Sandbar closed July 3-5th

Bettyboarder · Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:33 am **Sandbar closed July 3-5th**

This is from Michael at the Port. Please be respectful if you choose to comment on this post. The 4th of July is a community event that has been going on for years. The 4th of July weekend will be a great time to hit some other kiteboarding spots in the Gorge

June 17, 2009

Contact: Michael McElwee, Executive Director
Port of Hood River
(541) 386-1645

Fireworks to close popular kiteboarding area
The Fourth of July holiday will limit access to Port of Hood River property beginning Friday, July 3. This will include a three-day closure at a popular kiteboarding launch area.
Hood River Eyeopeners Lions Club will begin setting up its fireworks display just west of the mouth of the Hood River on Friday, July 3. Volunteers will be burying fireworks used for the annual July 4 display over the Columbia River.
As a result, the Port of Hood River will close the Spit area Friday, July 3, and leave it closed until approximately noon Sunday, July 5. This site is designated as a kiteboarding launch area, but no access will be allowed while fireworks are present. Kiteboarders are welcome to access the Delta via the Event Site or use other launch sites in the Gorge, including the Hook.
The public should be aware the water level in the Columbia River is expected to begin rising by mid-day on the July 4, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Delta will be completely submerged and inaccessible by dusk.
General public use of fireworks is prohibited on Port property, including the Marina and Waterfront areas. This policy is strictly enforced.
Those watching fireworks from the Marina and the Waterfront are reminded the show’s conclusion usually brings heavy traffic congestion. Patience and cooperation help to ease the pressure created by the large number of vehicles attempting to exit the area at the same time.
For more information, call the Port of Hood River at (541) 386-1645.

Pepi · Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:01 am **Re: Sandbar closed July 3-5th**

boarderchick · Since 10 Aug 2007 194 Posts Wherever there's wind:-) Stoked

Yes, but it is still pump and dry only at the event site and in our limited space correct? We need to enforce that with people that it's not the whole event site or anything, and that there is no rigging! Just want to make sure there is clarification.

Mark · Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:55 am

You are correct. NO rigging at the event site.

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:16 pm **Re: Sandbar closed July 3-5th**

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1174 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Event site is closed to the public on July 4th also.

sherrybohn · Since 16 Jun 2006 69 Posts

Not according to the July calendar that was in my packet for the last port meeting. Just the spit is closed.
There is an exclusive use scheduled for CGWA - Windfest on June 28th & 29th

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1174 Posts Vancouver Photographer

odd, there are signs on the Event site bathroom notifying windsurfers and kiteboarders of the closure. Maybe someone can take a look at those signs if they are there today and chime in.

Thanks,
Henry

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 573 Posts global gypsy Photographer

signs must have been pulled...nothing to see here Cool

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 573 Posts global gypsy Photographer

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1174 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Thanks for checking Colbster Wink

DownStream · Since 18 Apr 2007 75 Posts

so when are they gonna decide to move the whole show from the super popular and crowded sandbar beach to the totally empty marina beach. just asking. seems like a pretty obvious way to stop irritating so many people and a number of businesses that dont really appreciate being inconvenienced every year.

kiteboards · Since 19 Mar 2009 47 Posts

Thanks for the note, will constant visit this thread for updates!

Bettyboarder · Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:53 pm