Enzo, should we put the member list on file and can anyone edit or
add telephone #'s and other info, or should this be in the personal
profiles

--- In CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com, "islandmikekites"
<islandmikekites@h...> wrote:
>
> Just so you all know, I will draft a letter to the CG and MPs that will
> notify them of our internal communication efforts, i.e. website, etc. I
> will invite them to view the site/yahoo group once we have completed it.
>
> Mike
>

Just so you all know, I will draft a letter to the CG and MPs that will
notify them of our internal communication efforts, i.e. website, etc. I
will invite them to view the site/yahoo group once we have completed it.

Mike

--- In CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com, Lane du Pont <lndpnt@r...> wrote:
>
> be aware, the current icobar map is sketchy...in other words..
> I don't see why it's blowing, so it may back off, keep the
> beach down wind of you, thanks/
>
> beachdaddy
>
>  going to watch for a bit  and  island mike   is bringin a boat w
brien at the helm,,,,  smart guy he is  R
>
> On Jan 30, 2006, at 12:57 PM, John Pereira wrote:
>
> > ok its blowing.. im  going kitesurfing!!!! whos in??? where????
> > lets do it
> >
> >
> >
> > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
> >
> >  Visit your group "CTKitesurfing" on the web.
> >
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> >
> >
>

compo im thinkin  R
-----Original Message-----
From: Lane du Pont <lndpnt@...>
To: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:02:04 -0500
Subject: Re: [CTKitesurfing] EAST WINDS  AND WARM  ????

    ah geeze, it's not supposed to be windy....well maybe compo or
fairfield....what beach robbie?






On Jan 30, 2006, at 12:45 PM, ctkiteboarding@... wrote:

   WHAT UP KITING IS FUN OR SO IM TOLD R

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Lane du Pont <lndpnt@...>
  To: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:28:51 -0500
  Subject: Re: [CTKitesurfing] How is this going to work?

  Can we assume the CG and local MP will be monitoring this forum?







  On Jan 30, 2006, at 11:07 AM, Gregg Healey wrote:

  Doran ? At the org. meeting Saturday at Lanes we as a group decided
  that we needed local kiteboarding specific representation (water
  based), apart from the other groups (LHG, NEKS, NEwind.org, etc.). One
  driver behind this is that the CG requested it. The more specific, the
  better for them. The 2nd reason is that there already exists a close
  knit core group representing the intersection of:



  * Kiteboarders
  * Beaches from New Haven to Greenwich, plus the one-off of Croton on
  Hudson ? hence the name CTKitesurfing


   this group has naturally come about over the past 5 years through
those
  riders jonesing for wind at the typical KB launches, such as Walnut,
   Short Beach, Long Beach, The Wall, Compo, Calf Pasture, and Islands
off
  Westport/Norwalk. Now we are just formalizing things due to obvious
  events requiring us to do so



  Gregg

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  From: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
  [mailto:CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doran Welch
  Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 10:52 AM
  To: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [CTKitesurfing] How is this going to work?




  All,

  A kiteboarding group is probably a good idea - but how will this work
  in regard to the LHP group?

  There also seem to be some other forums/groups out there. Can someone
  shed some light on these?

  Doran







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Kitesurfing Safety Meeting
1/28/05
Minutes

Mike Hart led the meeting and passed out cards with emergency
contact numbers & safe kiting guidelines.

Seth Perelman showed c-strobe light & reflective tape. A type of
devise like this is highly recommended by Coast Guard. Try to not
use dark colored wet/dry suits.  Gregg Healy said drytsuits can
become your body bag if they leak.  Robby Guimond suggested do not
go out if the water is so cold that our wetsuits will not be warm
enough.  A loud horn alarm was recommended to call in kiters when
dangerous conditions are approaching.

A waist pouch inflatable life jacket was suggested. Concerns were
how to inflate if unconscious?  What are approved impact vests that
also act as life jackets?

Everyone agreed to wear a kite leach.

Everyone must do this immediately: write name & telephone # on board
& kite for authorities to find out if victim has been located or not.

We must not put Coast Guard, Marine Police or anyone else including
ourselves into a situation where a rescuer will be put in danger.
Ken Kimball recommended communicating with Marine Police and Coast
Guard to offer information for Kiteboarder rescue i.e. the kiter
will typically be upwind of a kite or board (?).

Mike Hart has made it clear there is to be assigned communicators
with each town to inform the local authorities i.e. Marine Police,
Coast Guard, etc. of our plans before going out kiting as well as to
establish a dialog.  Don Miro suggested that if this is too
difficult to at least contact trusted friends about details, times &
location.

