andrewjohn Posted April 13, 2008 Report Posted April 13, 2008 Wanted to get out today but had to decorate in the new house Might get down tomorrow evening. Quote
daZZa-S Posted April 14, 2008 Report Posted April 14, 2008 Going down tonight. Should be at the beach by 6 Quote
Fuzzy Posted April 14, 2008 Report Posted April 14, 2008 i'll be out at Perran tonight. looked good yesterday but i ended up falling alseep for 3 hours in the afternoon and didnt feel to lively after that. Quote
daZZa-S Posted April 18, 2008 Report Posted April 18, 2008 Afro how was your snow holiday?? Was hping to get out this weekend but weather looks poo. And my tyres have finally go air in them (considering they nearly come off the rim last time lol) Quote
Afro1599968737 Posted April 19, 2008 Report Posted April 19, 2008 http://www.ukkiting.com/gallery/Turbulence%20trips/Norway%202008/2008_04_10_Norway/2008_04_10_norway_16.JPG awesome Quote
daZZa-S Posted April 21, 2008 Report Posted April 21, 2008 http://www.cornwallski.com/ 2009 might be a good year to start a new hobby...I know I will Quote
nudge1599968719 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Posted April 21, 2008 ah its finally happening then! Is the slope going to be green? There was talk before that locals didnt want a big white slope ruining the countryside, so they were going to have a green slope, to blend in. Quote
speedsailors Posted April 21, 2008 Report Posted April 21, 2008 Been asked to post this, the Website hasnt any info on it yet, But should have very soon. Gwithian Beach Ban Summary The landowners at Gwithian are talking about introducing restrictions to all wind powered sports and horse riding on the beach from Godrevy to Peter’s Point, including rigging kites and windsurfers. This is in theory set for an introductory trial this year over a two month period 7th July to 7th September during the hours the lifeguards are on the beach. It would mean that if you Windsurf. Kitesurf. Kite Buggy, Kiteboard, Speedsail, Blokart, ride a horse or just want to fly a kite, you will not be able to. An advisory ban will invalidate any 3rd party insurance cover you have, and will effectively prevent respectable sailors and schools from operating while the ban is in place. This will of course impact severely not only on your performance of your sport on this beach, but the income of those businesses operating on the beach and supplying services locally – campsites, restaurants, bars and B&B’s for example. While there is the potential for problems with mixed beach usage, there are no recorded incidents so far. We have proposed a zoning system to allow continued use along with protection of the numerous bucket and spade brigade – many of whom of course have family members wanting to take part in the sports. It is possible that the extent and timing of the zoning system has been misunderstood, but it looks like it has been rejected. The beach owners group state that the ban is not set in stone, and is proposed as a trial to see how it works. Unfortunately, they seem to misunderstand or ignore the insurance implications meaning the insured and respectable will be hit, and not the cowboys (inadvertent or otherwise). While talking of cowboys, the ban will extend to horse riders who will be told to lead their horses through the area. Most horse riders will tell you they have more control while on their horse rather than leading it ! We fear this is the thin end of the wedge and if the ban is implemented and deemed successful may be continued and/or extended in future years. We need now to assemble by the end of April as much information as possible as to the likely impact of such a ban to try to prevent it being implemented. If you use the beach during this time period for wind driven sports, please tell us : Where are you from How many are you Do you only do sport or are you bucket and spade as well How often do you visit the beach for the sport How long have you been visiting for How long do you stay How much do you spend on an average day or visit Are you a member of a national organization for your sport Do you carry 3rd party insurance for your sport What is the likely impact of the ban on your life/sport if the ban goes ahead ? Are you a business ? What proportion of your turnover will this ban hit ? How many man/days will you lose ? Will it put you out of business ? Will you have to lay off staff ? Any other information you can give us that may help with keeping the beach open, please get it to us. Much as we’d also like to shout and smash things and hurl abuse, please keep it reasoned and non-abusive, and remember that all sports are in this together and we are trying to keep the beach open for our healthy pursuits. Please feel free to email us at gbobin@speedsailuk.com, rob@speedsailukenp.net , or go to the website http://www.gwithianbeach.org. Quote
Middleend Posted April 22, 2008 Report Posted April 22, 2008 I know it may be obvious, and I've probably missed it but why are they implementing this ban. Is it for commercial reasons or is it for health and safety or both. Have they made a statement about it? Nice site, form duly filled. All the best, it's a lovely spot. Quote
Afro1599968737 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Posted April 23, 2008 hey guys, if any of you are going to atmosphere, can you give me a shout? (and no, i'm not asking for a lift) cheers Quote
Bill Brain Posted April 24, 2008 Report Posted April 24, 2008 I will be going got a van from friday to sunday going up early frimight have a spare room pm me Quote
13window Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 any one heading down later? had a pechey water sesh yesterday evning. Quote
daZZa-S Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 any one heading down later? had a pechey water sesh yesterday evning. What times tide? Quote
Afro1599968737 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 cant today hopefully tommorow or weds think tides @ 5.30 ? Quote
daZZa-S Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 **** thought next week were evening tides . Would do but gears at home, by time get home, get down and untangle me lines tide will be in. Be down Wed/thurs Quote
13window Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 looks like me and cath may have the beach to ourselves again!!! sand seemed nice and hard, still a fair bit of beach at 7ish last night Quote
daZZa-S Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 looks like me and cath may have the beach to ourselves again!!! sand seemed nice and hard, still a fair bit of beach at 7ish last night Ok now I feel depressed... still... got next week off Quote
13window Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 looks like me and cath may have the beach to ourselves again!!! sand seemed nice and hard, still a fair bit of beach at 7ish last night Ok now I feel depressed... still... got next week off git Quote
daZZa-S Posted April 29, 2008 Report Posted April 29, 2008 Ok now I feel depressed... still... got next week off git lol.... did you get wet by any chance Feking rain pelted it down in Redruth, flooded the roundabout! Quote
13window Posted April 29, 2008 Report Posted April 29, 2008 git lol.... did you get wet by any chance Feking rain pelted it down in Redruth, flooded the roundabout! yeh and the wind died but as we got wet from the rain still went in the water for abit of down wind fun:rolleyes: think andrew had the best of the wind Quote
Afro1599968737 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Posted April 29, 2008 think andrew had the best of the wind is he looping it yet? wont be long Quote
13window Posted April 29, 2008 Report Posted April 29, 2008 he was just packing up as we got down so don't no??? Quote
Cornish Blade Posted April 29, 2008 Report Posted April 29, 2008 Anyone want to buy my buggy , its up for sale !!! rips belly pan,foot straps ,3 point harness and bearing protectors the works ...giving you guys first shout.only condition is need payment by Friday ,as I am moving to Wale's then ...call me if your interested on 07779288874 price £200 in top condition and will try and throw in a new set of bearings if i can find them... wish you all well and happy flying Paul Quote
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