BigLee, I'm glad you were there and kept notes.

One thing I saw in the last few comments here was people thinking Lattins is a safety hazard. What exactly do you mean by that? I ask, because there is no record of any injuries or accidents in Lattins Cove, nor any violations.

Yes, we who use it know that it could be better, as in paved, parking spaces drawn, a dock put in there for picking up and boarding, but as far as I'm concerned, there are worse launches out there. I for one, am very careful, friendly and helpful at the launch, because I appreciate what I have, what I own, and expect and want the same in return. So what the launch needs work! It is free! So what my boat is inpected. That is free as well, and assures me I am within the law, and keeping my boat safe!

I have to say, the DEP and the CLA seem to be doing something right out there, to bring the accidents down to 3 or so on average per year. That's a real number everyone! Even with all this traffic, it has been basically safe! Give them some credit where it is due! No one can argue HARD FACTS!

On another note, and as BigLee's post shows, We fisherman and tournament participants are targeted!

Why? Because we are also an organized unit for the most part, and we are in a position where we are observed more easily by authorities: at tournament starts, at weigh ins; we are required to register our events and get permits, we are required to report back to the DEP after our events, and many other visable ways. All keep us in check.
That is why we are targeted. But those same things also prove us historically accountable, and history shows, we have not been a problem or it would make the media the same way this issue has.

And lastly, that same track record of accidents being only 3 a year also proves that they do not need much more funding, so that probably will kill the bill alone.