SAFETY
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Supporting Boat vs Personnel Ratio ​​
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​​A common ratio for most major kite events is 1 vessel: 15 riders. However, for KFCO, it will be varied depending on the location, event format and local organizer. It will be assessed accordingly after a location scout and an evaluation. ​
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Rider Skill Criteria
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Challengers must have basic riding skills in order to join any challenge:
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Upwind riding, self-rescue capability & have an understanding of the "right of way" practice.
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Should a challenger not demonstrate his/her skill during the course of the event, the challenger’s participation shall be determined by the on-site safety officer. ​
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Safety Equipment
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Challengers shall be responsible for their personal safety equipment such as communication device, buoyancy jacket, GPS watch & booties.
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Board leashes will not be allowed
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Insurance arrangement​​
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Every challenger must sign an event liability release form upon participation ​
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Challengers shall be responsible for their personal insurance as desired
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WEATHER
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Conditions
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​The challenge/ crossing/ enduros event shall be postponed if it falls in one of the following conditions:
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Wind direction does not cooperate.
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Wind speed is out of the range of 12 to 25 knots. ​
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Air temperature falls below 10 degree Celsius.
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A 2nd-degree typhoon signal is hoisted. Something equivalent to Hong Kong typhoon signal # 3.
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Postponed arrangement
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Any postponement shall be determined 2 days before the original date.
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An email notification will be sent individually to each challenger and an announcement will be made on our social platform.
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Should a local event be postponed, it will be postponed indefinitely until suitable conditions arise.
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Cancellation/Absence
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A local organizer shall determine the cancellation of the challenge based on the situation.
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Should an event be cancelled, the challenger shall not bear the responsibility for the committed fundraise.
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Should a challenger be unable to attend the challenge due to a personal reason, the challenger shall bear the committed amount as set forth.
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DONATIONS
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Donation Portal
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For overseas donors, only online payment is accepted:
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Paypal
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Credit Card​
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For Hong Kong-based donors, PayMe App and direct bank deposit are accepted:​
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Upon completion of an event, signed-up supporters will be notified of the amount that is to be collected.
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Donation Notes to challengers
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If a challenger is participating in an enduros event, ​it is recommended to communicate with the supporter whether a capped amount is required.
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Refund arrangement
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Should an event be cancelled, the amount that is donated for a specific challenge shall be refunded in the same form as when the payment is made.
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