KB4C

Kiteboard 4 Cancer

2012 Kiteboard 4 Cancer: July 13-15, 2012

North America’s largest amateur kiteboarding event will once again draw kiters from around the globe for a cause that touches all of us.

Here’s how you can get involved:

  1. Fundraise for Entry: Athletes interested in full athlete benefits must raise a minimum of $500 by July 10th. See fundraising levels & prizes, the cool package you get as a fundraiser, and create your page here.

  2. Register Only: If you want to register for the events without fundraising, click here

Please note that this schedule may change!!

Friday, July 13th

Athlete & Community Waterfront Dinner

Hood River Event Site, 5:30-7:30 pm: An annual tradition, the kickoff dinner for our valued volunteers, athletes, and sponsors is an incredible spread of good food, good drinks, amazing desserts and a preview of the silent and live auction items. FREE for KB4C participants with tickets, $12 for the public.

KB4C Kickoff Party

British Pub, 4th & Oak, 8:30 pm: Who doesn’t love people fire dancers and hula hoopers hooping to live music?? We take over the corner of 4th & Oak at the British Pub parking lot for this unique and very entertaining event! Donations accepted at the entry. All proceeds benefit Athletes for Cancer.

Saturday, July 14th

Kite Derby Endurance Race

7:30-9:45 am: Registration
9:30 am: Silent Auction opens
10:00 Kite Derby Rider’s Meeting
10:15 Riders launch
10:30 Kite Derby Endurance Race Start
11:30 Live music act 1
12 noon: Full Sail Brewing Beer Garden opens
12-2 pm: Athlete lunch served in athlete lounge
1:30 pm: Live music act 2
3:30 pm: Live music act 3
4:30 pm: Kite Derby Endurance Race, scheduled finish
4:30-5:30 pm: Athlete 6-Hour Club Lunch served in athlete lounge
5:00 pm:  Live Auction
6:00 pm:  Awards

KB4C VIP Party @ the Ruins, Springhouse Cellar

The Ruins @ Springhouse Cellars, Downtown Hood River, 8:30 pm: Apps, dessert, beverages, live music. Athletes who fundraise a minimum of $500 get in for free.  General public: $10 admission.

Sunday, July 15th

10:00 am: Silent Auction opens
1:00 pm: Silent Auction closes

2:00 pm: Relay on the Green 4-person Team Relay Race
4:00 pm: KB4C Relay Awards

 



 

Teams pump up and rig under pressure on the first race - Photo Katharine Kimball

The face of tenacity. Cory Roessler controlling the kite while transitioning to his son. Photo by Daniel Holmes.

Team REAL Ninjas displays the true meaning of team during a transition. Photo by Katharine Kimball

The Roessler family runs to the finish line. Photo Katharine Kimball

Team Real Ninjas through the finish line. Photo by Daniel Holmes.

Tonia Farman and Jamie Donnelly cheer on their team mate coming towards shore. Photo by Daniel Holmes.

The families of kiteboarders really came out for Sunday's Relay on the Green event. Photo by Daniel Holmes.

High Fives all around. Photo by Daniel Holmes.

Team Cabrinha on their last leg to the finish line. Photo by Katharine Kimball.