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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
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Fri May 10, 13 11:54 pm CGKA - Event Site Launch/Land Access Sept15-June 16 |
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**The Event Site is opened to kiteboard landing and launching from Sept 15th 2013 thru June 15 2014
To allow for kiteboarders to have continued safe and responsible access along the Hood River waterfront, the CGKA continuously works together with the Port of Hood River and the CGWA to establish temporary access for kiteboarders to launch and land at the Event Site during the 'Off-Season' of Fall/Winter, and during the Spring highwater season .
As of June 16th,2014 the Event Site launch/land access privileges end and will again resume for the Fall, after Labor Day Weekend
LAUNCH and LANDING RULES : Simple Tips to Remember
1) Pump/dry and attach/remove your lines IN THE DESIGNATED PUMP/DRY ZONE AT THE EAST END OF THE EVENT SITE. This keeps the designated launch and landing zones clear for others to launch and land quickly and safely
2) Launch from the upwind box and land in the downwind box. It's pretty simple, treat this area like an aircraft carrier. Your either launching or landing in and you'd do well to clean up your gear from either zone quickly.
Once your kite is flying, get out and away from the Event Site (standing flying a kite at 12o'clock a the Event Site is very dangerous!)
When you land, coil up your lines and move your kite up into the Pump and Dry Zone. Do not leave gear all over the beach, it is for launching/landing only.
COURTESY GUIDELINES :
The Event Site is the Port of Hood River's recreational property, that was specifically designated for windsurfing, but due to the highwater issue keeping our sandbar submerged, we have been given the opportunity to SHARE the Event Site with the windsurf community. If you like this situation, it would be best to treat it like a special gift that you appreciate and take care of. Please be courteous to other kiters, windsurfers, spectators on the beach and the windsurf instructors who are trying to do their job.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and for any help that you may provide in sharing and promoting these safety and courtesy messages with the rest of the kite community
The Columbia Gorge Kiteboarding Association
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Last edited by Pepi on Wed Jun 11, 14 10:59 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1153 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
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Pure Stoke Sports
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beefcake
Since 11 Jul 2007
140 Posts
Stoked
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Thu Apr 24, 14 11:52 am |
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When does launching end from the event site, i thought there was a specific date for spring?
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Weaz
Since 23 May 2012
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Beaverton
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Thu Apr 24, 14 7:13 pm |
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There are signs now by the booth... Also it's more about river height than a specific date.
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beefcake
Since 11 Jul 2007
140 Posts
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Sat Apr 26, 14 10:00 am |
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Any photos of these here signs? Or what it says
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ridethewave
Since 01 Oct 2012
48 Posts
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Fri Jun 06, 14 12:36 pm timeframe |
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When does the launch/land on the grass privilege usually go away? I know in years past, sometime in the summer it happens but can't remember when that usually is.
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dirtybackside
Since 02 Aug 2011
72 Posts
Hood River
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Fri Jun 06, 14 6:13 pm |
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I feel like last year it was June 15th. Not sure though
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
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