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Originally Posted by Evenstar
My "entire argument" is that paddlers should be able to use the lake without worrying about high-speed powerboats running us over.
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That is much simpler than all the above kayak math.
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Originally Posted by Enenstar
And I take a great deal of responsibility on making sure that I'm as safe as I can be (and please don't bring up those silly little flags again - because I've already explained why they are not a good idea). I bought the brightest colored kayak available, I bought paddles that are extremely visible. My sea kayak is made for large bodies of water - which is where I use it. I've taken courses on navigation, advanced paddling, and first-aid, I had lessons, and I have learned how to do self rescues. I even carry an extra paddle, a bilge pump, and a tow line, as well as extra clothing. Plus I have a compass and a chart of the lake - and I have cold water gear, including both a wetsuit and a drysuit. And I wear a PFD, use a spray skirt in rough conditions. I paddle hundreds of miles each summer and have never needed any kind of help from anyone. How much responsibility do you want!!!
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You sound like you have too much boat for our lake. Over equipped and overqualified to be paddling around Winnie. The vacationers I see with kayaks don't have anywhere near all that equipment you take along. PFDs, paddles, sunblock, maybe a chart and a cooler but not much else.
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Originally Posted by Evenstar
There is nothing wrong with standing up for something that you believe in - and I happen to believe in supporting things that I believe in.
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You have every right to stand up for yourself however
how you support yourself is important. Some ways are better than others.
