As Dollymount gets busier its a good time to remind everybody of the guidelines in place that have being agreed with Dublin County Council. If we all take note of these requests it will help keep Dollymount open for all kiters as last thing we want is to be banned from our favourite flying spot.
- All Landkiting should take place at the north end of Dollymount beach. Access the car park from the causeway, take the first exit from the roundabout and keep to your left as you drive onto the beach. The area after the rock barrier extending northwards 700m is allotted for us (area highlighted in red below). This is what is recommended for us so please try to observe this as the beach warden will be over to tell you if your in the wrong.
- Land kiting should be kept 2.5 hours either side of the high tide. Kiting at low tide gives us a nice wide beach so issues with pedestrians should be kept to a minimum. Just remember to us your own judgement as to when its safe and not safe to fly. i.e. if there are kids building sand castles in the normal setting up area grab your gear and walk a bit further down the beach ad keep clear of them. All it takes is one incident or complaint from members of the public to the county council and we could be banned full stop no arguments.
- Please keep off the dunes as these are part of a protected nature reserve and again, the warden will have a word in your ear if he sees you there.
- It is expected that, at least, each kiter has a helmet and insurance.
If we can all remember these few simple requests we can keep the beach open to all kiters without unnecessary hassle. Main thing, use your common sense and be aware that what you are doing can be dangerous and can cuase harm to others.
Main rule - have fun, rip it up, go as big as possible. Cya on the beach!!
If you have any further questions or concerns dont hesitate to join to forum and get the advise you need.