked. I think it would awesome to have some sort of expression session either at Esquimalt or Cook St. Some racing would also be fun.
How about incorporating a swap meet of old unused gear. Everybody has a basement full of it. There are lots of beginners out there looking for inexpensive stuff to get started on. We could all unload our old gear and donate the proceeds to BWD.
I've never been to the Gorge but I'm sure they have some killer events. What do they do?? Lets do this up right. It could easily become an annual event.
The July 1st weekend might be a great time. There are loads of people on both beaches waiting to see the fireworks at night. We could have activities (demos, clinics, racing, BBQ etc) on the beach at Esquimalt in the afternoon, have the crossing at dinner time when the wind is better, and finish at Cook St with an evening freestyle session, just before the fireworks.
We'd be happy to look after the "activities" if this idea appeals to everyone. Any thoughts???
Rob
