Woodman Point
Attadale / Pt Walter
Kite Locations 2011/12
Guidelines to Perth & Surrounds
WAKSA encourages all kiters to keep out of all dune areas. Please access Beach 3 by walking along
beach front, not through dunes. This area is well known for car break-ins. Show appropriate caution
with your car & belongings.
Beach 1
u Always seek local advice on launch/landing due to the
small launch/landing zone and narrow beach.
u Please refrain from coming right up to the corner of
the limestone wall to turn so other kiters can get off
the beach quickly.
u Always roll up lines if kite is not being used
u Kiters are encouraged to clear the beach and kite on a
SE direction.
u Beginners are encouraged to launch/land or body drag
east of the main launch/landing zone.
Beach 2
u SW wind is on shore at this location.
u Show appropriate consideration to windsurfers and
other beach users at this location
Attadale
u Kiting at Attadale is only possible in E or NE winds. Due to a small and difficult launch/landing area,
WAKSA advises the spot is not suited to beginner kiters.
u Do not launch or land on the foreshore inside the fenced off area - this is a Dep’t of Environment
& Conservation bird sanctuary. (Exclusion zone 1)
u Please do not kite in or through the waters adjacent to the bird sanctuary.
u Launch/landing area is the small beach to the left (west) of the fenced off area.
u This area is also popular with dog owners and pedestrians. Please show appropriate caution when
launching & landing.
Point Walter
u Point Walter is well known for sharp rocks, only visible at low tide. Keep clear of the area marked to
minimise risk of injury or damage to boards.
u Two boat launching ramps operate to the east of the jetty - WAKSA encourages kiters to keep clear of
this area (see diagram - Exclusion zone 2)
u Jet ski’s and water skiing takes place nearby – show appropriate caution near PWC’s and motor boats.
u Large numbers of boats including commercial vessels operate in the channel each side of the Point
Walter sand bar - ensure you know the correct ‘right of way’ rules when kiting near the channels.
Beach 3
uWe strongly advise this spot is
suitable for advanced kiters only.
u SW wind is off-shore at this location
– kiters must be able to self rescue
if kiting at Beach 3.
u Keep clear of jetty and pumping
station.
u Please respect exclusion zone north
of pumping station – local council
restrictions in place.
u Don’t gybe in front of kiters heading
in towards the beach/no short tacks please follow circuit direction as per
diagram above to allow everyone to
perform their tricks.
Cottesloe
u Due to local government regulations (at this location),
all kiters at ‘Dutch Inn’ are required to have appropriate
public liability insurance. WAKSA membership provides
sufficient insurance to meet this requirement.
u Exclusion Zone 1: Due to the large number of swimmers
and walkers along this beach, launch/landing is prohibited
– please respect exclusion zone.
u Exclusion Zone 2: Due to the large number of swimmers
in this area, kiters are strongly encouraged to remain at
least 200m offshore.
u Kiters doing downwinders north of Swanbourne should
be aware of the rifle range – if red flags are up along
the beach, the range is in use. Kiters are advised to show
appropriate caution.
Welcome to the first edition of the WA Kite Surfing Association’s
Guidelines to Perth & Surrounds Kite Locations 2011/12.
The Guidelines are here to assist West Australian, interstate and
international kiters keep our beaches open for kite surfing. The
information contained in each location Guideline is based on
historical “do’s and don’ts” and feedback from local and regular
kiters at popular locations around Perth.
Whilst we encourage all kiters to comply with these Guidelines, they are not a rule book and are fluid
enough to be amended as necessary in the future.
As kiters, we have an obligation to do our best to keep local beaches open for kite surfing. WAKSA
urges all kiters to kite safely and responsibly at all times. Please refer to the CLEAR advice below for
additional information.
Justin O’Malley | President 2011/12 | WA Kite Surfing Association Inc
C.L.E.A.R Kite Surfing Safety
Kite Surfing is easy to practice safely with a little forethought and common sense. Ultimately we are
responsible for minimising the risk to ourselves, and others, which will help protect the future of this
great sport, be very CLEAR about your responsibilities.
u Conditions
-
Wind strength
Wind direction
Always keep downwind area well clear
Waves, tides & currents
Consider possible changes
u Look
- Before you launch, land, jump, jibe, etc
u Equipment
-
u Attitude
Always seek and listen to local advice
Don’t exceed your limitations
Use judgement to prevent situations, not
rely on skill to try and get out of it
u Respect
-
Always pre-flight check
Use a kite leash
Use a quick release on anything you hook into
Practise using your safety systems regularly so
that it becomes instinctive
Never exceed manufacturers specifications
Others - be considerate and courteous to
all other water and beach users
The law
Fellow kiters - follow right of way rules
The environment
WAKSA encourages all kiters to put name and contact details on kites and boards.
