Nitinaht Events 2009

Races, swaps, beer nights, clinics, etc.

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Nitinaht Events 2009

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For those planning their summer trips, there's a couple of official events scheduled at Nitinaht this summer:

Nitinaht Wind Fests 2009:

Windsurfing: July 16-18th
Kiteboarding: August 14-16th

for more info, check out the link off the Nitinaht webcam:
http://www.nitinaht.ca/index.htm
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The Windsurfing weekend, July 16-19th is the Western Canadian so it should be pretty packed with some buoys set up. Hope the weather cooperates. I haven't heard officially but I'm guessing it'll be formula, slalom and freestyle.....?? Anyone heard anything about this one..??
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Anyone coming up from Hood River to Nitinaht Wind Fest Windsurfing Championships? I need someone to pick up a box of swag. Please!

Jude at Nitinaht Visitors Centre

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Hi Jude - I saw some beautiful Ditidaht art at last Sunday's Community BBQ and Sale and Gear Swap. The Guy named Rasta who does the carved feathers with windsports scenes and the Wildman WindGod faces could be great prizes, and much more meaningful than average factory produced shwag. Palapas Ventana did this in La Ventana Mexico (for the Race to the Island) with some local artists and the prizes were really different and held much more meaning.
-Greg
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Hi Greg,

I have advertised each year to no prevail for Ditidaht artists to set up stands at Wind Fest and to provide donation for prizes. =-( Thier work is rare and expensive and it would be fantastic to have available.

I agree that Rasta's work is nice - however, Rasta is from Sri Lanka (not Ditidaht). I like to be culturally sensitive and respectful to Ditidaht - and caution public misrepresentation.

This year I have purchased authentic Ditidaht artwork for the top prizes.

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Post by thankgodiatepastafobreaky »

Hi Jude- I did not meet rasta, just saw his work and much of it looked like it was Ditidaht. Sorry about that. There is a carver on the main road before the new street on the way into the camp and his carving works look great!
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BTW, Jude
Thats a very nice looking poster! Looks great!
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Ditidaht Artists

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Hi Greg,

Andrew Mack is the carver I believe that you are speaking of...and yes he does wonderful work. I have one of his pieces in the store that was gifted to me when I re-opened in 2006. Andrew's carving shed is just being built and its on the main road to the campsite. Andrew is from Toquaht First Nation (Toquart area).

Recent Ditidaht carvers are Jimmy Chester, William Edgar, the late Art Thompson (world reknown), Cyril Edgar, Floyd Tate, Rick Williams; artists include Wayne Tate (excellent work - waiting to be discovered); basket weavers include Frances Edgar, Lou Durocher, Kathy Edgar, Julie Joseph and more.

You have inspired me to put more Ditidaht artwork information on the website! Kleco! Kleco!

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I am still looking for someone that is coming up from Hood River onto Canada on Monday. Need to pick up prizes for Wind Fest. I can meet you in Vancouver or the Island.
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windfest weather???

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Just wondering if anyone has a better prediction for the weather than www.weathernetwork.com. Looks like rain sat sun. Looks like a great event, just hope there will be some wind, and possibly some sun. See you there!
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the model seems to think wind and partial or all sun for all the days, esp Friday 8)
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Western Canadian Windsurf Championships Postponed to August

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Postponed – Due to the forecast of poor weather conditions.

The July 16 – 19 Western Canadian Windsurfing Championships at Nitinaht is postponed.

We aim to put on top notch events here at Nitinaht for our competitors, our spectators and our sponsors; and trust that you understand.
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Re: Western Canadian Windsurf Championships Postponed to Aug

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nitinaht_brat wrote:Postponed – Due to the forecast of poor weather conditions..
hmm, all I see is a positive outlook with hi temps & wind 8) :?
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