Re: [Paddlewise] Outlaw Paddling, was Kayaks and Visibility Study

Can New Zealand and Australia, both signatory to the ColRegs, simply change
the rules on a local basis with not even a nod to International treaties?

I think I might use that as a club to beat them into some sort of
submission. If they are changing the navigation rules for vessels that are
already covered by the ColRegs and in waters that are already covered by the
ColRegs then that might present an issue.

Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
www.nwkayaking.net

On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 2:40 PM, John Kirk-Anderson <jka_at_netaccess.co.nz>wrote:

>  For those interested, here's a pointer to the battle over sea kayak
> regulations being waged in the Auckland, New Zealand, area.
> http://www.kayaker.org.nz/#issues
>
> If the rule-makers win, will I have to become an Outlaw Paddler!
>
> I might start Neptune's Angels, and we'll be BAAAAD. Watch out
> power-boaters, the Somali pirates will have nothing on us.
>
> Is this an excuse to pimp my paddle-craft. What is the sea kayaking version
> of ape-hangers? I already use a Lendal modified crank, is that I sign I'm on
> the way. Do I cut the sleeves off a denim jacket, put a patch on the back,
> and get a bandana?
>
> I admit, a group of middle-aged kayakers out cruising doesn't seem as scary
> as a mob of hoods on Hogs, but it's a start.
>
> Send donations now!
>
> Cheers
>
> JKA aka "Baldy"
>
> John Kirk-Anderson
> Banks Peninsula
> New Zealand
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