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Sportboats are threatened by the popularity of kayaking, as it takes away from their ridership and bottom line. Imagine if he had swamped the yakker, or the kayak had rolled. All His riders would of laughed and they would be that less likely to try kayaking.
I have a friend with connections to SAC the Sportboat lobby. He once overheard one of the lead guys talking about MLPAs and Kayaks and the fact the kayakers were going to get hit worse than anyone. The Sportboat lobbyist said F-em, if they can't fish thier kayaks they will have to climb back on our boats.
As to BD, WON, etc... Those organizations need sportboat advertising or sponsor money to survive, so there will always be bias when it comes to these things. Ultimately it's always about the money.
Sad but true.
Jim
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