AUSTRALIAN KITESURF ACADEMY HUNTINGTON BEACH CALIFORNIA 7149557832

26th Jan 2010
Hey HBC,
Please make sure that all new local riders read the following rules to keep our beach safe. A few new faces have popped up and are to close to the pier. Tower 6. We need too self police as requested by the HB guards. Some epic days over the past week with the storms and a few downed kites and people introuble. Only go out if you know you can and are ready to be hammered by the HB surf.

Keep it real boyz
Nudge.


7th Jan 2010.
Welcome all to HB Crew for 2010.
We have had a few sessions during the end of the year, nice and cold but nothing over 20mph.
Jalama and Mexico have been the best bet for wind.
The HBC will be on the beach helping the new wave kiters. Just be safe.
Peace and God Bless you all.
Zen Nudge. goose-far-barrr.....


26TH August 2009
Whats up HBC,
The wind has not been to kind this summer a few good days but lots of sunshine and no wind. We have been out there representing the HBC. We have also had a lot of new people that think they are too good for our cause of keeping HB safe and kite friendly. There has been people from the scka and local kook shop causing problems with the HB lifguards and writing bullshit on the local forums about the AKA and the HBC. (Our orange tag system). Keep your eye out for these beach wreckers .. . .
I met with the Chief KL and have the following to report. The guards will be issuing fines to all who want to be dangerous in the surf under the dangerous beach practices act. You want to be a dick go hang out with the poofs at belmont.
Nudge the king of kooks and barney of barneys. :-)


30th July 2009
Huntington Beach Kite surf / board update.
Hey HBC, Its been a funny July with wind one week, then nothing for 10 days. We need the warmer sun to heat up the IE.
All good at the beach with no reports of any incidents. There is a lot of new kiters testing out the waves. Congrats to you all.
We will have our HBC annual meeting after the summer is finished to go over any issues. T-Shirt should be done by then.
Keep up the good work HB crew spreading the message of safety to keep our local kite spot open.
Kind regards and happy kiting
Capt Nudge



12th June 2009
Waz Up HBCrew,
Well its that time of year again WINDY. It has been all safe at HB with a few rotten eggs trying to spoil our great location. One of the offenders was a HBC member who has now been removed from the register, so keep your nose clean.. The HB crew are keeping on top of things using our self police methods. Meeting again with HB Chief K.Lindo on the 10th June and all is good he stated, no reports to date, we must be doing a good job he said.. The wind has been good with a few light days and lots of new students coming to learn with the AKA. A few of the HBC have recieved there new tags, come and get your today. We will have a HBC meeting in the forth coming months to have a beer and a chat about our local spot and policies.

We now have 67 HBC members all with orange tags... Yeahh.

peace out
Nudge ":-)

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17th March 2009
Hey crew well we have had some great wind over the past few months. At one stage it blew over 40mph, wow no one out that day. lol.
New Orange Tags are being handed out, so come get your new 09 tags when your at HB.
We are seeing a few more novices at HB so if your new come and grab a copy of the rules so your intouch with the latest updates.
Also note that they have added in a extra tower at the Pier. So we now kite at Tower 14, 14th Street. gotta love 14...
Take care and kite safe at Huntington Beach.
Captain Nudge
HB Crew member 007

6th August 2008 update.
Here are the final rulz approved by the Cheif guard. This has been written by the AKA and scka to help unite our local kite community. The AKA and Capt Nudge do not condone the following as every kiter should be IKO L3N which covers more than the list words below. My personal fav is not looking at the kite while flying. lol...
( we will have a HB Crew members logo out soon to stand alone as a chapter to the scka. )
Peace
Captain Nudge

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT
THIS IS AN APPROVED DOCUMENT


Huntington Beach Kiteboarding Guidelines -

ORIGINAL HBC RULZ 2007
(Written & owned by Nudge @ Australian Kitesurf Academy .com for the HB crew Sept 2007.)
1. Kiteboarding & Kitesurfing = A person flying a large kite on the water.
2. Huntington Beach welcomes Independent kitesurfers of all levels.
3. ie:- Upwind and jumping ability is strongly advised..
4. Local conditions.
          a. Clean sandy beach and sea floor.
          b. Beach width decreases towards the HB cliffs.
          c. Water is clean and clear with no pollution.
          d. Do not kitesurf for 2 days after rain due to PCH drains to ocean.
          e. Marine life, only dolphins and the odd seal or fish.
          f. Water condition. Surf. Anywhere from 2 to 10 foot waves.
g. Wind conditions.
          i. Best wind February till October.
          ii. Average wind range 12 to 20 mph
          iii. Average wind direction West / South West. (Cross on shore)
h. Marine Safety Officers (MSO) / Life guards
          i. Peak season. All towers are open throughout summer
          ii. Off season. Selected towers are open during winter
          iii. Tower zero is operated daily.
          iv. MSO vehicles patrol all year round
          v. Rescue craft available for deep water rescue
          vi. MSO have the final say on all beach regulations.
          vii. Failure to comply with MSO, police to be contacted.
i. Police
          i. Peak season. Police patrol the beach daily
          ii. Off season. Police station in Main Street, 2 mins.
          iii. Police will enforce all beach municipal codes.
          iv. Police will enforce the requirements of the MSO.
5. Kitesurfing is recommended north side of the HB pier.
6. Kitesurfing south side is blackballed during summer months.
7. Kitesurfing south side has whirlwind effect from the pier, not recommended.
8. Launch and land area between Tower 12 to Huntington Cliffs. (Tower 18.)
          a. Launch and land Dog beach north to river mouth recommended.
          b. Launch and land HB Cliffs is not recommended.
          c. Launch and land past Tower 10 to Pier is not recommended.
          d. Launch and land south side of pier not recommended.
          e. Launch in the middle of the beach with 300ft safe zone downwind
          f. Launch with safety leash attached, working emergency release system
          g. Do not launch near road
          h. Do not launch near other beach users, towers, poles or large objects.
          i. Do not launch if you are uncertain of the wind/weather condition.
9. Beach users
          a. All beach users have the right of way.
          b. All sunbathers have the right of way.
          c. Shoreline spectators have the right of way
          d. Swimming, Wading, frolicking has the right of way.
          e. Animals on the beach have the right of way.
10. Surfers / body boards / stand up paddle
          a. All surfers have the right of way in the water.
          b. Surfers have the right of way on all waves.
          c. Do not kite within 100 ft of surfers.
          d. Do not ride the shore break if surfers are present down the line.
11. Downwind runs allowed from Dog beach.
12. Never kitesurf alone.
13. Never leave your equipment unattended on the beach.
14. Never leave valuables on the beach, keys, wallet etc.
15. Never use a board leash or retractable leash in the waves.
16. Always secure your kite with sand when not in use.
17. Always roll your bar and lines up when not in use
18. Always respect other kitesurfers on and off the water.
19. Always obey the rules and regulations of kitesurfing safely.
20. Always starboard tack has the right of way. (Going to the right.)
21. Always receive proper instruction from a qualified kitesurfing instructor.
22. Personal kiteboarding insurance is recommended. Eg IKO $89 per year.

The above has been written in good faith by the HB Kite community for the HB community

Green = recommended Kitesurfing area. HB Cliffs to Tower 10   Red = Not recommmended kitesurfing area. Tower 8 to Pier.