"Hi. Would you like to know a little bit about kitesurfing?"

Facts:

• It’s a new and fast growing sport.
• It is called kitesurfing or kiteboarding or just kiting.
• Kitesurfing is safe when safety precautions are met.
• Kitesurfing requires a step-by-step approach that takes time to learn.
• The equipment costs about $1-2000 for board and kite.
• The water is not cold when you wear a wetsuit that’s designed for the conditions.
• For more information search on the internet for kitesurfing.
• Visit http://www.sfkitesurfing.com

Common Kiting Safety Rules:

• Kiters should stay 200 feet away from other boats, swimmers and the beach.
• Kiters should launch and land only when there is enough room.
• Kiters follow sailing right of way rules.
• Starboard has right of way over port if the starboard sailor holds their course.
• When kiters pass, downwind kiters should fly their kite lower than upwind kiters.
• Kiters should always double-check their lines carefully prior to launching.
• Kiters should give the landing signal - tap your head - when returning to the beach.
• Kiters always offer to assist other kiters, especially to assist those with less experience.

Ambassadors do:

• Know that kiting is new, cool and beautiful.
• Know the kiters respect the beach and the people there however they need to share the beach.
• Know that children and other inexperienced people should not grab a kite or the lines.

Ambassadors don’t:

• Tell people to get out of the way of kiters.
• Say it’s super expensive and hard to learn.
• Promote a specific school/beach

Be a Kite Ambassador. Be responsible, make good decisions. Think about what your doing, use good ettiqutte and kite in a cooperative and safe manner.

Kite ambassadors are proactive in the sport to educate others and encourage safe and fun behavior at the beach.

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