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5
Mar

Skateboard – Poway Skateboarders soon may have to register and be fingerprinted before using “public” skate park.

Good use of public money??????

….A new turnstile would unlock only after a scanner read and recognized the thumbprint of anyone who wanted to enter, said Poway Community Services Director Robert Clark of the city’s plan to curb vandalism and misbehavior at the park. Use of the park would still be free.

The system already is employed in parking lots, gyms and other facilities, but this may be the first time it would be used at a skate park, Clark said.

“To our knowledge, no one has this,” Clark said. “If this works, you’ll see a lot of cities jumping on this fast.”

The City Council heard the proposal Tuesday but delayed a decision to allow staffers time to answer technical questions raised at the meeting. Clark said he does not know when the item will return to the council.

The preliminary cost of the turnstile and upgraded security cameras would be $50,000, according to the staff report….  Details 


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5
Mar

Kiteboard – Jessie Richman and Cynthia Brown win the 2009 La Ventana Classic

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For the Crossing Race 119 racers entered this year’s event. 18 pangas sponsored by local business Ventana Windsports (Esteban) and captained by our seasoned local fishermen transported the competitors to the waters of Los Viejos at Cerralvo Island.

Due to fluky winds the crossing was pushed back two days and was finally held on Saturday. On race day we had 36 entrants in the sportsmen class and 75 in the competitor’s class.

As everyone waited for the La Ventana wind to fill in a treasure hunt was held ….  Details and Results

5
Mar

Sailboard – Waves and action at Cotillo beach for the Fuerteventura Wave Classic

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A bit of action has started today here on Fuerteventura’s North Shore after yesterday’s warm up in Puertito. On this sunny wednesday, the conditions looked pretty better down there at Cotillo’s beach. Around 2pm, riders were invited to select one rider of their team to go on the water for the first heats of the first FWC.

After a quick check in the morning in Puertito where we thought today’s action would be, we finally came down to Cotillo’s beach, right after a briefing by Thomas and JB about the judgements. Cotillo was already sailable with clean logo high sets…  Details


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5
Mar

Kiteboarders head to the 2009 Grand Prix Petit Navire

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The Grand Prix Petit Navire, one of the most renowned competitive kiteboarding and sailing events, will host the 2009 European Course Racing Championships.

Since its creation in 1999, the Grand Prix Petit Navire has constantly kept evolving and diversifying.

The 2009 edition of the Grand Prix petit Navire will take place from April 30th to May 10th, marking the 10th anniversary of the Grand Prix Petit Navire….  Details


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