Group decided to form a Yahoo user group instead of current email.
Enzo Merluzzi will be"The Administrator."  The site will include a
section on safety which will consist of but not be limited to safety
procedures, safe handling tips, links, rescue, currents, weather
patterns, survival plan, disaster plan, first aid, dealing with
beginners, dealing with kiters who do not confirm to the groups'
safety practices & principles, recommended kitesurf schools,
recommended equipment (group purchases), recommended launch sites,
etc.  To be named Ct Kiteboarding.

We must try through group peer pressure to persuade all Kiters who
do not conform to and respect our safety and launch site procedures
to follow the rules.

Do not kite at The Wall at high tide were residents own up to high
tide line. Stop kiting at Short Beach 1 hour before tides begin to
go out because of strong rip current.

We agreed not to approach the Town of Stratford at this time and
wait to see how the town reacts when we return to kiting.

Doran – At the org. meeting Saturday at Lanes we as a group decided that we needed local kiteboarding specific representation (water based), apart from the other groups (LHG, NEKS, NEwind.org, etc.). One driver behind this is that the CG requested it. The more specific, the better for them. The 2^nd reason is that there already exists a close knit core group representing the intersection of:

 

1. Kiteboarders
2. Beaches from New Haven to Greenwich, plus the one-off of Croton on Hudson – hence the name CTKitesurfing

 

this group has naturally come about over the past 5 years through those riders jonesing for wind at the typical KB launches, such as Walnut, Short Beach, Long Beach, The Wall, Compo, Calf Pasture, and Islands off Westport/Norwalk. Now we are just formalizing things due to obvious events requiring us to do so

 

Gregg

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From: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doran Welch
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 10:52 AM
To: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CTKitesurfing] How is this going to work?

 

All,

A kiteboarding group is probably a good idea - but how will this work
in regard to the LHP group?

There also seem to be some other forums/groups out there.  Can someone
shed some light on these?

Doran

should we post the notes from the meeting or would someone like to
revise them?

ok its blowing.. im  going kitesurfing!!!! whos in??? where???? lets do it

HEADED DOWN TO THE BEACH  BOAT  SUPPORT WILL BE  ARRIVING  AT 3PM
EAST    18MPH  TEMP 55DEGS,,    CELL IS OPEN  R

WHAT UP    KITING IS FUN  OR  SO IM TOLD  R

-----Original Message-----
From: Lane du Pont <lndpnt@...>
To: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:28:51 -0500
Subject: Re: [CTKitesurfing] How is this going to work?

   Can we assume the CG and local MP will be monitoring this forum?







On Jan 30, 2006, at 11:07 AM, Gregg Healey wrote:

Doran ? At the org. meeting Saturday at Lanes we as a group decided
that we needed local kiteboarding specific representation (water
based), apart from the other groups (LHG, NEKS, NEwind.org, etc.). One
driver behind this is that the CG requested it. The more specific, the
better for them. The 2nd reason is that there already exists a close
knit core group representing the intersection of:



* Kiteboarders
* Beaches from New Haven to Greenwich, plus the one-off of Croton on
Hudson ? hence the name CTKitesurfing


this group has naturally come about over the past 5 years through those
riders jonesing for wind at the typical KB launches, such as Walnut,
Short Beach, Long Beach, The Wall, Compo, Calf Pasture, and Islands off
Westport/Norwalk. Now we are just formalizing things due to obvious
events requiring us to do so



Gregg

--------

  From: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doran Welch
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 10:52 AM
To: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CTKitesurfing] How is this going to work?




All,

A kiteboarding group is probably a good idea - but how will this work
in regard to the LHP group?

There also seem to be some other forums/groups out there. Can someone
shed some light on these?

Doran







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--- In CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com, "mirosurf" <mirosurf@y...> wrote:
>
> should we post the notes from the meeting or would someone like to
> revise them?
>
   i think the  notes were  about right  but maybe a bit of priority to
  certian topics  R

not sure  what my role is here but if im able and  can do the cpu thing
easily   ill go for the 1st run  R

-----Original Message-----
From: Gregg Healey <healeyg@...>
To: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:45:39 -0500
Subject: RE: [CTKitesurfing] How is this going to work?

         I'm assuming that Mike will be communicating its existence to
the authorities. Mike? BTW lane you know that there is a history of the
emails on the web site right? To view or search, you use it like a
forum. I just mention that b/c of your email:



   "I like the way messages are emailed to my mailbox, rather than going
to a website."



   Here is the home web address for anyone looking for it:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/CTKitesurfing/



   Enzo or Robbie (who's got the ball? Thx enzo for the pic and intro) -
you may want add a line in the intro page that states:



   "We welcome the Coast Guard and local Marine Police to actively
monitor this forum in the spirit of open communication regarding rescue
situations and safety issues." Or something .

