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Created by cauncy > 9 months ago, 18 May 2017
cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
10 Jul 2017 6:19PM
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EastCC said..
Merimbula is 23 - 26 as well.


Wasn't intended , this time of year has plenty happening with mambo, red bull lighthouse, ocean classic, too early can be fickle with winds, too late and brands and retailers won't benefit so won't be keen to show late release equipment, I'm aware that some would prefer it at other times but I Carnt please everyone,

Adam'KiteRepair
NSW, 331 posts
10 Jul 2017 9:17PM
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cauncy said..

EastCC said..
Merimbula is 23 - 26 as well.



Wasn't intended , this time of year has plenty happening with mambo, red bull lighthouse, ocean classic, too early can be fickle with winds, too late and brands and retailers won't benefit so won't be keen to show late release equipment, I'm aware that some would prefer it at other times but I Carnt please everyone,


Its an epic effort your putting in though. Juat hope I can make it one year. hopw your start a Facebook page or something so we can see heaps of photos and such.

thefacts
51 posts
10 Jul 2017 8:18PM
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Cauncy - will the main location be Gero or Dongara area. Need to book accomodation close to main events. Cheers.

Dave Whettingsteel
WA, 1397 posts
11 Jul 2017 6:43AM
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thefacts said..
Cauncy - will the main location be Gero or Dongara area. Need to book accomodation close to main events. Cheers.


It will be Gero.
CHeers

Nathe
WA, 439 posts
11 Jul 2017 8:30AM
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Are those dates solid or subject to change

gruezi
WA, 3464 posts
11 Jul 2017 9:02AM
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Good effort. Gero is the perfect spot. The 2005 Nationals rocked.

If you are planning a big event, you need to think about transport from Perf to Gero. and cheap accom. Also, IMO the event should be free. Let the locals offer the food stalls etc., saves the committee heaps of logistics. Sure, org. a concert(s) and sell tickets to those, but keep it low cost. Gero is a haul and if the price of tickets is $100 plus then many will give it a miss.

Good luck with it.

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
11 Jul 2017 9:25AM
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Nathe said..
Are those dates solid or subject to change


Solid

Nathe
WA, 439 posts
11 Jul 2017 9:38AM
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cauncy said..

Nathe said..
Are those dates solid or subject to change



Solid


Sweet thanks mick. All booked in at a great family house in port Denison , going to drag the wife and two kids along. Good onya for organizing this and cya in November

SaveTheWhales
WA, 1896 posts
11 Jul 2017 12:03PM
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Are we able to get a google map location link of the beach...

It still blows my mind to think the older pros were doing all the fancy tricks way back when. It'll be truly inspiring to see them Rockin the place with their collective moves and no doubt bring back any stoke - if youve lost some over Winter.

A Fun weekend Low key Event sounds great

eppo
WA, 9686 posts
11 Jul 2017 7:05PM
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Yeeha let's do this...

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
11 Jul 2017 8:20PM
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had a heap of accomadation emails,
im planning to contact gero tourism office to see if a discount sceme can be organised with local holiday accomadation suppliers for those attending the event,

Dave Whettingsteel
WA, 1397 posts
11 Jul 2017 8:50PM
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I recommend Ocean West, its right alongside Back Beach and Point Moore, is affordable and has good facilities for family as well.

www.oceanwest.com.au/

Cheers

Kite Surf WA
WA, 18 posts
13 Jul 2017 10:02PM
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Hey Cauncy, I am the WA distributor for Buzz Kitesurfing gear. I would like to join in for the Midwest windfest if there will be a spot available. I'll have demo gear and can do very affordable promotions on top quality gear. Feel free to check us out on buzzkites.com.
Let me know what you think.

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
14 Jul 2017 9:08AM
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Corne said..
Hey Cauncy, I am the WA distributor for Buzz Kitesurfing gear. I would like to join in for the Midwest windfest if there will be a spot available. I'll have demo gear and can do very affordable promotions on top quality gear. Feel free to check us out on buzzkites.com.
Let me know what you think.


Anyone's welcome to demo their brands, I hope to see you up here
cheers

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
16 Jul 2017 7:19PM
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Midwest windfest is now on Facebook, myself and dave whettingsteel have a meeting with Geraldton shire events on tuesday
will keep you all posted
hope to see you up here

It's a great place to hang around

Sauce
WA, 203 posts
17 Jul 2017 9:15AM
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cauncy said..
Midwest windfest is now on Facebook, myself and dave whettingsteel have a meeting with Geraldton shire events on tuesday
will keep you all posted
hope to see you up here

It's a great place to hang around


Have you got the link Cauncy? Not sure if I found he correct page?

dusta
WA, 2940 posts
17 Jul 2017 2:57PM
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i'll come up just to bag out eppo when he runs the masterclass and then go watch dimitri run a mega master class :)

Zebra80
NSW, 352 posts
17 Jul 2017 4:59PM
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I'm coming for sure and a week early so I can go to Gnarloo
And I'm happy to help if you need for the wave event
Also can wait to meet my good friend Dusta whoever he is

Chris_M
2132 posts
19 Jul 2017 4:54PM
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Man that sounds like awesome fun, wish I'd never looked at this thread!

jamesperth
WA, 611 posts
19 Jul 2017 5:15PM
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Accomodation booked !

