Well its been a long time commin but its here now, so make the most of it.
The week started on Saturday when a nice sea breeze kicked in around 2pm. Luckily the tide was out and most people went to Lancing for a rockless session, leaving Goring pretty empty. never more than 6 kiters out at a time. Perfect.

I dont know whether people kite at Lancing because its safer or they just dont like the Goring walk of death.
I can understand the latter, but if you think Lancing is safer, then think again.

A low tide at Goring can be pretty dodgy with the flintbeds only inch’s below foot. But if your a sensible kiter you keep to a sensible depth when performing any tricks ( unless your name is Dangerous Dave) You keep an eye on the weather and don’t ride over powered.
You keep an eye on all the other kiters around you, and you know that if trouble hits a fellow kiter will be there to aid you within minutes if possible. Also overcrowding on a low tide just doesn’t happen.

Low Tide @ Lancing with the added bonus of sunshine is a nightmare. Everytime there’s a good wind blowing someone tells me about the incidents they’ve seen, and I feel glad I stayed with the rocks.
It seems that the safety of no rocks and no groins leads people into a false sense of safety as they go out on kites upto 2 sizes to big, crap and old gear, no kite leash’s, short board leash’s, untested safety systems. the list goes on.
On Saturday at Lancing one guy got caught up with Kev Maguire’s kite, Kev quick released whilst the other guy got hauled off down wind by 2 kites and a board caught in the middle. when told by Mikey ( who was trying to save the guy) to quick release the guy responded “I dont know where it is”.
Imagine the outcome if that happened at Goring in 12 inch’s of water.

But dont get me wrong , im not saying that shit never happens here. Its just better when you can trust the guys around you, which reminds me. On Saturday at Goring just after I brought in a board cos a kite went down and wouldn’t relaunch, I crashed after a massive jump, my kite came down and got wrapped, so I quick released but my 5th line was caught, and I got dragged downwind. Jez Got my board and SA Paul towed me in to the shallows ( thanks boyz ) Then SA Paul’s leash broke and his kite went tumbling up and along the beach, Dave rescued that.
A windsurfer got in trouble a long way out. Webcam rigged up and went out but had to get the life guard.
Ok shit does happen here, But I feel safer with the rocks than a load of unfamiliar faces.

So this is a big Thanks to everyone that keeps an eye out and helps when help is needed.

Little News Bits

My Naish Blew up again. hoping Naish will be Honorable and replace or fix it.

A guy ( not local ) got dragged up the beach today ( 18.6 ) I brought his Kite down for him but he was pretty shredded after he tripped then got dragged over a groin then up the beach ripped his wetsuit and took a fair bit of skin from his leg and arm, plenty of blood but he was ok.

Lewis Took 1st place at round 2 of the BKSA comps at Barrow in Scotland. well done.

Theirs more wind to come. Yee Ha.

How long is this going to go on?

This must be one of the longest windless spells I have ever experienced though I amongst others have had some wind by way of the odd sea breeze and road trip. But for those of you that have not been able to capitalize on the North easterlies or sea breezes must be going through hell.

It doesn’t look any better for the next couple of weeks either. Bummer.

There are a few other activities that a few of the Goring kiters are into on the windless weekends, so if you fancy getting out and having a bit of company stick something on the forum.
I know that there a lot of people into their mountain biking throughout the week. Friday nights a few of us longboard down to the Tangerine bar for a few beers. Even Kayaking is getting popular.

Other News

Big Air Mohammad done his first kiteloop backloops on Saturday with some pretty impressive wipe outs.

The Pink Bukeroo has a new hobby, check it out. Moth Flyers Looks like good fun to me.

Airhead are now doing Airush stuff

Im gonna add 2 other catogories to the Forum. Landboarding & Other activities.

Anyone interested in finding out a little more about Paddle boarding then get yourself over to Littlehampton on Sunday for the Jimmy Lewis paddle board demo day Sunday 1st June at 11am Littlehampton Beach… Check www.Air-head.com or call the shop on 01903 850831

Here we go again, more boredom

Well here we are again. Right back where we started 1 month ago.
The sun will come out, the wind will switch back to NE. Bummer.

