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burnsy11 said..
Was sprod killed where the tree memorial is ? If so that's where the majority of people kite/launch from - never seen swimmers or other beach users there apart from the odd guy with a metal detector - as its a **** beach covered in reef & rocks
Yes, the decorated tree is where Marc was killed. That bit of slighly curved beach with its sandy opening in the shore reef in front of the nearby CONCRETE steps (where the old public telephone box used to be) has become increasingly used in winter during north westerlies/NNW'lies - Mea culpa: me included, and I was cr*p in those conditions - despite the dangers of the on-shore winds and tight beach close to the footpath. In summer, a group of guys kite there early in the afternoons, when there could still be a few swimmers, have used the spot to get away from the pack, when the main launch site is about 100m south at the end of Salvado Rd.
Perth's population is increasing and once barely-used local spots like the Telephone Box, and it' accompanying pool, are becoming increasingly popular for all beach users.
Cottesloe is always in the spotlight, just like Bondi or St Kilda. So have a good hard think when using a tight, potentially dangerous spot like Telphone Box.