Thanks to the 2 Townsville kiters(on North kites) who created havoc on the main beach at Byron...can't imagine what these guys were thinking as main beach is an absolute no go zone let alone next to the flags...they set up their kites right next to the flagged area and rock wall on the other side..the surf rescue guys approached the 2 and told them they can't set up there but they persuaded the guy they were competent kiters so he gave them the benefit of the doubt and told them to launch and head straight out towards the wreck away from the 50 odd swimmers in the flags...one of the guys makes it out and heads towards the pass,the other guy fumbles around having trouble getting to his feet then when he does get up decides to jump and throws his kite back towards the groin nearly hitting rocks then takes off towards the flags and yep guess what drops his kite on everyone in the flagged area board goes through the lot while the understandably irrate clubby try's to crab the guys kite...we try hard to keep kiting safe and do the right thing here in byron as there are alteady talks of a ban,if I witness this myself I will just deflate the kite while still on the beach ..a friend that had been kiting at the wreck couldnt believe what he saw and apologized to the beach patrol guys on behalf of byron kiters as they try to work with us but he was pretty pissed off so was writing an official report and since that incident have been on everyones case...with the nature of the sport things can go wrong for anyone but that was just blatant stupidity,the guy apologized and I'm sure he felt like a dick but the damage is done
hmmm...
x townsville
x thinks can kite but can't
x causing trouble in Byron
Sure it wasn't Alex Sanz? 
Seriously, it's guys like this that ruin it. Track em down and run em out of town with pitchforks and burning clubs..
sad..., title reminded me of time i boosted at byron was coming down and nearly landed on a whale which dived down as i was coming in to land - crrrazy never seen so many big things of all kinds swimming about in the sea as this place!
This kind of scenario happens everywhere and can be easily avoided with appropriate signage and enforcement from all local authorities.
Last time I was in Byron I noticed "Surf Rules" signage heading down to Clarks and Tallows beach. Perhaps they could duplicate this with "Kite Rules" and establish a harmonious culture like they have with surfing.
some common sense in sort supply....
but i better ask for next time i'm up.... is Belongil ok? last time there were a few folk around but other kiters out, so figured it was ok. Also, seems that southern corner, inshore from the pass, has a regular pretty proficient crew playing around in it.... and Tallows? i figure i just head south of the main surfer zone, or cut through the burbs and bush further south
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There are rules in place here for the fagged area and the distance off.
Is there any punishment for breaking them?
yeah they get bondage with some gay love
next week, workin though. will bring the gear as usual, wind's not lookin' great, but will try to squeeze a run in, if it all falls into place
luv those solo runs, and Lennox can be a cracker!
