Report to hand is that the beach is clean so all that will be needed is a light grading tomorrow make it perfect. Very little chance of any big weed build up during the event. Huge thanks to Irwin Shire for the clean-up machines.

Local prediction is that there will be a strong seabreeze influence each day over-riding the already strong SSSEly from midday onwards.

The last week has seen the seabreezes dropping off to light in the very late afternoon till after dark.

Sounds almost too good to be true but don't uncross your fingers just yet - please.

With just days to go....

Well this is it folks. The BIG one is nigh and what a feast of features we have planned for you. With a little help from the gods Kitestock 09 just might be the 'best yet'. All indications are that it will be a small kite event but with niggling rumours of cyclonic influences and other such demons anything is possible. We suggest that; along with your plates, knives & forks; you pack everything you've got just in case the forecasts go pear shaped at the last moment.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE ACTION
There are still a lot of the earlier registered kitestockers who have not gone back to complete the second section of their registration. Sorry to do this to you but it is a necessary part of your entry AND you will miss out on a significant prize winning opportunity if your mobile phone no. is not recorded against your name.

The EVENTS PROGRAM
Latest version is still being updated as it develops.

You can check our progress at www.waksa.com/kitestock/programme/.

But we will give you a bit of a rundown here just to whet your appetite.

THURSDAY
Volunteers to help with the setup are required & welcome at the SLSC from lunch time on.
A pre-party is on at the Priory for all of the early birds who are planning on arriving before dark. Around 8 o'clock in a separate viewing room complete with with big screen & bar we will put on a premiere screening of the whole 4 episodes of the Fuel TV KiteLife series. This is a once off opportunity to see this all Australian production in the company of your fellow kiters. Excerpts may also be screened at our outdoor party venue on Friday & Saturday nights as well. No shuttle buses tonight.

FRIDAY
Regos open at 10:00 at the surf club. A large number of volunteers will be needed from 8:00 onwards. If you are in town by then please come along and help out for an hour or two. This is a critical period of the setting up.

Most demo areas will be up & running by noon ready for the onslaught of kitestockers flocking to see their display of the latest everything the big brands have for you this season.

SURF COMP - selection trials will be on in the comp zone - directly in front of the surf club.

BIG AIR - when the wind really cranks the guns will go UP one size in kites to test their boosting skills in display of major prize winning form. And don't be put off by the hot shots - they will be handicapped. The BIG prize will be sure to get everyone totally REVed up but it will go to the biggest deserving boost of the day.

SHUTTLES - first run scheduled for 6:30. Let the party begin. A big night out awaits at the Priory.

SATURDAY
Regos & brekki at 9:00 - be there for the early updates of events & times.

EPIC DOWNWINDER - first bus leaving for regions south at any wind appropriate time. Ongoing trips until all entrants are safely unpacked 27 kms downwind. Awesome.

BODY DRAG RACE - before the wind gets too strong. One for the beginners who really need that new board.

COURSE RACING - volunteer marshalls allowing we hope to have the course open for time trials at all/any wind appropriate times during the day. With enough assistance we may be able to run a few categories in this one.

FANCY DRESSED KITER - One of the BEST prizes will go to our best dressed. Take a snap of your favourite costume to enter it for a place in the Saturday night "clap-o-meter" judging of 'best dressed kiter'. The theme is PINK but anything's possible. An over-the-top-prize for this totally out there comp.

SAND CASTLE COMP - and perhaps other non kiter activities on the beach. Be at the briefing.

SHUTTLES - again from 6:30 onwards

SUNDAY
SURF COMP FINAL - hopefully in the morning - wind co-operating of course. Announced at the 10am briefing. Spectators can view the action from the marina rock wall. This promises to be a spectacle NOT to be missed and never forgotten.

WACK - our official WA Chick Kiters have scheduled their Feb outing to coincide with Kitestock. Potential new members welcome to come along and see what it's all about. Time announced at the briefing.

And throughout the 3 days.
The LOGO DUDE COMP - name him and take away a very nice prize. Entries at mission control.

The SLSC RAFFLE - compliments of Angostura; a covetous item of extreme value will be on display all weekend.
Just a dollar a try and this top shelf Rum could be all yours.

BEACH SHUTTLE PATROL - running the full length of the beach, full time from lunchtime Friday. As a safety patrol and downwinder shuttle this fully sponsored service will afford kiters a convenient passage upwind to any point you like for a leisurely, or flat chat (it's your Kitestock) uncluttered downwinder back to the comp zone. Free for your use as often as demand allows.

PINK THEME COMP - will be running on the beach and in the water all weekend. Kiters and non-kiters will be awarded spot prizes any time anywhere. Join in the fun - it may pay off both ways.

MASSAGE THOSE ACHING BONES - details still being worked on but we just may have a therapeutic massage service operating out of mission control. More on that one later.

AND PLEASE REMEMBER PLATES ARE COMPULSORY FOR ALL BEACH CATERED MEALS
It will cost you $1 per item for plastic disposables so please BYO

With all of this - and lots more - including our special guest commentator coming all the way from sunny Safety Bay to inform & entertain all weekend Kitestock 09 will be 'all time'.

Drive Safe - see you up there!