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Kiteboard and Windsurf Safety & Rescue Responder Appreciation Day

SFBA and the U.S. Coast Guard have partnered to present an informational clinic on Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Safety in the San Francisco Bay Area – including a rescue boat display and a Helicopter rescue demonstration.

Join us for this exciting event and meet Rescue Personnel from USCG Sector San Francisco, Station Golden Gate, Station San Francisco, Air Station San Francisco and the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Responders from Foster City, Redwood City, San Francisco Airport, Alameda County and East Bay Regional Parks.

This Event will also feature:
-Special Guest Speakers
-Hands-on self-rescue tips and tricks
-Safety Equipment Demonstrations
-USCG and Local Responder Equipment Displays
-FREE Park Entry and FREE BBQ Lunch!

SATURDAY August 6, 2011

COST: FREE!

COYOTE POINT PARK 11AM – 1PM

FREE ENTRANCE - FREE PARKING

Free BBQ Lunch
Kids Friendly - Bring the Family - (Sorry - No Dogs!)

Presented by:
U.S. Coast Guard Sector SF
and the San Francisco Boardsailing Association


DIRECTIONS to Coyote Point Park - 1603 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, 94401

GPS users: This address will NOT lead you to the Safety Day Event Location (it is misplaced on GPS maps).

Upon arrival at the park, take an immediate left after passing through the Ranger shack (parking fee is waived – mention the Safety Day), then proceed past the kids park to the end of the parking lot. The Event will take place on the grass adjacent to the beige-colored building with the flags flying. You may want to bring a blanket or towel to sit on.

Please note that Dogs are not allowed into the Park.
Dog Owners: if you can safely leave your dog in your car, then you can park outside the park near the power lines and walk in

From San Francisco and points North... on Highway 101 going South:
Take the Poplar Avenue exit. Go straight off exit ramp… Turn right at 1st light onto Humbolt…Turn right at next light onto Peninsula Avenue.
Go over the freeway, proceed straight at stop light. Go straight at next stop sign to Coyote Point Recreation Area…Enter Park at Ranger Gate - Park entry fee is waived for Safety Day Participants. Take first left after entering park. Follow the parking lot all the way to end and look for the beige-colored building with the flags flying at south end.

From the South on Highway 101 proceeding North:
When coming to Coyote Point from the south (San Jose), use Highway 101 North.
Take the Peninsula Avenue exit…Take a right turn off exit ramp…Take a left turn at the next stop sign.
Proceed straight ahead to Coyote Point Recreation Area…Enter Park at Ranger Gate - Park entry fee is waived for Safety Day Participants. Take first left after entering park. Follow the parking lot all the way to end and look for the beige-colored building with the flags flying at south end.



see also: http://sfba.org/safety_day_2011.html

or get the flyer here: http://sfba.org/Safety_Day_2011.pdf

This is very cool -- Thanks for posting David

The CG does such amazing work w/ the kiting and windsurfing community esp. when I think of the on-going relationship @ Crissy. The social contract of us doing our best to be educated and not doing stupid $#!@ and them lending a helping hand when things beyond our control get out of our handle is amazing.

I may be out of town that weekend but I hope anyone who attends reiterates over and over how thankful we are to be partnered up with them to promote safety on the water as a kiting community.

One thing the CG does want us to spread the word about, and I am sure it will be discussed at the event, but I will post here, because it is very important to them ... is to make sure we always have our name and phone number on all our equipment

I went to this event in SF at the SFYC last year, it was excellent - both educational and eye-opening to learn about what they do, how they do it, rescue statistics (of which I am now one...), rules and recommendations, etc. Highly recommended, thanks for spreading the word.

Speaking of marking our equipment, would the CG be able to bring a bunch of those orange paddle smart stickers?

we are actively working on that, probably yes

David:
the beige colored buildings...that's the BoadsportsSchool shop right? not aware of other beige colored building in the vicinity
steve

Yes

Maui Mike is sending his love, he can't be there in person, but he'll be there in spirit. His made with love specially marinated chicken and his BBQ to cook it will be there in person. Picking it all up from him today. Thanks Mike!!!! Come help us eat it and join in the shout out to Mike.
Aloha!

Hi, I was wondering how this went? Any good info?
I work for one of these agencies and no one I work with konws anything about it.

Thanks, Lary

Disappointing turnout...maybe 50 people not including the participants and including some passer bye park people/kids.

Good info and good food

steve