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I can't seem to find San Carlos on any maps of Baja that I can find on
the Web.
Where is San Carlos?
Does it have an airstrip?
thanks
Kirk out
Bob Galvan wrote:
>
> The friends of San Carlos have been trying to meet with Solo
> sports for quite some time, They informed us that they would respond
> to written questions only. The following is the questions and answers.
>
> Dear Ron & Kevin,
>
> As promised, we are forwarding a list of general
> questions we have received from various F.S.C. Members. As a group, we
> are greatly concerned with recent developments, rumors and speculation
> you may or may not be aware of. Iti is important to us and we feel to
> you too, to answer these questions as soon as possible. We want to
> put rumors and theories to rest. Our next news letter is near
> completion and it would behoove you to respond ASAP. We look forward
> to a face-to-face meeting at your earliest convenience.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Friends of San Carlos
> P.O. Box 234118
> Leucadia, CA 92023
>
> (Written response from Solo received 08/21/97)
> Out of courtesy and respect towards our fellow sailors, Solo Sports is
> pleased to provide answers to the following questions posed by The
> Friends of San Carlos:
>
> 1. What are your future plans for the entire San
> Carlos area as a "Natural Windsurf & Camp Site?"
>
> (Solo) Access is a significant issue in windsurfing.
> Solo Sports is committed to insuring that San Carlos remains
> accessible as a Top Wavesailing Destination for everyone.
>
> 2. What are your short & long-term plans for your
> tours to San Carlos?
>
> (Solo) Our presence at San Carlos involves
> continuation of our tour groups and eventually developing a
> Wavesailing Center. We will also be focusing our efforts on improving
> the sanitation/trash issues on the point.
>
> 3. What are you going to do with the trailers?
>
> (Solo) Several ideas concerning trailers are being
> considered to alleviate the current congestion near the point. As of
> now the best solution seems to be a trailer park/storage area near the
> foothills. When trailer owners visit San Carlos they tow their trailer
> to the beach, when they leave they tow it back.
>
> 4. How large of an area do you plan on taking over
> to create "Solo Camp" and are you going to move it off the bluff?
>
> (Solo) We will be using enough area needed to
> properly operate our facilities, but this will not displace other
> campers/surfers along the bluff. At this time we havent decided to
> relocate the position of our current camp.
>
> 5. What rights does your lease give you? A. How long
> is the lease? B. How much does your lease cost per year? C. How much
> land does the lease cover?
>
> (Solo) Solo Sports has a 30 year lease of the land.
> This covers control of all the land from the West end of the airstrip
> to the Fish Camp and from the Pacific Ocean to the neighboring
> foothills. Solo considers the financial details of the lease agreement
> to be propriety information.
>
> 6. Do you have plans for any permanent structures?
> We have heard rumors about:
> A. Storage facilities
> B. A Restaurant
> C. Windsurf Shop
> D. Shops
>
> (Solo) At this time, future plans of any permanent
> structures in the Solo Sports facilities are uncertain. If and when
> the growth of San Carlos/Solo Sports warrants any of the above said
> structures, plans will be developed at that time.
>
> 7. How are you going to control the trash - yours
> and others?
>
> (Solo) Visitors to San Carlos will have the choice
> of either removing their own trash or Solo Sports will be disposing of
> it for them.
>
> 8. Will you put another outhouse down by the South
> Point?
> (Solo) Yes, an outhouse will be provided at the
> point. Others will be added in the future, if needed.
>
> 9. What is your perspective on Friends of San
> Carlos? Do you support them as a concerned watchdog group representing
> the feelings and attitudes of a majority of campers? Will you involve
> them in your plans? Can we work together to preserve the areas? Will
> you help develop and enforce some of the basic preservation policies
> set forth by the F.S.C. via the majority of campers, ("haul-it-in,
> haul-it-out," trash and dump (elimination of), sanitation issues,
> crowding, access, trailers, airstrip and permanent structures)?
>
> (Solo) We respect the opinions of others regarding
> San Carlos. However, we are not sure that the Friends of San Carlos
> reflect a majority of the opinion about the point. And we have stated
> we are open to all suggestions on how best to developing a solution
> where everyone wins.
>
> 10. Will you allow the F.S.C. to participate in
> future plans for San Carlos and to what extent?
>
> (Solo) Of course, we welcome the opinions and
> suggestions of any groups or individuals regarding the future of San
> Carlos. In fact, Solo Sports has solicited input from Steve Baralotti
> from Surfer Magazine, Surfrider foundation and have reviewed all
> websites regarding low impact camping as requested by Dave Flower. At
> this time, Solo Sports would like to request the names and contact
> information for the members of the Friends of San Carlos, so we may
> directly solicit their input and keep them abreast of future
> developments.
>
> 11. How much will camp fees increase? How will you
> run the camping?
>
> (Solo) Camp fees haven't increased for over ten
> years, which has had a negative impact on the area. At this time,
> camping will continue to be as it has in the past: On a first come
> first serve basis. Fees are as follows:
> Children under 12: Free
> Dogs: Free
> Per Day Rate: $5.00 per person per day
> Season Pass: $150.00 1 person
> $250.00 2 people
> $350.00 3 people
> Trailers: $50.00 per month to be paid one year
> in advance ($600 per year)
> $5.00 per person per day
> $10.00 each way transfer fee
>
>
> 12. What will your San Carlos presence be in the
> "off-season"?
>
> (Solo) Our commitment to San Carlos is year-round
> and we will be maintaining the property on a year-round basis.
>
> 13. Do you plan to bring your own trailers down to
> house your clients?
>
> (Solo) At this time we have no plans to add any
> new trailers.
>
> ------- end of forwarded message -------
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