Ohio Kite Rave May 9-11. 2008 Sandusky Ohio, Brought to you by www.KiteOH.com Options

[Turtle]

Our friends in Ohio just recently discovered the ultimate riding spot on Lake Erie in Sandusky Bay. Plans are in motion for the 1st Annual Ohio Kite Rave on May 9-11, 2008. More details to follow at www.OhioKiteRave.com

Sandusky is the ultimate destination with Cedar Point as a perfect No Wind Activity. For families you have Great Wolf Lodge and Kalahari within just a couple of miles. Not counting Cedar Point's campground, lake view cottages and hotel. I am researching cabin rentals on the Sandusky Bay for large groups so stay tuned. There are several waterfront hotels with boat wells and bars that might be willing to accommodate us as a group.

The Sandbar is only accessible by boat, so if anyone has a small craft that they can bring to help out it would be great. PM me if you will be bringing a Jet Ski or Boat so I can set you up with accommodations for the vessel also. Hoping to have the Sea Turtle in Ohio for the big event with all the bells and whistles of the ultimate kite boat. I already have several Kite Manufacturers interested in sponsoring vessels for signage privileges in exchange for gas.

Joel Hageman, Jerry Chalk and Luke Wark are on the planning committee, so feel free to give us any and all suggestions on what to do, what you liked from other events, etc.

This is a short list of planned activities

Manufacturer Demos all weekend - Liquid Force, Eclipse, Ocean Rodeo, Slingshot, Naish and North will all have new demo products for everyone to check out. Many others will also be on hand and I will update the list.

Free Ride Event with no competition - Manufacturers will be sponsoring awards for things like best crash, biggest air, best trick, biggest balls award, etc. etc. All voted on by all the riders at the event.

The RAVE - Super Double Secret Invitation only party at an undisclosed location somewheres in Sandusky.

Swag, Swag & more Swag - Manufacturers will be donating all kinds of stuff to raffle off at the RAVE Party

No WIND Activities - Cedar Point, Stand up Paddle Boards, Wake Kite, Wakeboarding & Tubing to name a few.

The website www.OhioKiteRave.com will be up soon to register and keep you up to date on planned activities.

If you are a shop or manufacturer and you want to get involved give me a call at 586-201-4603 or drop me and email at Sales@KiteUS.com

John

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[airforce86]

I understand that batman has a bat boat and a bat jet and a bat chopper but there all in the repair shop and if a spot could be reserved for him im sure that would be greatly appreciated.

[suckinseawater_m...]

I officially schmoozed a buddy with a 6 seat Beachcraft into flying a cpl of hrs of photo shooting time if we pay the fuel bill theres an airstrip within a few miles he can load the photographers up at and shoot some pics of all of us on the water it should be a good trip with the point in the back ground . Its a high wing plane and can be flown with the door open if you have any soon to be exes that want a plane ride.

[Luke War]

Tubing huh?

If there's gonna be extreme tubing than Im in for sure....as if I wouldn't be otherwise!

[FellowCountryMan]

The area looks killer from Google Earth, is the spit the only place to ride from? The ponds on the other side of the beach at the State Park look like they may offer some killer flatwater on a N.

I should be able to bring my boat but do have concerns of being in Lk Erie with it on a windy day if I have to be outside of the protected bay.

Bring on the water sessions.

[Turtle]

Tubing huh?

If there's gonna be extreme tubing than I'm in for sure....as if I wouldn't be otherwise!

Tough Crowd!

Tubing was for the offspring, but we could find one of those death kite tubes to spice it up.
John

[Turtle]

The South Beach Resort on Sandusky Bay has been chosen as home base for lodging and the "Rave" after party. This resort sprawls 8 ½ acres of Sandusky Bay lake front and is perfectly positioned close to the sandbar. South Beach Resort has a four story 55 room hotel, 18 cottages, on-site marina, boat launch, sand volleyball courts and an outdoor pool. Hotel rooms range from $149 per night that sleep four to Cottage Villas that sleep 10 for $480 per night and everything in between. When calling to make reservations be sure to mention you are with the "Regatta" to get the discounted room rates. Marina slips for boats will be at no charge if you are staying at the resort. Make reservations early, we expect the resort to sell out.

