bladebrother6 Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 Just read a post claiming that kitesurfing at heacham is banned. Dont know where that intel came from, but i was out there on sunday and had a chat with one of the beach wardens. I specifically asked if it was ok to ride there and she said it was fine. This was at the south beach. Is there some higher power that has enforced a ban, or what. Any ideas on this one would be appriciated cause its the only beach for miles that can be used in a southerly. Thanks Quote
Sky-Blu Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 the intel was from me. it came from the warden at thornham and thw warden up at hunstanton. this was during the summer when i found it out. bith said that any kite over 2m on or off the beach wasnt allowed. kitesurfers were particuarly grudged against as a kite on the water makes all the birds fly off apparently. its only what i was told! sorry if its wrong but if a warden says it then im going to listen as the entire north norfolk coastline is very sensitive Quote
bladebrother6 Posted March 15, 2004 Author Report Posted March 15, 2004 Ah. so confusion abounds. Interseting to hear you say that kiting 'on or off the beach' is banned. cause if you're on the water then the only group who have any right to stop you is the admiralty! (I know thats not really the point, I dont go around purposly being pedantic and annoying wardens!) Will have to check up on this one, and at least get the name of the warden i spoke to to use in my defence if needed, will probably be heading out there agian tomorow so will endevor to find outwhat the situation really is one way or the other. will keep you posted. Quote
BIG Posted March 16, 2004 Report Posted March 16, 2004 Well BB6 what did you find out about the situation at heacham beach and the use of kites...??? Quote
bladebrother6 Posted March 17, 2004 Author Report Posted March 17, 2004 Got there at 8.30 this morning but the wind wasn't even enough for my 19.5 ARX. (well there was enough for about 1/2 the time, buit didn't fancy swimming in after kite fell out of the sky in a lull, so no surfing to be had). No warden types about, so the latest news i have is still from the warden on sunday who said it was fine. Asked the rspb if they new of any relevant restrictions, but thet havn't replied. will keep you all informed of any new developments. Quote
Lem Posted March 17, 2004 Report Posted March 17, 2004 Norfolk's becoming a bit of a grey area. What with bans at Bran (but only on the NT bit which is where exactly?), Holkham (the private bit - which is..?)and so on.. It does appear that some authorities attempt seasonal bans for nesting etc., but never publicise that these are seasonal. You are simply just approached by a chap in a landrover saying 'you can't do that here' - although usually applied to us boarders and buggy'ers. I think we'd all be happy to co-operate with the relevant coastal departments, but we do really need to know where we stand. Maybe it's time to form a local club/organisation to handle these issues? Quote
bladebrother6 Posted March 17, 2004 Author Report Posted March 17, 2004 The only bit of that i can definately help with is which part of Holkham is private. In short all of it! At least whole bay and the dunes/beach adjacent to the bay, although this may not be the full extent of it. I'm heading out to heacham again early tomorrow and for the first time ever hope i run into a warden... might get some straigh 'ish' answers for a change. As far as brancaster is concered there is now a sign (national trust) up there that prohibits the use of 'unautherised wheeled vehicles including land yachts and buggies'. but need to check up on the geographical extent of there influence on that beach. I suspect it cover the whole streach of beach that is backed by marshes. given that the rspb are so concerned about the effect we have on their precious feathered friends, i cant believe they are not replying to any of my emails. But thats another story. Will get on to the national trust, see if they care enough to at least reply! Quote
bladebrother6 Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Posted March 19, 2004 spoke to the national trust at brancaster last night and discovered: re wheeled things. A club is being set up and the beach is going to be members only basically, althought they have got guest memberships too apparently. re surfing: basically ok as long as it doesn't get too busy. They are going to post guidlines and rules on the beach before the summer kicks in. (I guess to coincide with the arrival of the fair weather kiters.) So, still no definate news on Heacham, but will keep this post updated with info as i get it. ps i'm only going to post stuff that comes straight from the horses mouth so to speak, cause i'm sure half the confusion comes about due to chinese wispers syndrone! (within other organisations and between us lot) Quote
Lem Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 I'm really glad to see the NT at brancaster taking a positive approach. Obviously not wanting to discourage our sport, but they are no doubt concerned about it getting 'over-popular'. I believe this kind of scheme has been sucessfully implemented on some beaches in the west country and wales. Who is going to organise/run the club though? Is it up to us? Quote
bladebrother6 Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Posted March 19, 2004 The club for the buggiers etc is being run by one of the local regulars. I do have his number somewhere. will pm you when i dig it out from the pile of papers that is my desk. And yes, i'd have to agree you, their take on kitesurfing seems to be the way forward. They think that the growth of the sport will tail off soon so overcrowding wont be as big a problem as some people think, and they're probably right. Quote
BIG Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 Tim Can you PM me the number to join the Brancaster club and any other info you have... Thanks Mate Quote
Sky-Blu Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 brancaster: the national trust are trying to impose a ban at present. this will be applicable to buggying at brancaster should it come into force. if there are any developments worth noting then there will be an official thread put up. thanks Quote
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