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MAUI KITEBOARDING GUIDELINES
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Please
respect other water and beach users at all times. Learn the rules and
guidelines before going out. Follow the local guidelines and always fly
safely. When you kiteboard on Maui you are representing all
kiteboarders. Your actions both good and bad will affect the rest of us.
Sharing the ocean resources is fundamental to Hawaiians. Disrespecting
others right to share the resources is anti-social and will not be
tolerated. Follow the posted warning signs, and always follow the
directives of the lifeguards. |
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Maui Kiteboarding Map |
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With the increasing popularity of kiteboarding, kiteboarders on Maui see the
need to step up self-regulating efforts to keep the sport growing in a
positive direction. In addition, all kiteboarders are under specific FAA
waiver stipulations. The FAA waiver stipulates that all kiteboarders must
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FAA
(Kiteboarding) WAIVER STIPULATIONS |
- No maneuvers shall be
performed over persons or property not involved with kiteboarding
activities;
- No kiteboarding in the 2
mile long by one mile wide corridor at the end of the runway in
Spreckelsville (see map);
- The waiver is applicable
and only valid between the hours of official sunrise and sunset;
- All kiteboarders operating
within the area from Ho`okipa to Waihee Point shall be responsible for
seeing and avoiding non-participants; and
- The kite will not be
operated 125 feet above sea level.
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The north
shore of Maui is controlled
by the Federal Aviation Regulations in an area that extends five
miles from the boundary of Kahului Airport (OGG). All kitesurfers
should get a copy of Federal Aviation Regulation 101. a printout of
the regulation can be obtained from the FAA website:
www.faa.gov. Kitesurfers intending to kitesurf on the North
shore will have to comply with FAR 101 at all times. In particular
FAR regulation 101.1 paragraph 2 which states that no-one may
operate a kite weighing more than 5 pounds and FAR 101.7 which
states that you may not fly your kite in a manner which is hazardous
to persons or property. The MKA recommends that any kitesurfer on
the north shore be thoroughly familiar with the FAR 101 regulations. |
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Kiteboarding
Association LINKS:
MAUI KITESURFING COMMUNITY
MAUI KITEBOARDING ASSOCIATION
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