Hey Crew,

While sailing today at dutchies a guy on a Red and Yellow Best kite came in upwind of the WS launching area, did a kite loop and stacked it infront of me, putting me at risk as I was coming in and also annoyed all the windsurfing coming from the beach.

I have no issue with Kitesurfers in general, (my brother is one and I might become one) however it is not a reasonable suggestion that kiters are best to stay down wind of the windsurf launch area in busy times?

It only takes 1 incident for the council to step in and stuff it up for everyone.

What are your views???

Seems to be happening a bit more this year:
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/General/Dutchies-Kiters/

In case anyone is confused, this kiter:



is in the wrong spot.

(windsurfer is standing at the bottom of the stairs)

Torch said...
and in that photo is there any wind? I think oldmate is dreaming dont you think?

Good point. No swell either. More fun kiting on a day like that. And there weren't many poleys around anyway by the looks of things.

But on a busy day it would be polite and sensible to give the poleys some space upwind. Especially if doing tricks. Few poleys will voluntarily venture downwind at dutchies due to shallow reef and string phobia.

But on a busy day it would be polite and sensible to give the poleys some space upwind. Especially if doing tricks.

Dont worry mate I feel your pain, even im scared by some idiot kiters out there