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At the 12/5/06 BAC meeting, the BAC voted not to recommend non-motorized vessel registration. The BAC did vote to explore the boater education requirements for non-motorized vessels. The registration issue is not dead. The motorboat industry has stated in meetings that they will continue to push the issue. So therefore, we will continue to maintain this website and continue to build the list of folks opposed to canoe and kayak registration.
 
The issue of mandatory boater education has moved into the frontlines as the issue of the moment. Click Latest news on the BAC and Non-Motorized Vessel Registration for a brief summary of the issue. Points to consider about the education is being developed at this time. Check back next week for an update. For some newspaper articles on the issue click here: Boater Education Articles

 

 
Non-motorized Watercraft Registration Concerns
and Talking Points
Note: non-motorized watercraft would include canoes, kayaks, sailboat of all types, rafts etc.
 
The Florida Professional Paddlesports Association has determined that the paddlers of Florida need to unite and fight any effort by any agency or organization to push the registration of non-motorized watercraft in the state of Florida. The proponents of registration need to see (by sheer numbers) that the paddlers of Florida oppose registration. E-mails can be sent to canoefla@desoto.net. We would like to develop a "Paddle Partnership" where individuals as well as corporations, associations, clubs, other groups would all join together to make their voice heard. We are asking for letters of support from anyone and everyone. The FPPA has developed a concise list of concerns and is working to spread the word. We hope everyone else does the same. Paddlers can and will be heard. Please keep checking back for more information.
 
 
 
ACA on non-motorized watercraft registration
 
PPA on non-motorized watercraft registration
 
Who could this effect?
List of vessels that could be registered.
It will effect those who own non-motorized vessels and those who rent non-motorized vessels.
 
What Can You Do?
 
Add your name to the list of supporters who do not want non-motorized watercraft registration
 
Legislative contacts, BAC members
 
Need more info? Links to FWC info, Wallop Breaux, Stop registration listserve, Kayak Fishing Forums
 
Upcoming events related to paddling and registration
 
What are the numbers?
 
FPPA Letter of opposition to registration to BOCC, ACA Talking Points, FPPA Concerns and Talking Points, PPA's stand on registration
 
FPPA meeting packet with information about FWC, BAC, FWC funding sources, NASBLA, Wallop-Breaux etc. Note: ACA talking points in this document have been updated, see Brevard County Packet for most current talking points.
 
Please forward all information you may want to share to Becky Bragg at canoefla@desoto.net or fill out the form below. The ACA and FPPA Talking Points are for sharing. If you or your organization would like to add concerns or websites of interest, please send them in.
 
....hmmmm, looking at the local paper: canoe, kayak, and sailboat tours and lessons are regularly listed with nature walks, flower shows, festivals, and other passive outdoor activities offered by parks, nature centers, nature and environmental groups, counties, and cities. How come motor boating isn't listed?
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