Any kite lost on the water - please report details ASAP to WA Water Police on 9442 8600
For more information please contact [email protected]
Lancelin
u Exclusion Zone 1:
Wind surfing school
operates in this area.
Do not launch/land
or pump up/deflate
kite in or near this
area including on
the grassed area.
Fines apply.
u Please observe
correct right of way
rules throughout the
mixed use area.
u Learners are
encouraged to kite at
the northern section
of the beach.
u Exclusion Zone 2:
Predominantly a
swimming area –
kiters are encouraged
to keep clear of this
area.
Leighton Beach
Melville Beach
u No kiting inside the three
yellow buoys, only launch
and land inside this
area.
u No flying kites over the
grass or road, especially
when walking back
up wind.
u All learners and lessons
to locate down wind of
the large white gum
tree.
u Keep all gear off the
cycle path.
u Only park in designated
areas i.e. not on the
grass verge. If the main
road is full, park up a
side street.
u No kiting in onshore
(westerly) winds.
u Do not launch or land your kite North of the Dog Beach signs.
u Accommodate and
respect other
beach users, Melville
is a shared public
resource. Our
continued access is a
negotiated privilege,
not a right.
u Do not kite within 100m of the Fremantle SLSC flagged area.
Mullaloo Beach
u Kite exclusion zones
commenced 1st December
2010.
u DO NOT KITE THROUGH EITHER
EXCLUSION ZONE
u Exclusion zone 1 runs for
1.5km’s along Mullaloo
beach, commencing 889m
SOUTH of the Mullaloo SLSC,
and finishes 611m NORTH of
the Club and extends 200m
offshore.
u Exclusion zone 2 commences
400m SOUTH of the West View
Boulevard car park beach
access path and finishes
300m NORTH of the car park
and extends
200m offshore.
u The designated launch/
landing zone is between
these exclusion zones (see
map for details).
u Please be aware of other
beach users, including
people walking or swimming
in this area.
u Do not kite in, near or
through surf club flagged
areas.
u Kiters are encouraged to launch in the area shown:
u Please be aware of other beach users, including people walking or swimming in this area.
Pelican Point
Safety Bay
Yacht Club/The Pond
City Beach/Floreat:
u A kite school operates adjacent to
the yacht club. Experienced kiters
should maintain a safe distance
from learners
u Kiters are requested to move at least 50m north of
the Floreat groyne to launch/land their kites –
as per diagram.
u Kiters are expected to follow
established guidelines at
The Pond.
Safety Bay - Shoalwater/Penguin Island
u A kite school operates downwind of
the ferry jetty. Experienced kiters
should maintain a safe distance
from learners.
u Rig, launch & land downwind of the
school.
u Penguin Island attracts a large
number of tourists – please
maintain appropriate safe distances
from all other
beach users.
u Due to the restricted launch/landing area beginner kiters are encouraged not to kite at this
location
u DO NOT leave lines or kites on the bike path - the path is regularly used by both pedestrians
and cyclists. Please be aware of non-kiters in the area.
u Set up & rig kites on the grassed area only.
u Dep’t of Environment & Conservation has declared the fenced off area as ‘out of bounds’ due
to migratory bird nesting in the reserve. DO NOT launch or land in the fenced off area
u Yellow buoys on the water mark the boundary of the DEC reserve. DO NOT kite inside this area.
u Shallow water in certain areas – take appropriate care.
Scarborough / City Beach
u Keep a safe distance from people
wading across the sand bar to
Penguin Island.
u Due to the presence of bird nesting
sites please do not kite in/near
areas adjacent to Penguin & Seal
Islands as marked.
u Do not kite between the groynes at City Beach and do not kite in
or through the surf club area at Floreat (marked by white buoys)
offshore in front of the club house.
u The launch area at Floreat is north of the surf club.
Brighton/Scarborough:
u Launch/landing area at Brighton/Scarborough is on the beach
to the south of the access path adjacent to the Brighton beach
kiosk.
u Don’t launch and land on the grassed area near the Brighton
kiosk and do not walk up or down the access path with your
kite in the air.
u Kiters are
encouraged not
to kite north
of the Brighton
pathway.
u Follow right of
way rules at all
times.
u Keep clear of
all flagged
areas and
swimmers.
Stay clear of
flagged areas
when Lifesavers
are training.