Kite Safety Rules

welcome back!

Due to issues involving kites in the power lines, kite flying at Boxcar Park was banned. After working with the AKA, the POE, and the PUD, the Boxcar Park Kitefliers have an opportunity to show them all that we can be trusted. It is essential that we be on our best behavior.

At the request of the port, each Fun Fly will have a designated power line watcher who will be on alert for anything that has the potential to interfere with the power lines. Snohomish county PUD has been notified that we are flying today. On the back of your membership card is a phone number to call if there is an outage.

If POE Security challenges your kite flying, refer them to me. I have a copy of our Special Use Permit and a copy of our insurance policy. We have the park from 1pm to 6pm.

Since this is our first time back in a while, the POE reminds us of the following. Parking fees are unchanged. Restrooms will be unlocked. Keep pathways open to walkers. The park remains open to the public. Pick up your garbage.

Boxcar Park Kitefliers SAFETY Rules

As part of your membership it is requested that you review this page annually.

While kiting is perfectly safe under ideal conditions, practicing safety while flying kites will ensure that you have an excellent experience in the field.

Whether you are flying alone or on a busy field, it is good to remember the 3 C’s of kite safety:

Caution, Courtesy, and Common Sense.

Parks, beaches, and playgrounds can be crowded, with many different activities competing for space. It is each kite flier’s responsibility to fly safely so that we continue to be welcome at our favorite windy places.

Be Considerate of Others

• Do not fly very close to or over roads where drivers could be distracted.
• Watch out for other people who are not aware that kites can be dangerous.  Do not allow your flying line(s), particularly those of maneuverable kite lines, to touch any bystander.
• Do not fly noisy kites in crowded places.
• Be careful not to scare animals, particularly horses with riders.
• Be careful not to fly where you might scare nesting birds.
• Avoid other kites, kite lines and kite fliers.
• Clean up after yourself. Take all your materials and trash home with you.
  

Reduce Your Risks

• Kite lines conduct electricity; do not fly near overhead power lines and do not fly in wet or stormy weather.
• Never use wire or metallic line to fly a kite, and always keep your line dry.
• Do not fly within 5 miles of any airport’s boundaries.
• The flying lines on larger kites can hurt your hands. Watch out for line burns. If you fly a large kite, wear gloves.
• Be aware of who or what is behind you as well as in front of you.
  

Know Your Limitations and Your Equipment’s Limitations

• Be aware of the limitations of your skills and strength and do not fly anything too large for the conditions or try anything too complicated near other people.
• Be aware of the power and limitations of your kites.
• Make sure your kite anchors are strong and secure enough to hold your kite.
• Be wary of attaching hard items to kite line – think of what would happen if the line breaks or is cut by another kite.

Be safe!  Be cautious, be courteous, and use common sense.  You’ll have a great time and everyone else will too.