the share the coast and the coexistence of bathers with sailors; kitesurfers; sand sailors; surfers and different windfoils; it is a generally delicate challenge relying on the seashores. At Saint-Pierre Quiberon in Morbihan; everybody now has a designated and marked launch zone on the remarkable seaside of Penthièvre.
The objective is to share house andkeep away from conflicts and accidents; on the seaside and within the water. On the seaside; when kitesurfers draw their traces within the sand. ” Prior; after we walked on the seaside; we might slalom. It wasn’t remarkable for the youngsters »; Explains Elisabeth; on trip within the peninsula. ” Within the water; when the kites exceed the restrict; on the stage of the swimming space »; Bounded by buoys.
– Eric Bouvet
We solely maintain qualified suggestions
Admittedly; there are nonetheless some little reminders to order; explains Fabrice Bellot; the firefighter lifeguard; chargeable for the surveillance station put in since this 12 months by the town council. ” We’re there for the surveillance of the bathers; however we additionally carry out prevention in distinct areas to prohibit the kites with their foils and contours from reaching the swimming space. A big info andjournaltimemunication effort has been made on the college stage. and associations. We solely maintain qualified suggestions ».
That is confirmed by bathers; similar to Jawen from Marseille; that – discover that it goes effectively collectively; that individuals respect one another; and that the seaside is big sufficient to ajournaltimemodate all actions. “This additionally reassures Gilles Madec; the primary deputy mayor of Saint-Pierre Quiberon; who notes- a higher inflow to the seaside this 12 months; folks and summer season camps; who have been qualified to indulge in swimming; whereas prior it was nearly unimaginable ».
And the kitesurfers?
Even Stéphane; a kitesurfer whose home overlooks the seaside; agrees: – The signage is evident. Immediately; whether or not they’re locals or vacationers; they know the place to navigate. Frankly; I did not see too many overhangs. It goes fairly effectively ».
A diminutive much less enthusiastic; Paul; who practices on close by Pouladen seaside; additionally remembers that – when it is actually windy there are definitely numerous kites; however fewer folks on the seaside; so it does not trouble swimmers in any respect. And when there are numerous folks on the seaside and there’s no wind; the kites should not there. I do not comprehend the controversy ».
Because the start of the season; the individual answerable for the Penthièvre seaside lifeguard station has not seen any accidents between the distinct customers.
– Eric Bouvet
