Is anyone interested in getting out on the Lake Sat. afternoon. Haven't been out yet this year so just looking for a leisurely paddle and see if I still know...
The ILLINOIS PADDLER, May/June 2012  May/June 2012 DNR TO CHANGE REGISTRATION PROCESS Near collapse, after ten years of draconian cuts which left the...
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Denise Poloyac
denise.poloyac@...
May 17, 2012 4:00 pm
I would love to go Saturday and think maybe I can. Let me know your plans and I should have a better idea of my schedule. Thanks for posting. Denise Poloyac ...
Apparently the link to the sample letter to send to your legislator is not working. See bellow for the sample letter. Regards, Tom DRAFT DNR Support Letter...
Dear Sea Kayakers, GKC is running a "Long Boats in Current 1" Course this Sunday at Yorkville. If you are thinking about paddling in tidal areas or simply ...
Hi All, Join us for a fun day on the river. We'll meet at 9am below the Geneva Dam. Shuttle at 9:30, on the water at 10:15. It's approximately an 8 mile...
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PrairieCoastPaddlers@...
May 21, 2012 1:56 pm
Reminder from: PrairieCoastPaddlers Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PrairieCoastPaddlers/cal Rock river Monday May 28, 2012 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Notes:...
Hi Doug ~ Thanks for organizing.... I'll be there! Chris From: PrairieCoastPaddlers@yahoogroups.com To: PrairieCoastPaddlers@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 21...
I just spoke with Mike Stevens Office of Legislation Department of Natural Resources. Last week we communicated three concerns about the proposed boat sticker...
Excellent! Thanks Tom and all others that have worked hard on this! We appreciate all your hard work! John Parker ________________________________ From: Thomas...
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Andy Cocallas
acocallas@...
May 21, 2012 9:30 pm
I like the changes. Great job to all. Sent from my iPhone...
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Stephen Troy
troystephen@...
May 21, 2012 9:30 pm
Tom, Are there rules in place for home-built boats? Registration of those has been tricky. To: lindbladet@... CC:...
Speaking as a multiple boat owner with seven registered boats, it seems fair to me. Thanks for your great efforts Tom! Â Jim B ... Â I just spoke with Mike...
Not yet that. I know of Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: Stephen Troy <troystephen@...> Sender: PrairieCoastPaddlers@yahoogroups.com ...
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brian lewis
brian@...
May 22, 2012 12:45 pm
FYI, I just paid this yr for my rental stickers for livery, It was $14 for the first boat , plus $1 for each additional boat. seems the new way is more money...
It just keeps getting better. It seems to me that it should not make any difference if the boat is home built or not. There will be no title/registration...
In the State of IL. homemade boats must be inspected by a IDNR official, and all vessels must be brought to a local branch. They will inspect it, then give a...
Tom, I constructed an 18 foot cedar strip sea kayak and applied for a title and registered it normally with "Homemade" listed as manufacturer. An INDR agent...
I guess I'm not clear what you mean in your second paragraph regarding registering boats with "valid stickers". I have a homemade boat which was registered...
With all respect due Tom, this DNR sustainability amendment should NOT be supported for a number of reasons: 1)Â Removing the sailboard registration exemption...
Eric, Thank you for some very valid points. I support the concept of sustainable funding for the DNR. Illinois needs a DNR, without which we would have no ...
Who's paddling locally this weekend? Anyone up for A Gimp Friendly Paddle? I may have options for Saturday, but I could think about something either/and/or...
On Friday, May 25, 6:00 pm Brooke and John will be hosting a rescue and skills practice on Lake Andrea in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Water and air temps. might...
Steve et. Al., I know many people, both in your group as well as others groups and independent paddlers, that have taken the 2 stickers for Bow - Port &...
Friend is looking for a used 10 foot rec kayak with large cockpit and bulkheads for inland lake and light river use. Let me know if you have one to sell. ...
I would be surprised if you find a 10 ft Rec kayak with a large cockpit with more than one bulkhead. you may even have a hard time finding that. Ginger ...
The Necky Manitou Sport is a ten footer with a single bulkhead. Happy and satisfied owner. For inland lakes and fabulous river maneuverability with a place...
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redredbike@...
May 27, 2012 2:49 am
Wilderness Systems has several sport and fishing kayaks in that size,but only single bulkhead....
Does anyone know more about some incident on Lake Michigan early Saturday AM? I had the Chicago morning news on Sat AM while I was getting ready for work and...
