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Originally Posted by Little Bear
I am a property owner near East Cove and I am also a member of NHRBA. I received this same message yesterday that Uncle Fun has posted stating: "There is no reason that this has to happen and I really hate to see the boaters lose rights to the lake that we enjoy so much because the people in these coves do not want us there..."
This statement came from the webmaster of a well-known yacht club on the lake, which will remain nameless in this post. However, this same yacht club has private property signs posted at every corner of the club, and I believe signs out in the lake telling people that the club is a private club, do not enter, no wake, etc. Seems like these people in the yacht clubs (from where the majority of rafters in East Cove come) don't want us land owners in their "private areas", but get upset when waterfront owners complain about boats in the coves near their houses. I say we get a whole bunch of land owners together and start rafting all day, right inside these yacht clubs - then let's see how these same people feel about it. Watch how fast they try to kick us out. Hey, the water belongs to the State (so they say), so I'm going to start making arrangements for a big Labor Day bash right inside their yacht club. How 'bout it Uncle Fun - you in??
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I support NHRBA in their fight against the speed limit. However, these cabin cruisers coming from the big yacht clubs cause far more damage to shoreline and personal property, and are far more dangerous to swimmers, etc., than any speeding boats. I don't agree with their support against a no-rafting zone in East Cove, if in fact this is their position.
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You have got to be kidding....
The yacht club you are referring to is Spinnaker Cove and I have been a member for 8 years and I am also a past commodore so I know a little bit about the signage there.
Yes there are "Private Property" Signs there. It is after all a "private club"
Since our membership pays dues and fees to belong shouldn't they expect soem "private" privliges that the general public does not get.
Somehow I don't think that "Public welcome" signs will do the trick.
as for the break wall, there are absolutely no "Keep out" signs anywhere. only "no wake" signs.
If you and your friends would like to raft inside our club, come on over. However since you would then be in violation of the 150 ft from property rule, we would have to call the marine patrol (who by the way is who you should call if you have a "problem" with rafters in front of your property.
Speaking of your property, how do you know all those rafting boats are from Spinnaker?
I have a big 'ol cabin cruiser and I have never even heard of East Cove let alone been raftinf there.
Just because you have to dish out a small fortune for the taxes on your lakefront property does not mean you control what you have to look at out your front window.
This petition is just another attempt by the well funded landowners to take total control of the lake.
I will be at the hearing as well.