Canal Days 2009
Sunday Morning, 9:00 am....rain, lots of dark clouds and winds gusting to 30 km/hr. 20 minutes later, the rain stopped and kiters were arriving and unloading their kites. The sound system was ready to go, all we needed was sun.
After 10:00, the clouds broke and we were treated to some sun and an impromptu, unrehearsed Revolution display. I think there were 8 or 9 at one point. The Wind Jammers and some club members put on a short show that rivaled the works of I-Quad!
Clouds rolled back in, the ground displays were bouncing, and the wind picked up again.
Some of the shelters even tried to blow away.
The wind died down and switched directions. Here is a 70 kite train that was up for a short time.
The workshop chicken.
Around noon, the rain came back briefly, so we took down the speakers and waited for it to pass. 15 minutes later we were back to flying.
The Wind Jammers put on several shows throughout the day. With the 20 km winds, their arms must have been stretched by the end of the day.
Here's a short video.
Miss Ohio's understudy...Magda (I hope that's right) She was trying to fly the kite, but it was too windy for her.
Even with kites, love is in the air.
Vaino's HUGE Canada Flag Sutton.
A view from the other side of the boat launch.
Three cute dogs.
The Aquarium in the sky.
The grand ascension.
Paul and Fred cooking the food.
The hungry kiters.
Bob, handing out the prizes.
When the day came to a close, we had seen it all, rain, gusty winds, calm winds, no wind, sun and clouds. We all had a great time and put on a great show for the visitors to Canal Days.
Here are some links to some more pictures:
Doug Isherwood's photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougish1954/sets/72157621809435303/
Carlos Simoes' photos:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/573857145oDMwmy
Ted Shaw's photos:
http://community.webshots.com/user/dancer2e
Chris White's photos:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/573894597YtqZfP
All of my photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/JimAnes3/CanalDays2009#
Thanks to all the kiters who came out to fly. Thanks to the Wind Jammers for their wonderful show. Thanks to everyone who helped out with the food and the barbeque. Last but not least, thanks to Bob and Chris White and Vaino Raun for organizing and arranging the event.
Hope to see everyone again next year!
After 10:00, the clouds broke and we were treated to some sun and an impromptu, unrehearsed Revolution display. I think there were 8 or 9 at one point. The Wind Jammers and some club members put on a short show that rivaled the works of I-Quad!
Clouds rolled back in, the ground displays were bouncing, and the wind picked up again.
Some of the shelters even tried to blow away.
The wind died down and switched directions. Here is a 70 kite train that was up for a short time.
The workshop chicken.
Around noon, the rain came back briefly, so we took down the speakers and waited for it to pass. 15 minutes later we were back to flying.
The Wind Jammers put on several shows throughout the day. With the 20 km winds, their arms must have been stretched by the end of the day.
Here's a short video.
Miss Ohio's understudy...Magda (I hope that's right) She was trying to fly the kite, but it was too windy for her.
Even with kites, love is in the air.
Vaino's HUGE Canada Flag Sutton.
A view from the other side of the boat launch.
Three cute dogs.
The Aquarium in the sky.
The grand ascension.
Paul and Fred cooking the food.
The hungry kiters.
Bob, handing out the prizes.
When the day came to a close, we had seen it all, rain, gusty winds, calm winds, no wind, sun and clouds. We all had a great time and put on a great show for the visitors to Canal Days.
Here are some links to some more pictures:
Doug Isherwood's photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougish1954/sets/72157621809435303/
Carlos Simoes' photos:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/573857145oDMwmy
Ted Shaw's photos:
http://community.webshots.com/user/dancer2e
Chris White's photos:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/573894597YtqZfP
All of my photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/JimAnes3/CanalDays2009#
Thanks to all the kiters who came out to fly. Thanks to the Wind Jammers for their wonderful show. Thanks to everyone who helped out with the food and the barbeque. Last but not least, thanks to Bob and Chris White and Vaino Raun for organizing and arranging the event.
Hope to see everyone again next year!
posted by Newsletter Editor @ 9:31 AM
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