windless in Tonbridge

Despite my good intentions, it seems that the meteorological gods are determined to prevent me from getting any photographs. Last weekend we were in Margate, with no wind and occasional drizzle. This weekend we decided to try the park in Tobridge. the weather forecast didn't promise much but they got it completely wrong.

I got there about lunchtime to about 40% cloud cover and the lightest of breeze at ground level. I decided to try out the new flowform 30 and managed to get it into the air after a short while, but it was destined to come back to earth as th ewind dropped away completely.

The rest of the afternoon was spent tryng tofigure out which way the wind was blowing and what we could fly, settling on brazilian headsticks and a Benson innerspace, and they were hard work!

At about 5 pm there was enough breeze to launch the gflowform, but turbulence off the houses seemed to make it difficult to get too high. Eventually a very long launch came to the rescue and we were airborn, but all too soon it was time to hed away, just one of those days I guess.

Tomorrow is bank holiday and the weather gods are predicting rain all day. I have some chores to get finished so it is unlikely I will get out to play.

Back home in blighty

We're back in the UK after a week trip to Berck festival. The weather out there was pretty awful this year. Being sandblasted, frozen and soaked does not really make for a good festival. In fact, the best day was the Monday as we left!

Nothing truly inspirational this year. Lots of nice show kites, but nothing that made you sit up and say "want one". Some fabulous examples of KAP though. I'll be posting the photos on my Flickr page later, so keep an eye open.

Bonjour from Berck

Well we made it, and haven't been blown away yet.

Yesterday (Tuesday) was a bright sunny day with a stiff breeze, so a good day for flying, which we did all day. But today is cold and wet and windy, so the bars are the most attractive proposition for us. The competition teams have no choice but to fly, pour fools.

Had a look round the kite aerial photography display, and there are some magnificent images, together with a history of kap at Berck. It is well worth a visit. I will post so,e pictures of our visit on my flickr page when we get back to blighty.

Lack of activity

Work and weather conditions seem to be conspiring against me at the moment. So I haven't been out ot KAP for some time. Last weekend I went to Blackheath with some friends, but I'm really glad that I didn't take my rig with me. Regular heavy showers (read downpours) meant we quickly gave up on the day.

This weekend is going to be a KAP free zone. Saturday I am at the local library giving a kiting exhibition. Sunday I am "otherwise engaged".

But next week I am off to Berck for a few days to enjoy the festival. I'm not sure whether to take my rig with me or not, but hope to meet up with some expert KAPers while I'm there and learn from their experience. Whilst totally off topic, if I can get to an internet cafe, I will post regular updates on my experiences.