November 2006 Newsletter
In this final newsletter for 2006 The Drachen Foundation announces a contest for kite builders and reports on progress in several previously announced ventures.
Calendar
11/10 - 12 DF sponsors Sixth International Historical Kite Workshop, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.
11/18 2006 Young Explorer Aron Curzon reports on his recent field research experience at the annual dinner of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of The Explorers Club, Seattle, WA.
12/7 - 9 Skinner and Okawa represent DF at Cambodia International Kite Festival, Siem Reap, part of the Angkor-Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2006.
1/1/2007 DF-sponsored exhibit, Paper in Flight, opens at the Japanese American Community & Cultural Center, Los Angeles.
Featured Archive Item: Bell Tetrahedral Cells & the Bell Tetra Challenge
After his description of Bell's Sable Island kite in the last newsletter, DF Board President Scott Skinner discusses Bell's tetrahedral cells and announces Drachen's Bell Tetra Challenge. Read more.
Young Explorer Field Research
DF awarded its 2006 Young Explorer grant, co-sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of The Explorers Club, to Oregon high school senior Aron Curzon. Read more about his research using KAP to investigate geological fault lines.
News for Educators: Wind Art Curriculum
Development
DF continues the kite curriculum development project it began during the 2005-06 school year at Lockwood Elementary. Read more about the September kick-off event and new lessons being created with support from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Kite Sailing Symposium a Success
Scott Skinner describes the first KSS as a "fast and furious weekend of events highlighted by lectures, discussions, and more than a little fun." Read more.
DF Visitor: Patrick de Koning
Dutch kite maker Patrick de Koning stopped by the DF Study Center and talked with Renea Nielsen about his past experiences and future plans for manlifting with kites. Read more and link to a video clip of de Koning's partner in flight, Cocky Eek, in the air.