Salterns Park Kite Club Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct has been developed to help everyone at Salterns Park stay safe and to keep kitesurfing alive at our special location into the future. Please respect it, abide by it and communicate it to anyone you see who is not acting in accordance with it.

Kitesurfing Code of Conduct for riding at Hill Head

Ensure you have third party liability insurance
Help anyone in need of assistance
Please keep away from the children's play area
Do not fly your kite over the beach while kitesurfing
Do not perform tricks within 50m from the beach
Tell the coastguard you are safe if you lose your kite or board out on the water

Rights of way

When crossing, upwind riders should fly their kite high, downwind riders should fly theirs low
A rider coming into the beach from the water gives way to a rider leaving the beach
A rider on the port tack (kite on the left side) gives way a rider on starboard tack (kite on the right side). Remember - kite on right, has right of way
Always look around before turning or performing a trick
Stay away from swimmers and swimming areas
Give way to other water users

Equipment

Regularly check your safety release systems
Check for wear and tear on all your equipment
Always use akite leash and effective safety system
Carry a knife that is capable of cutting the heaviest flying line you are using

Setting Up, Launching & Landing

Please set up towards the middle/far end of the park away from the children's play area
Do not launch close to non-kiters, or if the launch area is crowded with people
Put a weight on your kite when left on the land
Snake or wind up your lines when leaving your kite unattended
Look out for riders returning to shore and be ready to catch their kite
Please do not empty stones from your weight bag onto the grass, put them back on the beach

Conditions

Check local weather conditions before riding
Do not go out in an offshore wind
Only go out around high tide if you can confidently ride upwind both ways
Wait until mid or low tide if you are learning or are a beginner
If the beach and shoreline are very busy wait until they have cleared before going out
Do not spend unnecessary time flying the kite on land - get out onto the water as soon as possible
Beware in SE winds - your kite might drop on the beach or in the park
Suitable directions at Hill Head - westerly through south to south easterly.

If in doubt, don't go out!

It is better not to ride alone. If you do, let someone know you are out and what time you expect to return.

If you would like advice on your equipment and safety procedures, such as the self-rescue pack-down, please contact us.

For advice, information or to join the club please call the Salterns Park Kitesurf Club on 01329 665842 or email zoe@kitesurfuk.com

Useful websites:

Useful phone numbers:

999 - for emergency coastguard or ambulance
112 - same as 999 but allows the emergency services to pinpoint your location
Local Coastguard - 023 9255 2100
Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service - 023 9258 4017
SPKC - 01329 665842