Boaters’ Rights Coalition of Oregon
Protecting the rights of Recreational Boaters through Organization Education and Action
Help us fight for our rights to boat freely and responsibly in Oregon!

IT REALLY ISN'T PADDLERS VS POWER BOATERS

Posted Fri, 08/14/2009 - 11:37 by Darren Holsey

Ever since the special OSMB hearing regarding the use of the Holgate Channel and Ross Island Lagoon, there has been an ongoing depiction that this is a paddlers versus power boaters issue. As much as it seems this way, as both groups have a lot at stake in the decisions made regarding this area of the river, it really is a case of the original petitioners trying to use this "angle" to garner support for a closure of the area to anything but non-motorized craft.

Congratulations to all…. Huge Success with our combined efforts.... OSMB sides with the boating community and leaves Ross Island open to all boats, motorized and non-motorized.

Posted Tue, 07/28/2009 - 00:51 by Aaron Jarvis

A special THANK YOU to everyone that got involved and gave vital testimony in tonight’s meeting that made a difference in the outcome with the OSMB Board Members in the final vote.

The common focus tonight at the Special OSMB Meeting held down town Portland concerning Ross Island and Holgate channel among the boating community was education and compromise as the first step instead of the closure proposal presented to the City of Portland and the OSMB earlier this year by the paddle enthusiast.

NEWSLETTER JULY 2009 - LET'S KEEP THE BALL ROLLING

Posted Mon, 07/27/2009 - 22:19 by Darren Holsey

I hope everyone has heard the "good" news that the Oregon State Marine Board rejected the proposed restriction of the use of Ross Island Lagoon and the Holgate Channel. In a special hearing, the OSMB allowed a few speakers to provide additional comments on the subject. The Boaters' Rights Coalition of Oregon was represented as well as several of our members spoke. It was this testimony in the comments of the OSMB that helped sway the vote (3 to 2) in our favor.

*Updated 7/20/09* OSMB Staff Review and Proposal (Must review attached document).... News Release "Special OSMB Meeting July 27th" 6-9pm in Portland (Everyone's Attendance Reqested)

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 12:28 by Aaron Jarvis

*Updated 7/20/2009* Offical OSMB staff review document attached. Everyone is effected, large loss of the Holgate Channel/Ross Island lagoon proposed slow no wake 5 mph is coming? (Please Read)

Attendance is more important then ever July 27th down town Portland final OSMB meeting concerning the Ross Island Area...
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For Immediate Release Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Marine Board to Hold Special Meeting on Proposed Rules for Holgate Channel, Ross Island Lagoon

PDX Wake Presents: The Wake up event on Saturday, July 11th 2009 In the Ross Island Lagoon. (Saveboatersrights.com is a key sponsor) Come Join Us!

Posted Mon, 06/29/2009 - 13:12 by Aaron Jarvis

Come Show Your Support For a Day of Fun! Come See the Saveboatersrights.com TENT for our Hot Dog Cook out!

The Event Starts at 10:00am
Where: In the Ross Island Lagoon
Launch your boat @ Willimette Park
(Down town Portland off of Macadam)

REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS?

Posted Fri, 06/12/2009 - 13:37 by Darren Holsey

I hope everyone has had the opportunity to get out and enjoy the end of spring and the kickoff of this year's boating season. Maybe you've been skiing, wakeboarding, fishing or just out for a cruise on the water. BUT, this could all be a thing of the past if everyone doesn't get involved to help regulate what the Oregon State Marine Board has been doing as far as restricting the use of our water. If we don't act now, we'll all be sitting around thinking...remember the good old days when we used to....

THE REAL STORY! A MUST READ! COMMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD AGAINST ADDING 5 MPH/NO WAKE AREA ON HOLGATE CHANNEL

Posted Mon, 06/01/2009 - 10:04 by Aaron Jarvis

May 29, 2009
(Sent to the Oregon State Marine Board)

I have prepared the following comments on behalf of Mr. Mark Bruun, Portland, Oregon.

"Quotations" indicate what was said in the petition.

Since 1959 the Marine Board has done an outstanding job promoting boating, boating safety and education and environmental stewardship. In addition, the Marine Board is one of the nation’s leaders in developing boating facilities throughout Oregon, serving all classes of recreational boaters, all types of recreational watercraft, using sound environmental policies as a basis for the program. Although this proposal falls short on several fronts, it does bring to the forefront an important debate regarding the need for expansion of the Mandatory Boater Education Program and registration to include paddlecraft.

We need your help! Time is running out! Deadline May 31st. Outcome of Portlands Marine Board meeting held last night May 27th...

Posted Thu, 05/28/2009 - 12:51 by Aaron Jarvis

An estimated 500 people crowded last nights Marine Board Meeting in downtown Portland. The vast majority of attendees voiced their opinion FOR proposed (Option B) which would rule to make the Ross Island Lagoon & The Holgate Channel a "No Wake" 5 mph zone. This would be detrimental to many water enthusiasts.........

Please Show Your Support Today at 7PM!

Posted Wed, 05/27/2009 - 15:07 by admin

OSMB Rule Making Meeting  May 27th 2009 at 7pm

Motor ban in Ross Island Lagoon?

Posted Tue, 05/26/2009 - 14:14 by admin

"Oregon State Marine Board Considers Motor Ban in Ross Island Lagoon and No-Wake Zone in Holgate Channel. Public Forum Scheduled in Portland on May 27."

News Break 2009: Fight for Ross Island

Posted Tue, 05/26/2009 - 13:52 by admin

Article and plan to submit to the Marine Board

Fall 2008: Oregon Marine Board Passes Regulation Laws on Willamette River

Posted Tue, 05/26/2009 - 13:37 by admin

In the Fall of 2008, the Oregon Marine Board and a select few passed boating regulation laws on the Willamette river near Wilsonville to go in effect 2010.

Our Cause

Posted Tue, 05/26/2009 - 13:06 by admin

The Oregon Boaters Rights Coalition is a committed group of local community boat owners and enthusiasts. Our organizations goals are to provide accurate and up to date information to all boaters that recreate in the Oregon lakes rivers and ocean fronts.