Positive Boaters Chime in

BroadHopper · 09-23-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pm203

Me too. Plus, for me, crossing open water in my canoe is pretty darn dull compared to the exploration of shallow shoreline areas I cannot get to with my power boat.

That is why I love to kayak!

VitaBene · 09-24-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

That is why I love to kayak!

I agree though I have to admit to only getting out a few times a year in it.

My son and I have our former scout troop here next weekend for our annual boating (motorboating , sailing, canoeing merit badges) trip so I will get out some then.

Getting that close to shore, while being respectful of others privacy, is awesome. Whether walking the ice, snowmobile or canoe, the shoreline is fantastic. I love being able to see things I only see from 100s of feet away in the boat.

no-engine · 09-25-2009, 08:34 AM

If I read between the lines, the poster is saying respect for others on the water goes a long way. I was taught that as well as observing all right of way laws & policy, and Common sense goes a long way. Been boating on various bodies of water since birth.

I see too many posts of ranting & raging about this & that nonsense.
As the old phrase goes: get a life.

VtSteve · 09-25-2009, 02:12 PM

I am humbled by the responses and thank you's. I figured this thread would just linger out there and be lost.

You're right no-engine, respect and common sense is pretty much the summation.

I'll only address Shedwannabe's question concerning my opinion of open-water kayaking, because I think it's closest to my view as well as what if someone wants to be in open water in small craft.

Shedwannabe, no, I don't think you should be scared away and unable to go anywhere in your primary means of transportation on the water. There are far too many variables to address for those situations, which is why I didn't expand upon my views.

But basically, in any small craft, but particularly with paddle-powered crafts like kayaks and canoes, special precautions must always be taken everywhere. Especially true in the cold or very rough water, boat traffic not withstanding. I'll leave the common sense and respect up to people out on the water, which is about all we've ever been able to do.

Thanks all, some good thoughts here. Kind of the Golden Rule on the water.

09-25-2009, 08:34 AM	#3
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	Ho ray If I read between the lines, the poster is saying respect for others on the water goes a long way. I was taught that as well as observing all right of way laws & policy, and Common sense goes a long way. Been boating on various bodies of water since birth. I see too many posts of ranting & raging about this & that nonsense. As the old phrase goes: get a life.

09-25-2009, 02:12 PM	#4
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	Thanks all I am humbled by the responses and thank you's. I figured this thread would just linger out there and be lost. You're right no-engine, respect and common sense is pretty much the summation. I'll only address Shedwannabe's question concerning my opinion of open-water kayaking, because I think it's closest to my view as well as what if someone wants to be in open water in small craft. Shedwannabe, no, I don't think you should be scared away and unable to go anywhere in your primary means of transportation on the water. There are far too many variables to address for those situations, which is why I didn't expand upon my views. But basically, in any small craft, but particularly with paddle-powered crafts like kayaks and canoes, special precautions must always be taken everywhere. Especially true in the cold or very rough water, boat traffic not withstanding. I'll leave the common sense and respect up to people out on the water, which is about all we've ever been able to do. Thanks all, some good thoughts here. Kind of the Golden Rule on the water.