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Originally Posted by winnilakegirl
Just an FYI to all those property owners crabbing. There is no law (been checked out through the Boat patrol and confirmed) stating I can not go up to the High Water Mark on any land around the lake. If I swim up to your shore and stand no higher than that point I am well within my rights. The 150ft law is for going above head way speed only.If I want i can pull up to your dock and tie up since your dock is within that high water safe area.
But out of courtesy to all the LAND Owners we--boaters ---respect the land owners and try to stay 150ft away at all times. Only the very rude people don't follow the unwritten law for respect. As a boater for over 40 years on the lake I know the rules but get angry when people to take away my rights to a public place just because they own the land next to it.
As to rafting I can go either way. If the rafter are causing trouble then yes they should be told to break it up---such as blocking access to a cove or to ones property . But if the are not causing trouble leave them alone. I agree with the land owners the looking at the rafter isn't the most pleasant views but that is a price they have to pay if they own a place with a view. Same thing as a mountain view and someone puts up a gross tall home in the way.
As to the crap about yacht clubs --I am offended by that. I have had my boats in many "Yacht Clubs" all over the lake. They are just marinas with fancy names. They are private clubs with fancy name who happen to have boats parked on the lake. They are owned by several people instead of just on land owner. I am a holder in a Yacht Club . Get over the crap
Winnilakegirl
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Oh yeah, then, according to your logic, it's ok for me to swim out to your boat, climb on board and drink your beer since it is all within the "high water" mark.
