Rules of the Road (Basic)
The following are guidelines to new and experienced buggy pilots and kite boarders. They are not to replace any specific local club rules or rules advised at an organised racing or fly-in event. Much of it is common sense but it is easy to forget this when tackling a number of unfamiliar actions at the same time.
- Assess the wind strength before putting up a kite - it is better to put up a smaller kite then change up. If you do not have a small enough kite, do not fly.
- If you do not know the skills of other pilots around you, assume they do not know what there are doing - expect the unexpected!
- Stake out your kite in a safe area away from any 'racing line' frequented by other buggy pilots.
- Do not have out more than one kite at anytime.
- Before launching your kite, look around to see if your launch will hinder anyone else's progress. If there are other pilots around shout 'launch' to show your intent to launch.
- Always wear a helmet when in a buggy or on a board.
- Ensure you have current third party insurance specific to kiting activities - for further information, contact the British Buggy Club on http://www.britishbuggyclub.co.uk
- Pilots in a buggy or on a board must give way to static flyers.
- Buggies approaching each other should pass to the right of the oncoming buggy - protect your right hand side.
- When approaching a kite boarder, be aware that their kite is likely to be toward the top of the window. If there is plenty of room, pass downwind of the boarder. If you do need to pass up wind, ensure your kite is high enough to pass without hindrance.
- The up wind buggy pilot must place their kite high enough in the air to allow the down wind buggy to place their kite between the upwind kite and the ground. It is recommended to leave a large margin for error.
- When overtaking, it is the responsibility of the overtaking pilot to ensure the manoeuvre can be done safely. The overtaking pilot can overtake on either side but must be aware of placing his/her kite in the correct place to allow a safe pass.
- When being overtaken, the pilot being overtaken should allow sufficient room for the manoeuvre to take place without endangering him/herself. Do not make any quick changes of direction.
- Before making a turn, see if there are other pilots around and indicate your intent to turn by raising a hand in the air (if you feel confident enough to do so) or shouting your intent to turn.
- Give every other beach user a wide berth - particularly young children and animals. Do not assume they have seen you.
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