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Message for 3rd Ave kiters

3/5/2018

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​SFBA is working closely with one of the best coastal engineering firms in California on a conceptual design to rehabilitate the Third Ave beach area for both natural resource protection and existing recreational uses.  The conceptual project, which is in very early stages of discussion with authorities, would create a living shoreline along the City of Foster City and County of San Mateo coastline, which should provide resiliency from sea level rise; restore, enhance and protect wetland/wildlife habitat; and rehabilitate the water contact recreational uses (e.g., Kite staging and launch) lost to erosion over the last 15 years.

SFBA has been protecting and enhancing Boardsailing access for over 30 years, and does not condone or encourage short term actions which may be in violation of existing coastal protection laws.  At the same time, given present concerns about the highly eroded and small launch area immediately adjacent to the levee revetment (rocks) and the risks it creates, SFBA encourages the kiting community to submit sound ‘safety’ design ideas for consideration in the near future.  SFBA will work with local and State authorities to address the safety issues and potential solutions, and facilitate potential solutions as quickly as possible.

We are all responsible to each other, and when launching at Third Ave kiters need to take consideration the slippery footing on wet clay and close proximity of downwind hard obstacles (rock wall) when launching at Third Ave. There have been kite launch mishaps that have resulted in serious injuries at this and other sites. It is requested that kiters use care when launching each other, and speak with other kiters that they see taking risks they may not be aware of, and not using known safe techniques. Being a steward of a site means to be willing to take time to watch what is going on and to speak up when you see things that could be safer, and where improvements could result in a lower risk of a sketchy launch and possible loss of control.
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Ken Poulton link
3/6/2018 01:25:40 am

I am so jazzed that this is under way!

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