More No Rafting Zones & Losing Your Rights!!!

Uncle Fun · 08-15-2007, 11:51 AM

In reading the notice of hearing, I'm wondering how boaters are supposed to
make this happen: "Persons wishing to testify are urged to coordinate their
testimony to avoid unnecessary duplication or repetition of testimony."

I'm sure the land owners are already organized to attend the hearing and
provide testimony. Wonder if the process allows for a signed petition to
reflect the interests of boaters?

Maybe someone should send a letter to the editor of local newspapers to
insure that more boaters are aware of this hearing.

Judi

Welchmoore · 08-15-2007, 12:19 PM

Since some coves have been closed off to rafting we are seeing more rafting in a small cove across from the island we have a camp on. We were unsure of the reason but with this post I realize why. Let me just say I have nothing against rafting (responsibly) but.... when people are out there all day, drinking and having a good time and then I look out in our telescope and believe me if you think your not being watched out threre think again (everyone has telescopes). How are TAX PAYING island residents suppose to feel about people urinating in the lake??? And yes I have seen that too. That's where we get our water supply from and it's disgusting, also there has been more liter in the water like beer cans and most disgusting of all a tampon came floating by this weekend that we had to remove. How should land owners feel about that?? The lake belongs to everybody not just boaters who use the lake for a day of enjoyment, just because some bonehead boaters can afford a boat - doesn't mean they are entitled to trash the lake. I've been coming to this lake for 30 years and it's really sad that this pristine lake is starting to become polluted. More boats, more people, more pollution!

KonaChick · 08-15-2007, 01:00 PM

Sadly a few bad apples do spoil the whole bunch. Imagine buying in late fall, winter or spring and looking out over a trangquil cove then July 1st comes and the same cove you thought was so peaceful turns into Fraternity House Row. Most of us have been to the popular rafting sites and are all too familiar with what goes on. Now I'm not talking about the average family who wants to anchor, fish a little, swim, enjoy lunch while listening to some tunes. I have not tolerence for the people who see this lake as their own personal party pad. They are digging their own graves and unfortunetly the ones who are losing out are the ones who abide by the laws and just want to enjoy some time on the water without being disruptive. On the flip side we made sure we did NOT buy in one of the more popular coves for just this reason. We bought a place with a nice black marker out front and PLENTY of rocks to keep the riff raff out!!!

08-15-2007, 11:51 AM	#1
Uncle Fun Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Just Right of Center (or) Paugus Bay Posts: 36 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	No Rafting Means No Rights... In reading the notice of hearing, I'm wondering how boaters are supposed to make this happen: "Persons wishing to testify are urged to coordinate their testimony to avoid unnecessary duplication or repetition of testimony." I'm sure the land owners are already organized to attend the hearing and provide testimony. Wonder if the process allows for a signed petition to reflect the interests of boaters? Maybe someone should send a letter to the editor of local newspapers to insure that more boaters are aware of this hearing. Judi

08-15-2007, 12:19 PM	#2
Welchmoore Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Masschusetts Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can see both sides Since some coves have been closed off to rafting we are seeing more rafting in a small cove across from the island we have a camp on. We were unsure of the reason but with this post I realize why. Let me just say I have nothing against rafting (responsibly) but.... when people are out there all day, drinking and having a good time and then I look out in our telescope and believe me if you think your not being watched out threre think again (everyone has telescopes). How are TAX PAYING island residents suppose to feel about people urinating in the lake??? And yes I have seen that too. That's where we get our water supply from and it's disgusting, also there has been more liter in the water like beer cans and most disgusting of all a tampon came floating by this weekend that we had to remove. How should land owners feel about that?? The lake belongs to everybody not just boaters who use the lake for a day of enjoyment, just because some bonehead boaters can afford a boat - doesn't mean they are entitled to trash the lake. I've been coming to this lake for 30 years and it's really sad that this pristine lake is starting to become polluted. More boats, more people, more pollution!

08-15-2007, 01:00 PM	#3
KonaChick Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 518 Thanks: 19 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	Sadly a few bad apples do spoil the whole bunch. Imagine buying in late fall, winter or spring and looking out over a trangquil cove then July 1st comes and the same cove you thought was so peaceful turns into Fraternity House Row. Most of us have been to the popular rafting sites and are all too familiar with what goes on. Now I'm not talking about the average family who wants to anchor, fish a little, swim, enjoy lunch while listening to some tunes. I have not tolerence for the people who see this lake as their own personal party pad. They are digging their own graves and unfortunetly the ones who are losing out are the ones who abide by the laws and just want to enjoy some time on the water without being disruptive. On the flip side we made sure we did NOT buy in one of the more popular coves for just this reason. We bought a place with a nice black marker out front and PLENTY of rocks to keep the riff raff out!!!