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Riders, click here to register to compete! Click here for photos of last year's event! Click here for lodging information. King of the Great Lakes Kitesurf Competition Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon, Michigan October 3 - 5, 2008 This years KoGL is set to be the best ever! In this the 8th year of the event, we have moved the event back a month to October 3, 4 & 5 to ensure consistent windy conditions and warm waters. This later date will also allow the riders to demo the 2009 gear as it is just being released. Naish will be there with a full set of '09 Torches, Helix and Cults. Here's just some of what you can expect from Naish: - The Torch is back with a vengeance. 5 Line and better than ever. Low end and BIG air are back (So are board offs :) ) - The Helix has been completely reengineered and looks to be the kite for next year. This is not based on hype but on feedback from Ben and Nick. - The Cult will more dialed and refined from this year, especially the larger size turning speed. - Boards will be wood core and snowboard construction, same smooth ride from year but considerably lighter in weight. Those of you still riding the '06 Orange Sol can finally switch. KoGL draws all the Midwest riders as well as many pros to the event annually. The event will be held at MACkite's new location, the MAC shack, on the Pere Marquette beach in Muskegon, MI. This year's format has also been changed to be a free ride competition with the riders deciding the outcome. Whoever pushes themselves and the sport the hardest will walk away with the title "King of The Great Lakes" as judged by their peers. Also this year, a course racing event is in the works for Muskegon Lake. This year's event will have something for everyone. Join in on a massive down winder, ride in the shelter of the pier, or just hang out and watch the crew throw down. Whatever your style, this is the event not to be missed this year.  Events: Men's Freestyle Women's Freestyle Course Racing Slider/Kicker Event Mass Downwinder Registration: Open to all kiteboarders, including non-competing riders and "groupies" Competitor registration includes: - Entrance into all events - Free Gear Demo* - Ticket to both parties - Rash Guard (while supplies last; you'll get an event t-shirt if we run out of your size) - Bag of swag Registration Fee for competitors: $40 prior to October 1 $50 October 1 or later Non-competitor registration includes: - Ticket to both parties - Free Gear Demo* - Bag of swag - Event t-shirt Registration Fee for non-competitors: $30 prior to October 1 $40 October 1 or later Click here to register! Schedule of Events Friday, October 3, 2008 10:00 a.m. Check-in at the Mac Shack 10:30 a.m. Riders' meeting at the Mac Shack 10:45 a.m. Riding begins 3:00 p.m. Course Racing 8:00 p.m. Party at Pints & Quarts Saturday, October 4, 2008 10:00 a.m. Check-in at the Mac Shack 10:30 a.m. Riders' meeting at the Mac Shack 10:45 a.m. Riding begins*Demos - All demos are limited to registered riders with previous ability and are subject to staff approval.
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3:00 p.m. Course Racing
8:00 p.m. Awards party at the The Rose Bud
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Make up day. If the awards have not been given away and
it is windy we will stick to the following schedule:
10:00 a.m. Check-in at the Mac Shack
10:30 a.m. Riders' meeting at the Mac Shack
10:45 a.m. Riding begins
3:00 p.m. Course Racing
5:00 p.m. Awards given away at the MACshack
By request from a number of local riders, we have added a 1 day option to our Accelerator camp. Spend your entire lesson working with Damien Leroy on whatever you are looking to improve on and bring some of your new style to KoGL. The focus will be based on student input from the menu below.
Lesson Menu
