Hi Everyone,
Kiting has been banned as of last Wednesday, at Bondi Beach. Please do not go out there, if you do your gear will be confiscated and you will be fined several hundred dollars, more if you ignore the Lifeguards.
On behalf of AKSA and the responsible kiters who are members of AKSA and who wear leashes, that would like to be able to kite there, I am in the process of having talks with the Waverly Council.
Someone is out there now, this person ignored the warning of the Lifeguards, and is in serious trouble when he comes in.
Please do not kite there while I am negotiating with council to regain access.
This ban represents the first I know of in Oz and is a precedent that should concern all kiters.
The trouble at Bondi was primarily caused a by a few people, all of whom have ignored the absolute sanctity "no surfcraft with in the flagged areas" rule, have abused lifeguards, even threatened lifeguards, cut off surfers to the point of fist fights, crashed kites on people on the beach and walkways, etc.
These people are renowned for "Look at me" stupid behaviour, like jumping too close to other water users, the shore, other kiters, solid obstacles, boats, etc. This death wish, kooky selfish behaviour must stop, please voice your disgust to people who act this way, demand they stop it at your beach, or risk losing access!
Please pass this info on to everyone you know especially tourists.
If I am successful, in removing the ban strict conditions will apply, including being a member of AKSA, wearing a kite depowering leash (not suicide), reporting to the lifeguards every time, obeying the lifeguards at all times, and staying well clear of all other water users and the flags.
Regards
Steve McCormack
Assistant Secretary
AKSA.com.au
www.aksa.com.au
