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posted on 15-10-2011 at 11:21 AM

I could be wrong but I think it has most to do with us not having obvious braking abilaty ? Even though we can do so with our kite. :rolleyes:

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posted on 15-10-2011 at 12:31 PM

Take a look at http://www.mrsc.org/mc/wac/WAC%20352%20%20TITLE/WAC%20352%20... to see the actual WAC which restricts our use of the beaches.

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posted on 15-10-2011 at 09:38 PM

Thanks Morrie, for the link. As stated in other posts all forms of wind powered vehicles are illegal on Washington Beaches. It really doesn't have anything to do with brakes, wheel size, ability, or whatever. The law was made with very little thinking. We have been working very successfully with Parks these last 2 years and will continue until something is resolved. They have gone through some changes, staff have moved to different positions, etc. However I have been in contact these last two years with just about everyone. I have submitted a permit for the weekend of Oct. 21-23. for Grayland. It has not been approved yet, some folks that are in charge this year have to check with those that were in charge last year to verify the number of permits we have used. Didn't want to take my word for it.
I will also submit a permit for Nov as well, probably up near Copalis. I realize these are not ideal tides or days, we are working around Fish and Wildlife and their clam digs. But on the dates that get posted if anyone can make it it would be great. It is more of an "we are still here" and plan on using the beaches when ever we can.
What we can not afford at this time, are folks just going out and seeing what they can get away with. Been there done that.
And as stated earlier, only permitted events are allowed by NAPKA, or NWBKA. This is because as an organization we have insurance and this releases Parks from liability.

I'll keep folks posted when dates come up for the Winter months.

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posted on 16-10-2011 at 07:54 AM

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Originally posted by fletcht
What we can not afford at this time, are folks just going out and seeing what they can get away with. Been there done that.
And as stated earlier, only permitted events are allowed by NAPKA, or NWBKA. This is because as an organization we have insurance and this releases Parks from liability.

Evans

I agree completely, lets not ruin all the groups hard work please!

My inquiry had more to do with other locations no on or near a beach. Parks, school, fields (with permission) Last thing I wanted was to get someones permission and then have authorities show up. Not good for flier or land owner..

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posted on 19-10-2011 at 05:53 AM

Grayland Beach, WA will be open to NAPKA, and NWBKA members this weekend. Oct. 21 - 23.

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posted on 19-10-2011 at 06:30 AM

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Originally posted by Morrie Williams
Grayland Beach, WA will be open to NAPKA, and NWBKA members this weekend. Oct. 21 - 23.

OOOOOOOOOH:o :thumbup:

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posted on 19-10-2011 at 09:45 AM

Here are the tides:

Date Day Time Height Time Height Time Height Time Height
10/21/2011 Fri 01:58AM LDT 1.0 L 09:02AM LDT 7.5 H 02:33PM LDT 3.4 L 08:39PM LDT 7.6 H
10/22/2011 Sat 02:59AM LDT 1.0 L 09:52AM LDT 8.1 H 03:42PM LDT 2.4 L 09:52PM LDT 7.9 H
10/23/2011 Sun 03:55AM LDT 1.0 L 10:36AM LDT 9.0 H 04:40PM LDT 1.3 L 10:58PM LDT 8.2 H

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