Alameda

Your help is needed so that everybody can enjoy this area safely! Please be aware that this is a public beach! Kiteboarding in Alameda is a privilege not a right. Please take the time to read and follow the following guidelines. It is strongly recommended that you take a lesson and are informed as to all safety procedures before participating in the sport of kite boarding. If you have any questions ask for additional information. Thank You. 
When flying a trainer kite please adhere to these guidelines! 
If you arrive early please ask beach-goers to remain out of the kiting zone. When you see spectators standing in the launch zone or entry/exit point, ask them politely to move to a safe location upwind. 
Please MAINTAIN A SAFETY ZONE around you of a minimum of 200 ft. (or approximately 2 kite line lengths at all times!) No jumping or doing tricks within 200 ft. of the shore or on the beach! 

There is to be no kiting without a kite safety leash. 

LAUNCH AREA:
  • The launch zone must remain clear of equipment. It is for launching and landing only! 
  • The area down wind of the launch zone is for the kite school and is to remain clear of all non kite-school equipment. 
  • Please do not kite directly in front of the launching/landing zone or the kite school. 

LAUNCHING:
  • Self launching is discouraged, please ask for assistance. 
  • Launch only in the designated kite area as this will greatly reduce our impact on the public beach. 
  • Before launching double check that your lines are set up correctly and that your equipment is in working order. 
  • Before launching make sure launching/landing zone is clear of kites, beachgoers, and windsurfers. 
  • After launching, move immediately into the water. 

LANDING YOUR KITE:
  • Be sure that no one is launching as you come in. 
  • Obtain assistance for landing your kite. 
  • Roll-up your lines immediately after landing and move your kite out of the launching/landing zone 
RIGHT OF WAY: 
  • Starboard Tack has right of way (RIGHT HAND FORWARD) 
  • When on the same tack, downwind sailor has right of way. Right of way does not mean you can veer up or down wind. While passing, MAINTAIN YOUR COURSE!! 
  • Kites being launched have right of way. 
  • While passing another kiter who is down wind of you, fly your kite high; if you are the down wind kiter, fly your kite low. 
  • KEEP CLEAR OF ALL BEACH GOERS, SWIMMERS, AND WADERS. THEY ALWAYS HAVE RIGHT OF WAY. 
  • Jumpers revoke their right of way. 

WALKING KITES UPWIND:
  • For the safety of beach goers, it is strongly recommended that you do not walk up the beach with your kite in the air. 

BEACH ETIQUETTE:
  • Please leave your kite lines rolled up until ready for use. 
  • Please keep unused kites stacked up and clear of the launching zone. 
  • Be helpful to others and take responsibility for public safety. 
  • Stay a Minimum of 200 ft. from shore while kiting. Keep at least 2 kite line lengths between yourself, swimmers, waders, and beach goers. 
  • Please be considerate and mindful of those using this public beach. Help to maintain a great place to enjoy this sport in the future! ​

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