Sweet! Just curious which day is the pro and which day is the am comp. also which day the strapless contest will be if u are doing it again. ( for work request off reasons) thanks!
what day is the downwinder? Video says one thing and poster says another.
grom
Since 07 Aug 2006
167 Posts
Bolstad Clan
Tue Jul 14, 15 7:12 pm
Race is on Sunday the 26th. Not sure where the video got its facts...
kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
Opinionated
Wed Jul 15, 15 7:08 am
So how do we sign up for the race? The info available for this event are vague or not up to date on alot of it.
Can we get some clear cut info?
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
Wed Jul 15, 15 5:21 pm
Lots more info will be coming out in the next day or two. Also trying to get online registration set up.
Basic info:
Friday the 24th, afternoon (3 ish) Pro Mens and Women's event
Saturday the 25th all day amateur event. Groms, Mens, Womens, Masters, Strapless & Foil (if enough interest for a heat). Registration open at 9, riders meeting around 10:30 first heat at 11, probably run until 6 or 7 pm depending on number of riders.
Sunday the 26th is the Blowout if the wind is good. Somewhere around a noon to one pm start.
Tony
cpc219
Since 12 Jun 2014
293 Posts
The Dalles
Obsessed
Thu Jul 16, 15 12:15 am
So is strapless on Friday or Saturday? I need to know for work stuff too.
grom
Since 07 Aug 2006
167 Posts
Bolstad Clan
Thu Jul 16, 15 8:32 am
Strapless is Friday. Registration is day of event. You can also register for Sunday's race on Friday or Saturday at East Point in Stevenson. We are trying to get a pre registration going but that leads to trouble when people cant compete and want a refund.
kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
Opinionated
Thu Jul 23, 15 9:52 pm
any updated about BOTG? it still on for tommorrow thru sunday? _________________ *AIR PIRATES KITEBOARDING*
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Gator
Since 15 Sep 2012
41 Posts
Portland
Fri Jul 24, 15 10:08 am
Is proday still on for today? Forecast for Stevenson is a bit low. Are there backup times/days? I would love to come out and watch but there does seem to be a lack of communication.
user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
390 Posts
Portland
Obsessed
Fri Jul 24, 15 10:48 amBOTG
Based on the crowd I see on the Stevenson web cam, I'd say it's on...
kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
Opinionated
Fri Jul 24, 15 11:54 am
Gator wrote:
Is proday still on for today? Forecast for Stevenson is a bit low. Are there backup times/days? I would love to come out and watch but there does seem to be a lack of communication.
Agree with you Gator. The communication about this event is Lacking, from poor info on the forum, a semi-working and broken BOTG website, to no replies to emails from the cordinators, seems to make this whole BOTG event appear like a complete joke.
I planned on going and F-One wants to add stuff to the prize pool but, well....... yeah. Sad what BOTG has come too. I remember past years and it has been a blast!! Lots of stoke and people and hype leading up to it. Now I fear this year will be a very small turn out. _________________ *AIR PIRATES KITEBOARDING*
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1523 Posts
Not Portland
XTreme Poster
Fri Jul 24, 15 4:21 pm
Sorry guys. Went off without a hitch. Tony was super busy. It was set to go off and did. Sir Sam light took first in the pros. Sorry you felt left out. Next year all will be one to keep everyone in the loop at a early stage. Don't get down on the event. Super fun time with a super fun crowd:-)!!I think the internet and Instant feedback is killing us all! _________________ Take a breath; inhale
Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
Shop Owner
1) It is the longest running kite event in North America. It runs the same way every year. Fri - PRO Fleet / Sat - AM Fleet / Sun - Blowout. Every year.
2) It was specifically created to spotlight up and coming amateurs. People hungry enough to do what ever it takes to attend and compete.
3) It is (and hopefully always will be) a very grassroots event (ie - no reliance on big cash sponsors, flying with the support of local friends/businesses). Therefore no big fancy press releases or glossy posters and website.
4) The organizers (aka Bolstad/Gormley Clan) do this for the love of the event and have not only taken on the responsibility of keeping this event alive for all of us to enjoy, they even saved the Blowout event from it's previously possible demise years ago.
Low key, low budget, low profile, with high rewards, huge high fives and high stoke factor from everyone involved.
Although I'm not able to attend on Fri and Sat due to work, we support this event both as a sponsor and as a participant (I'm a die hard blowout fan) and will be in full force on Sunday for the ultimate gorge drag race.
kochease wrote:
Gator wrote:
Is proday still on for today? Forecast for Stevenson is a bit low. Are there backup times/days? I would love to come out and watch but there does seem to be a lack of communication.
Agree with you Gator. The communication about this event is Lacking, from poor info on the forum, a semi-working and broken BOTG website, to no replies to emails from the cordinators, seems to make this whole BOTG event appear like a complete joke.
I planned on going and F-One wants to add stuff to the prize pool but, well....... yeah. Sad what BOTG has come too. I remember past years and it has been a blast!! Lots of stoke and people and hype leading up to it. Now I fear this year will be a very small turn out.
stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1726 Posts
vancouver
XTreme Poster
Sat Jul 25, 15 5:59 am
always a great event to watch/participate in!
come watch the future of kiteboarding as they compete today in the amateur class.
the organizers do a great job running the event and making sure the action is non stop.
plenty of food and drinks and entertainment.
was great to ride after the event while the band was rocking the event!
some images from friday's action..
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