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To US Kitesurfing Association,
On June 28, the Port of Hood River put a temporary ban on kiting on all port property while they investigate the safety risks involved with this sport.
We have a loosely organized group of kiters here who meet weekly to discuss safety/access issues in the gorge. We were completely surprised by this sudden temporary ban that was issued. We have a meeting scheduled with the Port Commisioners on Wednesday July 5, which will consist of an on the water demonstration (including Ken Winner & Cory Roseler) followed by a discussion/presentation at the Expo Center.
Does the US Kitesurfing Association have any interest in this issue? Should we be working to more formally organize our own kite organization, or would it be best to pool our efforts with the US Kitesurfing Association?
During the next few days, we will be attempting to gather information/statistics on kitesurfing safety, worldwide involvement/growth of the sport, etc. Does the US Kitesurfing Association have any good resources already available to assist us in our efforts?
Any information or help would be much appreciated by all of the kite fanatics here in the Gorge! Thanks,
Spencer Berry
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