Beauty of speed, Racing on the Alberni inlet
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Beauty of speed, Racing on the Alberni inlet
Port Alberni is known for drag races with the annual Thunder in the Valley vehicle rally and car/motorcycle show event.
In the heat of the summer, many of us have experienced those strong thermal winds that kick up in the Alberni inlet.
This would definately make for ideal conditions for windsurfing and kiting drag races launching from the Wild West Watersports access.
Check this link out:
<a href="/http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=en ... ZTg_g&NR=1 " target="_blank"> Beauty of Speed </a> to whet your whistle.
(at 4:35) shows Patrik Pollak, windsurfer clocked at 41.15 kts = 76.2 km/hr in Greece
In the heat of the summer, many of us have experienced those strong thermal winds that kick up in the Alberni inlet.
This would definately make for ideal conditions for windsurfing and kiting drag races launching from the Wild West Watersports access.
Check this link out:
<a href="/http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=en ... ZTg_g&NR=1 " target="_blank"> Beauty of Speed </a> to whet your whistle.
(at 4:35) shows Patrik Pollak, windsurfer clocked at 41.15 kts = 76.2 km/hr in Greece
Life is all about balance, and a dose of healthy wind addiction
