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Cabrinha East Coast Race Series Starts this Friday!!

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:58 am
by IslandRiders
The Cabrinha East Coast Race Series in the Great South Bay will be starting this Friday. Entry is open to competitive and recreational riders. Boat transportation to the Race site in the Great South Bay will be provided at no charge to participants from the parking lot at Gilgo Beach. Email info@islandriders.us for info on Registration or call 516-443-8872. The Race course will be viewable from the Gilgo Beach Area to Spectators, and coverage will be provided by Newsday and Channel 12 news. Come out and participate in this fun event with the whole kiteboarding commmunity! There are already over 20 riders registered for the race, and we are expecting many more signups this week.

Re: Cabrinha East Coast Race Series Starts this Friday!!

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:07 am
by IslandRiders
Here is some additional Race Info:

-The Race will be at 4pm, Check in will begin at 2 at Gilgo beach and end at 3:30.

-The Race will be a course racing format with a windward leeward course layout. The course length will be moderate and if time allows we will hold 2 races.

-The Race entry fee is $25 dollars. Prize money will be determined by the amount of entries.

-The Race Series will be held every Friday throughout the Fall, Overall winners will be determined at the end of the series and will be eligible for awards from our sponsors including Kites, Boards, and other gear and accessories from Cabrinha, Eclipse, Red-Bull, North, Etc….

-Registration can be done by emailing info@islandriders.us with your name and phone number, over the phone by calling 631-583-3019 or 516-443-8872, or in person prior to the event. If you wish to register in person please email us anyway so that we have an idea of how many people to expect.

-Depending on the number of entries we may run two heats, and may do a directional race heat and a twin-tip fun heat. Feel free to include experience and preference in registration emails.