The guy in the yellow Canoe on Dog Lake...

[Jimmy_1]

im one of the majority who doesnt slow down but i do pull away for smaller boats/canoes. ( i will turn away from you though so u dont get hit too too hard but im not slowing down THE FISH ARE WAITING!!!!!). survival of the fittest!!!

My mistake. Where is the boat that goes sooo fast then?. I assumed its a bass boat. My bad.

Just want to see a pic so I'll know to row to shore in advance when I see it coming...

I love the little man in a canoe!

[kingston-Mike]

The discussion peaked my interest so I decided to reread the boating regulations.

No where could I find a reference requiring an operator to slow down when passing a canoe, etc. Rather the regulations simply state that it is the operator's responsibilty ensure that their wake (or wash) does not cause a canoe, rowboat, etc to capsize. It all boils down to the "safe" operation of your boat.

Now the side discussion regarding No Wake Zones and Speed Limits, if they're posted everyone is legally required to abide by them. The bass boats may not throw the same wake as a deep V, unfortunately they don't receive any special status if when the restictions are posted.

I intentionally hesitated from responding to Carmine's original post as I sensed that he was not speaking/writing as an experienced boater and didn't want start a p*ssing* contest.

We can debate the cause/effects of various types of wakes at varying speeds/distances, but at the end of the day, if your wake *causes* a capsize and someone gets injured or, God forbid, causes someone to drown...YOU as the operator of the boat can be held responsible and be charged with reckless driving causing injury/death..same as a motor vehicle.

"Everyone is criminally negligent who in doing anything, or in omitting to do anything that it is his duty to do, shows wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other persons." (http://www.duhaime.org/LegalResources/T ... ssels.aspx)

What does it hurt to slow down for perhaps 2-3 minutes affording the canoeist/kayaker (or any smaller non-powered craft) time to adjust or prepare, wait for a wave of the hand as a gesture of thanks or as an all clear.

We all want to be on the water enjoying all that it has to offer. It CAN be done safely, but we all have to do our part to avoid tragedy.

Thanks for everone's input on this thread, hopefully it can be an educational experience for some.

[Big Jim]

What a class act you are, but then again we new that from your first post!!!

Enjoy the rest of your summer

BIG JIM

[Carmine13]

haha i said WHEN i do but for now your all safe cuz i dont even have a little 9.9. and everyone feels the wake of a boat not just little kayaks. if you dont want to be pushed arround get bigger

[Jimmy_1]

haha i said WHEN i do but for now your all safe cuz i dont even have a little 9.9. and everyone feels the wake of a boat not just little kayaks. if you dont want to be pushed arround get bigger

Some people cannot afford a very expensive, bigger boat. Also, some people choose to go out in a kayak/canoe.

C'mon man..

[Carmine13]

well then thats just where you fit in in the world of boats but pople have said it before you make less wake if you maintain speed so just pull away. i have been in a kayak and a dingy before and have been blown by me and its not that bad all it takes is one turn of the paddle and your nose in into the waves and your good

[almontefisher]

well then thats just where you fit in in the world of boats but pople have said it before you make less wake if you maintain speed so just pull away. i have been in a kayak and a dingy before and have been blown by me and its not that bad all it takes is one turn of the paddle and your nose in into the waves and your good

No point.

[Jimmy_1]

Ah Pete,

To be 16 and care free again eh!

[almontefisher]

Yeah the good ole days........many years ago...but not as many as Wallyboss...

Sorry Dan

[Carmine13]

well then thats just where you fit in in the world of boats but pople have said it before you make less wake if you maintain speed so just pull away. i have been in a kayak and a dingy before and have been blown by me and its not that bad all it takes is one turn of the paddle and your nose in into the waves and your good

No point.

my point is just stop complaining when people dont slow down for you. do you see a transport truck slow down for you on the high way NO so thats life on the water

[almontefisher]

well then thats just where you fit in in the world of boats but pople have said it before you make less wake if you maintain speed so just pull away. i have been in a kayak and a dingy before and have been blown by me and its not that bad all it takes is one turn of the paddle and your nose in into the waves and your good

No point.

my point is just stop complaining when people dont slow down for you. do you see a transport truck slow down for you on the high way NO so thats life on the water

Big difference between complaining and informing...but you are 16 and know everything...Good thing those 18 wheelers throw a small wake behind them

[Jimmy_1]

Awww c'mon Pete!

When you were 16 you too wanted the fastest and baddest!
Now that you of age to buy this stuff you don't really want too!

A Lamborghini is a little impractical with the wee ones and all!

Carmine13: I think the point is that just because your boat goes like $hit off a shovel, doesn't mean you should always drive it like that and that smaller craft should just "get out of the way"...survival of the fittest as you say.

I think we can all agree that playing nice and sharing the lake is important.

I know in tourneys when WE'RE on the bass boat and some tool comes 20ft from the boat, blasting by in his boat we don't like it!

[jwhite]

What a bunch of do-gooders on this site. Leave the kid alone.

[wolfe]

Just best to use common sense and also common courtesty when cruising among other fishermen, whether they are in canoes or other watercraft. I figure if they're fishing, I'm going to respect that and slow it down for a bit. I have to say, it is a rare thing when the shoe is on the other foot and I am the one who is fishing, hoping for someone else to slow it down.

The kids and I had a teenaged girl scream between us and the (very close) shoreline on a Seadoo when we were casting topwater last month. She could clearly see my young kids and had a little kid riding behind her as well. Tyler dubbed her "Moronique". I'm with him. Taking her age into consideration and the devil-may-care attitude that comes with it, it's no surprise. But I was POd nonetheless. It reinforced my intense hatred of those obnoxious, droning Seadoos and the low expectations I have from most of the people using them. They crave attention.

It's not hard to be aware, slow down and be courteous to other people enjoying the lake, especially those in canoes, kayaks or paddleboats.

W.

[Todd B.]

Ahhh..the curteous seadooers....

I'm sure breaking out the 80lb power pro and an 8" Believer could slow them down. LMAO