Long Beach Rev Clinic (Sep 12-13)

John Barresi · June 29, 2015

TWO SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!

Join us for two full days of quad instruction in Long Beach WA on September 12-13, 2015... We'll be covering everything from absolute basics (pure beginner) all the way up through advanced techniques and team flying, as well as providing short flight routines that are sure to help your skills along while having fun at the same time.

Saturday morning is always a group presentation, full 101 on the ins and outs of Rev equipment and related theory, this covers a metric ton of stuff that even the "pros" think they know, but don't... From there, we usually go through the fundamentals of clean launching, landing and control methods... Students then break up onto their own kites to work on the "homework" (maneuver combinations) that I'll distribute beforehand, during which instructor(s) will make the rounds between each flier, offering supporting instruction, as well as addressing individual interests.

Sunday is the same without a 101 presentation, followed by a couple hours of team skills introduction to close out the day.

Students will use their own kites, any line length will work (80'-90' is very common) but 120' length will be required for team exercises. Must be spectra or Skybond lines for team flying.

Testimonials - http://tinyurl.com/jb-testimonials

Registration is $150 per person and includes full access to the clinic on both days (10a-4p)...

Please note, there are only 12 17 spots available and we expect them to fill up very quickly.

Currently registered to attend:

1. Terry R.

2. Sandy L.

3. Steve K.

4. George M.

5. Dick M.

6. Steve L.

7. Lynette L.

8. John G.

9. Karen G.

10. Michael B.

11. Lance E.

12. Meshelle S.

13. Rick I.

14. Eric M.

15. Russell W.

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If you need any equipment prior to the event, we encourage you to check out our long time NW supporter The Kite Shoppe for a full variety of Rev kites and parts.

Student Name

Skill Level

John Barresi · June 29, 2015

2 slots gone, down to 10 left.

John Barresi · June 29, 2015

Four spots gone, down to 8 left already.

John Barresi · June 30, 2015

JUST THREE SLOTS LEFT OPEN!

John Barresi · June 30, 2015

Just ONE SPOT LEFT!

John Barresi · June 30, 2015

Wow, I didn't imagine this clinic would sell out in a single day but it has!

John Barresi · July 1, 2015

Description amended with some additional details.

John Barresi · July 7, 2015

With so much interest shown by fliers in the Northwest I've expanded this clinic by five additional students but only with the addition of one more very skilled pilot as an instructor... Some of you may already be familiar with Eli Russell from Medford, OR, one of my personal favorite fliers to watch - he is well versed in urban / light wind flying, has participated in a number of my team meetings and world record mega flies, and is a truly good guy interested in helping the folks around him.

You can see some of his skills in action:

This will be Eli's first official experience as a clinic instructor, but not his first time instructing... With this in mind, his focus will be heavy on the basics (fundamental controls, equipment set up, etc), which will free me up to focus more on the skills that are better addressed by me personally... Short and skinny of it, even adding 5 additional students, everyone will receive even more expert support with a grand total of 3 instructors on the beach (including TK and I).

John Barresi · July 8, 2015

Just ONE of the extra spots are left open, last chance for someone.

John Barresi · July 11, 2015

It's official, we've got a full workshop... 3 instructors on deck for 17 students - thanks to all who are participating, see you at 10am on Sep 12th - look to your email for related news and information before then. :ani_victory:

John Barresi · July 12, 2015

NOTICE:

Lodging is scarce due to the "Rod Run" event on this same weekend in Long Beach, so I just spent a bit of time scouring for availabilities...

Cedars Ocean
2 room suite only
2 night minimum / $379 nt
360-642-5400

Best Western / LB Inn - 10 rooms left
$265 single / $275 double
360-642-8988 Jessica

Coastal Inn - queen $160 per night
3 night minimum
360-642-3049

Adrift Inn / Edgewater - 10 rooms left
3 night minimum @ king $170 / queen $160
360-642-2311

These are all in Long Beach proper.

John Barresi · July 12, 2015

Just north of town...

The Breakers - several rooms left

2 people $169 queen

2 nigh minimum

360-642-4414

John Barresi · July 12, 2015

Another participant just advised me, there is still camping (and maybe some rooms) available at the Sou'wester as well, not far from town center... Not sure about rates.

http://souwesterlodge.com/

Dave362 · July 13, 2015

Also, Heidi's Inn in Ilwaco often has rooms available. Very reasonable, too.

John Barresi · August 26, 2015

FYI!

We've had two cancellations for this event, please send me a PM if you're interested - first come, first serve - all spots sold out in less than 10 hours when we opened registration.