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Author:
deardianne
Date:
Mar 31, 2008
Subject:
DEP Canoe & Kayak Safe Paddling Course
Message:
DEP Boating Division’s Canoe & Kayak Safe Paddling Course Friday, April 25, 2008 6:30pm - 8:30pm Andover Old Firehouse (Center Street, Andover, CT) Free of Charge Pre-Registration Required Call: Melissa Grenier – 896-0159 Designed for beginning paddlers
Author:
slimecoat
Date:
Apr 01, 2008
Message:
deardianne, Do you cover proper and courteous boat launch edicate in your canoe and kayak course? The reason I ask, is that in the past there has been a lot of negative discussion, on this site and others, about canoe, kayak, and boat users clogging up boat launches. Now before I get slammed here, I just want to make a few general statements. These statements do not apply to all canoe, kayak, and boat users, but only to a select few that are clueless. Canoe, kayak, and boat users need to prepare themselves and their craft in the parking area, long before they get up to the launch ramp, not while you have 10 boats lined up behind you that are all ready to go. I am not going to get started slamming anyone. I just would like to mention a few areas that could use some improvement, that I have personally noticed in the past while at the launch ramp. There are plenty of us seasoned canoe, kayak, and boat users that are always courteous, and that have a checklist of things we do in the parking area to prepare our boats or yaks for launching. These things are done long before we get near the actual launch ramp, so we do not make the other boaters or yakers waiting behind us, wait for extended periods of time for foolish things that should have been done in the parking area. Also, another thing to consider is where you park your vehicle to unload your boat, canoe, or kayak. People need to choose a location that does not impede other boaters loading or unloading larger craft on the actual ramp area. Some ramps are double wide, this is so 2 boaters or yakers can load or unload at the same time, not so you can park in the middle of the ramp taking up both sides. This makes for an ugly situation. Also don't pull up near the ramp to unload your canoe, kayak, or car top boat, cutting in front of all the trucks with boats that are already waiting in line to launch their craft, this makes poeple really angry. Wait in line like everybody else, and while waiting in line, prepare your craft for a smooth and speedy launch. Sorry if it sems like I'm venting, I am just trying to get some really useful information to the people that can use it, and really need to have it. I think these things will reduce stress, and lessen confrontations at the launch ramps. Have a safe and happy boating season. Tight Lines All.
Author:
deardianne
Date:
Apr 08, 2008
Subject:
Boat Launch manners
Message:
Sounds like your concerns are for ALL boat launch users regardless of what type of vessel they are launching. Boat launch manners is something everyone should practice. Happy boating,
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