GUIDELINES FOR KITESURFING   
Airspace within five miles of an international airport is controlled by the Federal Aviation Regulations. All kitesurfers should get a copy of Federal Aviation Regulation 101. a printout of the regulation can be obtained from the FAA website: www.faa.gov. Kitesurfers intending to kitesurf within these areas will have to comply with FAR 101 at all times. In particular FAR regulation 101.1 paragraph 2 which states that no-one may operate a kite weighing more than 5 pounds and FAR 101.7 which states that you may not fly your kite in a manner which is hazardous to persons or property. 
Safe Kiting Guidelines - English¨
Maintain a 200 ft clear zone around all divers.
Always use a safety system that depowers the kite.
Always use a kite leash with "Quick Release" device.
Stay clear of power lines and overhead obstructions.
Select a safe launching site.
Always maintain a downwind safety buffer zone.
Keep windsurfers outside the power-cone.
Observe all mapped kitesurfing boundaries.
Do not lay kite lines across any ones path.
Do not launch or land at crowded areas.
Always announce you are launching a kite.
Give way to all other water users.
Incoming kitesurfer gives way to the outgoing kiter.
When consideration has been given to the above, normal sailing rules apply.
Prevent kites from re-launching with sand.
Disable unattended kites.
America's beaches, airspace and ocean environment belong to everyone. Keep our beaches safe, clean and free.
Directives de sécurité à l’adresse des pratiquants de kitesurfing.
Maintenir une distance de sécurité d’au moins 65 mètres autour de tout plongeur.
Toujours utiliser une barre équipée d’un dispositif de sécurité d’urgence.
Ne jamais utiliser de “ kite “ ( cerf-volant ) à proximité de lignes électriques ou tout autre type de structure / obstacle important.
Choisir une aire de départ sûre.
Toujours maintenir une distance de sécurité généreuse sous votre vent.
Toujours observer une distance suffisante entre la fenêtre d’utilisation de votre kite et la trajectoire des windsurfers.
Respect absolu des zones d’exclusion et autres avis de prudence.
Ne jamais disposer / tirer ses lignes dans le passage de personnes.
Ne pas s’élancer / arriver sur une plage bondée.
Toujours avertir lorsque l’on est prêt à s’élancer en kite.
Vous devez la priorité à tous les autres utilisateurs du plan d’eau.
Le kitesurfer rentrant vers la plage cède la priorité au kitesurfer sortant.
En dehors des directives énoncées ci-dessus, on appliquera les règles de navigation usuelles.
Lester son kite avec du sable pour l’empêcher de s’envoler.
Neutraliser le kite s’il n’est pas utilisé.
L’environment marin de America, ses plages et son air sont le bien de tout un chacun.
Aidez-nous à maintenir nos plages sûres, propres et libres d’accès.
Sicherheitsrichtlinien für das Kitesurfen, Deutch
Um Taucher ist eine 65m - Zone freizuhalten.
Immer ist das Schnellauslöse system ( “Quick Release” ) zu benützen.Kitesurfing in Nähe von Stromleitungen und anderen hohen Hindernissen ist untersagt.
Suchen Sie sich einen sicheren Platz sum Starten.
Berechnen Sie eine Sicherheitpufferzone nach Lee.
“Kiten” sie so, dass Windsurfen außerhalb der Reichweite des Leinen bleiben.
Legen Sie die Leinen nie im den Weg anderer.
Kein Start und kein Anlanden an überfüllten Stränden.
Geben Sie Ihren Start bekannt.
Weichen Sie allen anderen Wassersportteilnehmern aus.
Wenn die oben genannten Begingungen eingehalten wurden, gelten die sonst üblichen Regeln unter Segelfahrzeugen ( Lee vor Luv, usw. ).
Sichern Sie Ihren “ Kite “ am Strand mit Sand.
Machen Sie ihn flugunfähig, wenn Sie nicht anwesend sind.
Americas Strände, Luftraum und Gewässer gehören allen. Halten Sie bitte unsere Strände sicher und sauber.
Directrices de seguridad para practicar Kitesurfing en USA.
Mantener un mínimo de 60m de distancia con buceadores.
Usar siempre un sistema de seguridad pasivo fiable.
Mantenerse alejado de obstáculos aéreos y líneas eléctricas.
Elegir un sitio seguro para el lanzamiento.
Mantener siempre una zona de seguridad a sotavento.
Mantener a otros deportistas fuera de la envolvente de vuelo.
Respetar las zonas delimitadas para el kitesurf.
No permitir que los cables de control se interpongan en el camino de otros.
No despegar o aterrizar la cometa en zonas empetás de gente.
Anunciar siempre el despegue de una cometa.
Todos los demás usuarios de la playa tienen preferencia.
El kitesurfer que sale tiene preferencia sobre el que entra.
Cuando todo lo anterior se cumple entonces, se aplican las reglas de navegación habituales.
Evitar el despegue accidental de la cometa cubriéndola con arena.
Deshabilitar cometas que no estén bajo vigilancia.
Las playas, el espacio aéreo y las aguas de America pertenecen a todos. Mantenlos limpios, seguros y libres.
Guida di riferimento Sicuro Di Kiting Italiana
effettu un 200 ft libero zona intorno tutto tuffatore.
sempre us un " Quick release liber " dispositivo.
riman libero pontenza riga e spesa ostruzione.
selezion un sicuro launching poligono di lancio.
sempre effettu un sottovento sicurezza amplificatore zona.
manten windsurfers parte power-cone.
osserv tutto mapped kitesurfing contorno.
non por cervo riga attraverso qualsiasi ones percorso.
non lanci o terra ammucchi zona.
sempre annunci voi essere launching un cervo.
condur tutto altro acqua utente.
ricevuto kitesurfer condur uscente kiter.