Ill bring some Flysurfer's for everyone to play with. Mani says he is coming and will bring his Sonics and Levitaz foils too. Can't wait !!

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
19 Jul 2017 7:33PM
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jamesperth said..
Accomodation booked !

Ill bring some Flysurfer's for everyone to play with. Mani says he is coming and will bring his Sonics and Levitaz foils too. Can't wait !!


Great news James,
im keen to see all brands represented for crew to view&
Great training for lighthouse to leighton
do the lighthouse to coronation

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
19 Jul 2017 7:39PM
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Quick update
myself and dave whettingsteel had a very positive meeting with Geraldton events, they're determined to make it a great event, plenty of legwork to do, but looking forward to seeing everyone up here
cheers

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
19 Jul 2017 8:05PM
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dusta said..

Zebra80 said..
I'm coming for sure and a week early so I can go to Gnarloo
And I'm happy to help if you need for the wave event
Also can wait to meet my good friend Dusta whoever he is



i'm sure you and eppo will get along just fine . F4cked if i will waste my time having a chat with you lolorro .


No bad vibes up here for this event,

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
19 Jul 2017 8:07PM
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Zebra80 said..
I'm coming for sure and a week early so I can go to Gnarloo
And I'm happy to help if you need for the wave event
Also can wait to meet my good friend Dusta whoever he is


Would be great if you could do a tutorial for anyone interested
cheers

Emanjay
WA, 115 posts
19 Jul 2017 8:43PM
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Hey Cauncy,
Thanks to yourself and others organsing. Good its in hands of kiters. Have you contacted Toby from Kiteforum at all? Long way from home but hey can only ask and he'd no dount add to the spectacle on tje beach. Myself and a few others have booked house in Gero just counting the months down. Feels like its gonna be a great thing, first of many years perhaps! Is appearance money really a thing for "pro" kiters???

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
19 Jul 2017 9:07PM
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Emanjay said..
Hey Cauncy,
Thanks to yourself and others organsing. Good its in hands of kiters. Have you contacted Toby from Kiteforum at all? Long way from home but hey can only ask and he'd no dount add to the spectacle on tje beach. Myself and a few others have booked house in Gero just counting the months down. Feels like its gonna be a great thing, first of many years perhaps! Is appearance money really a thing for "pro" kiters???


Appears so,
the event is a non profit gig, if it were then the would be some money in the bank to attract the biggest names, Ruben Lenten sent his costings to attend, it'd be nice to see some brands support, after all we buy their gear, so not a big ask to send a brand rider

dusta
WA, 2940 posts
20 Jul 2017 11:41AM
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cauncy said..

dusta said..


Zebra80 said..
I'm coming for sure and a week early so I can go to Gnarloo
And I'm happy to help if you need for the wave event
Also can wait to meet my good friend Dusta whoever he is




i'm sure you and eppo will get along just fine . F4cked if i will waste my time having a chat with you lolorro .



No bad vibes up here for this event,


there won't be cauncy, i'll be having a blast . Doesn't mean i have to mingle with people i don't want to be around . I'd like a private one on one lesson with the great eppo though :)

shi thouse
WA, 1151 posts
20 Jul 2017 1:47PM
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Give it a rest will ya Dusta...I you have an issue with Eppo send him a PM. If you are not man enough to do that then piss off and let the rest of us share the stoke and excitement of this event.

Well done Cauncy on all your efforts champ...looks like this is lining up to be a brilliant event!!

dusta
WA, 2940 posts
20 Jul 2017 2:16PM
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i actually don't have an issue with eppo , infact i look forward to finally meeting him


i've never had an issue with eppo on any issue , he shares the stoke and nothing more

Emanjay
WA, 115 posts
21 Jul 2017 1:05PM
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cauncy said..

Emanjay said..
Hey Cauncy,
Thanks to yourself and others organsing. Good its in hands of kiters. Have you contacted Toby from Kiteforum at all? Long way from home but hey can only ask and he'd no dount add to the spectacle on tje beach. Myself and a few others have booked house in Gero just counting the months down. Feels like its gonna be a great thing, first of many years perhaps! Is appearance money really a thing for "pro" kiters???



Appears so,
the event is a non profit gig, if it were then the would be some money in the bank to attract the biggest names, Ruben Lenten sent his costings to attend, it'd be nice to see some brands support, after all we buy their gear, so not a big ask to send a brand rider


Just my opinion, but i think it stinks a little. The vibe you guys are creating feels perfect, laid back/fun/casual. If someone needs to be paid to come to promote their brand/s....stay home. No doubt there's lots of things your trying to incorporate that cost $

If anything big names should be contributing $ not the other way around. Just my opinion of course. I think Toby aka mr airstyle would struggle to hold onto his 18m Norths in proper West Aussie breeze, be awesome to see him try anyway :-) He could pay his airfare with Dvds sales on the beach after putting on a show for the crowd.



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