CGKA - REMINDER TO KEEP IT SAFE AT THE EVENT SITE

cgka · Since 18 Jul 2006 278 Posts Obsessed

Just a friendly CGKA reminder to keep it safe and sane at the Event Site this Memorial Day Weekend.
We've seen most everyone deal with the crowding in an effective and functional manner, but there are still a few people that are not cleaning up their gear as promptly as they could to help others to have adequate space.
Also, let's keep it cool like Fonzi out there when giving and taking help&advice.

LAUNCH and LANDING RULES : Simple Tips to Remember
1) Pump/dry and attach/remove your lines either on the UPPER SECTION of the grass area, or OVER IN THE DESIGNATED PUMP/DRY ZONE AT THE EAST END OF THE EVENT SITE. This keeps the designated launch and landing zones clear for others to launch and land quickly and safely

2) Launch from the upwind box and land in the downwind box. It's pretty simple, treat this area like an aircraft carrier. Your either launching or landing in and you'd do well to clean up your gear from either zone quickly.
Once your kite is flying, get out and away from the Event Site (standing flying a kite at 12o'clock a the Event Site is very dangerous!)
When you land, coil up your lines and move your kite up into the Pump and Dry Zone. Do not leave gear all over the beach, it is for launching/landing only.

COURTESY :
The Event Site is the Port of Hood River's recreational property, that was specifically designated for windsurfing, but due to the highwater issue keeping our sandbar submerged, we have been given the opportunity to SHARE the Event Site with the windsurf community. If you like this situation, it would be best to treat it like a special gift that you appreciate and take care of. Please be courteous to other kiters, windsurfers, spectators on the beach and the windsurf instructors who are trying to do their job.