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Arguing that kayaks might have as much of an impact as powerboats on the lake? Come on...that's just not rational. And BTW I have a 14' powerboat and kayaks too. No one here is advocating a kayak only lake. I do wonder if some of our posts are getting rather histrionic bordering on hysterical. Way too many outbursts like "boaters are not criminals" and "we're not leaving the lake". |
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Oh the horrors ![]() I was drinking coffee when I first saw the title of this thread. Heck, I needed a new monitor anyway ![]() If that's all you have to put up with SOTD, consider yourself very lucky ![]() |
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I enjoy your posts….keep them coming. My point was simple although admittedly a bit sarcastic. There is a reason why Canobie Lake, Lake Massabesic and others in this state allow boats but not swimmers. It is easier to remove the contaminants from a power boat than from humans. Does that mean a bather actually does more damage? I don’t know but the fact is: It’s debatable. The more important fact is it’s not an issue. Lake Winnipesaukee is very clean and the boats, swimmers and kayakers are not damaging the lake. One might say the wakes are causing erosion; well the wind causes a lot more waves than boats do. We can't ban the wind...although some days I would like to. I just can’t rationalize penalizing one type of vessel or rewarding another type for using more or less of the lake. That is a very slippery slope. I am not anti any type of boat. I enjoy the kayak, the canoe and my favorite toy…the floating chase lounge. I don’t believe any should be banned or limited. I just believe they should ALL be used responsibly. I am playing in a 100 hole golf tournament tomorrow for charity. That floating chase lounge chair will get a lot of use this weekend. |
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Perhaps MHO is wrong but I think alot of this has to do with everyone wanting safety. With that said, shouldn't everyone participate in maintaining that with MP getting the needed funds? Who is not in favor for the safest waterways and family enjoyment we can have? I for one wasn't happy with the added cost this year but accept that to insure that we do have safe guards in place they cost money,why shouldn't all boater share that responsibility? Again this is IMHO
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B I N G O Safety is a relative thing. You just can't support new laws and then go about your business. There are responsibilities, repercussions, and costs. Having common sense adults in charge of this process goes a long ways towards success, as this year's events have shown us. |
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