Oregon Beach closures

caps · Since 23 Dec 2010 347 Posts Obsessed

What’s the latest on Oregon beach closures? Where can you kite? Is Manzanita beach closed for kiting? Cannon beach? This is assuming no tourist action but living local...

J.W.SURFS · Since 14 Aug 2012 44 Posts

FYI - You can Never Kite in Cannon Beach.
They have a City ordinance that prohibits kiteboarding in city limits.

caps · Since 23 Dec 2010 347 Posts Obsessed

Funny. i've kited CB probably 15-20 times over the last 10 years with no problems. I even had the lifeguards give me a ride back up to my launch once when the wind died. You just need to know where the rocks live!

You got me though. I searched the municipal code and couldn't find it. Either enlighten me or I'll just chalk this up to localism.

J.W.SURFS · Since 14 Aug 2012 44 Posts

This is what I have been shown by city officials.
I know for a fact that the police dept will enforce it
Especially now.

12.24.010
D. It is a violation of the Cannon Beach Municipal Code to launch, use or occupy a nonmotorized watercraft or flotation device from the shore of the Pacific Ocean in Cannon Beach without a permit issued by the police department of the city.
E. Nonmotorized watercraft and flotation devices include but are not limited to:
1. Sail or wind propelled boats, kayaks, canoes, and surfboards Sad

caps · Since 23 Dec 2010 347 Posts Obsessed

I had no idea. I'm most surprised by no surfing allowed- lame!. I guess I've either been lucky or they just chose not to enforce it on those cold, windy days. Manzo is better wind in the summer anyways. Thanks for the heads up.

Cheers

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

This is right from the news release from Oregon State Parks and Beaches:

What about beaches?

This decision doesn’t currently affect the ocean shore, but it does close all state park-managed parking lots and beach accesses. We have the authority to close the beach temporarily for health reasons. If people don’t get the message that clumping up and overwhelming local areas is a bad idea, we’ll have to revisit the decision to leave all beaches open.

Thus, it is very important to not be crowding and congregating on the ocean shores right now. Not only is it necessary to prevent transmission of the virus, but also to prevent closure of what beaches can still be accessed which is limited by the Parks being closed.

Chuckster · Since 07 Sep 2018 12 Posts Tigard New Member

I guess it’s ok to golf???? Go figure! What’s that all about? Oh yea lots of congressman like to golf. Nobody congregates when golfing????? We need to rethink using science not a reaction to feelings.

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

Here is the most recent State Parks news release:

https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.dsp_featureArticle&articleId=272&fbclid=IwAR139ZI4dOeTMkSIdZ9iLwCtPI0QG2NzWkSuaejwEnTWYy5vZjrifptkrF8

Notice the emphasis on staying within your own home community and not traveling around the state. Many of the coastal towns and counties also have their own restrictions about travelers, tourists and nonresidents needing to stay away until this virus situation subsides.

hilton · Since 15 Aug 2008 806 Posts Opinionated

https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2020/04/2-surfers-cited-after-defying-coronavirus-closure-orders-deputies-say.html

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

Looks like OSP are going to be closed till late May being the earliest opening:

https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.dsp_featureArticle&articleId=272

Much of the coastal communities are still closed to nonresidents through the end of May as overnight accommodations are off limits:

https://lincolncityhomepage.com/lincoln-county-extends-lodging-moratorium-until-june/

David · Since 10 Jun 2013 11 Posts Beaverton New Member

California explicitly listed kiteboarding as an approved activity. https://www.sfgate.com/news/editorspicks/article/California-outdoor-activities-allowed-stay-home-15238108.php

"The governor noted the state has released a new list of activities allowed on its COVID19.ca.gov website, and we've posted it below. All of these activities are allowed as long as they're done only with members of your household and if you maintain a distance of six feet from others.
...
-- Jogging and running
-- Kite boarding and kitesurfing
-- Meditation
...
"

Hopefully Oregon does the same.

Ho-Toe · Sat May 02, 20 6:16 pm **allowed activities**