Dangerous kiting behaviour

The International collision regulations are in place and apply to kiters,windsurfers and yachties to avoid injuries and collisions. We are all out there to have fun and blaze around, however it should be done in a safe manner. Today I had 3 x kiters come at me on port tack whilst windsurfing at the speed spot at Botany Bay.
What part of "port tack gives way to starboard tack" don't you guy's understand.
All 3 occasions I was forced to take evasive action to avoid them. This isn't the first time this has happened and so far I have had restraint from saying anything and just avoiding them. With the speeds we are all doing when it gets fresh it is just a matter of time before someone gets injured if this sort of thing keeps happening. At 35kn's + taking evasive action might not be an option as it requires a split second reaction. When a kite just pivot gybes without looking first, just in front of you and then crosses your path a couple of seconds later, it is dangerous.
I am writing this to keep all of us enjoying the wind and water. Happy to share the water with anyone as long as everyone abides by the rules. Windsurfers included.
Note: All people on the water have a responsibility to avoid potential collisions and should familiarize themselves with the rules before venturing out there.
It would be a good idea if you are coming back from in the corner on port tack to sail below the 2 old timber posts, thus avoiding any starboard tack boards or kites on the speed run. Coming back on port is asking for potential trouble, as experienced numerous times to date.
If you know the rules then inform the ignorant!
Keep it safe.

how about you explain the difference between port and starboard,id say very few kiters unless from sailing background would know.correct me if I'm wrong -if the wind is coming over your left shoulder you're on a port tack and must give way to others coming from opposite direction.if winds coming over your right shoulder you're on starboard tack and should have right of way,but always give right of way to- people riding a wave
out of control kite looping beginners on an unintentional speed run
tree,wharves and buildings

Cut and paste doesn't work on this
51 SAILING VESSELS AND SAILBOARDS When two sailing vessels have wind on different sides, the vessel with wind on the port side gives way. In the following scenarios, the red vessel gives way. If a collision appears inevitable, the skipper of each vessel must take proper action to avoid the collision. IMPORTANT NOTE When both craft have wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward.

Bigtone667
"WTF"
If you can't work out what tack you are on or if you are to windward of another sailor then don't go out there! You will be putting other water users in danger.

If your front hand or foot is your left then you are on port and you are the give way sailor.

Working out which is your left or right hand might be harder to explain! DOH

Upwind of another sailor on the same tack you are the give way sailor. Keep clear.
Keep in mind the strings on a kite will impose greatly on a windsurfer or sailing boat if not controlled properly of which I have experienced and unlikely to tolerate again.

You don't have a motor in this situation. Kites are sailing and not a motor boat.

The Maritime boating handbook is written in English!

It is all people who go on the water to know the rules applicable. Your responsibility.

Always a good idea to avoid a collision no matter what is happening.

These are the basic International Collision regulations and ignorance of them is more widespread than I thought.

I will make it easy for you to understand!
If you look towards the kite and have the front edge of the kite going left you are on port tack... pretty fricken easy to work out bloke.
Like riding a pushbike... you not tested on the rules of the road, but they are there for everyone's safety not just yours.
Just think of the liability if a collision does occur, could get very expensive for someone not abiding by these simple rules.
It was too close the other day and i have had numerous similar close calls, hence my post on this forum. I have a few copies of the book in my car and happy to give them to anyone that needs to read it.
Maybe the NSWKBA, kite schools,instructors and experienced kiters can help by informing those that are unaware of the responsibilities needed.
As far as I am aware, kiting instructors don't have any qualification or national standard to work to. Sailing, windsurfing, keel boat and powerboat Instructors all work to a national standard and process. Boating regulations are part of the instructors responsibility when teaching. Anyone can just go out on the water and if they don't use or have any instruction there is still a responsibility to know the rules.
All water users, kites, windsurfers, sailing boats and powerboats should be able to enjoy their sport.

Windsurfing near St George Sailing Club.... speed strip Woolooware Bay.
There has been numerous times this sort of thing has happened. Not just to me.... plenty of others have had the issue over a long time and it would be good for everyone if we can reduce the potential for accidents to happen. It would mean we can all, both kites and windsurfers enjoy the sport.

Have to agree, many kiters are right up there with most jet ski riders for being totally clueless when it comes to the rules on water. They aren't that complicated and its up to all watercraft users to familiarize themselves with the rules and follow them.

^^^ very easy to pick what tack as kite is to leeward on starboard side of board so he's on port
Dumb windsurfer like me can pick that

Kiteboy Dave.....
Probably call that "retarded port tack" without keeping a proper lookout for starboard sailors.

I have a complete understanding mate, unsafe practices as in your pic when other sailors are around will be found to be negligence from the kiter if an accident occurs.

It's how to explain it to simple folk that is the issue.

Here is the Maui Kiteboarding association link to the rules of kiting.

http://www.mauikiteboardingassociation.com/kiteboarding_right-of-way_rules.html

Says it all.

Thanks Ant,
I think the more we can inform the better and that was the intention of the post. Might help to reduce future aggravation and incidents.
Cheers
Fez

With that ridiculous attitude you have kiteboy dave, accidents are bound to occur.
I think I am trying to provide a solution with all the information posted, to a fairly widespread issue within the boating community to help reduce these situations.
As far as I am concerned, if you can't positively contribute to the discussion then don't.

Read the posts carefully before you make such stupid immature comments.

This is NOT a kite vs windsurfer thing.

Hope you have deep pockets if something does occur on the water with that attitude and disregard for others.

Kites and windsurfers are part of the boating community. Hence if you take the time to read the Maritme Boating handbook you will see it applies them.
How about trying to contribute to peoples knowledge base rather than disrespecting others when they are trying to help. Try looking up the definition of community, that would help.

It's really not that hard guy's.

Start your own thread if you want to start a slanging match. Seems to be non productive by doing that anymore.