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CGW2
Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 179 Location: The Gorge
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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject: Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Town Hall Meeting |
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Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Town Hall Meeting
Windsurfers and kiteboarders in the Gorge recreate in close quarters. Lately, these close quarters have led to some confusion, and, unfortunately, some resentment from both communities.
Lets chat! The Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association and the Columbia Gorge Kiteboarding Association are hosting a Town Hall meeting for windsurfers and kiteboarders to share their concerns and come together for solutions. The ultimate goal is to ensure a safe, respectful and fun windsurfing and kiteboarding experience in the Gorge.
Come help us work collaboratively for a great water experience!
Date: Thursday, July 10th
Time: 7:30-8:30pm
Location: Port Building (just west of the Hood River Bridge, by the boat launch)
Meeting Agenda:
7:30 CGWA and CGKA introductions- who we are, what we do
7:40 Meeting purpose and outcome
Problem: lack of understanding between mixed users creates potentially unsafe or disrespectful situations
Goal: for kiteboarders and windsurfers to have a safe, respectful, and fun experience in the Gorge
7:50 Listen to concerns from windsurfers, kiteboarders, and other meeting attendees
State your concern
Keep comments respectful and constructive
30 seconds each (and yes, we have a timer!)
8:20 Discuss next steps
Create committee to compile and prioritize problems affecting windsurfers and kiteboarders in the Gorge
Committee will present possible solutions based on collaborative problem solving
Next public forum meeting will review draft solutions and timelines
8:30 Adjourn |
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Temira
Joined: 15 Jun 1999 Posts: 94 Location: Hood River
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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject: meeting |
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Thanks Katie! I think this is a great idea.
Just a note to everyone. If you can't make it, please email your CONSTRUCTIVE comments to CGWA at cgwa@gorge.net.
-Temira |
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anthwind
Joined: 22 Apr 2001 Posts: 24
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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject: Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Town Hall Meeting |
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Why not post in NW-Windtalk, pdxwindsurfer and gorgewindsurfer. You would get more people? |
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Bret
Joined: 28 Apr 2006 Posts: 149 Location: Up State New York
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:42 am Post subject: Friends |
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I have never had a bad experience with a Kiteboarder. I have help many and have rescued kiteboards. Last year at Nuclear alley I rescued a kite boarder, and got a local fisherman to take him back to Jones beach. I had a kiteboarder kite up to me today at the eventsite to see if I was ok. Thanks for reading! |
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