Cook Strait Kite-Hydrofoil Crossing
By Brian Walters
NZ $3,735 pledged
35 people pledged
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NZ $3,725 minimum target
This campaign was successful and closed on 08/12/2020 at 1:00 PM.
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Cook Strait Kite-Hydrofoil Crossing
Project 2020-10-15 15:14:23 +1300
The Cook Strait is widely regarded as a one of the most treacherous and unpredictable straits in the world. Each year Wellington gets around 173 days of winds gusting over 34 knots! Combine that with rips and tidal currents and we have ourselves a mission!
We will be attempting to be the first to kite across the Cook Strait using hydrofoils!
The shortest point between the North and South Islands is 23km. Our course will take us on a 60km return mission which we plan to complete in under 3 hours!
We are extremely excited to have commissioned Phil Rush from Cook Strait Swim to provide boat support so effectively on standby at present.
We will be updating our Facebook page regularly as we draw nearer to a favourable weather window so please consider supporting us as we prepare to complete this epic adventure. https://www.facebook.com/FoiltheStrait
We have provided a range of rewards that might appeal to you when considering your pledge. These have been generously provided by White Cloud Kiteboarding. Alternatively feel free to make a donation amount of your choosing by selecting "Make a pledge without a reward" tier and enter your new amount.
Please feel free share and definitely get in touch if you'd like to participate in supporting this event in any way.
Thank you so much for your support!
Justin and Brian
https://www.facebook.com/FoiltheStrait
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Updates 3
New award: Home made Fruit Bread
05/12/2020 at 10:22 AM
Check out the new award: Brian will make you a delicious bara brith.
New Award
03/12/2020 at 9:40 PM
Brian will make you $15 of South African biltong.
Check out hte new reward!
Planning Update
02/12/2020 at 8:28 AM
Kia ora koutou!
Thanks to all of our pledgers, we're stoked to have already received so much support!
Justin and I have been getting out as much as we can when the turbulent weather and our busy lives have allowed. Testing gear, fitness, planning and avoiding injuries is the name of the game at the moment.
We've added a new Award for some local kiters who wannt to help us launch land at Oterongo Bay. We have permission for two vehicles and have space to take 5 people.
The pledge amount for the Production Credits has also been reduced so you can get your name mentioned in our film. Our eyes are peeled looking for a suitable forecast from this Saturday!
You can help by please supporting us and spread the word!
Pledgers 35
2020-12-08 12:15:21 +1300
"Kia kaha!"
2020-12-08 12:15:11 +1300
"This is very cool - Nuts, but very cool. Good luck to you both!"
2020-12-08 11:11:30 +1300
"Good luck guys, so excited to see it all unfold! Chris and Kelsey "
2020-12-07 22:58:00 +1300
2020-12-06 21:15:19 +1300
2020-12-06 20:09:07 +1300
2020-12-06 12:56:04 +1300
"Enya - Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)"
2020-12-06 07:05:23 +1300
"You can do it !"
2020-12-05 23:27:15 +1300
"All the best!"
2020-12-05 23:15:39 +1300
2020-12-05 21:25:42 +1300
"good luck guys, heres wishing for steadyish winds and calmish seas, i cant wait to hear all about it "
2020-12-04 11:09:03 +1300
"Wishing you guys all the best and a successful crossing!!"
2020-12-03 22:28:23 +1300
"Good luck!"
2020-12-02 19:07:08 +1300
"Stay safe fellas and hopefully December brings a good window, can't wait to see this one ticked off! "
2020-12-02 10:22:41 +1300
"Good luck guys!"
2020-12-01 22:40:57 +1300
"You are my hero! Wishing you a safe and fun journey! Love from Saffy and Jas xx"
2020-11-24 21:57:39 +1300
"From Kinou, Maya and Amandine"
2020-11-24 21:05:09 +1300
2020-11-24 03:19:41 +1300
"Good luck Brian!! -Your old kite buddy Booties"
2020-11-23 15:56:05 +1300
"Thanks for the ideas and help windy Wellingtonians Slydog"
2020-11-22 21:16:37 +1300
2020-11-22 15:31:26 +1300
"Legends!! Good winds"
2020-11-20 18:03:13 +1300
"You got this! "
2020-11-20 11:43:50 +1300
"Awesome challenge guys. Looks like an epic adventure, wishing you both all the best. "
2020-11-17 08:52:18 +1300
"Dog speed!"
2020-11-16 19:33:15 +1300
"Go Waltron!!!"
2020-11-16 19:17:40 +1300
2020-11-16 16:26:41 +1300
2020-11-16 10:59:52 +1300
2020-11-16 05:12:06 +1300
"Brian, this is insane and incredible! I love a good adventure story so look forward to seeing the fruits of your labours. Top work, pal."
