Should of just walked up and cut his lines.

one of the dutch guys (the brothers who sometimes go to longy)....

Just say no to kiting at Maly.

NSW KBA said...

Whilst you may sometimes see people kite surfing at Manly, the NSWKBA strongly recommends against it. Like Bondi, Manly is way too busy and quite small with large trees all along the beach front. There are many people, volleyball players and surfers all on the beach and in the water. There is a 100% ban on kiting at any time when the surf flags are up. (before 5pm in summer) On a big day the Queenscliff Bombora will be breaking 150m offshore. Get into trouble there and you will become a newspaper story the next day.

Shanon8888 - I've expresed opinions at manly before they fall on def ears.

Swim flags are up till 6pm at Manly during summer, council changed it this year.

Peanuts - it's not just the white Griffin that's an issue - Last night was the most kiters out at Manly I've seen since moving here, and I'd imagine there were some unhappy surfers (there where quite a few out). If it follows the current trend it would be hard to see it not banned by the council.

The Surf Lifesavers have the authority to move people on. Have a word to them if you're concerned for the wellbeing of other beach users.

Cutting peoples lines will only result in physical altercations (unless you have backup) and draw undesired attention, not to mention making an enemy for life. Usually, a strong word regarding safety, potential bans, that sort of thing works better.

There's no such thing as a manly kiter (somebody had to say it).

wishy said...

Sydney is such a horrible place, why don't you guys just be nice to each other?

That would take all the fun out of it.

Self policing is about helping educate others by going to talk to them and being friendly and giving them the information on how volatile kiting here could be. Manly has become more and more business/money influenced over the years, but there is still a strong influence from those who highly value recreation and dont discriminate between different surf sports(some may do for business/financial reasons). i would say you are far more likely to get hit in the face by a surfer that rented a board from a surf shop that get hit by an experienced kiter(u cant hire kit for good reason). The fact is that manly always has less wind and really is not worth going out at, but on those stormy days or evenings when the beach is almost deserted kiters have equal rights to enjoy their recreational activities here whilst being mindful and respectful of others. No kitesurfer worth their braincells would ride here most days of the year, not windy enough or too many people at the beach.

Here is a Pic of said shamed kiter and the place he launched and route he took when he realized there was a current at the shore.

Assuming the line that rider took is accurately shown in the picture, that rider is no good for our sport. period.

There is no excuse for riding that line (through the other beach users).

Peanut. - It would of been a good idea to see if he is a member of AKSA (white tags on harness). And refuse to allow his membership to be renewed. - Kiting at Manly is one thing. - Kiting dangerously amongst other beach goers, breaches his membership agreement of Safe kiting. -