National Series 17-18th May 2008 [Added - 03/05/2008]

Saturday 17 May 2008: Final Round of the Championships, where afterwards we are hosting the end of season prize giving and party in the Beach Hotel Pendine(hotel that overlooks the beach) where we will announce winners of the National and Open Championships for Men and Women. European team selection will be announced. Hot buffet provided free of charge to PKA members ( all other peeps wishing to attend £6 !!) Music provided by the PKA minister of Sounds till really late! Sunday 18 May 2008: Team Event - "I'm Buggier get me outa here!" Format: A 12 mark course set over 8 kms with checkpoints and challenges! Have you the stomach for this, come and give it a go , teams of two for this event.Challenges set by me Here we again ,Let the party begin! Saturday Registration: 0830-0900 Pilots Brief on beach: 1030 First Race: 1100 Finish: 1500 Sunday Registration: 0900-0930 Pilots Brief on beach: 1100 Start "Im a buggier ...: 1145 Finish: 1530 Prize giving in carpark: 1700 Costs: Saturday: PKA Members: £12.50 Non-PKA members: £15.00 Sunday PKA Members: £12.50 Non-PKA members: £15.00

  Last Gasp 2008 [Added - 01/05/2008]

The dates for this years Last Gasp are the 15th and 16th of November 2008 at Pendine. More details to follow.

  National Series Results Updated Round 3 [Added - 08/04/2008]

The overall results have been updated, following this weekends event. See the Results section for details. We have also now added the results for each of the rounds as seperate results sheets. We also have a beta version of the TIME-IT! REPLAYER (Version 1.0.0.30) available for you to download. This allows you to re-run the races so that you can see how the races developed. To download it click HERE. You will also need to download the PKA DATA zip file. Follow the instructions in the readme.txt file that is in the TIME-IT!-REPLAYER zip file to install and use. Be sure that you check back after each round, as you will need to download the updated PKA DATA.

  National Series - Pembrey 5-6th April 2008 [Added - 26/03/2008]

Timings for the third round of the National Series Registration: 08:00 - 09:00 in the marquee located on pitch 15 in the park Pilots briefing: 10:30 on the beach - DO NOT BE LATE! First race: 11:00 - 11:30 start PLEASE NOTE: TOWING OF BUGGIES IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE IN THE PARK Camping: We have booked pitch 15 (our normal pitch opposite the cafeteria). The cost is £2.20 per person per night, payable at registration. The Evening: Evening entertainment will be housed in the PKA marquee: Friday night - Bring refresment Saturday night - Bring refreshment and food (BBQ) See you all there.

  National Series Results Updated Round 2 [Added - 17/03/2008]

The overall results have been updated, following this weekends event. See the Results section for details.

  National Series - Hoylake 15-16th March 2008 [Added - 29/02/2008]

Timings for the second round of the National Series Registration: 08:00 - 09:00 Pilots briefing: 10:30 on the beach - DO NOT BE LATE! First race: 11:00 - 11:30 start If there is time at the end of the day, on saturday, there will be a 1 hour enduro open to all pilots. Prize giving will be at 16:30 on Sunday. These timings apply for both saturday and sunday PLEASE NOTE: SLEEPING IN THE CLUBHOUSE AT THE WSYC IS NOT PERMITTED See you all there.

  National Series - Hoylake 16-17th February 2008 [Added - 12/02/2008]

Timings for the opening rounds of the National Series Registration: 08:00 - 09:00 Pilots briefing: 10:30 on the beach - DO NOT BE LATE! First race: 11:00 - 11:30 start If there is time at the end of the day, on saturday, there will be a 1 hour enduro open to all pilots. Prize giving will be at 16:30 on Sunday. These timings apply for both saturday and sunday See you all there.

  Icicles results now available. [Added - 12/02/2008]

View the results from the Icicles 2008 in the Results section Saturday top three: A.Lavelle P.Swann M.Chandler Sunday top three A.Lavelle P.Swann G.Wass Prizes were also awarded to: Brian Radbourne - Top Newcomer to the Icicles Dave Whale - Most improved over the weekend Neil Bodsworth - Wettest kite with the longest lines (40m)

  Annual General Meeting Minutes now available. [Added - 11/01/2008]

The minutes of the AGM in November are available to download or view >> 2007 AGM Minutes <<

  2008 PKA Membership application form now available. [Added - 27/12/2007]

Please see the Membership page for more details and the PDF membership application form

  Gavin Brookes - 2007 Wirral Sand Yacht Club Champion [Added - 02/12/2007]

WSYC 2007 Club Series Champion - Gavin Brookes Congratulations to Gavin Brookes for taking top honours in the 2007 WSYC Club Racing Series. The top three were: K836 - Gavin Brookes K856 - Simon Bailey K865 - Tommy Grierson Details and registration for the 2008 series can be found in the Events section.

  Icicles Enduro 2008 [Added - 29/11/2007]

Dig out those thermals, fill up those thermos flasks and get yourself ready for the classic ICICLES 3 HOUR ENDURO! Being held on the 9-10 February 2006 at it's traditional home - WestWard Ho!, it's looking like it'll live up to it's reputation. The plans for the weekend are: Saturday 9th - Mini Series Registration 09:30-10:00 Race 1 - 12:30 Race 2 - 13:30 Race 3 - 14:30 Sunday 10th - Icicles Enduro 3 Hour Race Race starts - 12:30 Marshalls and helpers are required and anyone interested in helping can either register as a Marshall or get in touch with Gray Wass directly - gray@westwardwind.co.uk See the Events page for details and registration and details of the menu for a meal on the saturday evening.

