MercFlyer Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 My town is having a kite festival! I will field questions at The Mercantile Phone# 541-547-3060 [email protected] FB-Yachats Mercantile Location is the south beach of the Yachats, September 3rd. 10am to 4pm Come on down to Yachats and celebrate the wind. We are going to have Connor and Amy Doran doing some demos and having fun. We are looking to have a large fun fly type of event this year, no pressure, just kites in the air and people smiling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katrina Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Congratulations on making this go. I expect to be there. (Mods, maybe move this to events section?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousieo Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Can't wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katrina Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Calling all locals! Let's help make this event a success, so there can be a second annual, and a 3rd. If you haven't been there before, I can tell you that Yachats is beautiful, well worth the trip out even if there were not kites involved. Especially Cape Perpetual/Devil's Churn. I will be there and husband too with big kites. It sounds like Brett and Bree from Eugene will come. Wayne (SV) is a maybe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercFlyer Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks for the bump Katrina! I think Brett (Sirrom) is going to attend. The winds have been pretty good around here lately, here's to them sticking around for a couple of weeks:lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windbag Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Calling all locals! Let's help make this event a success, so there can be a second annual, and a 3rd. If you haven't been there before, I can tell you that Yachats is beautiful, well worth the trip out even if there were not kites involved. Well, I've got to be there. I'll drive up from Coos Bay to fly Revs on the beach. I'm looking forward to beach winds & flying with friends all day. Wahoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercFlyer Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Awesome to hear Windbag, can't wait to meet you. I got to fly one of Sue's Lam's the other day at beachside, not enough wind for me to break out my Rev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Best of luck for this event, I know you guys will do great Wyatt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windbag Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Awesome to hear Windbag, can't wait to meet you. I got to fly one of Sue's Lam's the other day at beachside, not enough wind for me to break out my Rev. Great to hear that the two of you got together, after all you live in the same town. It would help to have a few more details -- like where to park? Is the fly at one of the State Parks south of downtown? Will there be announcers or music? Are we close enough to town so people can get lunch or should people bring their own lunch & coolers? Are all kiter's welcome? Single, dual & quad lines? Just a few more details might encourage more people to show up for the fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katrina Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Is the fly at one of the State Parks south of downtown? Will there be announcers or music? Are all kiter's welcome? Single, dual & quad lines? Just a few more details might encourage more people to show up for the fly! I had messaged mercFlyer/Wyatt earlier, so I can tell you that it will be at the Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site, which is on the south end of Yachats, south of the river. Google maps shows it clearly. All are welcome. We've got enough revs for team flying, can't wait! We'll be at the Adobe Resort north of town, as will the Dorans. Just made reservations today, and they still had a few rooms available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean750 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I can't commit 100% yet, but I'll try as hard as I can to get there and be with all ya all. I need this sooo bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandflyer Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Still a maybe at this point!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirrom Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 We'll be there Saturday and then off to Crescent City for the club (Windchasers) Fun Fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercFlyer Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 There are restaurants across the river, no food vendors at the site yet bringing food is not a bad idea but the local restaurants are good. All are welcome! This event is all about having fun, and I am looking forward to my first team fly! There will be a P.A. system so that we can have music and announcing for anybody that wants to do a demo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandflyer Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Do they plan to have any designated areas for different styles of kites?? Putting them altogether in a big free for all, could end up in a mess!!! Most fests have at least 2 areas specified - SLKs + stunters! Remember, lines are not compatible between the two types!! MUSIC - GOOD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 As much as I would love to attend the event, and get a chance to meet up and fly with people, I will not be able to attend. But I hope that you all have fun. Look forward to seeing and flying with you all again when I get the chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercFlyer Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hey Wayne, there are going to be two possibly three fields if Team Suspended Animation comes set aside for approved members to fly in. CJ, we'll get you out here next year! I would like to have a dinner at the Drift Inn Friday night for everyone coming, please rsvp so I can reserve enough space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katrina Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 We will arrive Friday afternoon, but honestly if there's wind I'll probably be at the beach till dark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Pretty sure I said it before, but... I'm really wishing I could make it to this one. *pout* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiteking Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 We'll be there Saturday and then off to Crescent City for the club (Windchasers) Fun Fly. I think this is ditto for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiteking Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I would like to have a dinner at the Drift Inn Friday night for everyone coming, please rsvp so I can reserve enough space. I would come Friday, if I had a place to stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercFlyer Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hey Mike, I got your cards in my door. Bummer I missed you, looking forward to meeting you. There is always next year JB, besides you'll be at some other big event having fun with those guys! I can't believe this is so close to happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandflyer Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Unless plans change unexpectedly, I'll be there bright and early on Sat. am!!! Day trip only for me!!!! Was just checking on google maps - Didn't see a lot of parking there??!! Ocean Rd. only showed a small lot of 10-12, is there gonna be parking on the side of the road?? Just checking for details!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiteking Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Add my RSVP to Friday nite dinner roster, still looking for a place to sleep, any suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercFlyer Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 There will be parking set aside for loading and unloading and such for people with gear. Hey Mike, I have some room in my backyard you can pitch a tent in but it's not very private. Amy and Connor and Katrina and Kelly are staying at the Adobe, all of the hotels are nice here. NEWS BREAK I can get rooms at the Adobe for around $66, rsvp as soon as possible for this rate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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