Air Show Invitational Kiting / Yachting Cruise
May 10th San Francisco, California Air Show Event Report
Schedule
1) Expression Course/Air Time Competitors -- be prepared for
launch at Crissy Field at 11am--Red Course.
2) Yachting Cruisers -- be prepared for start at 11:00am and
gather in the vicinity of Anita Rock-monitor VHF channel 69
at 11:00pm--Blue Course.
3) Media -- Base and yacht positions provide opportunities for
photos, interviews, viewing and in depth reporting of the sport
and athletes--Green Course.
4) Spectator vista points are located on the Golden Gate Bridge,
Crissy Field Beach, City Front promenade, Angel Island, Alcatraz,
Pier 39 and the North end of Treasure Island.
Interactive
Kite Tour
Air Show Invitational Kiting / Yachting Cruise
May 10th San Francisco, California
Schedule
5) Scoring, course format, and rules will be reviewed at the event
at 10am. Two event days will be used as the wind allows for competitiors
to complete an expression session and air time event. The event
will be delayed until a minimum of 10 knots is met. The event
will start early if conditions allow. Tides and conditions are
best for the event between 11am-1pm. The I-Kite event committee
reserves the right to alter, change or cancel the event, course
and format at any time.
6) Expression Event Closed - Competitors are invited based on
their previously demonstrated experience in kitesailing in these
highly difficult conditions. The Expression event is not open.
Due to the nature of kiting in extreme tides, waves, high traffic,
cold and dangerous weather conditions, participation in the competition
event is closed.