Video - Lake Lefroy Kite Buggying...

A great video from Jhn.Holgate from the Lake Lefroy Land Sailing Club regatta, how quick is that dude on the green kite...?

Pictures - Ozone R1 7m in the kite buggy

Some more pictures from Lake Lefroy and the Ozone R1 7m in the kite buggy, taken by Jhn.Holgate.

The last three are all taken from the same spot and show the water encroaching over the lake once the wind changed direction!

walk of shame

Lake Lefroy Land Sailing Club regatta...

Arrived and Friday and was able to fly the new Ozone R1 7m, it was about 6-7 knots. 

Yesterday was a lot of sitting around waiting for the wind but did get a play at about 3. The frustrating thing is that areas of the lake are still quite wet and we are using the ponds which are surrounded by causeways - so you quite rapidly run out of room.

They also have some water on them in places, so the salt spray is bad. Ended up not being able to see, through a combination of salt and sun-screen in my eyes - just couldn't keep them open! 

The kite, buggy and other gear is going to need a really good clean when I get home.

Lots of wind overnight and it's still blowing this morning, though we have had a few spots of rain. It's then a case of seeing which areas are driest. I'm hoping that if the wind is more consistent I can get some video.

The Ozone R1 7m is an awesome kite, i did fly it in 6-7 knots on the first day, then had a bit of trouble trying to get it to launch in next to nothing yesterday morning. But in the afternoon it really came into its own, with fantastic acceleration, super quick, tight turns, and  huge potential for speed - just need a bit more space and consistent wind!

Equipment checks...

Getting ready for the Lake Lefroy land sailing regatta, buggy checked over, tyre pressures checked, bolts tightened, GoPro chase mount reinstalled, safety gear checked, anemometer and GPS plus spare batteries.

New kite's set to arrive Thursday, if the Manta II hasn't sold that's coming too. KAP kite and all my camera gear all packed and charged.

Everything is ready to go into the ute on Thursday ready for an early start on Friday morning.

Camping at Lefroy!

Chook has posted some great information about camping at Lake Lefroy during the regatta, so today I bought this, $8 from Kmart...

Believe it or not I have always wanted a solar shower! 

And that will go nicely with this...

12v battery system, three way fridge, 84 litre water tank and inner sprung mattresses - I should be pretty comfortable.

I'm going...

To the Lake Lefroy Land Saling Club Regatta, 26th to 28th September - now I just need to persuade somebody to lend me so Ozone R1's or Chronos!

Check out there Facebook group for more info, https://www.facebook.com/groups/780457095349789/