Perth/WA kiters are reminded that SLSWA is hosting a forum/workshop on kiteboarding safety & the development of some safety guideines, next
Monday, 25th Feb 2013, @ SLSWA HQ, 7 Delawney Street Balcatta (just off Erindale Road), from 6pm to 9pm.
The workshop is
OPEN TO ALL KITERS, regardless of WAKSA/AKSA membership.
The 'safety framework' being developed is similar in content to one developed for ocean paddling sports (SUP, canoes etc) which can bee seen here - www.oceanpaddling.org.au. The framework is focussed on safety issues, and is about establishing 'minimum standards' & best practice kiteboarding safety.
The framework has been an 18 month collaboration between WAKSA, Dep't of Sport & Recreation & SLSWA. There has been wide ranging consultation with various stakeholders such as WA Water Police, volunteer Sea Rescue Groups, local councils, Dep't of Transport, and kite schools.
If you are interested in contributing to the process, please register your attendance by emailing Belinda -
[email protected] to let her know you're attending.
Juddy