[Lakegeezer]

While we can debate if the rafting law should be enforced during a weather emergency, another approach would be to challenge the law itself. Should the no-rafting areas laws be repealed?

The energy crisis is a longer term issue than an impending storm and a ban on rafting makes less sense than it did when fuel was cheap. Some areas of the citizen's lake are better than others for "hanging out on your boat". Braun Bay and Kona are examples of nice places - but use is limited by the rafting rules. This forces people to burn gas, while driving around looking for a legal spot to anchor. As other spots get crowded, there is pressure to add new no-rafting zones too. More driving around, less places to hang out. This doesn't make sense to me.

There are two alternatives. Eliminate all no-rafting zones or ban rafting for the whole lake. Perhaps a two year trial for each approach would be worth a shot.