Followers
Followers of Cook Strait Kite-Hydrofoil Crossing
Cook Strait Kite-Hydrofoil Crossing
Project 2020-10-15 15:14:23 +1300
The Cook Strait is widely regarded as a one of the most treacherous and unpredictable straits in the world. Each year Wellington gets around 173 days of winds gusting over 34 knots! Combine that with rips and tidal currents and we have ourselves a mission!
We will be attempting to be the first to kite across the Cook Strait using hydrofoils!
The shortest point between the North and South Islands is 23km. Our course will take us on a 60km return mission which we plan to complete in under 3 hours!
We are extremely excited to have commissioned Phil Rush from Cook Strait Swim to provide boat support so effectively on standby at present.
We will be updating our Facebook page regularly as we draw nearer to a favourable weather window so please consider supporting us as we prepare to complete this epic adventure. https://www.facebook.com/FoiltheStrait
We have provided a range of rewards that might appeal to you when considering your pledge. These have been generously provided by White Cloud Kiteboarding. Alternatively feel free to make a donation amount of your choosing by selecting "Make a pledge without a reward" tier and enter your new amount.
Please feel free share and definitely get in touch if you'd like to participate in supporting this event in any way.
Thank you so much for your support!
Justin and Brian
https://www.facebook.com/FoiltheStrait
Comments
New award: Home made Fruit Bread
05/12/2020 at 10:22 AM
Check out the new award: Brian will make you a delicious bara brith.
New Award
03/12/2020 at 9:40 PM
Brian will make you $15 of South African biltong.
Check out hte new reward!
Planning Update
02/12/2020 at 8:28 AM
Kia ora koutou!
Thanks to all of our pledgers, we're stoked to have already received so much support!
Justin and I have been getting out as much as we can when the turbulent weather and our busy lives have allowed. Testing gear, fitness, planning and avoiding injuries is the name of the game at the moment.
We've added a new Award for some local kiters who wannt to help us launch land at Oterongo Bay. We have permission for two vehicles and have space to take 5 people.
The pledge amount for the Production Credits has also been reduced so you can get your name mentioned in our film. Our eyes are peeled looking for a suitable forecast from this Saturday!
You can help by please supporting us and spread the word!
2020-12-08 12:15:21 +1300
"Kia kaha!"
2020-12-08 12:15:11 +1300
"This is very cool - Nuts, but very cool. Good luck to you both!"
2020-12-08 11:11:30 +1300
"Good luck guys, so excited to see it all unfold! Chris and Kelsey "
2020-12-07 22:58:00 +1300
2020-12-06 21:15:19 +1300
2020-12-06 20:09:07 +1300
2020-12-06 12:56:04 +1300
"Enya - Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)"
2020-12-06 07:05:23 +1300
"You can do it !"
2020-12-05 23:27:15 +1300
"All the best!"
2020-12-05 23:15:39 +1300
2020-12-05 21:25:42 +1300
"good luck guys, heres wishing for steadyish winds and calmish seas, i cant wait to hear all about it "
2020-12-04 11:09:03 +1300
"Wishing you guys all the best and a successful crossing!!"
2020-12-03 22:28:23 +1300
"Good luck!"
2020-12-02 19:07:08 +1300
"Stay safe fellas and hopefully December brings a good window, can't wait to see this one ticked off! "
2020-12-02 10:22:41 +1300
"Good luck guys!"
2020-12-01 22:40:57 +1300
"You are my hero! Wishing you a safe and fun journey! Love from Saffy and Jas xx"
2020-11-24 21:57:39 +1300
"From Kinou, Maya and Amandine"
2020-11-24 21:05:09 +1300
2020-11-24 03:19:41 +1300
"Good luck Brian!! -Your old kite buddy Booties"
2020-11-23 15:56:05 +1300
"Thanks for the ideas and help windy Wellingtonians Slydog"
2020-11-22 21:16:37 +1300
2020-11-22 15:31:26 +1300
"Legends!! Good winds"
2020-11-20 18:03:13 +1300
"You got this! "
2020-11-20 11:43:50 +1300
"Awesome challenge guys. Looks like an epic adventure, wishing you both all the best. "
2020-11-17 08:52:18 +1300
"Dog speed!"
2020-11-16 19:33:15 +1300
"Go Waltron!!!"
2020-11-16 19:17:40 +1300
2020-11-16 16:26:41 +1300
2020-11-16 10:59:52 +1300
2020-11-16 05:12:06 +1300
"Brian, this is insane and incredible! I love a good adventure story so look forward to seeing the fruits of your labours. Top work, pal."
Followers of Cook Strait Kite-Hydrofoil Crossing
