Life after speed limits

[Mashugana]

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.

That is much simpler than all the above kayak math.

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!!!

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.

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.

You have every right to stand up for yourself however how you support yourself is important. Some ways are better than others.