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
