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PROPELLER · 02-09-2005, 11:46 AM

Yes, you are correct about the NRZ'S still being crowded such as Braun Bay & the West Alton Sand Bar. Those places will always be crowded because they are shallow & sandy. However, in other areas where boaters raft, I think these areas would thin out some if boaters had more options.

You have also hit on another theme I believe & that is that banning rafting from the entire lake will not solve any of the problems that rafting ban supporters are complaining about. Like noise, partying, littering etc. (which I believe is very over exaggerated based on my rafting experience) And as you said, it will not eliminate boaters from anchoring. Boaters will still anchor in front of peoples property only they will be ancored separately, not tied together.

02-09-2005, 11:46 AM	#22
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Commodore Yes, you are correct about the NRZ'S still being crowded such as Braun Bay & the West Alton Sand Bar. Those places will always be crowded because they are shallow & sandy. However, in other areas where boaters raft, I think these areas would thin out some if boaters had more options. You have also hit on another theme I believe & that is that banning rafting from the entire lake will not solve any of the problems that rafting ban supporters are complaining about. Like noise, partying, littering etc. (which I believe is very over exaggerated based on my rafting experience) And as you said, it will not eliminate boaters from anchoring. Boaters will still anchor in front of peoples property only they will be ancored separately, not tied together.