I waited until today to update so that i could include todays session, which was a bit of a letdown to be honest as 5 days ago it looked like we were gonna get 2 full on days of kiting, but as the week progressed it started to look less likely.
A few of us managed to get out in the gusty conditions, actually I wouldn’t say it was gusty more all over the place, going from mid teens to hi twenties, so there was no ideal size kite to be on.
I was on a 8.5, Big van Paul was on his 13, and there was every size in-between out there as well, but still good to get out at Goring.

Last weekend
People made the effort once again to find wind at other locations as the NE’lys continued to blow.
on Saturday myself and Lewis had it at Whitstable on small kiites for the whole day, that was a hangtime session.
Mike the Glass’s ventured down to St Marys Bay and had a good session on his 11 mtr in the sunshine, though he did say that the drive down was a bit tedious, which is how I felt about it, but still worth a visit.
The ones I know of that went over to Pagham where Jake, Ollie, Andi, Jez and SA Paul. Apparently all having a good session and kiting till late.
Monday I think Lewis was back at Whitstable, while a couple of the guys went back to Pagham.
So it just goes to show there was good sessions to be had if you could be bothered to drive.

The next week is looking pretty grim as it swing s back to NE and very light, so if you’ve got any other hobbies now the time to do them.

I’ll be heading up the downs on my bike over the weekend if anyone is interested in a gentle ride.

Anyone Interested in the Course racing that to be held at Littlehampton has now been moved to Hayling.
See the BKSA site for any info on that.

Hello all

The easterlies are still here and here to stay for a while longer.
and while a lot of you will be getting frustrated with the no wind no play situation, there have been a few of us that made the effort to hunt down some wind over the weekend.

Saturday
Me and Andi travelled over to Whitstable for a session.
The day didnt look very promising, as it was cold wet and only showing an average of around 15 knots. But after a hundred mile drive it was still cold and wet but there where kites on the water, which was a good sign.
After a puke burger we pumped up our 12’s and made our way down to Wankers point.(thats what Lewis said it was called)after 10 minutes the wind came through and we were maxed, so we packed down the biggies and went out on the 8.5, Andi was on a 10mtr Torch.
Lewis had just gone of down wind to kite at a spot called the Street, and the remaining kiters must of got over powered and came in as Me, Andi and 1 other kiter were the only ones out in this semi flat water bay for about 40 minutes. Perfect. We kited for around 2-3 hours then made the journey home.

Sunday
I got the call from Big van Paul to say that he was heading over to St Mary’s Bay Near Rye. I ventured over by myself (traffic was a nightmare)
By the time I arrived the tide was over halfway out, and if you think that it goes out a long way at Goring, your wrong.
On my long trek to the water I passed Instructor Rob and big guy(cant remember name) Paul was already out playing, and 20 minutes later Big air turned up. Paul got the best of the wind as it slowly dropped off and we were left with a long walk back to the car park. (paul had twice the distance though as he was down wind from me and big air, due to the fact that his eyesight aint as good as he’d like it to be, and went to the wrong car park ) sorry paul.
Anyway it was a good day and the sun shone plus Paul had cakes and hot chocolate.

Monday
I was working near Whitstable and I new that Lewis, Aaron and the flexi team including Jason Furness where there and the wind was blowing.
So after work I ventured over but the wind was a bit light, so I wasn’t sure what to do. Jason said I could use some Flexi stuff but chose to go out on my own gear. The wind was to lite for a fatty like me so I came in and sat on the beach and watched the pro’s.

Week Ahead
Anyone interested in checking out some Flexi gear or having a chat with Aaron, Should get over to Airhead on Friday as they will be there demo’ing gear although I dont think it’ll be on the water.
You can also check out his new movie which is an awsome edit. for anyone into editing movies check it out when it comes online. (keep your eye on Aaron’s site for that)

Wind
Looks like the NW’lys are gonna stick around for at least until the end of the month.
The weekend looks like they might pick up enough to make another trip along the coast worthwhile. I’m sure there must be a few of you that would like to make the trip East. If so then say something on the Forum and maybe you could share the fuel cost with someone.

News
I was informed today that Baloos Restaurant by the sailing club ( which was the final hurdle for the Developers) has now been sold to the developers and the go ahead for the new residential flats has been given. Whether this is true or not I dont know, But if you see the cranes and diggers arrive then you’ll know the answer.