They haven’t taken away the whole thing yet and don’t know if they will. Only 300 meters of land was demolished, only cutting the access to the now SPIt island. Another 700 meters will be removed this year. There’s currently a boat access to kite there, not sure if any non kiters are allowed access for now
So sad to see this go. Was such a beautiful spot. I loved the town and the area in general. Squamish was really just a better Hood River surrounded by great outdoor sports on the snow land and water. Maybe with winging taking off Squamish will be able to offer great wing launch spots that don't quite require the space that kiting needs.
Fortunately eleven SWS has secured a boat to transport kiteboarders across. It’s unfortunate for spectators since I don’t think they will easy access to the SPIT Island 🏝
It‘s so sad, that all over the world, we have to fight for our few kitespots. I am toughed be your movie and pray for your spot. Beside so many aggressive and antihuman things going on in the world, I do not understand humans fight other humans and destroy what other humans love. This is insane😔. We come to earth as loving creatures and this capitalistic society makes some very powerful people to psychopathic monsters. Love and peace to all of you ✌🏽☺️
It's a sad reality... If it doesn't make money, it will be taken away. You should go enjoy the Island SPIT Island when you can. Who knows when they decide to remove the whole thing.
Sounds like the people in charge aren’t clever. This is clearly one of THE touristic magnets of Squamish. I, a tourist, am disappointed by such a lame decision. And, out of curiosity: Why didn’t they build a bridge?
Totally agree with you in this one ☝️. Bridge was in the original plan but didn’t have the funding at the time. The watershed society had a strong proposal to spend the money they were given by the government before it was taken away so they spent it on the removal instead. There was barely any studies on how the removal of the spit will benefit the salmon population. At the moment, when it’s low tide, the section that was removed is expose so no salmon or any fish could swim across making the removal efforts worthless.
I travelled from New Zealand to kite at Squamish. It's such a shame to lose such a fantastic location. Soooooo disappointed. I was planning to come back next year. It doesn't look as though it will happen now. Very sad.
@@Whistler326 Auckland has lots of places to kitebut Nelson is pretty good as well. Quite a few kite in Christchurch. It's summer here and the sea breeze is cranking :)
I windsurfed in Wellington for more than a decade and it's amazing. The contrast with Squamish is crazy. There's hundreds of easy and free ways to access the ocean in Wellington. We had only two ways to access the ocean in Squamish: Nexen beach and the spit. Who knows if/when Nexen will be available but you can be sure the parking will be inadequate and expensive. Our only spot to access to the ocean at the moment is the spit which has become very difficult. Like everyone else, I'm all for helping the salmon - even if it means removing Spit road. Lets just assume this will help the salmon, despite the DFO research not being made public. The windsports users and public as a whole just want access to the ocean. Darrell Bay would be ideal for wingers/windsurfers and even as a desperately needed public boat ramp. Instead, it's unused and the parking lot is slowly falling apart.
Thanks for the input. This is only a small part of the Documentary. The issue is still evolving and the faith of the SPIT is uncertain. The kiteboarders are powerless at this point but I'm sure there will be a solution "alternative".
Yea, the Squamish Windsport Society is providing boat access to the now SPIT Island. They only removed 300 meters of land for now and will be removing another 700meters in the fall. The district failed the windsport society by not offering any solutions. The future of the SPIT is still up in the air. With how the Spit island is set up, the winter storms will slowly wash away the area if they don’t maintain it. Go and kite there while you can. Such an amazing spot
@@fuego604 so sad to hear about this. Is there any other Squamish water access that doesn’t require a boat ride? Curious about an easier wing foil launch.
@@fuego604 so as of September even the island won’t be accessible by boat?! I kited 2 years in Squamish and had to move to Montreal the past 2 years for work, but I’m moving back in September just because of the wind conditions in Squamish. So weird that something that can bring so much joy and business to a lot of people can quickly be taken
You said it right my dude! I've been kiting there since 2007 and it became part of my life. It's a place where I learn and met older and younger kiters. I hope they come up with a better solution so I can go and kite again. What they are offering as an alternative to getting to the "Spit Island" is a "Boat Service". This is nowhere near as environmentally friendly as the old Rocks and Gravel that made up the old Spit Road.
