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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
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 Fri May 16, 14 12:18 pm CGKA - Sandspit will not be submerged for 4th of July!! |
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Each year during the 4th of July, the river levels are raised slightly to accommodate the safety concerns of the Lions Club who sponsor and run the annual 4th of July Fireworks show, this action would result in the sandbar then becoming submerged under water and restricting kite access to only the Marina and leaving intermediate/beginner kiters with no access options.
In an effort to attempt to find a solution to this increasingly difficult situation, the CGKA and the Port of Hood River approached the Lions Club to ask if they would consider not raising the water levels, thereby allowing the kiteboard community unobstructed access to the Sandbar during one of our busiest visitor weekend/holidays.
The Port of Hood River just sent us an email confirming that the meeting was a success and that the Sandbar will remain open, above water, and accessible to all kiteboarders during the entire 4th of July holiday period.
See the email below from Liz at the Port of Hood River:
| Quote: | | Just wanted to share the good news that the Lions Club has agreed not to request from Reservoir Control that the water level be raised for 4th of July. This is huge for us, because it will result in keeping the Event Site closed for kite launching and landing. Kiteboarders will be able to access the sandbar which will increase safety dramatically during the busy holiday. I am very grateful to Paul Zastrow of the Lions Club for allowing us this flexibility. The Port and CGKA will just need to insure that the sand area north of the Spit parking lot (about 100’ out) will be kept clear of spectators. |
Also, a great big Thank You to Adam LaPierre from the CGKA Board of Directors for spearheading this discussion for the CGKA and working with the Port to make this happen.
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kenja
Since 19 Jun 2008
179 Posts
Stoked
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| Fri May 16, 14 1:31 pm |
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| That is awesome. Thanks for spearheading that. I've never understood how it makes things better for the fireworks to have the water deeper. There is no fire danger below the waterline anyway. |
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Fri May 16, 14 1:57 pm |
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That's really cool news! A Friday 4th of July.  Should be some epic thunderdome good times!
Appreciate the work guys! |
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
471 Posts
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| Sat May 17, 14 9:25 am |
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| Nice work! Thanks to all that put in the effort! |
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
473 Posts
Hood River Kite Shop
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| Sat May 17, 14 11:37 am |
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Excellent work CGKA !
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
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| Sun May 18, 14 8:44 am |
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Great work CGKA!!
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Cleverly disguised as an adult...
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SalmonSlayer
Since 27 Nov 2005
648 Posts
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CGKA Member
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| Mon May 19, 14 1:58 pm |
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Mark,
Your CGKA link is incorrect and it is $20 now.
CGKA,
This subject just reminded me to renew my membership!
Thank you for your continued efforts |
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