Jetty Jam recap...

Well, a fun day was had by all at this year's 2011 Jetty Jam, even with the lack of wind.

Not to say that wind didn't happen, but it was light and came up after all the Jam attendees had got a ride back on the ferry.  Regardless, the Cabrihna Race Series kicked off and 3 races were completed.

I spent my time riding around on my Liquid Force Twin Skim, which was a ton of fun and super challenging to learn to ride something strapless.

Another bummer....the generator wasn't powerful enough to fully power the sound system.  The mid and high drivers would cut out every time the bass dropped.  Totally distracting and a real buzz kill for the DJ.  Thanks again to my buddy Charles Sidious for helping me out behind the wheels of steel.

Another bummer is that I couldn't get Pussy Galore up and running in time to take to the Jam. It would have been a blast to tow around on kiteboards behind the boat during the windless hours.  Oh well, the SUPs got lots of use.

Anyways here are some pictures from the day taken by different local photographers.  Be sure to check their websites out for more rad pictures!

Photos by: JuniorMonkey

Photos by: Jim Stringfellow

Eric Carrothead

The new sign at Jetty Island

Additional photos......by random peeps

Parker flying the trainer kite - 1st flight

SUP racers

trainer kite lesson

  

Jetty Jam tomorrow....and yes, the wind and weather should cooperate

BE THERE!!!!!  Call me if you want a reatime wind report.

Or, if you have an andriod phone, go to the market and get the "pswind" app so that you can check the wind conditions yourself.  12+ at Point No Point = wind at Jetty.


I should also have "Pussy Galore" up and running.  (not dirty...the name of my boat)

Skywalker go bye bye

2.5 hr Jetty session last night.  Great time....but I delaminated my Skywalker so far that the inserts came out from the top laminate.  Anyways...should have taken a picture.....but saying my farewells here on my blog.

Loki is going to give a epoxy fix a go for me.  Stay tuned.  Looks like its boots or skim board for now.

Orlando Watersports Complex - Cable Park

So last week I was at a tradeshow in Orlando. On Saturday, I decided to take advantage of being in the area, and rather than head straight to the airport, I stopped at OWC to ride the cable for a few hours before catching my flight.

I only grabbed a few pics as I was leaving, right when my taxi pulled up, check their website for more info or youtube for vids. Guys were killing it in the pro pond.

Needless to say, it is much harder to do raileys, or rolls......and I am probably more sore today than I have ever been from kiting. I only rode for about 2 hrs, was exhausted, and today feel like a freight train hit me.

http://www.orlandowatersports.com/

pro pond

beginner pond (where I rode)

Maiden voyage... and Jetty Jam 2011

Ok, I don't have pictures...but the maiden voyage was almost my new girls last.

That's right!  I almost sunk her...in fact I did sink her...but thankfully I made it to within 6 ft or so to the shore.  Then with the help of about 6 other kiters we were able to drag her and about 1500lbs of water up on the beach to drain.

Needless to say I left her on Jetty Island for the night and retrieved her the next day.  Thankfully the next day kicked up 7 plus hrs of wind.  I rode for almost 3 hours and taught lessons for another 4.

What a day.  And to top it off, my boat started right up.....well, she did run like shit, but at least I got her back to the marina.

For big news we have our 2nd annual Jetty Jam kiteboarding event on June 25th & 26th.  I will be DJing on the beach. 

Be there!!!!



the Theory Mobile

aka ride to Jetty Island is style.....  1991 Yamaha Jet-n-Cat, 650cc 50 hp

Maiden voyage is set for tonight after work.....

I am thinking that I can get 3 people and all their kite gear across to Jetty in one trip...we shall put my theory to the test tonight.