Jones Beach Closure Meeting, who is coming?

kochease · Since 03 Jul 2008 760 Posts In Ft. Stevens, OR Opinionated

Wed May 22nd at 5pm is our chance to meet with the home owners and people who are pushing for the jones beach rules and closures. we need to show in a positive way that the kiting community is a positive force at Jones. We need to make a positive influence on these people who are rightfully fustrated with the problems of jones. We have the opportunity to help with their concerns and fustrations, we can contribute positively. One thing for sure is change is coming and we need to do all we can to make this the best we can for us kiters and other beach users. Jones is irreplaceable location and is a jewel in the NW, it can not be replaced. Jones the major location for beginners and the advanced. Alot of us locals and Portland crew ride at Jones.

Lets get a roll call going for who is coming to the meeting and lets meet before hand to discuss topics to cover and how we will cover them.

beech · Since 21 Aug 2010 486 Posts Longview, WA Obsessed

im in

forrest · Mon May 20, 13 7:39 am

A representative or two from the CGKA will be there.

jerp · Since 22 Feb 2013 453 Posts Obsessed

what are the local home owners proposing? to shut it down altogether or limit access? I guess both options would be terrible

OG · Since 07 Jun 2011 599 Posts Addicted

BeerKite · Since 29 Mar 2011 471 Posts Obsessed

I should be able to make it as well.

jerp · Since 22 Feb 2013 453 Posts Obsessed

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Nate - where is th meeting? Me and my bro may be able to make it.

Johnb · Since 02 Aug 2010 494 Posts Obsessed

I plan on attending.

Anthony · Since 07 Oct 2008 362 Posts Salem Obsessed **CGKA Member**

Nate

Please check your email with the updated notes for meeting.

Others

If you do go the meeting please arrive at least 15 minutes early to organize with Nate.

Good Luck

Anthony.

kochease · Since 03 Jul 2008 760 Posts In Ft. Stevens, OR Opinionated

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kochease · Since 03 Jul 2008 760 Posts In Ft. Stevens, OR Opinionated

Meeting is at Clatskanie PUD in big new fancy complex on left hand side of rode going west. Just after Fultano's Pizza.
495 e columbia river hwy, clatskanie Or

I want to thank all who are coming. If you want, can meet me at Fultano's Pizza at 4pm to discuss and plan. Then be at conference room at 4:45

I am talking with the state again tommorrow to discuss how best to make our input most effective.

Anthony again thanks for all your help and the email, will make very good use of it and taking your advice seriously.

I plan of focusing on 2 major topics, vehicle access and land access. WED is a great chance to show the land owners we are a positive force on the beach and their land.

wylieflyote · Tue May 21, 13 5:26 am

Kochese, Anthony, All,
I just wanted to in-advance Thank All of you for any effort put forth on this problem. Many of us up here in Tacoma, Olympia, South Puget Sound rely on Jones for our one-day quick Gorge-like windy destination but are stuck here with obligations.
For 22 years one of the most enjoyable trips has been the "1-2-3 Punch". Leave work Friday early for Jones, wind, Be at Da Hatch Saturday morning, wind, Finish out the weekend out East at Dougs or beyond. Bliss.
I'm stuck with grand-children or I'd make the 2 hour sprint from Tacoma to this meeting. Just know that for every face that shows there's at least 10 more supporting you.
Kip Wylie

BeerKite · Since 29 Mar 2011 471 Posts Obsessed

quenyaistar · Since 21 Oct 2011 416 Posts Cougar, WA Obsessed

I support a ban on ATV's and any driving on the sand except to launch a watercraft at Jones. As a former ATV owner Jones is simply to small of an area for ATV,s.

As a landowner I support any land owner that does not want strangers parking on their property. Park in the parking lot provided, please.

While parking on the beach at Jones may be convenient, in excess it adds unnecessary risk to kiters trying to launch and land kites. I have witnessed people drag their kites and themselves into parked cars on the beach. It would be safer for everyone if we all simply parked on the paved area provided. If you would like to drive out to the shore to dump your gear, that would be fine with me, but go park in the parking lot and stop disrespecting local landowners.

I support a 10 PM curfew unless they are going to staff some sort of authority to manage drunken assholes that want to party all night. I live near several campgrounds and sympathize with folks that have to deal with careless drunk people.

I am a kiter and Jones is my favorite spot to kite, so far, and I support these changes.

MikeD

D-Krep It Kiter · Since 18 Jul 2011 417 Posts Obsessed

beech · Since 21 Aug 2010 486 Posts Longview, WA Obsessed

i suggest the kiters avoid asking for additional restrictions that are not already being proposed by landowners... careful what you wish for.

also. kiters will be better served and more persuasive if you have the appearance of being more or less unified.

just my suggestion. do what you will.