Quando la considerazione è stata data al suddetto, il normale che naviga le regole si applica.¨ evit cervo re-launching.
Le spiagge del America, la cubatura e l' ambiente dell' oceano appartengono a tutto. Mantenere le nostre spiagge sicuri, pulite e libere.
Equipment
Seek professional instruction
Why? Because incorrectly assembled equipment may malfunction and place the user in a critical situation. Get training in the correct methods of equipment use, and assembly, and selection.
Don't launch an underinflated or leaking kite
Why? Because an underinflated kite is much more difficult to control.
Make sure your quick release is working
Why do I need a quick release, can't I just let go?
Sure you can let go but Kites have kept going for very long distances and you risk losing your kite and hurting some one else who may be hit by the bar or become entangled in or hurt by the lines.
Check your bridle lines
Why? Not only can your lines be tangled in obvious ways they can be "inside out" which is not obvious but which nonetheless makes the kite at best semi-controllable
Don't fly a kite that seems sluggish or difficult to control
Why? Because the kite is probably underinflated or has twisted bridle lines see above
Use short lines for learning
Why? Because longer lines are more likely to fall in someone else's path and injure them and because the longer the lines the faster the kite can go thus generating more apparent wind speed and more power and making it harder to control.
Use relatively thick lines
Why? Because thicker lines are less likely to hurt you or someone else and are easier to untangle if you get "all wrapped up"
Always use a thick leader line to connect to the bar
Why? Because people have been seriously hurt by the line when they ran the line directly to the bar
BE TOTALLY FAMILIAR WITH YOUR OWN PARTICULAR SAFETY SYSTEM, AND PRACTICE USING IT IN NON-CRITICAL SITUATIONS.
LaunchingSeek professional instruction
Why? Get training in the correct launching methods before launching any kite.
Stay away from crowded beaches
Why? Kites need a lot of room to move, and to be operated safely. Stay away from crowded beaches and other water users.
Stay clear of fishermen
Why? Because fisherman and especially spear fisherman who not only don't like getting run over but are also much better armed than you are
Observe kitesurfing zones
Why? Because even if you’re the best you still freak our the windsurfers and there are lots more of them than their are of us… at least this year.
Do not ask or allow someone who is not familiar with kites to help you launch or land
Why? Because they have no idea of the power of the kite, the risk of entanglement or the ability of the lines to hurt them
Corollary; learn how to self launch by weighting kite with sand and how to safely land by releasing the quick release near shore
Why because even if you usually fly with someone knowledgeable who can help you launch someday the weather will be perfect and you will want to self launch (same with landing)
Tell tourist kitesurfers about the launch/no launch zones
Why? Because we all want to keep our access
Ask some one knowledgeable to assist you if possible
Why? Because even if you want to self launch it's good to have someone else keep an eye out for children etc.
When launching assume you WILL be hit by a gust of swirling wind
which WILL suddenly pull you in an unexpected direction and make sure that when that happens neither you nor anyone else will be hurt
Why? Because gusts happen and many of the accidents thus far were caused when people didn't expect the unexpected
and were dragged into rocks etc. before they could react
Always use a quick release
See above
Do not leave unattended kites attached to lines even if you have properly weighted the kite with sand
Why? Because either some little kid or a dog or a curious tourist or a giant gust will launch your kite and someone will get hurt
While SailingMaintain a safety buffer zone between yourself and others
Why? Because every once in awhile you're bound to be a little off
200 foot zone around divers and their buoys Look before making a turn or jumping
Why? Because you may put yourself in the path of another rider.
Check that all directions (including straight up) are clear, before attempting any maneuver.
ObviousAlways assume that a crashed kite will relaunch unexpectedly
Why? Because an amazing number of people have been absolutely amazed when their kite suddenly took off despite being tangled, inside out, partially inflated what have you.
If the kite appears hopelessly tangled or deflated never swim toward it
Why? Because if the kite takes off and you get tangled in the lines it could put you in a life threatening situation
If you need to swim in:
1. depower the kite by releasing the bar (not the leash)
2. pull yourself to the kite while winding the uneven lines onto the bar, or climbing one line only
3. Hold the kite and self-rescue to shore.
Why? Because if the kite has two lines attached it can generate power. Even if it is so tangled it can't take of with two line attached you can get tangled and it can generate power, a very good way to get hurt
Carry a safety knife that will cut lines but not you
How come? Because even if you are good enough or lucky enough to never need it maybe some day you will rescue someone else.
Outgoing kitesurfer has right of way over incoming kitesurfer
Why? Someone has got to. (from the wavesailing rule).
Wear as much flotation as you can stand
Why? You will float better, and it acts like padding.
Never sail further out than you can swim
Assume that today will be the day you get to swim in from the farthest point out you go
Why? Because you may have to let go of your kite at any time.
Don't tease the sharks
Because you look like a yummy young seal to them Always consult your equipment's user manual
Safety systems are many and varied. There are specific recommendations for the use of different systems.
BE TOTALLY FAMILIAR WITH YOUR OWN PARTICULAR SAFETY SYSTEM, AND PRACTICE USING IT IN NON-CRITICAL SITUATIONS.
Guidelines borrowed & adapted with permission from the Maui Kiteboarding Association.
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