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GMkal said.. Hi Guys
As discussed here, there is a major planning process happening in Victoria at Point Henry at the moment. Read this newsletter which explains how to jump online to the Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning website to advocate for watersports in the planning process!
We came up with the sample answers at a meeting with about 20 kiteboarders down in Geelong, change them as you think fit but they will make it super fast to submit a survey
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Hi kiteboarding australia
Your proposed sample answers are a disgrace, I read them from the perspective as a Geelong local and kiter, you clearly have no idea what Geelong is about, if kiters you are targettjng (predominantly from melbourne ) actually want to give honest well considered responses they should have the commitment and integrity to take time to consider all factors and complete the survey without your proforma responses, not adopt a lazy "super fast" KA approved and recommended response.
Many of your responses are kiter self centered without consideration for the greater geelong community and disregard historical, social and environmental factors.
I kited henry about a month ago, it was invaded by a group of melbourne kiters, including instructors teaching beginners, who showed no respect for anyone but their own group, they took over the whole setup/launch area with their kites taking it all instead of leaving room for others. Myself and another local, both who have kited there for around 10 years had no option but to do a dodgy beach launch, there were also a couple of overseas vistors forced into tne same predicament. The setup area is small enough, if your not using your kite, consider others, pack it up and let someone else setup and launch there.
A tip for the self indulgent money making instructors/schools, use the beach south of the point towards the salt flats, a much safer location for beginners and leave the point to competent kiters so they dont have to dodge out of control beginners.
While i would be disappointed to see henry closed to kiters, there are other areas nearby that suit the same wind conditions.
The current priority for the Geelong community is to create jobs due to significant job losses from the shutdown of major industries including the point henry smelter, if that entails losing one kite spot that is used and abused by kiters from outside of geelong so be it.
Selfish arrogant Kiteboarding Australia, now telling people how to mindlessly respond to a survey, have a good look at yourselves, you are not the voice of kiters.
Kitesboarding Australia, I do have one question for you, do the melbourne kite schools have permits from COGG to use henry ? I'll make that enquiry and get back to you.