Kite surfing on the lake with the storm sounds in the background and heavy dark clouds slowly passing above the country. Somewhere between Queenstown and Glenorky a few water 'masters' jumps on their adrenaline plane and make their way into the wild big waves. Kite surfing and windsurfing are both flying across the surface and strong wind helps speed up for jumps on splashing waves ....
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Brake Burner 2009 - Coronet Peak
Another year had passed and Brake Burner is here again. Competition is becoming stronger as the event gains high reputation. And what is it all about?
6 hours of endurance downhill mountain bike race! Riding down on the Coronet Peak, getting on the chair lift for a ride back to the top and down again.
Did you race it? Interested to get your photos from the race? Email me: silencl@hotmail.com
And for more info about the race visit:
www.brakeburner.co.nz
Thanks for the big interest in the photos. Here is a sample of what you can get: Postcard type card + images of yourself (digital transfer). I have set a price of $30 as it takes a lot of time to get images for you and also my camera had died from the dust, so support for the repair. If you still interested, email me! I think I have picks of all the racers.
6 hours of endurance downhill mountain bike race! Riding down on the Coronet Peak, getting on the chair lift for a ride back to the top and down again.
Did you race it? Interested to get your photos from the race? Email me: silencl@hotmail.com
www.brakeburner.co.nz
Thanks for the big interest in the photos. Here is a sample of what you can get: Postcard type card + images of yourself (digital transfer). I have set a price of $30 as it takes a lot of time to get images for you and also my camera had died from the dust, so support for the repair. If you still interested, email me! I think I have picks of all the racers.
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Brake Burner 09 - Corronet
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Ironman - Challenge Wanaka 09
Adrenaline is pumping since the early morning in a spectacular town of Wanaka. Low clouds and light rain creates heavy and mystical atmosphere for the beginning of a race. Yes, the Challenge Wanaka is happening again. Iron athletes are getting ready for a swim and 400 volunteers are looking after them. Many spectators and supporters are shivering on the lake bank and waiting for the horn to start the "madness" - 8:37:41 minutes of hard physical and mental challenge to win (well done Chris!!!, beating the record and setting new borders for next year), to complete, to be there .... Everyone is cheered for, everyone is supported.
Results:
MEN:
1. Place - Chris McDonald (Aussie)
2. Place - Keegan Williams (Kiwi)
3. Place - Petr Vabrousek (Czech)
WOMEN:
1. Place - Gina Ferguson
2. Place - Merryn Johnston
3. Place - Hillary Biscay
For more info and life results please visit: 'Challenge Wanaka'
Images from the Wanaka Challenge 09 to preview at:
‘Event Photo Gallery’
Results:
MEN:
1. Place - Chris McDonald (Aussie)
2. Place - Keegan Williams (Kiwi)
3. Place - Petr Vabrousek (Czech)
WOMEN:
1. Place - Gina Ferguson
2. Place - Merryn Johnston
3. Place - Hillary Biscay
For more info and life results please visit: 'Challenge Wanaka'
Images from the Wanaka Challenge 09 to preview at:
‘Event Photo Gallery’
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Ironman - Challenge Wanaka 09
Friday, January 2, 2009
Twilight Rodeo - Wanaka
Rodeo in Wanaka is an annual event and its been performed 43 times since its establishment in 1963. Main Rodeo is usually held in the beginning of January, but in the last years they have added an second shorter option of Twilight Rodeo to satisfy all the fans.
Event was well organized and sunny weather was helping to establish relaxed feel full of adrenaline excitement of the skilled riders, angry bulls and beautiful horses. Short break in the program were filled by a witty jokes and small show of the local rodeo clown 'Festise'. He earned well deserved "love" from the kids with a bucket full of sweets.
The Wanaka Rodeo is part of the South Island Christmas circuit comprising of five rodeos, while there is a similar circuit being run in the North Island over the same period. Wanaka offers very valuable poings that competitors keenly seek as they chase the various national titles.
Order of events - Twilight Rodeo
1. 2nd Division Bull Ride
2. 2nd Division Rope & Tie
3. 2nd Division Barrel Race
4. Junior Barrel Race
5. GRAND ENTRY : 5pm
6. Open Bull Ride - 1st Split
7. Open Bareback
8. Open Rope & Tie
9. Open Saddle Bronc - 1st Split
10. Open Barrel Race
11. Open Team Roping
12. Open Saddle Bronc - 2nd Split
13. Open Steer Wrestling
14. Open Bull Ride - 2nd Split
For more info please visit: 'Wanaka Rodeo'
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Twilight Rodeo - Wanaka 2008
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