Event Site Extended Season...

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

Folks sending this from my iPhone in full daylight so please excuse my grammar. To the point, I was just contacted by the CGWA with a cc of a response they received from what appears to be the CGKA with regard to extending the Event Site season. In a nut shell, it did not play well. If our letter was intended to gain clarity and safety for all I applaud and agree with that, but that's not how the letter reads if it was indeed the intent. Can an informal meeting over a cup of Joe resolve any missunderstanding?

Folks, let's keep it really simple. The CGWA on their own initiative wants to share the Event Site with us for a few more weeks. Let's keep it simple and honor both their offer and spirit of community. I would encourage a CGKA officer to contact the CGWA via phone, or in person at their earliest convenience.

Please....

Regards to all,
Eric Cohn
Hood River

Bettyboarder · Sun May 22, 11 3:45 pm

Eric why not just contact Pepi, Adam (97231), Forrest, Mike (Nak), Tom (Rollo) or one of the other board members directly.

No need to post hear say on the forum till you find out whats going on from both sides

Pepi · Sun May 22, 11 4:42 pm

Kind of a strange post, as the CGKA had only been informed of the proposal via email on Friday evening.

In response we asked to meet with the CGWA to ask about details for how this new offer would be set up, what guidelines there were for signage/space designation and how the spacing was determined (if it included an understanding that there was a greater number of kiters now including all locals, visitors and kite schools requiring safe launch access on the waterfront).
*the last part is a request most likely for more space to allow for actual safe launch/landing access. For the plan to work safely, space is required as a necessity.

The plan is to meet on Monday to learn more about the proposal and how it is going to work.

Not sure about how this does not 'play well'?

Maybe somebody PM me or one of the other CGKA BOD to fill us in.

forrest · Mon May 23, 11 11:28 am

Everyone relax please. All will be well. The Event Site can be problematic for launching. It's bit even some advanced kiters in the ass. We just want to make sure it will be as safe as possible so we don't immediately lose access to it for another decade.

BTW, Eric, I'm curious why you were contacted rather than the CGKA representative who sent the email?

Pepi · Mon May 23, 11 1:31 pm

It's all good in the hood now.

Total email miscommunication and it just took this morning's meeting to clear everything up and realize we are all on the same page and all would like the same results.

The preservation and improvement of access for all windsport users is the main objective and both the CGKA and CGWA are working together more and more each day to develop and improve relations in areas where we both like to play.

Sometimes airing dirty laundry helps get it cleaned up faster.

Thanks
Pepi

DMac · Since 14 Jun 2009 142 Posts Stoked

So... Is it legit to launch/land off the grass this week?

HRnico · Since 22 Mar 2008 262 Posts Da Hood Obsessed

I believe that decision will be made at the Port meeting Tuesday evening.

Windance Crew · Since 18 Apr 2008 473 Posts Hood River Kite Shop Obsessed

DMac, hold off launching at the Event site until the Port gives permission to do so.

I am on the board of the CGWA and a CGKA member, so I see both sides. I think it's imperitave that we wait for the Ports rulings and not jump the gun.

Dave

Nick · Tue May 24, 11 9:58 am

Just a side note. I launched from the Marina last night and it was great! Easy set up, easy launching, and even a one man peanut gallery.

For the time being lets use the Marina and the SPIT.

Cheers,

Nick.

DMac · Since 14 Jun 2009 142 Posts Stoked

Am happy to use the Marina, am very grateful for all the work that went into making that a legit launch spot. Great foresight. Kudos!

However, the 'word on the street' is that the Event site is currently "ok". I expect there will be increasing numbers of riders there as this week goes on, and certainly by the holiday weekend there will be great pressure to use it like the pre-May situation.

so...once the decision has been made tonight, you/we need to do some proactive advertising.

forrest · Tue May 24, 11 12:32 pm

Right, it's not approved "YET" so everyone hold off. We'll know tonight!

Pepi · Tue May 24, 11 3:44 pm **Re: GrassAction**

windobsessed · Since 07 Aug 2008 120 Posts Vancouver Stoked

So what was the outcome of the meeting?

jaksavage · Since 02 Dec 2009 216 Posts hood river Stoked

Kites will be allowed to launch from the eastern half of the Event site for a limited time, check Port website for details.
Launching at the Marina will also continue to be allowed for a limited time.

Please be aware that these openings are conditional on kiters being extremely diligent about safety. Any careless landing and launching could result in revocation of these privileges.

Tight lines,

forrest · Wed May 25, 11 9:18 am

We're all waiting on an official announcement from the Port. I guess jaksavage is official enough. Smile