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UK Ainsdale 2020
by Bobby- 1 follower
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As Sandmonster put it; "New decade, new thread".........and then there's - new website. Kicking off an Ainsdale beach thread. Hoping it'll get used as much as the old one. A few bits of maybe useful stuff; Sefton Councils regs about kiting on the beach; https://www.sefton.gov.uk/around-sefton/coast-countryside/kite-zone-permit.aspx One thing to note on that link - for the last few years the Summer map parking isn't happening it's just the Winter zone map to pay attention to throughout the year. From March till the end of September it's £8 to park on the beach (cash only as of September 2020) - You can park free at the Rangers hut (turn left jus…
Last reply by Bobby, -
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Hi all, I'm from the east coast where Fraisthorpe is my local beach for land boarding. It's very weather dependant for usability, like many other places, so i'd like to put a list together of all beaches and open grassland areas where kiting is permitted in the north of england and midlands. Is there a list of spots already out there? If not, can you tell me the places you know and any useful information like where to park and fees (if any), if membership is needed, or anything else of use. If there's not one out there i may try and find time to build a website or just use google maps to list them with some info for each one. Thanks Chris
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UK Ainsdale 2010 1 2 3 4 26
by SandMonster- 2 followers
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New decade, new thread. Kitezone permit application form, rules and contact phone no. e-mail etc can all be found here: http://www.sefton.gov.uk/pdf/KiteZone%20Permit%20FORMS%20oct%2009.pdf Can regulars please note the new rule that prohibits launching or landing within 100m of the car park - this has been introduced because of accidents at other beaches involving kites & vehicles. Lets hope we get some warm windy weather soon Zone Map: http://www.sefton.gov.uk/pdf/KiteZone%20Maps.pdf
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Heading up to Eskdale for the February half term. Are there any spots near Seascale for a spot of landboarding? Many thanks. Wez
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Hi Guys, as the title suggests are there any buggy pilots in west cumbria these days? i used to do a bit a few years ago at st.bees and allonby. Im just getting back into it and wondering if anyone meets up anymore or around the county?
Last reply by kitegnome, -
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I received a letter from police today saying i have been reported for anti-social behavior on ainsdale beach. The letter says. The incident reported related to causing nuisance by dangerous driving/high speed. The letter said if i would like any further information about the incident to ring the number on the letter which i did as i know i do not speed down the beach. I spoke to the Sergeant named on the letter and was told not to worry about it as they have been getting alot of complaints from other people who have received letters like this. He said they are looking to change the way these letters are sent out because it is the rangers on the beach that report to them …
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Hi guys I am pretty new to kiting also bit distance to sea side so wondering is there any lakes around manchester area could do kitesurfing? Anybody tried any place other then sea?
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UK Manchester
by ViralEye- 6 replies
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i have recently moved to Greater Manchester so my local spot of Beacon Country Park is now not so local. Just wondered if anyone knew of some nice big open fields close to the Astley/Irlam/Bolton ish area? Im looking to get out soon once the snow was cleared and its warmed up a little Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Last reply by Ozzie35, -
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Off to Blackpool today, text me on 07460848380 if you're about and where to meet, I'm just static today, can't bring buggy up
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The club was formed in 1989 as a result of local demand. It is affiliated to The British Federation of Sand and Land Yacht Clubs (BFSLYC, or 'The Fed') which arranges our insurance, officiates at a series of national regattas and selects the British team for european/world competition. The club sails on the East Hoylake Bank, a vast sailing site off the coast of Hoylake on the Wirral, which is one of the best sites in the country Founded originally by a group of local sand yachters, the club welcomed parakarters (class 8, kite-buggies) into its membership, and all members share the facilities at the club headquarters and the sandbanks at Hoylake, Wirral For more infor…
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UK Warrington 1 2
by TheRealNeO- 38 replies
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Hey is there any one near culcheth warrington that wants to team-up to kite. cheers James
Last reply by Benstar, -
Is there any other locations for landboarding in the north west that work on diffrent wind directions to ainsdale. I have looked through the site but carnt find any so either there are no sites or are people just keeping them secret.
