tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30161182077876889342024-11-05T18:48:49.284-08:00This is a down wind kiteboarding race from Kite Beach to Puerto Plata. To train or register for this kiteboarding challenge contact john at methodlodge@gmail.comMethodManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03823462749713159462noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3016118207787688934.post-1079326559868067862009-05-09T16:34:00.001-07:002010-08-06T12:35:51.360-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KtzPB_L_ZdNmt3KKzcPFfOOg2OYOpbf96BsqVuQqB1ITdCq4l7ecBG4PN6D69vWid6WQbaNdMT5L70zEXIz3dcK-VGP9-Vp8yGMTAXwgvv2Uqzin7GdwvxDJn4oN15HtCdofkPni6HI/s1600/Voyaging+Map.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KtzPB_L_ZdNmt3KKzcPFfOOg2OYOpbf96BsqVuQqB1ITdCq4l7ecBG4PN6D69vWid6WQbaNdMT5L70zEXIz3dcK-VGP9-Vp8yGMTAXwgvv2Uqzin7GdwvxDJn4oN15HtCdofkPni6HI/s400/Voyaging+Map.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This Challenge is from the <a href="http://methodlodge.blogspot.com/">Method Lodge</a> to Puerto Plata<a href="http://www.viajar.com.do/ocean-world-puerto-plata/"> </a><br /> <br /> For registration and training schedules, contact us.&nbsp;<a href="mailto:methodlodge@gmail.com">methodlodge@gmail.com</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Who:<br /> </b>This is a Team Event, Teams consist of two or more people. There will be no "single" riders allowed in the race. Teams have "Captains" and Teams are responsible for "logging" hours doing "downwinders". Similar to a marathon, there are those riders who are in it to win and those who just want to make it.&nbsp;<b></b><br /> <b><br /> What:<br /> <span style="font-weight: normal;">- This is a challenge to see if it is possible to kite from Kite Beach to Puerto Plata.<br /> </span></b>- This is a fun, long-distance event geared towards kiters who want to train and challenge themselves against the conditions.<br /> <br /> Riders Will:<br /> - Be <a href="http://kitesmethod.blogspot.com/">KITEs Method Certified </a>or have equivalent experience.<br /> - Have one or more kite partners.<br /> - Meet safety plan standards.<br /> - Meet Equipment standards.<br /> - Log appropriate hours or have equivalent experience.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://johnnykite.blogspot.com/">Training</a> is available.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 100%;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where:</span><br /> The race head quarters is at the <a href="http://methodlodge.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">KITEs Method Shop</span>, calle Principal, <span style="font-style: italic;">Kite Beach</span>.</a><br /> </span></b></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7Pl_S4n8E3emUP4_g-1oVuzbU-P9UGBbM408vFRAiHhmgB3AlC1sa6xB1bMW2GZQ4SpI6RWbrh3Di909nTvKWZSKEaQtgf69A07tz3She2FeWqLXRvCWspkUxTLtE2v0w5CW_1McUEY/s1600-h/Shop.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444406334330459106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7Pl_S4n8E3emUP4_g-1oVuzbU-P9UGBbM408vFRAiHhmgB3AlC1sa6xB1bMW2GZQ4SpI6RWbrh3Di909nTvKWZSKEaQtgf69A07tz3She2FeWqLXRvCWspkUxTLtE2v0w5CW_1McUEY/s320/Shop.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 127px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 268px;" /></a><br /> <span style="font-size: 100%;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">The race ends on the Malecon </span></b>. All transportation is the responsibility of the individual teams.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /> </span><br /> <a href="http://www.kiteboardcenter.com/lodge.html">Accommodations</a> are available on Kite Beach. Room rates range from $50 a night to $350.<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> When</span>:<br /> Rather than pick a "date" on the Calendar and hope that the wind is right, we pick "3 day" windows and if the wind is right on one of those days, we go. The next window is Aug. 13-15th. (Friday-Saturday-Sunday). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> For more information contact <a href="http://www.kiteboardcenter.com/">John</a> <a href="http://www.kiteboardcenter.com/"></a>MethodManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03823462749713159462noreply@blogger.com0