GeoCaching Meet and Greet Event Celebrating
"Ride The Wind Day"
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23rd 2015
Smitty's Family Restaurant
#2 Westside Dr., Cochrane, AB. T4C 1M1
Come celebrate "Ride The Wind Day" with us!
Meet other GeoCachers, get your questions answered,
maybe even get a hint on those hard to find caches
Bring your trackable's for discovery and exchange.
Attendees are responsible for their own food & drink
(You are not required to purchase a meal)
Please post a "will attend" if you plan on joining us stating
the number in your group so the restaurant can be prepared
There will be a few raffle prizes given away at 3pm.
Enjoy the last days of summer and the warm summer breezes on August 23 as you celebrate "Ride The Wind Day".
Ride The Wind Day commemorates the anniversary of the first human-powered flight to win the Kremer prize. It was on August 23rd of 1977 that the Gossamer Condor 2, flew the first figure-eight course specified by the Royal Aeronautical Society, at Minter Field in Shafter, California. Slowly cruising at only 11 mph, it traveled a distance of 2,172 meters.The Gossamer Condor 2 was built by Dr. Paul B MacCready and piloted by amateur cyclist and hang-glider pilot Bryan Allen.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossamer_Condor
We all know that cooler air is right around the corner so take advantage of these nice days and be outside as much as possible.
N 51° 11.350 W 114° 29.288