NEW Rules: Kiting in Ft. Pierce at North Jetty Park
 

This announcement is not official, nor am I speaking on behalf of anyone.
I have been informed of these changes and decided to share what I have casually gathered.
Please consult with the Park Rangers/Staff for further clarity on the following:
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For some time now, at the State Park North Jetty, Ft. Pierce,

'wind propelled type boards' have had to launch at boardwalk # 4 'and stay north of the boardwalk.'

Recently, it appears that they have now painted a rock (white & orange) on the North Jetty itself.

The purpose of this painted rock is to designate or define a 'line' in which kiters are not to cross.
(think of it as defining a surfer/swim area/kite free zone).

Already, I have seen kiters (who are aware of this recent change) kiting within this 'kite free zone.'
(However, there was no one surfing or swimming within this new restricted area when they did so.)

It is uncertain if this restriction still applies (or will be enforced)
if no surfers/ swimmers are within this zone,
as is the case many early evenings at the North Jetty.

Further clarity is needed at this time.

Below are some pictures to help get the message across.

Marc
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Thanks for the heads up Marc. As the sign says "wind powered" it seems concerns deal with both kiters and windsurfers? Does the exclusion zone put us beyond the first break offshore or is that area where there may be a ton of surfers excluded? I recall the general launching ban off the beach there coming into effect many years ago. The fact that folks have been able to work around it until now is fortunate. I would take your rules as cut in stone and live by them and consider ourselves lucky to still be able to ride there.