Windsports can be extreme activities, combining
freedom with an element of risk. This is particularly so with
kiting, as flying lines are extremely sharp under tension and
can cause serious injury or even death. To ensure that everyone
gets home safely, please be a good sport and observe the code.
If the worst happens and you have to call
the emergency services, stay around, identify yourself, and provide
them with an update.
1. STAY IN
CONTROL.
Recognise your ability and proceed with caution, take a lesson
to learn 'the rules', know how to stop and avoid other people.
2. OBSERVE
SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS.
Talk to locals, read signage, and keep at least 50m (2 line lengths)
clear of people and hard objects such as buildings, fences, posts,
roads, rocks, trees, vehicles, etc etc etc...
3. PEOPLE
DOWNWIND HAVE RIGHT OF WAY.
You can see them, but can they see you?
4. LOOK BEFORE
YOU LEAP.
Before you launch, look for incoming riders and be prepared to
provide assistance. When riding, scope jumps to ensure the area
around you is clear and obstacle free.
5. DON'T BE
AN OBSTRUCTION.
When not riding, keep your kite low and at the edge of the window.
When riders are approaching each other, the rider with the wind
coming over their RIGHT shoulder when facing forward (STARBOARD)
has the RIGHT of way, the upwind kite stays high, downwind kite
stays low.
6. DON'T LOOSE
WHAT YOU USE.
Wear a leash when riding, and secure equipment when not.
7. RESPECT
GETS RESPECT.
From the beaches to the mountains, be courteous and show respect
to others and the environment.
For an overview of sailing rules see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racing_rules_of_sailing
Area Specific Guidelines
