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From: Arthur M. Greene <amg52_at_columbia.edu>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Jetskis
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:22:51 -0400
> All jet skiers aren't obnoxious.  Yes, a ski makes an annoying whiny
>noise.  But all skiers aren't irresponsible eighteen year old speed
>freaks.  I am 35 and the guy I share the ski with is about 45.  We
>both ski responsibly.  If I am overtaking a canoe, kayak or fisherman,
>I get to the other side of the river and slow down to a crawl as to
>not make a wake or disturb the fish.

Unfortunately, this is the exception that proves the rule. This guy is
likely the only jetskier out there who even realizes that there exist other
boaters who
might prefer quiet... let alone that water might be home to fish...

Cheers,

AMG

Arthur M. Greene
amg52_at_columbia.edu
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