(1) Operations of wind/sand sailers is allowed on the ocean beaches within the seashore conservation area only as authorized in this section.
(a) Wind/sand sailers may only be operated in areas specifically designated by the director;
(b) Wind/sand sailers may only be operated on the driveable portion of the ocean beaches;
(c) Operation of wind/sand sailers is subject to safety measures or other restrictions determined by the director;
(d) Wind/sand sailers may only be operated from sunrise to sunset unless, otherwise restricted by the director;
(e) Wind/sand sailers may not be operated on a beach open for razor clam digging per Washington department of fish and wildlife rule for the period beginning three hours before the published low tide and ending three hours after the published low tide;
(f) Wind/sand sailers shall yield the right of way to all pedestrian, equestrian or vehicular traffic and observe all regulations that restrict the operation of wind/sand sailers;
(g) A person shall not operate a wind/sand sailer in a reckless manner including, but not limited to, recklessly weaving through congested pedestrian, equestrian or vehicular traffic, operating unnecessarily close to other users of the beach, or recklessly swerving at the last possible moment to avoid collision;
(h) Notwithstanding the speed limitation set forth in WAC
352-37-130, the director may authorize higher speeds for specific events.
(2) Except as provided in WAC
352-37-330, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter
7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
79A.05.610. WSR 15-10-013, § 352-37-085, filed 4/23/15, effective 5/24/15.]