Correspondence to "viewpoint"

From: Rob B   28/01/07

To: admin@clubmurray.com.au

Subject: are you serious?

dear clubmurray,

I was spurred to comment on your views on the river by an editorial in the Advertiser (sat 27/jan/07).

As a skiier and wakeboarder you would apparently be surprised that i read.. let alone take interest

in currrent affairs (if the advertiser should be complemented so highly). but that's not the point... I

have lived and loved the river since i was born, and that's no lie... To hang its woes on the activity

of boats and jet skiiers (as pathetic as they are) is ridiculous. It disappoints me that in the current

(or lack there of...  pun intended) plight of the river/lake murray, of all things, boats get dragged into

the fray by... "intelligent river lovers who are monitoring the levels, polution and state of the river".

The river faces bigger problems than the et ski or your average ski boat, given that last years bank

is a metre clear of the water. How about appereciate the fact that anyone who uses the murray

becomes an immediate ally in the fight for its survival. Honestly, there are bigger things to worry

about than boats... Weirs, cotton, wine, farmers..  but seriously.. dont have a go at the people who

use the river.. its the most beautiful place on earth!

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Thank you Rob, for taking the time & effort to voice your concerns.

The web site attempts to cover all aspects of the Murray as you are no doubt aware,

via the index.You say that the River is a beautiful place & this is most heartening.

Without question the River should be available to all users & sports,most of which I

have practiced or attempted.

The point is made that technology in many instances has outgrownthe laws. eg a

4Kn area (introduced to minimize damage from wash)has little relevance to wakeboard

craft that can create a 50cm wave at this speed.

Zoning regulations are being sought to enable all users to enjoy the River withour

annoyance to others, & to have river banks, where necessary, protected to minimise

environmental damage.It is considered of major importance to replace existing "4Kn" signs

with "No Wash" signs, as most major waterways in Aust. have done.

Keep up the good thoughts.      Ed.

REG VM171S

FROM TUE.4/3/08 TO MON 10/03/08

CRAFT ENGAGED IN DANGEROUS MANOUVERS THROUGH STURT BRES.

DELAY IN REPORTING DUE TO INABILITY TO READ REG NUMBER.

SUGGEST THAT IT MAY BE TIME TO LOOK AT THIS TREND TO CAMOURFLAGE REGISTRATIONS.

MON 10/3/08

6pm-7pm

REG OF32S

CONTINUAL PASSES THROGH STURT RESERVE IN EXCESS OF 18 Kn. INSIDE 4 Kn ZONE