Kiting at Ft Jefferson?

[seaplus]

I recieved a response which states:

While kiteboarding is permitted at the Dry Tortugas NP, Kiteboards are under the same regulation as any other similar type vessel. You will need to obtain a boat permit upon arrial. We are an off-shore location per USCG regulations. As such you must have the required safety equipment (PDF which must be worn while underway and a noise making device such as a whistle or horn). Bush Key is closed due to nesting seabirds and the kite must be kept at a distance that does not harass or molest the wildlife. You will recieve a full safety briefing upon your arrival.

David Fuellner
Chief Ranger, LEO
Dry Tortugas NP
305-224-4255

[ricki]

Good work. I suspect they had to research your answer. At any rate, it looks like it is both doable and within current regulations although I am unfamiliar with the boat permit they require. Have fun and keep things flying there!

Originally Posted by seaplus

I recieved a response which states:

While kiteboarding is permitted at the Dry Tortugas NP, Kiteboards are under the same regulation as any other similar type vessel. You will need to obtain a boat permit upon arrial. We are an off-shore location per USCG regulations. As such you must have the required safety equipment (PDF which must be worn while underway and a noise making device such as a whistle or horn). Bush Key is closed due to nesting seabirds and the kite must be kept at a distance that does not harass or molest the wildlife. You will recieve a full safety briefing upon your arrival.

David Fuellner
Chief Ranger, LEO
Dry Tortugas NP
305-224-4255

[seaplus]

According to the National Park's website...

"Boating Permits are FREE and can be obtained in person at the Garden Key Visitor Center or Park Headquarters Office. Visitors will also receive information regarding the Research Natural Area as well as park rules and regulations"

I think this would be a memorable place to kite yet the 50lbs limit on what you can bring on the Yankee Freedom might make this a hard kite-trip to accomplish if one were to bring camping gear too.

Either way, I consider being able to kite here an amazing privilege...so anyone who is bless the with opportunity to due such...please respect the rules and use common sense.

Tim