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Newport kite festival wants you. July 14-15

rocfighter - 22-6-2012 at 04:47 AM

We at the Newport Kite Fest are looking for kite fliers of all types and skill levels to out to beautiful Brenton Point State Park in Newport RI. We are looking for any one willing to help fill the sky with single line kites, or do demo's with duel line or quad line kites. Also Buggy and Land Board demo's are very welcome. Space is limited as those who have flown there know. But we are hoping to get the crowds wound up a little more this year with more exciting demo's.
If you do a demo we will give you a free pass into the festival. This will be a huge savings of err well nothing since it's free to get in. But I may have a hot dog or burger on the grill for you for dinner!! Look for the big ugly motorshed on the field and ask for me!!

beachrights - 22-6-2012 at 05:11 AM

Roc- I was hoping to head down before this "generous":lol: offer was put out! I still don't know if my work schedule will allow but as it gets closer I'll let you know. Hoping to buggy if space allows- if not will get the kites a spinning!

rocfighter - 22-6-2012 at 05:16 AM

OH crap I forgot to put in the dates.:ticking: :dunno: This event is July 14th-15th, But we will be there from Thursday till Monday. Stop on by and say hello.:smilegrin:

chris - 22-6-2012 at 08:30 AM

See you there!

rocfighter - 22-6-2012 at 11:07 AM

Chris you gonna give us a wild fun buggy demo? WOO HOO:bigok:

Kober - 22-6-2012 at 07:15 PM

.... Who knows ... Maybe a be in area at this time .... lol ...

rocfighter - 23-6-2012 at 04:28 AM

Konrad it would be great to see you there. Lots of water too!!

buggydanny - 23-6-2012 at 05:05 AM

Dave

I will make it down either Saturday or Sunday. I don't think that I can make it both days.

StebbimacDaddy - 23-6-2012 at 05:50 AM

Planning to be there, great way to start a weeks vacation!

chris - 23-6-2012 at 11:44 AM

I'm bringing a little of everything...static single line, sport kites, buggy, kiteboards...

rocfighter - 23-6-2012 at 12:24 PM

Chris you will be welcome with any and all you bring!!
I don't know if I'll be buggying so you may be safe!!:P

Kober - 7-7-2012 at 11:11 PM

Dave ,,, If there is no wind ... what are most visited attractions in Newport and surrounding area ???

rocfighter - 8-7-2012 at 05:05 AM

For no wind or rainy days (which by the way don't happen:lol:) There are a lot of sight seeing places. And if your interested in it the world tennis hall of fame is in Newport. Also they have the mansion tours of all the cool old mansions. And lots of shops and sailing (which also sucks with no wind and rainy days:flaming:) AND there will be lots of kiters to hang out with and tell stories aka lies!!!:frog:

indigo_wolf - 8-7-2012 at 11:43 AM

Aiden's Irish Pub is nearby in Bristol, RI

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Audobon Society of Rhode Island List of Wildlife Refuges

Coggeshall Farm Museum

Herreshoff Marine Museum

RI Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

The bay area is peppered with farm stands along many of the backroads, many stock home made pies, regional sodas, and beer from micro breweries.

ATB,
Sam

Kober - 8-7-2012 at 01:38 PM

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there will be lots of kiters to hang out with and tell stories aka lies!!


that is something I am always happy to do .....
... I hope I can stay there extra day or two and drive around a bit ....
Thanks Sam .... that will help ....

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rocfighter - 8-7-2012 at 05:15 PM

Our plan is to get there on Thursday early and we have to leave Sunday evening. Sandy has work on Monday:sniff:

doublespeed360 - 12-7-2012 at 06:23 PM

i will be heading down saturday morn.i will be styling with my elmo red tires on my land-board i got from EAST COAST KITE SPORTS.hoping to do some demos and see some old friends.

rocfighter - 13-7-2012 at 07:02 PM

As most of you have heard I am not going to make it to this event. I troubled health has taken turn to the bad side. I know I'll be ok but I am working with a great team of Drs and I am sure they will get it all worked out. But for now no driving and I need to stay local so they can do there jobs.
Have a great time and I expect to see lots of pictures and videos.
Dave.

Kober - 16-7-2012 at 08:54 AM

It was nice to see some of my PKF friends on that event .... I have some footage and photos that I will post later ....
Thank you Chris for companion exploring Newport's local kiteboarding spot after event was over ....
Rockfighter ... I hear you show up on Sunday ..... I was trying to find you with no luck ..... hope you will get well soon .....

Kober - 16-7-2012 at 09:17 AM

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rocfighter - 16-7-2012 at 10:58 AM

Konrad sorry I didn't see you. I also missed Chris. I'm glad you came and I hope you had a good time. I was there for a while on Sunday. But I was mostly sitting in chairs in the shade. I was tired when I got there, and sound asleep on the way home. The only PKF member I saw was Pauly doublespeed360. And Dave who is a local.
I'm looking forward to your photos and videos. I hope you got to meet my buddy Jason. He is a nut on that land board.
Dave.