NITINAHT LAKE WINDFEST 2011

elevationkiteboarding · Sun Jul 24, 11 9:39 am **NITINAHT LAKE WINDFEST 2011**

just wanted to let everyone know that windfest is on for this year,we were not sure it was going to happen as we were waiting for important paperwork that we finally just received.come check it out!!! it is going to be a lot of fun, we have a lot of fun stuff planned
i will send more info soon
thanks

melokitegirl · Since 28 Oct 2008 396 Posts Where the wind blows Obsessed

SO the question is....where is this place? I've heard it's in Canada. How do you get there & how long is the drive from Hood River? Are you guys coming to visit this summer?

Just an FYI - A friend of mine went to go see you that had stayed at Baja Joes for an extended period of time...He was turned away at the border because of a DUI that he had years ago. Canada is tough & thought i would post this just in case other kite peoples have a similar record.

Have a great windfest....

tonyb · Mon Jul 25, 11 7:55 am

It's a long long way away in the land of giant trees and expensive booze. Info here on how to find it: http://www.nitinaht.ca/howto.htm

It's a great place and a fun time if you have the time to get there. Well worth the trip.

Tony

sandy beach · Since 20 Jul 2011 4 Posts Kook

If you are planning on venturing up to Nitinat on Vancouver Island for Windfest this August, you can keep your vehicle on the paved highway and try out the new kiteboarding destination at Wild West Watersports (day-use park) on your way to wilderness west coast Nitinat.

The hot Alberni Valley is at the end of a long inlet which offers consistent, thermal winds and warm water (no wetsuit required). Typically, the wind comes up late and many get a double day session at Nitinat, then Port Alberni (late afternoon/early evening).

Easy drive enroute from the Nanaimo ferry to Port Alberni, then logging road to Nitinat.

Summer has arrived!

http://www.bigwavedave.ca/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=10550&pid=13971

www.wildwestwatersports.ca

elevationkiteboarding · Tue Jul 26, 11 1:31 pm

Nitinaht lake is located on the west coast of vancouver island.
it takes about 6 to 7 hours from hood river,the best way to get there is to go to Port Angeles and catch the ferry to victoria.from victoria it is about 2 hours to nitinaht,take the exit towards lake cowichan and follow signs threw to youbou than you will hit the dirt road,it is about 1 hour on the dirt there is good signage on the dirt road.
well worth it if you can get here.

tonyb · Tue Jul 26, 11 4:58 pm

Mark drives pretty fast! I'd say more like 9 hours to get there including the ferry ride.

Definitely worth the trip if you can go.

Tony

elevationkiteboarding · Wed Jul 27, 11 7:19 am

Nitinaht Windfest event schedule

Friday august 12th
4h20pm to 8pm Registration
8pm Opening Party

Saturday august 13th
8am to 10h15am Registration and breakfast
10h30 riders meeting
11am Distance race
2pm Boarder Cross
8pm Live music, costume competition
10.pm drum jam, bonfire, fire spinning

Sunday august 14th
8am Breakfast on the beach
9h30am Raft Race and Duck race
1pm Throw down, (Freestyle)
3h30 Closing ceremony and raffles

*Times subject to change depending on wind conditions

Distance race:
Determined winner for this event is the person who can go the furthest upwind. Nitinaht lake is thermal driven. The wind touches down about 1 mile up the lake and then weakens beyond that point so the person who makes it the furthest wins. Beach start.

Border Cross:
This year to make this event more exciting we decided to make the course bigger and do a beach start with everybody goes at once. The top 5 riders to do the most amount of laps in 45 minutes will move on to a shortened course to race against each other

Throw Down:
Non stop action for 2 hours straight. Judged by the crowd. Prizes for top rider, best trick, best wipeout, biggest air, most amount of tricks and more. No heats, everyone out at once, let’s see who can impress the crowd the most.

Flotilla Raft Race:
First ever Flotilla Raft Race. Build a raft for you and 4 or more of your friends and we are going to race across the lake. You can use sails, kites, any wind driven tools to get you across and paddles as well, no motors. First group of competitors to grab the flag on the other side of the lake wins.

Duck Race:
There are 200 rubber ducks. Buy a duck or ducks, they will all be released up the lake and get blown downwind first duck to cross the finish line wins cash pot up to $1000.00 depending on amount of ducks sold. 50/50 half goes to the entertainment and win the other half.

Costume Party: Dress up on saturday night!!!! prizes for best costume