Good
Witch’s Rock Surf Camp making their property open and making the beachfront more accessible - Joe and Holly have put a lot of effort into building a sustainable business that looks good too. Did you know that most of the used deep fat oil from many local establishments is converted into diesel by WRSC?
Kelly’s making the entrance of Tamarindo look good with his storefronts – it looks great. Maybe they rest of Tam can keep up with Kelly'’s example.
Water clean – the ocean has been clean and free of pollution this year. I love swimming in Tamarindo again!
Gil’s getting his own place – damn great burritos and a good locals’ hang out without getting gouged.
Cassie’s recycling still going strong – in a country where people litter, it’s great to see recycling going strong here.
Road to my house – amazingly enough, they graded the hill to my house
Sandbar out front returned – makes for some wicked waves again
Bad
Neighbors bickering – there is no community spirit here. Not at all. Businesses fight, people accuse others of developing on public property, there is no chamber of commerce, some chick complains about dog shit on the beach while her hotel uses a septic field that is literally 10 feet from the beach, and it goes on.
Internet slow – like brutally slow. My VoIP won’t even work now. They don’t understand that more people online equates to less bandwidth. Seriously. I told them that and they said it wasn’t how the internet worked.
AYA and their takeover – water never works and smells like bleach. And last year they tried to gringo tax us all with my bill going from $15 to $100 in one month. It’s back down to $18 now.
Langosta road and ex president lying -the road still isn’t done even after locals shelled out thousands to ex Prez Arias who promised a paved road.
No lifeguards and an irresponsible hotels like Diria (lots of employees seemingly doing God knows what when I order food, but they can’t afford a lifeguard?)
Passitiempo still closed – those new owners came in thinking they knew all that and a bag of chips. Hint for anyone buying a business. Don’t fire the employees and bring your nephews from LA in to run it.
Babylon closed – Thursday nights are missed.
Ugly
SUP’s in the line up – In the USA they are classified as boats and not allowed on the breaks or in swimming areas. If you want to SUP, go and do it Laird Hamilton style in 16 foot waves instead of hogging the rivermouth
Fires – we lost some great businesses and hangout places due to fires that could have been put out had there been a fire station here. Taxes come into Tamarindo and are spent in San Jose
Helicopter – that mother fucker of a helicopter pilot who insists at flying dangerously close to the water and beaches. FAA rules allow for a minimum or 500 feet over beaches and populated areas. Fucking idiot fucking dumbasses with no respect for the planet.
Robberies and useless police – the police here remain as useful as tits on a bull. Missing people, robberies, and an infestation of criminal activity has gone unchecked. Right now we have a missing friend under suspicious circumstances. Where are the police? Probably drinking or setting up roadblocks to take bribes from the tourists.
In the USA they are classified as boats and not allowed on the breaks or in swimming areas.
ReplyDeleteUm, no. At least not at California state beaches, which comprise more than a few surfing beaches in the U.S. We have to put up with them here too.
Um yes and no Dan. They are classified as vessels under USCG regulations and many local beaches and cities are moving to have them banned from beaches.
ReplyDelete"If you operate on flat water, outside a swimming or bathing area you become just like a kayak. That means the operator has to carry a Coast Guard approved lifejacket and a whistle or other sound-producing device to warn other boaters of his or her presence. You're also required to follow the navigation rules. If you're on a SUP after sunset you also need a flashlight to warn other boaters. I was in Channel Islands Harbor last week after sunset and there were several SUPs paddling around. You could hardly see them from our boat.
"The Coast Guard waived the usual requirement for a manufacturer to put a Hull ID Number (HIN) on the 'vessel,' so no new requirements for manufacturers."
In the State of Oregon, SUP's require a license.
Newport Beach is looking at banning them from swim and surf areas.
Whatever the case may be, SUP's who paddle into the surf break are asses. Especially here where they mingle with beginners on soft tops trying to enjoy themselves and learn our perfect sport.
http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/stand-up-paddleboards-classified-as-vessels-by-us-coast-guard-surf-zone-not-affected-stand-up-and-be-counted_19530/