3 TEAMS, 2 COASTS, 1 CHANNEL
September 2010 will see the launch of the inaugural inter-services cross channel kitesurfing race.
After a windless June we are now on for our second attempt this autumn.
The concept is simple; 3 teams of six kiters representing the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, the Army and the Royal Air Force will set off from the coast of Alderney and race each other the 70 nautical miles to an anticipated landfall at Poole. Success will depend on the selection of team and equipment as well as the strategy employed throughout the crossing to make best use of the conditions. All teams will need to demonstrate physical robustness, kitesurfing ability and teamwork to complete this arduous challenge For more information email: Henry Waite
After a windless June we are now on for our second attempt this autumn.
The concept is simple; 3 teams of six kiters representing the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, the Army and the Royal Air Force will set off from the coast of Alderney and race each other the 70 nautical miles to an anticipated landfall at Poole. Success will depend on the selection of team and equipment as well as the strategy employed throughout the crossing to make best use of the conditions. All teams will need to demonstrate physical robustness, kitesurfing ability and teamwork to complete this arduous challenge For more information email: Henry Waite
Latest News
PRESS RELEASE: WE DID IT
September 2010 11:51
The teams left Alderney at 11am on Friday with 70 miles to cross, covering the busy shipping lanes. The race was a relay with all members of the teams having to kitesurf at some point.
A different wind to what was forecast made the going difficult and longer than expected.
The teams had to contend with technical problems on the RIBs, kites dropping in the water, variable winds, and Channel shipping.
The less than ideal wind direction meant the kiters themselves travelled much further than the 70 mile straight line distance.
The winners were the Navy/Marines followed by the Army (a close second) and the RAF were third.
The Just Giving page is still open and donations will be gratefully received. visit http://www.justgiving.com/kite4heroes to donate.
A different wind to what was forecast made the going difficult and longer than expected.
The teams had to contend with technical problems on the RIBs, kites dropping in the water, variable winds, and Channel shipping.
The less than ideal wind direction meant the kiters themselves travelled much further than the 70 mile straight line distance.
The winners were the Navy/Marines followed by the Army (a close second) and the RAF were third.
The Just Giving page is still open and donations will be gratefully received. visit http://www.justgiving.com/kite4heroes to donate.
UPDATE
September 2010 14:29
We have now issued the 1st 5 day weather warning for the crossing. We aim to make the crossing on Friday 10th Septmeber. All the teams are due to leave at 1800hrs from JM yachting's base in the Hamble on thursday on the RIBS. We will keep you updated in this news section....
Due to a windless June the Kite4Heroes team had to pull together and organise a 4th window over the months of September and October. In total 29 days have been identified over two of the UK's windiest months so given 28 days have expired from the 1st 3 windows we give our self every chance for an attempt in 2010. Thank you to all those who have sponsored us so far and any further donations would be gratefully received. Thanks for your support. K4H.
Due to a windless June the Kite4Heroes team had to pull together and organise a 4th window over the months of September and October. In total 29 days have been identified over two of the UK's windiest months so given 28 days have expired from the 1st 3 windows we give our self every chance for an attempt in 2010. Thank you to all those who have sponsored us so far and any further donations would be gratefully received. Thanks for your support. K4H.
Official boat training day
March 2010 14:29
The three team captains along with Ticket To Ride and SuperSaturated met at the JM yachting base in Southampton to have a discussion and try out of the riders boat changeover procedure. technique vid will be posted shortly.
Kite for Heroes
Monday 15th 14:29
The 3 teams have now formed and the plans are underway.
The team captains and organisers are meeting on wednesday the 17th March for a practial run through of the kite changes at sea to get a good handle of the dificulties the teams can expext to encounter during the race.
We are now attracting sponsorship and starting to make approaches for charitable donations. Please call Henry on 0333 900 1232 should you wish to sponsor a team or donate to the cause.
K4H.
Countdown to weather window
Proposed dates: Friday 10th Septmeber
JM Yachting
THE GOAL
The event offers a rewarding opportunity to raise much needed awareness and money for our wounded service men and women supported by the Help for Heroes charity
Whether you are a kitesurfer, a fellow water user, someone with close ties to the military or simply a patriotic supporter of the services, YOU can help reach the Kite for Heroes goal of raising £10,000.
