Boca Raton Kiteboarding Guidelines

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Boca Raton Kiteboarding Guidelines – January 14, 2005

The following guidelines have been prepared to aid kiteboarding safety and access privileges at the City of Boca Raton Beach in the vicinity of Spanish River Blvd. These practices and other appropriate procedures should be followed while kiteboarding off this beach.

1. New kitesurfers must seek adequate, proper instruction BEFORE kiteboarding here or be under professional instruction while kiteboarding here.

2. Launch and land north of lifeguard stand #20 located due east of Spanish River Blvd. NO LAUNCHING OR LANDING IS PERMITTED WITHIN GUARDED BEACH AREAS.

3. Launch and land no closer than 200 ft. and preferable further from any downwind bystanders.

4. No extended, full sized traction kite flying on shore is permitted. After launch go offshore at least 300 ft. or more and stay beyond this distance until time to come in.

5. Kiteboarders are solely responsible for their safety and that of bystanders and shall act with appropriate caution.

6. A kite depowering leash MUST be used. Use of safety equipment including a good helmet, impact pfd, gloves, whistle and hook knife is recommended.

7. Assisted kite launch and landing is recommended. Kiteboarders are encouraged to aid other riders in complying with these guidelines and to readily give assistance when needed.

8. Be courteous and yield the right of way to all other beach users and bathers. Work to avoid complaints to preserve your access to this kiteboarding launch.

For more information, including how to join the FKA, please visit our list site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FKSA

FKA, P.O. Box 4471, Boynton Beach, FL 33424, Voice Mail Line: 561-734-5722 http://www.fksa.org/

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Boca Raton Kiteboarding Guidelines – January 14, 2005

The following guidelines have been prepared to aid kiteboarding safety and access privileges at the City of Boca Raton Beach in the vicinity of Spanish River Blvd. These practices and other appropriate procedures should be followed while kiteboarding off this beach.

1. New kitesurfers must seek adequate, proper instruction BEFORE kiteboarding here or be under professional instruction while kiteboarding here.

2. Launch and land north of lifeguard stand #20 located due east of Spanish River Blvd. NO LAUNCHING OR LANDING IS PERMITTED WITHIN GUARDED BEACH AREAS.

3. Launch and land no closer than 200 ft. and preferable further from any downwind bystanders.

4. No extended, full sized traction kite flying on shore is permitted. After launch go offshore at least 300 ft. or more and stay beyond this distance until time to come in.

5. Kiteboarders are solely responsible for their safety and that of bystanders and shall act with appropriate caution.

6. A kite depowering leash MUST be used. Use of safety equipment including a good helmet, impact pfd, gloves, whistle and hook knife is recommended.

7. Assisted kite launch and landing is recommended. Kiteboarders are encouraged to aid other riders in complying with these guidelines and to readily give assistance when needed.

8. Be courteous and yield the right of way to all other beach users and bathers. Work to avoid complaints to preserve your access to this kiteboarding launch.

For more information, including how to join the FKA, please visit our list site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FKSA

FKA, P.O. Box 4471, Boynton Beach, FL 33424, Voice Mail Line: 561-734-5722 http://www.fksa.org/