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[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by Evenstar

You know, it's comments like yours that really irk me. It's insulting and uncalled for. I really try to get along with everyone, but that kind of attitude makes it pretty much impossible.

Evenstar, you really need to notch down the sensitivity level by about half.

Several people have tried explaining to you why your argument or point of view may not be entirely logical. Reasoning didn't seem to be working, so I thought I'd try an analogy. It seems though that any post, comment, thought, or wish that goes against your tunnel-view idea of what is right and wrong is going to be met by hostility and lashing out from you.

You can wear all the bright colors that you like, but a big part of the problem with your kayak is that is simply does not have the surface area or overall volume above the waterline to be easily spotted. Adding more colorful bits to your kayaking costume doesn't solve that simple matter of physics.

If you want to go out and play amongst the powerboats in the big parts of the lake, then just attempt to increase the physical size and visibility of your craft. This might (gasp!) require that you come down off your high horse and make some concessions and/or adjustments to how you enjoy your sport.

[Evenstar]

Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Evenstar, you really need to notch down the sensitivity level by about half.

I will, just as soon as people like you stop insulting me.

Several people have tried explaining to you why your argument or point of view may not be entirely logical. Reasoning didn't seem to be working, so I thought I'd try an analogy. It seems though that any post, comment, thought, or wish that goes against your tunnel-view idea of what is right and wrong is going to be met by hostility and lashing out from you.

There's nothing illogical about my point of view. The problem is that you're the one with "tunnel vision," as you and others here are just looking at my points from someone who doesn't believe that kayaks should be out on the main lake - because that's only a place for the "big" power boats.

You can wear all the bright colors that you like, but a big part of the problem with your kayak is that is simply does not have the surface area or overall volume above the waterline to be easily spotted. Adding more colorful bits to your kayaking costume doesn't solve that simple matter of physics.

This has nothing to do with physics - it's all about visibility. And my kayak might be small, but my kayak and I are extremley visible. You and others here constantly neglect my statement that under good weather conditions, I can usually spot other kayaks (even less brightly colored ones) up to a mile away.

If you want to go out and play amongst the powerboats in the big parts of the lake, then just attempt to increase the physical size and visibility of your craft. This might (gasp!) require that you come down off your high horse and make some concessions and/or adjustments to how you enjoy your sport.

And what consessions might that include?

A 16 foot sea-kayak is a pretty long kayak. And you buy a sea kayak based on your size and weight - so anything longer than a 17 footer would be too large for me.

Please stop igoring what I post - I've posted here repeatedly that I've made every attempt to be visible. The combination of my best friend's kayak and mine are the most visible colors in all water conditions(bright red and yellow). If you can't see us, you're either going too fast and just not paying attention, or you have vision problems and shouldn't even be operating a powerboat.

[Airwaves]

Posted by Evenstar
The problem is not my lack of visibility, because I am very visible – the problem is that some powerboat owners are traveling at speeds that are greater than their ability to see smaller boats in time to stay out of their 150 foot zone.

You're visible but can't be seen...

Posted by Evenstar
2.) Those little flags are nothing but gimmicks. They are not large enough to increase visibility significantly.

So from my perspective as a boater traveling as speeds greater than my ability to see...spotting a bright orange flag in the middle of the lake would register as in my mind...as a golf green??

Posted by Evanstar
A canoe and rowboat are nothing like a sea kayak – so please stop trying to advise me on something that you have absolutely no experience with.

Low to the water, human powered vessels, all have the same issue when in traffic areas, first and foremost is their inability to move faster than the human powering the vessel can propel them, then there is the visibility issue. I am not going to get into a leaky rowboat and race you and your kayak, but they do share some of the same characteristics. If you are blind to that fact there's nothing I can do or say to help you.

Posted by Evenstar
FYI: I do not cut in front of, cut off, or get in the way of other vessels. I give them plenty of clearance and I wait for a clear opening before crossing any channel. I race sailboats, so I’m very aware of the blind spots, but I also know the rules of sailing. It is your responsibility to avoid other vessels – even when they are kayaks. If you can’t keep track of where nearby vessels are at all times, then you need to have someone else on board who can keep watch.

I am getting the very distinct impression that you believe the water is yours and that you are good enough to share with the rest of us! If you actually know the boating regulations you know that

"It is your responsibility to avoid other vessels – even when they are kayaks

...and even when you are in a kayak!

Posted by Evenstar
Stop trying to blame the dangerous conditions on us paddlers, when it doesn’t take a whole lot of common sense to see that high-speed powerboats are the ones putting us in danger

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And you explain the 5th leading cause of accidents on NH waterways in 2006 how?