Boat Ramp Accept or Reject?
DEMARTIN0-PGO
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Recently I have stumbled across a very high volume of boat ramp nominations. What is the policy on these? I see them as no pedestrian access since people trying to put their boats in/out of the water do not need a group of players all in the way while they are moving their priceless(to them) cargo. Seems dangerous for all.
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I usually accept them as promoting exercise (water sports), but you make a good point. I'll probably continue to accept small boat launches for canoes, kayaks, etc., but maybe be more picky about launches for motor boats. Make sure the stop anchor is in a safe place out of the way at least.
I am just picturing my dad backing our boat in waaay back in the late 80's and how he needed ever part of the ramp especially up top and how he would have wiped out any nearby pedestrians. Ha but good point smaller launches for non motorized vehicles seems pretty safe.
Yeah. I'm not a boat person, so that's something that never even occured to me before. I think I'd accept a sign for the boat launch that's at the entrance to the whole area, or maybe a sign for the marina itself, but you have convinced me that keeping away from the ramp itself is best.
I have boats paddle and motor and have no issues putting them into the water around others. Some docks have multiple lanes with people putting in on opposite sides of the dock simultaneously. It’s always good to keep the location by the sign or at least on shore but with the range and general rule of thumb this should not be a safety concern, or has not been in my experience. I can’t speak for all boat launches just the many I’ve encountered.
The boat ramps in my area (East coast Florida) are definitely used for more than dropping boats. They are usually situated in a small park or public space, and are used as the nearest fishing/crabbing spot for the landlocked locals, as well as where all the nearby residents take their dogs.
Source: I own a boat on a trailer, and visit quite a few ramps.