HELP!!! VIRGINIA Powerboaters are under FIRE!!!!!!!!
09-13-2005 | 12:47 PM
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Re: HELP!!! VIRGINIA Powerboaters are under FIRE!!!!!!!!
45 MPH can be just as deadly as 75 MPH without the proper training and experience.
As for the size and HP of boats, they will have to remove or restrict all boats over the limits established, not only performance boats.
How will these new regulations effect Jet skis, bass boats, cruisers...sounds like there is more at stake than just performance boaters.
The night speed limit is probabally a good idea.
As for the size and HP of boats, they will have to remove or restrict all boats over the limits established, not only performance boats.
How will these new regulations effect Jet skis, bass boats, cruisers...sounds like there is more at stake than just performance boaters.
The night speed limit is probabally a good idea.
09-13-2005 | 01:01 PM
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Re: HELP!!! VIRGINIA Powerboaters are under FIRE!!!!!!!!
Jim you need to run for gov. of va. so we have someone in there for us.You have done a great job of getting our club up and running and what we're about and that's safety first.keep up the hard work and i'll be down soon to lend a hand.if needed we can have our meetings at my new shop at SML.
09-13-2005 | 01:16 PM
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Re: HELP!!! VIRGINIA Powerboaters are under FIRE!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by C_Spray
DaveP was on the forefront of their defense, so he is a better guy to ask. The key strategy is not to argue for no changes at all, but to bring something pro-active to the table, for example, how SMLPBA will strictly enforce reasonable restrictions on its members, support safe boating initiatives, work with the other boaters to create certain restricted areas in exchange for leaving open areas unrestricted, etc. Keep your people calm, make sure they dress up for the meetings, and stay away from such shenanigans as voting multiple times on polls (your opponents spotted this right here on OSO) and name-calling.
Like it or not, things are going to change there. This double fatality has let the genie out of the bottle, and you're never going to get it back in. I saw the interview that your club did on the local news the other day, and it was right on - very pro-active, well presented, and calmly stated. (Was that you?) That's the right approach - keep it up.
Oh - and if you know any other go-fast guys that drink and drive, act like idiots, or otherwise tarnish the image, confront them. They will ruin it for you all.
Like it or not, things are going to change there. This double fatality has let the genie out of the bottle, and you're never going to get it back in. I saw the interview that your club did on the local news the other day, and it was right on - very pro-active, well presented, and calmly stated. (Was that you?) That's the right approach - keep it up.
Oh - and if you know any other go-fast guys that drink and drive, act like idiots, or otherwise tarnish the image, confront them. They will ruin it for you all.
Jim Marsh
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www.SMLPBA.com
336-644-0666 or 336-210-3269
09-13-2005 | 01:18 PM
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Re: HELP!!! VIRGINIA Powerboaters are under FIRE!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by Love Machine
When you guys get organized, let me know what I can do to help.
09-13-2005 | 03:08 PM
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Re: HELP!!! VIRGINIA Powerboaters are under FIRE!!!!!!!!
I just booked a cabin for next year in early August. Pulling my boat up from Winston-Salem, NC. What restrictions are they looking to impose. I own a wakeboard boat. Are they on the hit list and should I get my money back now.
09-13-2005 | 03:32 PM
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Re: HELP!!! VIRGINIA Powerboaters are under FIRE!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by cobalt95
I just booked a cabin for next year in early August. Pulling my boat up from Winston-Salem, NC. What restrictions are they looking to impose. I own a wakeboard boat. Are they on the hit list and should I get my money back now.
09-13-2005 | 08:47 PM
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Re: HELP!!! VIRGINIA Powerboaters are under FIRE!!!!!!!!
Jim,
Please let me know what I can do to help. I just bought a place at SML, on Craddock Creek this year. We must maintain our right to boat responsibly without the legislation of those who do not understand "safe speed".
Ty
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Please let me know what I can do to help. I just bought a place at SML, on Craddock Creek this year. We must maintain our right to boat responsibly without the legislation of those who do not understand "safe speed".
Ty
[email protected]
