CGKA - EAST(!) MARINA BEACH OPEN FOR KITE ACCESS ONLY

cgka · Since 18 Jul 2006 278 Posts Obsessed

This is a very specific rule for access at the Marina Beach!
ONLY THE EAST SIDE of the Marina Beach Park(near the bathrooms)open for kite access an alternative launch/landing area for confident intermediate to advance skilled kiteboarders.
This access has some specific rules and requirements in order for kiteboarders and swimmers/sunbathers to enjoy a mixed use recreational experience both safely and sanely.
[b]Kiteboard gear is not allowed on the Grass (this is for sunbathers). Pumping and drying must be east of all sunbathers/swimmers - this is a sensitive launch area and our continued access is dependent upon our safety and courtesy record there with the other recreational users.

Below is a map showing the specific zones for kiteboarders to PUMP/DRY and for LAUNCH/LANDING during REGULAR WATER LEVELS.

**DURING HIGHWATER LEVELS - launch/landing should be done EAST OF THE GRASS/SUNBATHERS AREA and the swim beach. Kiteboarders must ALWAYS be downwind of swimmers/sunbathers and give way to swimmers/sunbathers at all times.

PUMP/DRY - is specifically designated on the eastern edge of the swim beach right next to the bathrooms.
LAUNCH/LAND - is specifically designated outside (north) of the swimming/sunbathing area and at the waters edge where the Hood and Columbia Rivers intersect. This is specifically to place kiteboarders far enough away from the swimmer/sunbathers to avoid any safety issues.[/b]

REMINDER - This is recommended as an intermediate to advanced launch due to the extremely cold snowmelt river water, strong currents, floating debris, Slider Project features, and funky winds. You must have strong upwind boardriding skills as well as capable self-launching and self-landing skills
Always give families/beachgoers plenty of safety room, not boosting near beachgoers and always try to stay downwind of any kids or families.

If you are unfamiliar with the rules, please refer to one of the information map/signs installed at the upper section of the Marina Beach.
The rules are simple playground rules and are in place for both our safety and the daily recreational beach users safety.

The CGKA and the Port of Hood River thank you for your commitment to follow these rules that allow us this privilege granted to the Kiteboarding community.

danno55 · Since 01 Jun 2012 23 Posts

is this site still open for kiters? i saw some signs at the marina beach that say no kiteboarding from this site...
thanks
Dan

HRnico · Since 22 Mar 2008 262 Posts Da Hood Obsessed

proceed to the most undesirable and inconvenient portion of the area, That spot is for us.