All this talk about limiting impact, securing beach access, danger....

Funny how you don't think about all that when the wind is up, the sun is out and you're cruising along! So I thought I'd make a list of GOOD things kiting brings to all our lives (including council members and fishermen).

1. Keeps me sane(r) and peaceful,
2. Makes me smile
3. Burns off my excess energy
4. Keeps me healthy (debatable)
5. Tourism benefits to local communities
6. Colourful, great to watch
7. Talking point with other people on the beach
8. Can be combined with fishing, child minding, photography, nasal flushing, etc etc (see other posts)
9. Surf rescue
10. Low environmental impact: Quiet (except for the frequent whoo-hoos), non-polluting - at the beach anyway.

NB: TO KEEP THIS THREAD PURELY POSITIVE, POSTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED AFTER GREAT SESSIONS OUT ON THE WATER (WE'LL BE CHECKING YOUR POSTING TIME AGAINST THE WIND REPORT!)