The Box Kite Letterbox

Status:Alive and kicking on 10/10/04

County: Victoria
Nearest City: Victoria

Box Kites The first box kite was made in 1893 by Lawrence Hargrave. Box kites have since been used to determine high-altitude weather patterns, and as signalling devices for down WWI airmen. It flies well in a moderate to fresh wind but holds the flying line at a relatively low angle. This is because it requires quite a lot of sparing in relation to the surface area of its sail, which in any case, is held at 45 degrees and so generates less lift. Nevertheless, this angle acts as a dihedral which, together with the vent between the cells, gives good stability.

Requirements: Compass, Kite, maybe a couple of golf discs.

Directions:This Box is located in Ethel Lee Tracey Park. The park offers horseshoe pits, sand volleyball, a 9 hole disc golf course, multi-purpose fields and covered picnic areas. The area where the box is doesn't drain well and the disc golf course tends to get a little soupy after a good rain, so be prepared.
Since Victoria seems to enjoy hiding it's parks from the public, it'll be easier to find the box than the park. It is situated behind the Victoria Mall. Navarro Street (US 77) runs North and South across the majority of the city. Go north on N. Navarro and take a right on E. Larkspur. Follow this street to the end and take a right. The park is at the end. (You might want to check mapquest before you go) The big hill is one of my favorite places to fly a kite. Be sure to bring one along.

Clues: Play a little disc golf. The first tee is between the tennis courts and the playground. From the hole #3 disc-catcher head 190 degrees for 25 paces. The plastic box is under some twigs in a bigger metal box. Watch out for thorns and critters. Please rehide well and contact me with the status.

(If you have trouble finding the #3 disc-catcher, follow the fenceline south of the entrance)

Always be aware of the terrain, snakes and other dangers that may lurk where you are lurking.
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