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AtKayak Angler, we all paddle. Staff ad man Russ Schroeder, hit by a fit of curiosity, posed a simple question on our Facebook page (
www.facebook.com/KayakAngler). “Does anyone bring a spare paddle with them when they go on the water?” Out of 46
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Kayakanglermag.com blog “Dead Wrong” (
www.kayakanglermag.com/0005). told of the tragic intersection between New York resi- dents Donald Peltier of Queensbury and Pe- ter Snider of Troy. Peltier was at the helm of a powerboat that struck Snider last year on Lake George. Snider died. When Peltier was cited for failure to yield the right of way, his attor- ney Kurt Mausert asserted the ticket should be dismissed because kayaks are not defined as vessels in New York state law. Readers were not dismissive, unleashing a torrent of online comment. “Mr. Mausert claims that row boats and
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other non-powered craſt don’t have the right of way. Tis is just another lawyer twisting the intent of the law. I have been taught since I could walk, including safe boating classes, that in a motor boat all non-powered craſt have the right of way, as I am sure Mr. Peltier taught his kids and grand kids,” Gregg Crisp wrote. “New York and probably all states with- in the U.S. need to look at their laws to make sure all paddle craſt have the right of way like a sailing vessel,” Kurt Nordstrom added. Even attorney Mausert spoke up, writing, “It is my view that New York navigation law needs revi- sion for the sake of both kayakers and those who pilot motorized craſt. Te kayakers could be better protected, and the motorists would have a better idea of the rules and what was expected of them.” As of press time, the case is unresolved.
Sorry, we’re (almost) closed.
respondents, only a handful admitted they don’t carry back up. A few of our favorites: “Yes, my husband,” Donna Burris Stroop; “I always took a spare. Didn’t want to drift over to Iran if I lost it. It’s only about 30 miles from Dubai,” Craig Wright; “My paddle is my spare means of motion. With Hobie’s wonderful Mirage Drive, my hands are free to fish!” Russ Trager; “Just a tow rope,” Lee Helander. It’s good to kayak with friends.
A Black Day in California Fishing access is under attack on multiple fronts across the continent. Tat’s true even of kayak fishing, an activity with a featherweight impact on the environment. In December, the sport’s modern birthplace in Malibu was slated for imminent closure under the state’s Marine Life Protection Act. Readers lamented the sad news delivered in the blog (www.kayakangler-
mag.com/0006), and expressed concern for the future. “Just tragic. As a fisherman and conser- vationist from Texas I fear something like this coming to our waters,” Birdsnest wrote. “Tere are not as many places to launch as there used to be and it will be even less if they keep outlaw- ing personal fishing,” Cricketsdad added. An- glers fight and when they lose, they must adapt to a new reality. For the happier side of the ac- cess angle, turn to page 22 for “Saldua Success Story,” a blueprint for opening new doors.
PHOTO: PAUL LEBOWITZ / INSET PADDLE: COURTESY BENDING BRANCHES
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