KITESURF - SAFETY RULES
Please read the following safety rules and procedures before taking your classes.
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Kiteboarders yield right of way to all other beach users.
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Kiteboarders yield to other water users.
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Assisted launch and landing is recommended.
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All kiters must use a proper safety leash.
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While you are setting up pay attention to incoming kiters and assist in landing their kites.
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Beginning kiters drag out two line lengths prior to water starting.
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Do not leave unused kites on the beach.
When Launching:
- · Set up kite and clear all tangled lines, check if all bladders are with pressure.
- Attach kite safety leash (DO NOT ATTACH BOARD LEASH until kite is launched and in the neutral position).
- Make sure that beach area is clear.
- When launching make sure that kite is free of sand before release (this is a courtesy to other beach users).
- Launch kites only from designated area, position in the right angle in your wind window, and have your assistant release the kite at your signal.
- SLOWLY bring kite up to neutral position (12 o'clock), leave the kite always in the direction of the ocean.
- Attach board leash.
- Leave the beach in a slow and controlled manner.
- Beginners body drag 200' out before water starting.
On the Water:
- · Starboard tack has right of way (right hand forward is starboard, left is port).
- Jumping kiters sacrifice right of way.
- Incoming kiters let launching kiters go out first before landing.
- Jump and jibe at least 200' outside shore break and swimming area.
- Always yield to ALL other water users.
Your compliance with these rules will help to keep public beaches safe and open to kiteboarding. Please remember that we are new comers to the beach and our behavior will determine how others will perceive our sport.