Last reply by keith.b, -
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Heading up to Eksdale for the February half term. Are there any spots near Seascale for a spot of landboarding? Many thanks. Wez
Last reply by wezzie, -
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Dry Bank Dates for 2013 Some of the end heights will be marginal, as I have used 8.3m as the cut off height, but all tides between the dates are good. Jan Sat 05 03:59 GMT / 7.91 m to Jan Tue 08 19:58 GMT / 8.27 m Jan Fri 18 03:20 GMT / 8.14 m to Jan Fri 25 22:22 GMT / 8.14 m Feb Mon 04 04:31 GMT / 7.93 m to Feb Thu 07 20:47 GMT / 8.28 m Feb Sun 17 03:26 GMT / 7.85 m to Feb Sat 23 21:59 GMT / 8.02 m Mar Tue 05 04:07 GMT / 8.07 m to Mar Fri 08 20:36 GMT / 8.00 m Mar Mon 18 02:46 GMT / 8.07 m to Mar Sun 24 21:27 GMT / 7.97 m Apr Wed 03 04:50 BST / 8.18 m to Apr Sat 06 21:21 BST / 7.85 m Apr Tue 16 03:15 BST / 8.22 m to Apr Mon 22 21:48 BST /…
Last reply by Rob Davies, -
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any body from stockport
Last reply by Sam 1060, -
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Hi, I have returned to Liverpool after spending 5 years down in Oxford working. Currently a kitesurfing member at the CBK on Hayling Island. I live in Liverpool and am hoping to find some buddies to meet down at the beach. I have quite a lot of spare time so am hoping to get out as much as possible. I don't mind giving lifts as it will help to split fuel costs. I am an experienced ex instructor and have kited for about 10 years in various formats! I am happy to kite on the Wirrel (West Kirby to Leasowe), up to Blackpool (Ainsdale and St Annes included). For those special days i really don't mind traveling north of Blackpool or all the way to Anglesey! Give me …
Last reply by dogbreath64, -
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confused !!!! says high tide, 8mtr, at 2 pm so what does that mean ? is it a low high tide ( low enough for boarding ? buggying? ) or to far up beach ? ...just wondering as no point getting there at 12 pm if tide right in !!!!
Last reply by festa, -
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Hi all I'm a Wirral based photographer looking to grab more sand yacht/land buggy action shots. My local club at wirral (wsyc) has a pretty god aweful web site with little or no current information on it. Can anyone point me to an up to date schedule of local events (north west) particularly here at Hoylake. I seem to be missing everything!!! Thanks in advance Steve Deer Steve Deer Fine Art Photography
Last reply by BladeAddict, -
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Thinking of heading over to new brighton on Sunday, been told it's best on low tide for a lagoon. Anyone out/got more info?
Last reply by bazllfixit, -
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5 miles of sand and you hav a small club of the (hoylake club) who think they own the whole beach and don,t they tell you about it , go down there with a kite and get a your ears chewed off,
Last reply by Batz, -
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Hi guys, posted this in the Landboard section but thought I'd try here too. I'm at the Carnatic accommodation site (Mossley Hill/Aigburth) until summer then around Smithdown/Wavertree area next academic year and am desperate for a decent flying spot nearby if anyone knows of one? Also, if not, is there a club or anything around Liverpool or even the Wirral with decent landboarding? I'm a two minute walk from a station then that seems to go to most places so can travel pretty easily if there is. Cheers in advance!
Last reply by Siimon, -
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Had an email from Andrew Wormleighton (club chairman). Reads as pretty urgent so here it is - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since the BKSA got NGB status and the sport got recognition the BKSA need to make sure all Affiliated clubs have clear communication channels. They require clubs to have both a website with contact details and email (we used to have one but the person running it left the area) and a Facebook page. Without these we will lose Affiliation. We also need committee members to represent the Kitesurfers at meetings like the Beach Users Consultancy group (usually held at the Town…
Last reply by Duderino, -
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Hi guys and girls, thinking of rocking up to do some flying today, bit rusty havn't had my kites out in over 6 months, just wondering if there is any one about today????? Heather
Last reply by peteelite73, -
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was thinking might get over thursday anybody out and about???????
Last reply by simo1432, -
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Hi cyclingispure writing, My first post on Kitecrowd, live and fly in Farnborough, Hampshire. On the SEKA site I go by the name, famousbear. So, next weekend I'll be at BLS Friday to Sunday, tides are good with low being around the noon to 1pm time and the high tide below 8m so standing water not so much an issue. Is anyone else planning to be there over those 3 days, would be fun to hook up with some folks :-) Long range forecast on XC is for brisk winds from south/south east :-) Last time I was at BLS was late September where my mate Paul and I met some good company who were happy to chat and share/exchange equipment for the day. Sorry cant remember names, but one c…
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