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Originally Posted by PeterG
I agree with most of what you've written here. Most significantly, your message does acknowledge that many of these boats are leaving large destructive wakes, and that the only way to tow a surfer is with a large destructive wake. Also, the solutions you offer are not for the complainers, but for those driving these boats. I appreciate that, and I hope these pilots learn, and that they stop towing surfers. It's their ears you need to reach.
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In the chart below, which designates shoreline areas where breakwaters may be placed, a "
o" indicates the shoreline of Rattlesnake Island, whose integrity is obviously impacted by destructive erosion.
An "
x" indicates Winter Harbor, which has seen a huge increase of breakwaters—
and boatlifts—sometimes both! That increase corresponds with the proliferation of wake-setter boats.
Seemingly, the State has surrendered its shorelines and water quality—rather than tackle the problem directly.
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