22nd Treasure Island Kite Competition Scheduled Jan. 19-20

TREASURE ISLAND, FL -- Organizers are crossing their fingers for sunny weather with a slight breeze this weekend for the 22nd annual Treasure Island Sport Kite Competition and Festival.

Taking place Jan. 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. behind the host hotel, the Thunderbird Beach Resort, 10700 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, the competitive sport kite flyers will amaze spectators with their skills performing in team multi-line precision, ballet and individual precision competitions.

Individual precision events for Experienced and Masters Classes will be run according to program precision (formerly called league-style) rules. This format has proven to be more audience friendly and allows for a speedier running of the competition.

The event also will include novice class competitions as well for those why want to try their hand at this growing sport.

Sponsor Windworks on John's Pass in Madeira Beach will be on hand with kid's kites, stunt kits and accessories, and will hold hourly raffles all weekend.

This event is sanctioned by the Eastern League Sport Kite Association. Competitors will qualify for Eastern League points.

For more information, contact Windworks at (727) 320-9463.

Images via Windworks

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