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Silly question (from a newbie), but why is it called the 'kiddie pool'? Is it because it's shallower and safer? Just wondering.

Stkilda is the place to show off your backroll.

But then again, id drive a lambo if i had to in peak hour:)

Yep, on a (predicted) windy day St Kilda is a nightmare. However, It's closest to the city and provides many with pre/post work access to the water and enables many to pursue the sport.

I'm not defending it, but it's the Bondi of Vic. It might be a bit grubby and full of backpackers, but damn it all, it serves a purpose.

I for one enjoy my time there as I've yet to get that good that I'm shunning it (although I know it will happen!).

I don't see the issue, mind. If you're good, and you can edge then why not get yourself away from the newbies and kite further off shore. The newbies (like myself) can provide endless entertainment as you watch them/us/me faff around trying to launch, taking out random dog walkers as my kite flounders on the beach...

Wow, that was a rant.

PS St Kilda smelt really bad yesterday.

iRideWainman said...

at least three of the kite schools in operation at St Kilda,

Nope you must be wrong, they surely wouldn't take up the whole beach and kiddie pool area with lessons. Thats madness, they would be able to see you are trying to kite there too.

SaltySinus said...
I don't see the issue, mind. If you're good, and you can edge then why not get yourself away from the newbies and kite further off shore. The newbies (like myself) can provide endless entertainment as you watch them/us/me faff around trying to launch, taking out random dog walkers as my kite flounders on the beach...

Wow, that was a rant.

Kiddies pool is where the much sought after flat water resides - unfortunately further out it gets quite choppy.

This is the section of the beach which the schools are encroaching on - even though there has been in principle agreements, along with this topic being debated over and over each year.