When we had the issue raised here in CT in 2002 and 2003, we resisted on the grounds that most of the funds would end up in the state general fund, or be absorbed by DMV in processing fees. Registration would also leave paddlers vulnerable to property taxation by their respective towns on their registered boats. Also, in the 2003 bill, paddlers would have to get boating licenses on top of it all, just to go paddling. In a private conversation with the boating division of DEP, representatives of paddlers said that if the state were serious about this, that a permit system would be fairest --- either a parking permit for state facilities, or a paddler?s permit. The problem is that if paddlecraft are registered, the state is eligible for more federal boating funds, because the amount each state gets is based on the number of craft registered in that state. So, it?s not just your money they?re after --- it?s also a federal money grab. So they always push for registration over more sensible options. Wayne Wayne Smith wsmith16_at_charter.net Check out my website! http://webpages.charter.net/wsmith16/home.html *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Iowa charges a nominal fee every two years and funds go to the county-level DNR. Canoes and Kayaks and smaller sail boats all fall into the same category. We are required to affix registration stickers, as well as boat ID License numbers of certain height and contrasting color, so that all are visible on the bow. It uglies a boat, no question. It's not uniformly enforced, but folks have been caught in a bind when a DNR officer is on the hunt....same with PFDs, etc. On the other hand, it's still possible to have a comprehensive boat owner's policy rider on a kayak for a minimal rate....though mine requires the boat to be registered and appropriately affixed. -wj Will Jennings Lecturer, Rhetoric Department 152 English-Philosophy Building The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242 Office: 319-335-2593 Home: 319-337-7770 william-jennnings_at_uiowa.edu *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In Vermont, on Lake Champlain and on inland bodies of water, many or even, I might guess, most kayakers use state supported fishing accesses to get into the water. They are pretty well maintained and I've always been treated respectfully by motor-boaters. I wouldn't mind paying something for their use. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.4.0 : Thu Aug 21 2025 - 16:33:41 PDT