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Crissy Field Web Cam Upgrade!

7/16/2018

Did you suffer last week without the Crissy Cam?  So did we, and it reminded us that it is time for an upgrade to the old technology!

The San Francisco Board Sailing Association (SFBA), along with generous sponsors, has supported the Crissy Field Web Cam at East Beach for over twenty years. Maintenance and housing of the camera has been the result of a positive partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. This camera is a valuable tool to sailors, law enforcement, the Coast Guard, and other federal agencies, in addition to daily water users who check it many times a day!

The time has come for a complete upgrade of hardware and software. This will result in a huge increase in performance, usability, and reliability.

The SFBA has identified a reliable vendor who has been approved by the Parks Conservancy to assist with the new install. The $4120 cost for this upgrade will include the camera itself, updated software, and installation costs:

$2500: New camera -- the Axis Q6055 (HD 1080p and 32Xs zoom) PTZ camera
$1500: Software and installation costs
$ 120: fundraiser expense

We have set up a gofundme campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/crissy-webcam-upgrade
please visit and donate.

Thank you for your support!
San Francisco Board Sailing Association

P.S. – Join the SFBA!!!! How often do YOU check the Crissy Webcam?! The Crissy Webcam is brought to you by the San Francisco Boardsailing Association (SFBA), a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to boardsailing access and safety. Now would be a great time to join or renew your SFBA membership!  http://www.sfba.org/membership.html

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410 Airport Blvd - Burlingame park - state land commission letter

7/15/2018

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SFBA and other SME are working to prepare a letter to California State Lands Commission to provide feedback on conceptual designs and plans for 410 Airport Blvd. our goal is to ensure kite-boarding is considered and accommodated for.

We have a deadline of July 23rd and will keep the community posted.

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San Mateo County Supervisor Visits 3rd Avenue to learn about Kiteboarding and consider our Erosion Problem

7/15/2018

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On July 6th, 2018 we were happy to welcome Supervisor David Pine and his respected team: Michael Barber and Samuel Hosmer, and also with them Jennifer Liu of Foster City Park Planning.

Our respected Site Stewards - Mandi Browning, Robert Tillman and Tony Parsons were there to greet the team and show the sport.

Mr Ben Botkin our trusted ally in ABAG ran the meeting very efficiently and ensured all aspects are discussed. The results, in the words of Micheal Barber:

"Thank you for the excellent presentation and tour of the kite surfing site last Friday. I was already very excited by the potential of the site based on my first visit in March. That enthusiasm is now shared by Supervisor Pine, along with Hilary and Marcus, from the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability.

At this point in time, we will need to strategist internally and discuss in more detail with Jennifer and other staff in the city of Foster City. As we discussed during the tour, we will need to identify who would be the lead agency for this project going forward. This will take a few weeks. We will circle back with you as soon as we have more information to share with you."

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Toll plaza/Royce Beach/ Radio beach/ Gateway park final EIR released

7/14/2018

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The SFBA has been working with Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and its consultancy firm, ICF, to ensure that Kiteboarding is accommodated for and considered in the EIR regarding the Toll Plaza area.

The Final EIR was released by MTC in early July 2018 and can be found on the MTC web site: https://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/plans-projects/recreation-open-space/gateway-park

We would like to point you to several additions and changes that we were able to achieve in the FEIR and Responses to Comments

Vol. 1: Response to Comments
- Chapter 3, Master Response No. 1 concerns Kiteboarding
- Chapter 3, Individual responses includes responses to each comment letter, but most of the responses on kiteboarding refer back to the Master Response.
Vol. 2: Revised Draft EIR
- Chapter 2
  - “Passive Recreation” Page 2-1: Footnote shows new definition of “passive” recreation which now includes kiteboarding among other non-motorized activity.
  - Existing Setting: Page 2-2 – added mention of frequent use of Radio Beach by kiteboarders
  - Fence: Table 2-1, pg. 2-17 changed to limit fencing to 4 feet and non-mesh, clarified fence is east of Radio Beach (e.g. along the access road - see Figure 2-5 on P. 2-16)
  - Radio Beach, Section 2.5.4, p. 2-25 – added description of existing activity, and clarified informal parking to continue as at present.
  - Fencing: P. 2-27, Section 2.5.4.3 – changed to note location east of Radio Beach, 4 foot limit, not use chain or mesh, and coordination with kiteboarders for final design
- Section 3.9, Recreation
  - Existing Setting, P. 3.9-13, Section 3.9.2.3 – Addition of existing setting about kiteboarding at Radio Beach.
  - Impact LU-3, P. 3.9-28: Addition of new language about kiteboarding continuing, continuing existing parking opportunity, and design of fencing to minimize potential conflicts with kiteboarding.

ICF mentioned to us that there is no comment period or formal public review period for Final EIRs under CEQA. That said, a public lead agency is required to consider any comments submitted prior to certification of the EIR. The current plan is for the BATA Board to consider certification of the EIR on July 25th at their 10:00 am meeting at MTC in San Francisco. The BATA Oversight Committee will also meet on July 11th, at 9:30 a.m. at MTC to consider the project and the EIR and make recommendations to the BATA Board.

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Albany Bulb/ Race Track Beach update status

7/14/2018

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Construction may start in August. The beach area should partially re-open by the end of this year. The new parking lot and “open area” will remain a construction zone for the Bay Trail work which will continue into fall of 2019. The beach, new restrooms and overlook will all be accessible during this period."

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Crissy Field Web Cam Upgrade!

410 Airport Blvd - Burlingame park - state land commission letter

San Mateo County Supervisor Visits 3rd Avenue to learn about Kiteboarding and consider our Erosion Problem

Toll plaza/Royce Beach/ Radio beach/ Gateway park final EIR released

Albany Bulb/ Race Track Beach update status

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