@@fuego604 Hope more ppl saw ur video and support the spit. I found out this because i decided to get into wing foiling... It was inspiring to watch you guys flying the kite when i drive pass squamish every time
I cant imagine what losing your kiteboarding spot ( its environmentally friendly sport) NO gas, just the wind....AS for my first ever kiteboarding lesson ( KiteRyder) at Oliphant ontario from MR Sam Medesky himself.....many moons ago, and I am still stoked to send it every summer.....have yet to get out west but Squamish spit was on my list ....(HOOD river will be on my bucket list now....Tourism lost if you ask me, AS for the Olympics ....long over due and we need spots like this to help future groms.....send it too ....I hope they do a good compromise!!! I want to say Thank you to SAM and his DAD...for introducing me to a sport of a life time....I have been to Cuba, Dominican R, and the list goes on.....All because of a great kiteboarding school from oliphant ontario....Cheers, Bruce Spanton 1000 islands Ontario, ps I really due hope this helps in coming to a sensible compromise....the tourist dollars lost alone will be hard on the businesses in the area!!! Cheers, B Warmest of regards!!!
That breaks my heart. Such an iconic spot, somewhere I had wanted to go.
They haven’t taken away the whole thing yet and don’t know if they will. Only 300 meters of land was demolished, only cutting the access to the now SPIt island. Another 700 meters will be removed this year.
There’s currently a boat access to kite there, not sure if any non kiters are allowed access for now
So sad to see this go. Was such a beautiful spot. I loved the town and the area in general. Squamish was really just a better Hood River surrounded by great outdoor sports on the snow land and water. Maybe with winging taking off Squamish will be able to offer great wing launch spots that don't quite require the space that kiting needs.
Yeah man … it’s all politics
So sad. I'm glad I got to kite it before the demolition. To experience the views and kite with seals was a very special thing.
Fortunately eleven SWS has secured a boat to transport kiteboarders across. It’s unfortunate for spectators since I don’t think they will easy access to the SPIT Island 🏝
Was my favorite spot to kite. Miss the wind, vibe, low tide. I guess the fish can speak.
If only the fish can speak my friend l, they will tell us the truth
Unbelievable how the district of Squamish (Outdoor Capital of Canada) refused to seek a mutual resolution.
We will find out the real reason for the demolition.
@@fuego604 it is what it is on the tin. don't think hidden agendas are applicable.
An elevated pier with down-ramps? JK
It‘s so sad, that all over the world, we have to fight for our few kitespots. I am toughed be your movie and pray for your spot. Beside so many aggressive and antihuman things going on in the world, I do not understand humans fight other humans and destroy what other humans love. This is insane😔. We come to earth as loving creatures and this capitalistic society makes some very powerful people to psychopathic monsters. Love and peace to all of you ✌🏽☺️
It's a sad reality... If it doesn't make money, it will be taken away. You should go enjoy the Island SPIT Island when you can. Who knows when they decide to remove the whole thing.
Agreed....and its a GREEN energy sport....they should be promoting sports that dont use fossil fuels if you ask me!!! Its everywhere tho (Sadly)
Sounds like the people in charge aren’t clever. This is clearly one of THE touristic magnets of Squamish. I, a tourist, am disappointed by such a lame decision. And, out of curiosity: Why didn’t they build a bridge?
Totally agree with you in this one ☝️. Bridge was in the original plan but didn’t have the funding at the time. The watershed society had a strong proposal to spend the money they were given by the government before it was taken away so they spent it on the removal instead. There was barely any studies on how the removal of the spit will benefit the salmon population.
At the moment, when it’s low tide, the section that was removed is expose so no salmon or any fish could swim across making the removal efforts worthless.
I travelled from New Zealand to kite at Squamish.
It's such a shame to lose such a fantastic location.
Soooooo disappointed. I was planning to come back next year. It doesn't look as though it will happen now.
Very sad.
Totally understand (same here in Eastern Canada) ...Curious as to the best kiteboarding spot in New Zealand!!!
