WTF..... And you were worried about a carbon tax?

A 200mm lead is very short. You would get a very sore back.

What does a permit cost I wonder??

Geez what next!!!!!!

I think you will find that the sailboarders and windsurfers have well organized associations in each state that covers members for things like public liability. the members have to actually learn to do thinks properly and safely as the are sailing/kiting in a very public place.In return they get access to great beaches and setup areas

That is discrimination, no matter how you look at it and it sounds to apply to even flying a Flag.. Think about it. It would passively deter anyone that uses the wind for an activity.
Ron

Okay here is the way I read this sign
The council has had no end of trouble with windsport bozos who feel it is their right to mix it up with little kids etc in that particular popular area and will only allow those who have proven to them they are responsible to use that particular area
That is the reason the landyachters I know stay off certain beaches at certain times Because councils have a responsibilty to protect citizens and so should we
If we dont do it voluntarily it will be forced upon us probably in a way we dont like
Simple really

What worries me in all this is; Given today's mentality, A buck at any cost. I wonder how long it will be before local Councils will start slapping tariffs on the use of Wind Harnessers . Damn! The Gov't started mouthing-s about limiting the amount of rain you are aloud to catch and or charging users. Mind you, that was slapped down pretty quickly. Having said what I have in this thread I tend to agree, as much as it pains me, with Cisco and Paul. None of this would be being discussed if people used a little common sense. Land Yachts are roughly guided missiles and should not be used on a pedestrian populated beach especially when children are about. Land Yachters in general have transport for their equipment so go play outside town.
Ron