photodad2001 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 [This has already been overturned, but letters and e-mails are still being accepted as a deterent of this bill being raised again.] Dear Sailors & Industry Members, The STATE of HAWAII is proposing a bill will kill the windsurf business and could shut down sailing from our beaches, private land or public! http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessio...ls/SB2091_.htm Please write a simple e-mail stating you do not agree with this and send it to: Committee on Water & Land <TESTIMONY@CAPITOL.HAWAII.GOV> Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing. Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted. Address your email Re : Ocean Recreation; Sailboards S.B. NO. 2091 COMMITTEE ON WATER AND LAND DATE: Friday, February 15, 2008 2:45 p.m. MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 2.45 Friday US PACIFIC TIME Best Regards, Professional Windsurfers Association info@pwaworldtour.com http://www.pwaworldtour.com Copy of Jimmy Diaz letter to Committee on Water & Land <TESTIMONY@CAPITOL.HAWAII.GOV> COMMITTEE ON WATER AND LAND DATE: Friday, February 15, 2008 TIME: 2:45 p.m. To Whom it may concern, On behalf of the Professional Windsurfers Association, I would like to say we oppose the passage of this bill. This bill would greatly affect in a negative way a very active windsurfing industry that has a significant economic impact on the state of Hawaii. This impact is not only in the form of tourism, but also in the form of businesses that have established Hawaii as a focal point of research and development, training, retail, rental, and image capturing for the sport of windsurfing. All of these businesses help perpetuate Hawaii as a tourist destination to millions worldwide. On behalf of the members of the Professional Windsurfers Association, I ask you to vote against this bill. Sincerely, Jimmy Diaz President - Professional Windsurfers Association P.O. Box 791656 Paia, HI 96779 Tel. (808) 283 4628 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Is there a conflict with the regular surfer ? As a kayaker, I know surfers are very touchy about who they share thier waves with. BobD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodad2001 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'm sure there's at least a hand full of surfers that are for it. The "locals only", territorial, run you over for paddling out in their home break types. They'r just jealous that they have to paddle through the break while windsurfers jump it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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