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South Australia's first Kitefoil Launch Camp

Published Mon 16 Nov 2020

COVID-19 Note: Due to the current restrictions in place for the next two weeks by the SA Government, we are still planning for the event to go ahead and awaiting feedback from SA Government when it comes to hand.

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Largs Bay Sailing Club and Australian Sailing are excited to announce SA’s first Kitefoil Launch Camp on the 17^th – 21st December at Largs Bay Sailing Club.

With great conditions and an exciting kite racing program in development at Largs Bay SC, why not come and be part of a new wave of sailors looking to challenge themselves, learn new skills and have an awesome time!

Core sessions of the Launch Camp will be focussed on the body-centric foiling classes of Kitefoil and Wingfoil (The Wingfoil is an excellent development choice for Kitefoil). We aim to attract and build the kite racing community and talent in South Australia, and after the Launch Camp, we will be providing regurlar oportunities for kite racing in SA (foiling and non-foiling) via the Largs Bay Sailing Club. The camp will include a race experience on Sunday the 20^th December as part of Largs Bay SC race series.

**If you do not already own foiling equipment but are a competant kiter, a limited amount of demo gear will be avaialble via Ride KiteSurfing for you to use to develop your foiling skills, We will also be able to provide options for non-foil participation throughout the duration of the Launch Camp

Details below are for you to decide whether registration is for you, and once participants are confirmed, more information will be sent out in the lead up to the launch camp.

What is The SA Kitefoil Launch Camp?

A 5 day camp, designed to give Kiters, kitefoilers, and wing foilers a world class training environment in South Australia.

Who are the coaches?

Ryan Palk – National Pathway Co-ordinator, Kitefoil

Matt Stringer – Ride Kite Surfing – Head Coach

The focus of the clinic will be on:

Basics of progression, the language of foiling and sustainable performance
Learning the fundamentals of performance foiling and how to play the game better
Board Handling and motion physics in action
Develop frameworks for racing and enhance your training quality to reach goals

What does it include?

Classroom and on water based sessions to cover theory, practice and simulations
Sessions start from 1230 until 1800 hrs* - on water from around 2pm.
Temporary Membership of Largs Bay Sailing Club for the duration of the Launch Camp

*The weather doesn’t always play ball, so more information on times and timing will be communicated with the group as needed/and availability of participants at the scheduled times

Who is this clinic best suited to?

If you can already kiteboard, Kitefoil or wingfoil
Keen to progress with an interest in racing
Ideally, you can waterstart on a non-foil or foilboard, ride comfortably back and forth off the foil (both stances) holding your own ground upwind.

If you are unsure if you reach the minimum level to participate in this Launch Camp or have any questions relating to suitable equipment please get in touch with Ryan Palk to discuss your progression >>> ryan.palk@sailing.org.au / 0423 953 472.

For all other enquires please contact Ian Leeson >>> ian.leeson@sailing.org.au / 0449 757 428

But what If I don’t meet these requirements, yet?

It is highly recommended you go through a Kiteboarding Australia Kite school to get a lesson on how to kiteboard before before you start this discipline. The process of learning the basics of kiteboarding does require one on one coaching and care to ensure you safely progress effectively and efficiently. The kiteschool will supply you with gear tailored to your learning experience, that will vastly improve your learning experience, and getting you to a level of independence relatively quickly. You can find contact details and further information on learning to kite through Ride KiteSurfing here

Launch Camp participant requirements

Be a member of a club affiliated with Australian Sailing. (Registration for the Launch Camp will provide complimentary Membership of Largs Bay Sailing Club for the duration of the Launch Camp)
KA Membership for Insurance and safety purposes, if you are not already a KA Member you can purchase membership >>> here
BYO Equipment Foiling / Twin Tips / Wings (some limited equipment may be provided if needed for those without)
Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions found in the registration form
Relevant and appropriate Kite and or Wing sizes able to cope with prevailing wind conditions (most likely thermal winds)

The clinic has a maximum of 12 participants, this may be increased depending on the interest received by participants.

Cost?

$125 Per Person

(Fee includes all coaching & racing experiences across the 5 day period plus temporary membership of Largs bay Sailing Club)

Register >>> HERE

The Kite Foil Launch Camp is being held at Largs Bay Sailing Club and has the following event supporters: >>>