"Recent changes to local laws have inadvertently restricted kitesurfing access to a number of locations along Noosa's Open beaches between Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach. This is due to Council including kitesurfing in the same category as powered vessels such as boats and jetskis.
This petition is to restore access by requesting that Noosa Council reclassify kitesurfing as a surf craft such as a surfboard, stand up paddle board etc as per AMSA (Australian Marine Safety Authority) classification.
Kitesurfing is an iconic local sport that began in Australia in the late 90's with Noosa being one of the first regions to adopt the sport. Kitesurfers who frequent the open beaches in this area are experienced and have operated without incident for the past 20 years. The community therefore requests that they be provided with the same access as in the past.
Kitesurfers, like surfboard riders and wave ski riders will still be required to remain outside the chequered flags on all open beaches, however they would like the same access and right of way that all other board sports currently have in these areas.
This reclassification will only apply to the open beaches between Sunshine and Peregian Beach, not Noosa Main beach or the current Surfing Reserve at Noosa Points where kitesurfing will remain prohibited.
The kitesurfing community is currently in consultation with the Noosa council Local Laws Dept who have advised that there is a clear path to amending the local law to restore past access, we just need your support to speed this process up and ensure that councillors vote in our favour to pass this recommendation.
This area is a world renown location for downwind kitesurfing and attracts tourist from all over the world to the Noosa region. Many kitesurfers have moved to the area just to take advantage of this pristine piece of kitesurfing paradise. Please help the local kitesurfing community regain the same right of access they have had for over 20 years, just the same as any other surf craft (surfboards, kayaks, waveskies etc) by signing this petition"
After I signed it I saw an email from them saying there are other issues that need you help like removing Senator Fraser Anning. So signed that one as well lol.
Classic Sunshine Coast council, too much money and time to come up with this crap. Signed. Hopefully commonsense prevails, that is a great run. Pretty sure it will be ignored by most hard core downwinders.
Dl33ta said.. Classic Sunshine Coast council, too much money and time to come up with this crap. Signed. Hopefully commonsense prevails, that is a great run. Pretty sure it will be ignored by most hard core downwinders.
Noosa and peregian are not incorporated in the sunny coast anymore they have they're own council. They broke away a good 5 yrs ago now.
Looks like S-Bend to Currimundi run will have more kiters now LOL. They'll probably stay Mooloolaba instead of Noosa I reckon because it's closer to kite able beaches. Great way to drive away one sector of your primary industry Noosa.
If you haven't signed yet, please consider jumping in. The more signature we have when they start the public consultation phase, the better. The update also lets you know where it all sits over this summer. Not all beaches are affected.
Well it's not being enforced with all the Kiters up and down this stretch of beach every windy day of the week. For real, are they going to use valuable life saving assets (jet skis) to chase down groups of kiters on downwinders over the summer when they are needed most and tourists are visiting. See you all on the water.....
So I am assuming there are now 'no-go' zones in addition to the flagged areas? If so, it would be good to get some clarification of these areas please? Thanks, Burls