South Beach Resort

8620 East Bayshore Road

Marblehead, OH 43440

(419) 798-4900

http://www.sbresort.com/

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Rental Cottages - pictures and details http://www.sbresort.com/south-beach-resort-cottage.html

[Turtle]

Only 21 Days until the Ohio Kite Rave!

Don't forget to register you are attending at the event site www.OhioKiteRave.com and make your reservations at the South Beach Resort www.SBresort.com before they sell out.

We have confirmed Manufacturer's Representatives from Liquid Force, Cabrinha, Slingshot and Eclipse Kiteboarding will be on hand to do demos on their 2008 product lineup.

Among the Great Lakes Shops attending will be Mackinaw Kite, Great Lakes Kiteboarding, Red Belly Boardshop, Detroit Kiteboarding and Myers Kitesurfing. All will be available to show you their lineup of manufacturers, products and services.

The "Rave" Beach Party is set for Saturday night May 10, 2008. The entertainment for the party is Travis Kelly's (fellow Kiteboarder) band Archetype. Check out their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/Archetypeband1


Our list of donated items for the Schwag Raffle is quite extensive. Items include kites, boards, shirts, hats and much much more! The Extreme Hotel has generously donated a complimentary stay at their location in the Dominican Republic.

Our Awards Ceremony which is based on popular vote by those attending will give recognition in the following areas; Best Performance, Crowd Favorite, Big Balls Award, Best Trick, Big Air, Best Wipeout and the Stoked Award.

If you are bringing a boat be sure to get in touch with me. Many of the manufacturers have donated funds for boat owners who will shuttle passengers out to the sandbar.

I will see you in Sandusky very soon!

John

[Turtle]

Updates 4/24/2008

REGISTER if your coming PLEASE, need a head count for the party at www.OhioKiteRave.com

Lite Wave Dave is flying in from California for the Ohio Kite Rave to demo his 2008 lineup of Lite Wave Kiteboards and Globe Kites (GK). He is also donating some cool stuff for our raffle. If anyone wants to schedule a demo drop me a PM.

http://www.globekites.com/08/-=GLOBEKITES=-.html

http://www.litewavedesigns.com/index1.html


Ocean Rodeo donated a 2008 Session Harness to the raffle also.

More to come soon!

John

[biohorn]

Will be there May 10 in the a.m.!!!

Hans

[ORK]

Just received some raffle schwag from the LF fam, it's the new stylish Fall 08 apparel including T's, hoodies, boardshorts, and misc. promo items. If you're a fan of ANY of the surf brands you're going to love this stuff! Jahmi bag of doughnuts sports some of the boardies. Dealer inquiries welcome.

[Turtle]

New sponsors have been added just this morning;

MONSTER - Has donated 20 cases of mixed monster beverage. Who's your daddy!

Freak Dog Kites - Is sending their manufacturers rep from KY with all their 2008 lineup and has also donated swag and product for our raffle. Thanks Big D (Downriver Dan)

Wes Wind Kiteboarding - A new Local Dealer of FlySurfer Kites has sponsored a KEG of Beer. Looks like I will get the most out of this one since I am picking it up and going on Thursday. While supplies last, thanks Jontan!

Detroit Kiteboarding - Has sponsored breakfast for Saturday and Sunday morning not continental breakfast, but Detroit Breakfast. Coffee and Bagels, baby!

Anyone else want some recognition at the Ohio Kite Rave, give me a call at
586-201-4603.

John

[BizB]

Is there a schedule of "events" - like when is the raffle? - and a specific meeting place in the morning on Fri/Sat/Sun?

[Turtle]

Working on it, I will post it in a few and email it to everyone that is registered.

John

[Jontan]

I love beer