  Last Gasp Magazine ready for download [Added - 22/11/2007]

The Last Gasp magazine is now available to download...all 264 pages of it!!! Go to the Magazines section to get your copy now!

  2008 National Series [Added - 13/11/2007]

The 2008 National Series registration is now open. Go to the Events section to register. The dates are: 16-17 February 2008 | Hoylake, Wirral 15-16 March 2008 | Hoylake, Wirral 5-6 April 2008 | Pembrey, Carmarthenshire 17-18 May 2008 | Pendine, Carmarthenshire

  Last Gasp 2007 Winners [Added - 16/11/2007]

Congratulations to those that took honours at the Last Gasp Event After, what would seem some errors, the scoring team have re-visted the scores (using and comparing both the manual and computer scores) and it was found that there were slight errors concerning the Masters / Open Races on saturday. Last Gasp 4 Hour 1st D.Trainor 2nd J.Hopewell 3rd D.Early Club / Novice Classes - Saturday Races 1st M.Alexander 2nd A.Pierson 3rd A.Etherington Masters / Open Classes - Saturday Races 1st D.Trainor 2nd J.Hopewell 3rd A.Hopewell

  The Last Gasp | 10-11th November 2007 - Pendine [Added - 24/09/2007]

In conjunction with the Carmarthen Land Sailing Club, the Parakart Association is proud to announce the return of The Last Gasp. Traditionally held at Pembrey, South Wales, this event has been synonmous with the end of the seasons racing calendar. For 2007, the event will be hosted at Pendine Sands, a short drive from Pembrey. This is an informal event, that will provide short course racing for beginners only and open class short course racing on the saturday with an invitation to all to compete in the gruelling but "fun" 4 hour individual endurance event on the sunday. See the "Events" section for further information and registration. PARKING RESTRICTIONS Please note that there will be parking restrictions in place, regarding the car park at the top of the slip. Signs will be posted and we ask that all pilots respect them. Accomodation: We have secured the following accomodation for those that require it. Please contact Andy or Jenny at Morfa Bay Adventure Centre to book any of the accomodation, using reference PKA. Morfa Bay Adventure Centre - www.westwalestours.com Bunk house accomodation - Sleeps 6-20 people with toilet facilities - £15 per person per night bed and breakfast (cooked), £12 pppn for bed only En Suite rooms - 2-6 people - £20 per person per night bed and breakfast (cooked), £17 pppn for bed only. Camping £10 per tent or vehicle per night with electrical hook-up available at £2 per night. Camper vans £10 per night with electrical hook-up available at £2 per night. Greenbridge Inn - www.greenbridgeinn.co.uk Bed and breakfast £20 per person per night. Click on the image to view the "Return of the Last Gasp" online magazine. Here are the designs for the T-shirts, please let Simon (simon@fivefivesix.co.uk) know what size you want - They will be £12 and VERY limited edition!!!!

  VELOCITY! Magazine [Added - 04/10/2007]

Ok folks, we have started work on the new Velocity! magazine - due out in January 2007. This will be published quartely and we ask that YOU, the pilots, contribute to it. So if you fancy penning an article on what ever kite related subject you fancy, or want to see your photogrpahs included or anything else you can think of, get them to Simon Bailey by the 1st December 2007. See the "Image" and "Article" submission sections on the Magazines page for info on formats.

  5KG additional weight ruling [Added - 27/09/2007]

Inline with the ruling of the KBA, and to fall into line with the rest of Europe, the PKA will be adopting the 5KG maximum additional weight rule at its events, with immediate effect. All pilots are requested to adhere to this rule and make any necessary modifications to comply. PKA Committee

  Kite Buggy Association. 2nd Assembly - Pembrey 2007 [Added - 27/09/2007]

Following on from the Kite Buggy Association 2nd Assembly at Pembrey, the PKA is making available for download the minutes of the meeting in PDF format. Kite Buggy Association 2nd Assembly minutes

  European Parakart Championships 2007 | Pembrey [Added - 24/09/2007]

Pembrey’s association with speed events is legendary since 1927, when the Land Speed Record attempts were moved from Pendine Sands. 80 years on, Pembrey is to play host to the fastest, most adrenaline fueled sport of the 21st century - Parakarting! From the early days of parakarting when any strange contraption was used, to today’s purpose built race buggies, parakarting has grown to become one of the most accessible, and environmentally friendly sports available to the adrenaline junkie. Powered by the latest generation of custom made race kites, top pilots will reach speeds in excess of 60mph - with no brakes! Using the latest technology and techniques race kites are built with one aim - to win! Top pilots will have an average of ten kites in various sizes to suit varying wind conditions, from 1.5 square metres to 16 square metre monsters. Competitors and spectators will find a warm welcome awaits them courtesy of Carmarthenshire Land Sailing Club. With many of our guests arriving prior to start of the Championships, there is plenty to see and explore visit www.tourlink.co.uk to find out what Carmarthenshire has to offer. Click on the image to view the "European Championships" online magazine.