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moondog
Since 15 Aug 2007
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white salmon
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Wed Sep 04, 19 7:31 am Event Site parking changes |
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In previous years when all the tourist left after Labor Day, the ES provided free parking for all the locals that didn't have a yearly pass. Not so this year. If you don't have the pass you have to pay the Man (Port of HR) at the kiosks in the parking area @ $1.75 an hour. _________________ moondog |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1646 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Wed Sep 04, 19 7:52 am |
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Is there an upper limit to hours parked? A good friend returned to his car after many hours on the river.... over 4, and he had a parking ticket.
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1154 Posts
Oregon
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Wed Sep 04, 19 10:49 am |
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Here is the deal on parking:
If you have a pass....display your pass on your dash or mirror. There is no extra fee.
If you don't have a pass, pay at the kiosk just like when you park in any other city. Display the receipt on your dash in clear view so the parking enforcement person can see you paid. If you stay out on the water for longer than you have paid for, expect a fine.
We are lucky to have such a nice place to kite or windsurf. The waterfront is an expensive operation to maintain. Please be good stewards and do your best to keep it clean and safe.
With that being said.....The Port's plan is to maintain launch and land on the sandbar through the end of September unless the crowds fade to off season levels and the weather cooperates. They can't pull the signs for weekday users and then post them back up on weekends therefor, in order to maintain consistency, there will be NO Launching from the grass until October 1. _________________ KB4C!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://kb4c.rallyup.com/kb4c/286ef9/Member |
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tkaraszewski
Since 21 Oct 2016
41 Posts
Hood River
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Wed Sep 04, 19 3:04 pm |
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Does anyone kn ow if 2020 season passes will be made available before the end of 2019, since the season apparently now starts on Jan 1 instead of around memorial day? |
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1154 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1526 Posts
Not Portland
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Wed Sep 04, 19 4:12 pm |
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Maybe they should cut the parking enforcement person and not worry about fining people. Got to love the world of creating jobs to fine people. I am sure there are better uses for money for the city than paying a person to write tickets. Maybe if you are late Donate to the less fortunate a few dollars and give back instead of takin away!! _________________ Take a breath; inhale |
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eric
Since 13 Jan 2006
1831 Posts
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Wed Sep 04, 19 5:13 pm |
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I have found the Port to be very receptive to suggestions. Examples that come to mind are the dirt lot opening on crowded days, coming up with an alternate boat storage plan that allowed season holding windsurfers to use the parking by the beach while the boating events were happening, and periodic adjustments to grass launching as water levels rise.
Many on the Port commission recreate. They are reasonable and trying to accommodate a myriad of uses and fiduciary demands.
Simply put, send them an email using a tone and language that is open and friendly. They listen, they act, and in my experience they care.
Eric
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
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Wed Sep 04, 19 6:33 pm |
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tkaraszewski wrote: | Does anyone kn ow if 2020 season passes will be made available before the end of 2019, since the season apparently now starts on Jan 1 instead of around memorial day? |
I doubt it, every year they go on sale around the same time. |
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
473 Posts
White Salmon
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Thu Sep 05, 19 8:16 am |
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That season pass looks pretty good now. Too bad I didn’t buy one! _________________ Pull the cork. |
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moondog
Since 15 Aug 2007
703 Posts
white salmon
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Thu Sep 05, 19 8:24 am |
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Us Wunderbar orphans are hurting right now. I’m meeting with Bart and the Port of Bingen today to work on site improvement. _________________ moondog |
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TommyK
Since 18 May 2015
48 Posts
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Thu Sep 05, 19 8:53 am |
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I saw a few kites over there yesterday doing a drift launch thingy
How does that work -specifically ? Looked painful |
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jaksavage
Since 02 Dec 2009
216 Posts
hood river
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Thu Sep 05, 19 10:50 am launch and land on the grass |
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If anyone is communicating with the Port/Daryl, please point out that we can use the grass beginning Sept 15th as the sign clearly states.
She put out a press release saying it was sept 31st.
Thx _________________ My wife kites more than me. |
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
Shop Owner
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Thu Sep 05, 19 2:22 pm Re: launch and land on the grass |
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jaksavage wrote: | If anyone is communicating with the Port/Daryl, please point out that we can use the grass beginning Sept 15th as the sign clearly states.
She put out a press release saying it was sept 31st.
Thx |
Done!
Thank you for pointing out the possible confusion in dating (originally, the CGKA would meet with the Port around labor day weekend to plan out the launch/land date, gauge the users numbers and water levels forecast)
Have sent communications to both the Port and CGW2 asking about what their plans are for establishing a launch and landing reopening date.
As Eric has mentioned above, polite emails to the Port are good for keeping the Port commissioners connected to the needs of the community.
Same goes for the CGW2.
The addition of kiteboarders to their membership means that they need to hear from and become more aware of their kiteboarder membership needs so that they can know where to set their work priorities for supporting the kite community.
Their work priorities are very much based on feedback from their membership. _________________ Pure Stoke Sports
Hood River, OR
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hood-River-OR/2nd-Wind-Sports/35891485558?ref=mf
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
473 Posts
White Salmon
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Thu Sep 05, 19 5:37 pm |
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I’m good with parking at the spit since we have to hike out to the sandbar anyway.
Just wondering how event site season passes will work going forward. Will it be an annual thing?
I’d much rather pay once and not think about again until the next year. I hate the idea that I’d come back to a parking ticket after I have a kitemare and a long swim, because I guessed low feeding the meters. _________________ Pull the cork. |
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1305 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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Thu Sep 05, 19 8:47 pm |
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What a PITA.. my damned pass fell off the mirror on Tuesday and disappeared behind my van's firewall and I was thinking, "no problem, timing is everything!". Now I'll be forced to drive east... sigh. |
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windfun7
Since 23 Aug 2015
40 Posts
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Sun Sep 08, 19 10:28 am |
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Maybe have a day rate? When Parking Booth is Closed 8 hrs (max) of parking will cost $14 (8x1.75) |
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
473 Posts
White Salmon
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Sun Sep 08, 19 11:38 am |
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How about a 12 month pass available anytime? Like the Discover pass? _________________ Pull the cork. |
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