Re: [Paddlewise] Kayaker's guilt (was:Jet Ski Ban Proposal - Indiana Dunes NationalLa

From: <kevin_at_yourplanetearth.org>
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 13:16:08 -0800 (PST)
Well said, Robert!

 Jet skis (and snowmobiles) are disproportionately destructive compared to most
other forms of outdoor recreation, and their use should be regulated.
Unfortunately, most kayaks do have a lot more in common with jet skis than you
suggest, because most kayakers transport their craft on top of their
automobiles, which are also "noisy, polluting, high horsepower, internal
combustion thrill machines" of a different sort. And though autos are much
cleaner burning than jet skis, there are heck of a lot more of them. Given this
info, I think it is kind of hypocritical to talk about banning jet skis from
wilderness areas, even I fully support it. I personally feel a lot of guilt
from driving all the time to go kayaking, and I wonder if any others on this
list feel the same way?

Kevin


On 04-Dec-2000 Robert J. Matter wrote:
> Strosaker_at_aol.com wrote:
>> 
>> Bob,
>> 
>> Although I don't like jet skis, banning them concerns me.  If they can be
>> banned, them someday sea kayaks might be banned.  We should all try to share
>> the water.
>> 
>> Duane
> 
> I stongly disagree.  We should not all try to share the water.  We should all
> try to protect the water.  Quiet, human powered, not polluting craft are in
> no way kindred to those noisy, polluting, high horsepower, internal
> combustion thrill machines.  If sea kayaking were banned somewhere for good
> reason like a tortoise nesting area, I would fully support that also.
> 
> -Bob Matter
> Hammond, IN

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