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FLY A KITE
Cypress Gardens Hosts World Precision Kite Tournament Those magnificent men in their flying machines return to
Cypress Gardens, a tropical theme park, as they soar over Lake Eloise for the
World Precision Kite Tournament Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20. Pilots practice Friday and judged competition starts
Saturday, August 19. Contests include dropping an object to hit a target
accurately, catching and releasing objects dropped from the kite and an aerial
slalom course. A special target, 3 feet in diameter, is located in the show
circle on Lake Eloise and designated as the landing spot at the conclusion of
all events. The overall championship is determined in finals on Sunday. A new event added to the competition last year, the Bermuda Triangle, features buoys and wires with balloons set in a triangle, which pilots must fly at great heights. The goal is to circle each buoy one time on each corner of the triangle, then repeat the task as many times as possible before landing. “Spectators really enjoy this tournament,” said Brian
Voisard, production manager for the Gardens. “There is constant action, and the
finish--watching the pilots trying to hit the target--makes it exciting up to
the end of each flight.” Essential Information:
Adult admission is $31.95 (plus tax). During 2000, each
single-day adult ticket purchaser may bring in one child (6-12) free. Children
under 6 are always admitted free. More information on the tournament can be obtained by
calling Brian Voisard at (800) 282-2123 or (863) 324-2111, ext. 355. Edited by Kerry Cohen |
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