[Paddlewise] Discovery vs GPS vs guidebook Rant

From: Evan Dallas <evand_at_pensionresourcegroup.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 12:57:02 -0800
>>>>>"Michael Daly" mikedaly_at_magma.ca wrote:

 

On 2 Feb 2005 at 15:00, kayakwriter_at_netscape.net wrote:

 

> Here in Canada, the private property line ends at "higher high tide."

[...]

> I have had one or two discussions with

> landowners over the years, doing my best to be as polite but firm as 

> possible. Some are surprized to find they don't own the beach.

 

This seems to vary with area - some folks are more obnoxious than 

others (and it seems to be directly proportional to ostentatious 

displays of wealth).  I know that in some areas, there are people who 

complain if paddlers are in the water near their property - seems we 

destroy their view.  <<<<<

 

Yeah, I hate to rely on governmental policies that may be viewed as hogwash
by the occupants.  When you can see the Dobermans pacing the beach, smell
the cannabis crop from the backyard or see the shotgun leaning against the
house under the back porch, I generally consider discretion the better part
of valor and move on.

 

Evan Dallas

Woodinville, Washington
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