NWSKL’s “Spring Fling,” - May 6th and 7th on the beach in Ocean Shores, WA It happens every year… The Cutting Edge Kites “Spring Fling” opens the summer competition season in the Northwest Sport Kite League (NWSKL). It’s been going on for half a dozen years now, and it’s a real dandy!
First off, there’s the EVENT itself: A full competition schedule in both dual and multi-line disciplines, including standard Precision and Ballet comps in all classes. Of course there’re also the Team Events - with at least two teams of competitors attending who’re just fresh from the World Sport Kite Championships over in Berck Sur Mer, France. And to cap it all off, add in likely Mystery Ballet and Hot Tricks events and there’s truly something for every competitor at “Spring Fling.” It’s one of the main reasons all the NWSKL folks gather together in Ocean Shores every spring. Then there’s the VENUE: Right on the Pacific Ocean shore, with its steady winds... Yes, the wind-speed on the beach varies a bit from year to year depending on what’s been happening out to sea, but the speed fluctuations are miniscule. In short – “Lab-Grade” winds, baby! As good as it gets for sport kite comps! And if that’s not enough, there’s also the dyed-in-the-wool CAMARADERIE. “Spring Fling” is the first chance all the regional kitefliers have of getting together at the start of the summer. This event gathers ‘em, sets the competition pace, and sort of jump-starts the whole summer season.
The schedule of events (tentative) has the folks rolling into town Friday night and usually gathering at The Cutting Edge kite shop. Then a “Pilot’s Meeting” on the beach starts the whole shebang off on Saturday morning at around 9:00 AM, give-or-take, followed by dual-line events by class and discipline. Saturday afternoon sees some demos, the Multi-line events, perhaps a Mystery Ballet, and some Team comps too. And in the evening, there’s always the possibility of a night fly or an indoor free-fly at the Elementary School. Sunday completes all the comps, covering any events left over from Saturday, perhaps some demos if time permits, plus the always popular Hot Tricks event. If we’ve done it all right, we’re through in plenty of time for your return-trip to wherever you call home. By the way – you’re Invited to “Spring Fling!” Yep, we’d dearly love to see you there. Go to the NWSKL website for directions, times, contact info and additional information: |
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