Since summer is not far off and we're on the topic of Botany Bay and more specifically Dolls Point. I'd like to reinforce our local rules and cautions for Dolls.
Northeast Wind - Southside of the rock groyne- Enter the water no further north than the new viewing platform. ie not in the corner. Leave this smooth water spot for transitions.
- Assisted launch/landing whenever possible.
- When walking the beach try to keep your kite low.
- Please don't stand about close the waters edge with your kite at 12 o'clock.
- Enter the water promptly after launching.
- When sailing back in - give way to kiters entering the water.
- Roll up lines when not kiting. Stack kites on the beach.
- Dolls is tidal so beware you can lose a board in a matter of minutes. Help out your mates with board recovery or rescues.
- If you kite down near the swimming enclosure in a nor-easter, remember, there is a big wind shaddow down there and your kite will fall out of the sky. Stay up wind of the green channel marker. No one will rescue you south of this mark.
- No teaching on the beach.
- Fly trainer kites well away from launching kites, waters edge and the general public. If you annoy people with a trainer kite you will be courteously asked to move on.
- Respect all beach goers and take care, kiddies about.
- Have a nice day
Southern Sydney Kiteboarding Club