HMB airport will host “flyathlon” May 19

Press release posted by Barry Parr on Feb 23, 2007 at 06:29 am in  Recreation
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There will be a flyathlon at Half Moon Bay Airport Saturday, May 19.

Flyathlon is a multiple-challenge activity in which the “flyathletes” fly a segment and then participate in local sports segments at the airport. The sport segments are determined by to the amenities in the destination airport.

The First 2007 Flyathlon will take place in Half Moon Bay. The event will take place Saturday, May 19 2007 from 9am to 5pm. The KHAF flyathlon has three segments: fly, four-mile run & kayak. At the end of the kayak segment there will be a lunch and an award ceremony. There will be group and individual challenges and prizes. Space is limited so enroll early. Registration starts February 15. Late registration is April 1 to 30 if space remains.

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Comment 1 by Bulldog 706X  on  Feb 24  at  4:59pm  •  All my comments • 

The Flyathlon is a great fun sport event. It is open to anyone with a flying spirit. Space is available as riders at various flying clubs including Sun Dance Flying club in Palo Alto and can be arranged direct with the flying clubs or at:

Sun Dance Flying Club 650-494-7768

Comment 2 by John Lynch  on  Feb 25  at  2:02am  •  All my comments • 

What ever happened to the Dream Machine event usually held at the end of April at the cairport?

John Lynch

Comment 3 by Suzanne  on  Feb 25  at  1:41pm  •  All my comments • 

Hi John,

It's scheduled for April 29, 2007.

It was cancelled last year because of rain and mud.

Go to this website http://www.miramarevents.com/dreammachines/ for more info.

Suzanne


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