Windfest 2007 - Feedback Thread
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 2:05 pm
Hey all- I thought that the Fest deserved some feedback to help make future events even more fun (both positive and constructive) & I just wish to officially congratulate and recognize the huge crew of volunteers, the sponsors and organizers for their amazing effort
Yes, the weather wasn't so great on the race days but that certainly shouldn't detract from the great success of the event
Great Windfest, wonderful things but some Suggestions:
-Reminder to keeping yer food & garbage under wraps, especially if on the outskirts, the bear had a great time tearing up that tent trailer, good thing nobody got hurt including the bear (at least I hope), could happen to anyone so maybe a central garbage location would be great
-The dogs....holy crap...the dogs...why not leave them at home if you at all can during this busy time; I noted several people had theirs under control but I saw many galloping into kids, shitting in the site, running over kites and sails Some were also majorly freaked during fireworks, not fun for them, get a sitter if you at all could. Happy there were not many fights.
-Racing events- the wind didn't play along, granted so I think we all appreciated that short notice pouncing on the wind windows was in order. maybe quick blasts on the beach to call all skippers down quickly would help here.
-When there's skipper meeting at 12, they should also start at 12 ...and not find out later there was one follow-up at 1330 afterall and all the rashies were gone posting an updated agenda in the middle of the campsite might help with this to inform all
VW drivers- not sure you know this but your exhaust pipes point down, thereby dusting everyone when you pass, get that fixed during the winter, eh? thanks for all driving slowly and watching for pets and kids
-to those tree kiters (and those who were just plain lucky and showing off at full speed near the crowd on the beach....ya might wanna consider what happens to the safety credibility of an event like this (or the insurance broker's views) when you cream someone into the hospital during one of your stunts....tripping over things etc. can ALWAYS happen, not an excuse for careless launches, keep yer wits, glad nobody got hurt
- There seemed to be a bit of revenue generation going on, appreciate things need to be paid for but.....Salmon & crab were great but you weren't served at candle lit tables with cloth napkins by french-maid costume wearing cuties (cuties none-the-less ) You should be able to enter any event for that $20, maybe get a shirt included for a bit cheaper if you entered an event as opposed to being a drunk spectator....anyways, maybe food (ha! I crack me up) for thought
-Charging your batteries during the wind hours of the day, esp near the concessions...I was an offender for a few minutes, don't know what I was thinking well, I wasn't, too much booze obviously and I apologize to all those I gassed out
Endless Wonderful things, here are a few:
-General great vibe, all ages, genders, sailors/kiters in a great mix
-Respect by all it seemed for others as evidenced by a well behaved crowd, very little stupidity and sharing of space, shelters, sites, gear
-Sound, race set ups, booths, food, wow not much to improve upon there
-The provided food was fabulous!! I enjoyed all those morsels
-One medium sized fire warmed all latecomers (at least on the first night), nice not to have several huge infernos threatening to burn down the island
-Parking was well managed and all tried to leave room for others, you could still have fit several larger RV's into the place even on Saturday, nice and very thoughtful of the early-comers!!
-Liked the police and ambulance presence, maybe not required but certainly welcomed and comforting, glad nobody pulled rank and no over-reacting on the law enforcement front
-Presentations, contests, etc. impressive, nice work and great stamina you workers of the microphone and zodiacs
All in all what a great event, once again thanks to all those that made it happen. I hope others can comment both positively and constructively
Yes, the weather wasn't so great on the race days but that certainly shouldn't detract from the great success of the event
Great Windfest, wonderful things but some Suggestions:
-Reminder to keeping yer food & garbage under wraps, especially if on the outskirts, the bear had a great time tearing up that tent trailer, good thing nobody got hurt including the bear (at least I hope), could happen to anyone so maybe a central garbage location would be great
-The dogs....holy crap...the dogs...why not leave them at home if you at all can during this busy time; I noted several people had theirs under control but I saw many galloping into kids, shitting in the site, running over kites and sails Some were also majorly freaked during fireworks, not fun for them, get a sitter if you at all could. Happy there were not many fights.
-Racing events- the wind didn't play along, granted so I think we all appreciated that short notice pouncing on the wind windows was in order. maybe quick blasts on the beach to call all skippers down quickly would help here.
-When there's skipper meeting at 12, they should also start at 12 ...and not find out later there was one follow-up at 1330 afterall and all the rashies were gone posting an updated agenda in the middle of the campsite might help with this to inform all
VW drivers- not sure you know this but your exhaust pipes point down, thereby dusting everyone when you pass, get that fixed during the winter, eh? thanks for all driving slowly and watching for pets and kids
-to those tree kiters (and those who were just plain lucky and showing off at full speed near the crowd on the beach....ya might wanna consider what happens to the safety credibility of an event like this (or the insurance broker's views) when you cream someone into the hospital during one of your stunts....tripping over things etc. can ALWAYS happen, not an excuse for careless launches, keep yer wits, glad nobody got hurt
- There seemed to be a bit of revenue generation going on, appreciate things need to be paid for but.....Salmon & crab were great but you weren't served at candle lit tables with cloth napkins by french-maid costume wearing cuties (cuties none-the-less ) You should be able to enter any event for that $20, maybe get a shirt included for a bit cheaper if you entered an event as opposed to being a drunk spectator....anyways, maybe food (ha! I crack me up) for thought
-Charging your batteries during the wind hours of the day, esp near the concessions...I was an offender for a few minutes, don't know what I was thinking well, I wasn't, too much booze obviously and I apologize to all those I gassed out
Endless Wonderful things, here are a few:
-General great vibe, all ages, genders, sailors/kiters in a great mix
-Respect by all it seemed for others as evidenced by a well behaved crowd, very little stupidity and sharing of space, shelters, sites, gear
-Sound, race set ups, booths, food, wow not much to improve upon there
-The provided food was fabulous!! I enjoyed all those morsels
-One medium sized fire warmed all latecomers (at least on the first night), nice not to have several huge infernos threatening to burn down the island
-Parking was well managed and all tried to leave room for others, you could still have fit several larger RV's into the place even on Saturday, nice and very thoughtful of the early-comers!!
-Liked the police and ambulance presence, maybe not required but certainly welcomed and comforting, glad nobody pulled rank and no over-reacting on the law enforcement front
-Presentations, contests, etc. impressive, nice work and great stamina you workers of the microphone and zodiacs
All in all what a great event, once again thanks to all those that made it happen. I hope others can comment both positively and constructively