Nineteen karts lined up for an excellent afternoons racing in 12 to 15 knots from the east. Perfect! Followed by a barbecue where I, for one, ate much too much.
Here’s looking forward to some great sailing in 2018.
Blokart Bash 2017
The Bash has come and gone and a good time was had by all. And if the wind had blown even a little bit, a great time would have been had by all. Ah well there’s always next year, 8th to 11th June 2018. Mark it in your calendars now.
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And thanks to Nev for this video. He’s also updating our Facebook page. Check it out.
Posted by Nev Michell on Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Festival of the Wind
Thanks to all our club members who turned up to Emu Park on Sunday to help with our display of Blokarts on the beach.
Although there was no wind in the morning and we all thought the day was going to be a complete fizzer, the wind shifted around and increased in the afternoon. Everyone was kept busy taking interested members of the public for a ride.
Capricornia Blokart Bash 2017
Australia’s premier winter get-away for Blokarters.
The third Capricornia Blokart Bash, CBB, is to be held over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend at the beginning of June on Mulambin Beach, Yeppoon. Saturday 10th June through until Monday 12th June. (Yes, we know HRH’s birthday in Queensland has inexplicably been moved to October. Queenslanders get over it, take a sickie.)
For all you southerners, the weather in Yeppoon in June is delightful, warm days and cool evenings. The perfect place to escape the colder weather down south. And have fun in your Blokart.
A weekend of fun blokarting and socializing on the beautiful Capricorn Coast.
- Team relay events.
- Racing with shadows. (2 people per kart)
- Racing with deuce bars. (Connecting karts together)
- Social racing.
- BBQs and social gatherings.
Programme of Events – Entry Form and Ordering Meals – Accommodation
And the Crowd Went Wild
A few noble souls, Graham, Nev and Paul, attended the Rockhampton Sports Expo yesterday.
It was the first official outing for our new marquee and as you can see it got a huge reception. Graham, who took the photo, struggled to get close enough to the stall to take a decent picture.
Although I’m not quite sure if it was the marquee that attracted the crowd or if it was the glimpse of their “Rock God” Paul in the background. Who knows!
It’s good to see it erected
Our new marquee doesn’t look too shabby.
Follow Up on our Open Day
Blokart Open Day Video
Not sure how many people turned up but there was a steady stream of visitors all day. I think we can pat ourselves on the back, not too shabby for our first attempt at getting the message out to the general public. Thanks to everyone that distributed posters and helped out on the day.
FREE COME AND TRY DAY
Anne Bundred and Ian Musker check out the clubs new shadow
The Capricornia Blokart Club will be holding a “Free Come and Try Day” to introduce locals to the exciting sport of Blokarting. Our local beaches are the perfect venue for this fast and fun pastime which can be enjoyed by age groups from 8 to 80.
A spokesperson for the local club, Steve Bundred, said that with the recent addition of a side-car the club could now take young children for a sail on the beach in complete safety. Even adults, who have never sailed before, can enjoy the freedom of zipping up and down the beach using only the power of the wind.
“The Come and Try Day will be an excellent opportunity for locals to experience the excitement of Blokarting,” said Steve. “With the club’s purchase of the side-car any “landlubber” will be able to have a go and get a valuable introduction to the science of sailing. The same principles of sailing on the water apply to Blokarting.”
The Capricornia Blokart Club’s open day will be held on Mulambin Beach on Saturday the 15th October from 11am to 4pm. There is no charge and everyone is welcome.
- What – Free Come and Try Blokarting Day
- When – Saturday 15th October 11am to 4pm
- Where – Mulambin Beach
- Contact – Steve ph 49351162 or Paul ph 0481 058 088
Australian Blokart Nationals 2017
The Notice of Race for the Australian Blokart Nationals 2017 has been released.
The regatta is to be held at Kingstone S.E. in South Australia on the 25th to 28th January 2017.
The Notice of Race is available by clicking on the link above.
New Blokart Model Just Released
Blokart New Zealand have just released a new pro, stainless steel, model which they are calling version 3.
The new Pro Kart will feature:
- A two piece, bolt-on floor
- All weather Mesh Seat
- Unique quick release seat mount
- New 5:1 downhaul system
- A shackled Sheet Block so it can be easily removed if upgrading to a ratchet
- A velcro quick release leg strap without rivets so it can be removed if a Pod is being used
- Double lock-nuts on the struts and seat belt mounting bolts so they don’t come loose
- No change in price
You can see the full colour brochure on this new model here.
Or Contact us for a demo.