@@Whistler326 Auckland has lots of places to kitebut Nelson is pretty good as well.
Quite a few kite in Christchurch.
It's summer here and the sea breeze is cranking :)
I windsurfed in Wellington for more than a decade and it's amazing. The contrast with Squamish is crazy. There's hundreds of easy and free ways to access the ocean in Wellington. We had only two ways to access the ocean in Squamish: Nexen beach and the spit. Who knows if/when Nexen will be available but you can be sure the parking will be inadequate and expensive. Our only spot to access to the ocean at the moment is the spit which has become very difficult.
Like everyone else, I'm all for helping the salmon - even if it means removing Spit road. Lets just assume this will help the salmon, despite the DFO research not being made public.
The windsports users and public as a whole just want access to the ocean. Darrell Bay would be ideal for wingers/windsurfers and even as a desperately needed public boat ramp. Instead, it's unused and the parking lot is slowly falling apart.
Save the salmon! This documentary offered nothing as an alternative. What does the Squamish Nation want?
Thanks for the input. This is only a small part of the Documentary. The issue is still evolving and the faith of the SPIT is uncertain. The kiteboarders are powerless at this point but I'm sure there will be a solution "alternative".
It's not the Squamish Nation, It's the Squamish Watershed Society
@@fuego604 They both want you gone!
Is it still kite able somewhere around there? This is still a bucket list of mine
Yea, the Squamish Windsport Society is providing boat access to the now SPIT Island.
They only removed 300 meters of land for now and will be removing another 700meters in the fall.
The district failed the windsport society by not offering any solutions. The future of the SPIT is still up in the air.
With how the Spit island is set up, the winter storms will slowly wash away the area if they don’t maintain it.
Go and kite there while you can. Such an amazing spot
@@fuego604 so sad to hear about this. Is there any other Squamish water access that doesn’t require a boat ride? Curious about an easier wing foil launch.
@@fuego604 so as of September even the island won’t be accessible by boat?! I kited 2 years in Squamish and had to move to Montreal the past 2 years for work, but I’m moving back in September just because of the wind conditions in Squamish. So weird that something that can bring so much joy and business to a lot of people can quickly be taken
ridiculous... they not just destroyed a hobbit from thousands of people, and destroyed so many local business around it.
You said it right my dude! I've been kiting there since 2007 and it became part of my life. It's a place where I learn and met older and younger kiters. I hope they come up with a better solution so I can go and kite again. What they are offering as an alternative to getting to the "Spit Island" is a "Boat Service". This is nowhere near as environmentally friendly as the old Rocks and Gravel that made up the old Spit Road.
@@fuego604 Hope more ppl saw ur video and support the spit. I found out this because i decided to get into wing foiling... It was inspiring to watch you guys flying the kite when i drive pass squamish every time
I cant imagine what losing your kiteboarding spot ( its environmentally friendly sport) NO gas, just the wind....AS for my first ever kiteboarding lesson ( KiteRyder) at Oliphant ontario from MR Sam Medesky himself.....many moons ago, and I am still stoked to send it every summer.....have yet to get out west but Squamish spit was on my list ....(HOOD river will be on my bucket list now....Tourism lost if you ask me, AS for the Olympics ....long over due and we need spots like this to help future groms.....send it too ....I hope they do a good compromise!!! I want to say Thank you to SAM and his DAD...for introducing me to a sport of a life time....I have been to Cuba, Dominican R, and the list goes on.....All because of a great kiteboarding school from oliphant ontario....Cheers, Bruce Spanton 1000 islands Ontario, ps I really due hope this helps in coming to a sensible compromise....the tourist dollars lost alone will be hard on the businesses in the area!!! Cheers, B Warmest of regards!!!
Such a sad story indeed. Thank you for this amazing comment bro
an island and a bridge that goes to it and maybe all the spoiled sportster tears will end if we're lucky.
We need to spread awareness of this beautiful spot and what we’re losing. Let’s hope they listen
@@fuego604 the spot will continue to exist whether you surf there or not
but people want sportsing! oh noes!
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