References

  1. (2019). International Maritime Organization. Convention on the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGS). Retrieved from: https://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/Pages/COLREG.aspx
  2. International Kitesurfing Organization (2019). Know and have proper etiquette. Retrieved from:  https://ikointl.com/
  3. State of Hawaii, Department of Health Clean Water Branch (2022). Retrieved from: https://health.hawaii.gov/cwb/clean-water-branch-home-page/water-quality-standards/
  4. United States Environmental Protection Agency (2020). Water quality standards regulations: Hawaii.  Retrieved from: https://www.epa.gov/wqs-tech/water-quality-standards-regulations-hawaii
  5. Environmental Health Administration, Department of Health, State of Hawaii (2007). Kailua waterways. Retrieved from:  https://kailuawaterways.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PennKailuaWaterwaysReportDec2007.pdf

COLLATED LIST OF HYPERLINKS FOR WEBSITE CONTENT 

  1. Etiquette & Conduct => Safety: Hyperlinks for safety guidelines 
    1. IKO Top 10 Safety directives https://www.thekiteboarder.com/2012/08/07/iko-releases-top-ten-safety-directives-for-kiters/
    2. Duotone Academy Beginner Landing the Kite:
      https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=duotone+safe+launching+and+landing+for+kiteboarders
    3. Duotone Academy: Launching Your Kite:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhK4Li6Jn00
    4. Duotone Academy: Safety Release: 
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwiaM0rUzSI
  2. Etiquette & Conduct => Rigging Protocols
  3. Etiquette & Conduct => Rigging Protocols
  4. Etiquette & Conduct => Launching Protocols
  5. Etiquette & Conduct => COLREGS:
    1. Kitesurfing Enhancement to the Sailing Rules: https://www.kitesurfingschool.org/rules.htm
    2. COLREGS Rule No. 6
      https://www.ecolregs.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=49&lang=en&Itemid=304
    3. IKO Rule 7: Keep a Safe Buffer
      https://www.thekiteboarder.com/2012/08/07/iko-releases-top-ten-safety-directives-for-kiters/
  6. Etiquette & Conduct => Kapu Days:
    1. HCRA Racing Schedule: https://www.hcrapaddler.com/
  7. Etiquette & Conduct => Additional Recommendations for Those New to Windsports 
    1. Duotone Academy Beginner Landing the Kite: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=duotone+safe+launching+and+landing+for+kiteboarders
    2. Duotone Academy: Launching Your Kite: 
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhK4Li6Jn00
    3. Duotone Academy: Safety Release: 
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwiaM0rUzSI
  8. Right of Way Rules:
    1. IKO Right of Way Rules:  https://ikointl.com/
    2. Duotone Academy: Beginner Kitesurfing Rules:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEF1pK6Ux6I
  9. DOH & EPA Hyperlinks:
    1. State of Hawaii, DOH, Clean Water Branch: https://health.hawaii.gov/cwb/clean-water-branch-home-page/water-quality-standards/
    2. EPA Water Quality Standards Regulations Hawaii:
      https://www.epa.gov/wqs-tech/water-quality-standards-regulations-hawaii
    3. Environmental Health Administration, DOH, State of Hawaii: Kailua Waterways https://kailuawaterways.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PennKailuaWaterwaysReportDec2007.pdf
  10. Local Knowledge