    --------

   From: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lane du Pont
  Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 11:29 AM
  To: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [CTKitesurfing] How is this going to work?




  Can we assume the CG and local MP will be monitoring this forum?













   On Jan 30, 2006, at 11:07 AM, Gregg Healey wrote:






    Doran - At the org. meeting Saturday at Lanes we as a group decided
that we needed local kiteboarding specific representation (water
based), apart from the other groups (LHG, NEKS, NEwind.org, etc.). One
driver behind this is that the CG requested it. The more specific, the
better for them. The 2nd reason is that there already exists a close
knit core group representing the intersection of:



   * Kiteboarders
   * Beaches from New Haven to Greenwich, plus the one-off of Croton on
Hudson - hence the name CTKitesurfing


   this group has naturally come about over the past 5 years through
those riders jonesing for wind at the typical KB launches, such as
Walnut, Short Beach, Long Beach, The Wall, Compo, Calf Pasture, and
Islands off Westport/Norwalk. Now we are just formalizing things due to
obvious events requiring us to do so



  Gregg

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[mailto:CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doran Welch
  Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 10:52 AM
  To: CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [CTKitesurfing] How is this going to work?




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should we post the notes from the meeting or would someone like to
revise them?

Hi Doran,

this is a local user group for local awareness. I like the way messages are emailed to my 

mailbox, rather than going to a website. Perhaps there is a way to link the two, but I'm 

not sure I see the need. 

Lane

On Jan 30, 2006, at 10:51 AM, Doran Welch wrote:

All,

A kiteboarding group is probably a good idea - but how will this work
in regard to the LHP group?

There also seem to be some other forums/groups out there.  Can someone
shed some light on these?

Doran

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All,

A kiteboarding group is probably a good idea - but how will this work
in regard to the LHP group?

There also seem to be some other forums/groups out there.  Can someone
shed some light on these?

Doran

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the CTKitesurfing
group.

   File        : /Kite Kard.xls
   Uploaded by : amandabarnes31 <amanda12yz@...>
   Description : Emergency Contact Card

You can access this file at the URL:
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To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
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Regards,

amandabarnes31 <amanda12yz@...>

Thanks Enzo and lets all thank Robbie for volunteeering as "The
Administrator"

thanks Enzo, your getting good at this :-/ nice opening image...is that compo?

I don't know why I keep forgetting. A huge thanks to Monica for a well designed,
(and
appropriate for the situation) website for Stoil....and all with child hangin
all over her. Nice
work. grazie monica!

Well the Post article didn't exactly make kiteboarding sound all warm and fuzzy,
but I
thought it was pretty accurate (no thanks to stacey). We should send a reply to
the Post to let
the public and the authorities know that we are organizing.... What the hell is
plying? I think
plying the long island sound would be most pleasant on a kitesurfer. Dude, you
wanna go
plying?

Let's keep it low profile for a while boys and girls....if your kiting in the
sound, all you need is
a couple hundred yards to have fun, no "rainbow reaches" Names and numbers on
the gear
and reflective material on the suits...beachdaddy

I'm sending this out regular email too...join the group yahoo group now!

We should have that list of Island Mike's emergency contact phone
numbers uploaded as a file for access by everyone.  This would be
great for people that weren't at Saturday's meeting or for any new
members. Speaking of phone numbers, maybe we should also have a phone
contact list for all members which could be both handy and important.
What does anyone think? Also, here's the link to yesterday's
Connecticut Post article:

http://www.connpost.com/news/ci_3449662

...vic

--- In CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com, "enzo_merluzzi"
<enzo_merluzzi@y...> wrote:
>
> Have to look into it...i'll have the administrator look into it ; )
> we can always create appropriate directories in the Files or as
> database..
> thanks robbie,
>
> e
>
> --- In CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com, "Gregg Healey" <healeyg@o...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Does Yahoo Groups have a "kiteboard.com" style message board feature
> > where we can develop sub groups, such as safety?
> > Gregg
> >
>
   what the       im        what?????  R

Have to look into it...i'll have the administrator look into it ; )
we can always create appropriate directories in the Files or as
database..
thanks robbie,

e

--- In CTKitesurfing@yahoogroups.com, "Gregg Healey" <healeyg@o...>
wrote:
>
> Does Yahoo Groups have a "kiteboard.com" style message board feature
> where we can develop sub groups, such as safety?
> Gregg
>

Does Yahoo Groups have a "kiteboard.com" style message board feature
where we can develop sub groups, such as safety?
Gregg