Howard Park Proposal

[vstone511]

Brian,
seeing that the park is going to be closed can a boat even make it close enough to unload gear like we do else where will there be a problem with us kiting there while this construction is happening , when is the park gonna be closed ????

[Brian360]

Originally Posted by vstone511

Brian,
seeing that the park is going to be closed can a boat even make it close enough to unload gear like we do else where will there be a problem with us kiting there while this construction is happening , when is the park gonna be closed ????

Park is scheduled to close sometime after Labor day, probably in October. Again, sometimes these things get delayed. As far as bringing in a boat, well technically your not allowed to come inside the swim area bouys, but since theres no one going to be on the beach, it'll be much like Anclote Key, nobody around, no rangers, no nothing. Therefore, you'll probably get away with it. Its still a long ways away till contruction. I asked the park supervisor if it was ok to kite there when its closed, he said yes because there is no safety concern on the beach while its closed.

[Whitey]

Brian, Give me a call I will help you draft your request.

[bryanleighty]

this should show without a doubt what one a-hole in one situation can do to ruin it for everyone.

at the time tho, i'll bet kiters had next to ZERO representation to go against the park as the windsurfers did.

things have changed, we are a community now, i hope you are able to get this proposal at least considered.. at least get a chance to meet with someone that will give you time to speak your case.

it might just be put aside due to the park simply not wanting to take any risk.. understandable in some sense.

i never ride up there.. just quite a drive for me when i can get to ft. desoto or pass-a-grille in 10 minutes..

but i hope you are able to open it up. if there is any sort of a meeting where we need to represent ourselves in numbers.. absolutely count me in.

-b

[Brian360]

Originally Posted by bryanleighty

at the time tho, i'll bet kiters had next to ZERO representation to go against the park as the windsurfers did.

things have changed, we are a community now, i hope you are able to get this proposal at least considered.. at least get a chance to meet with someone that will give you time to speak your case.

Proposal has been considered. YEAH! got a reply from Mr. Cozzie, Director of Pinellas County parks.
A presentation is set for either March 20th or May 21st to the Pinellas County Advisory board mtg @ 9:30. I'm probably going to shoot for May 21st. for better preperation or should we speed up things and get a presentation in March 20th?? I'll keep everyone posted. l8er

-Brian

[Chad085]

I'd like to be a part of the effort, let me know what i can do bryan. I'll kite there for sure, so i'd like to see this thing through

[BigR]

get a presentation in March 20th

Pshycologically we would be better with the presentation on march, by end of may the board will be in the mindset of crowded beaches and the people must be protected from kiters.
Right now they are not so much thinking of that and may be more lenient towards letting kitesurfers "use" some of the uncrowded space.
Strike NOW , while the iron is hot!

Originally Posted by bryanleighty

this should show without a doubt what one a-hole in one situation can do to ruin it for everyone.

fwiw, the guy wasnt being an a-hole.. his kite went down and wouldn't relaunch and we was yelling for some kids to watch out for the lines.

scared the parents and bang, banned.