Havasu Chamber of Commerce (email)

[Not So Fast]

Do not forget to look at why the council said what they did,(I am not supporting them) it was after the Chief of Police made a presentation about how his dept was CHALLENGED by the summer boaters and crowds. The channel does not present the same problems for LEO as the Sandbar or Copper Canyon does, you have access from land and water so it is much easier!The portions of beach we lost last year were a direct result of the police saying that they wanted to close the beach to boats at that time for the same reasons!. I was at that meeting and the council (old council) allowed that to happen immediately and as far as I know there are portions still not allowing boats on Sat & Sun. I guess the point is that the police dept. would rather just shut it down than to ENFORCE the laws we already have to solve the problem, GREAT SOLUTION. We dont go into the channel on weekends but when its not jammed we sure like to have a peaceful beer, talk with our neighbors and watch all of the greats boats float by. This isnt brain surgery, ENFORCE the laws we already have for LITTERING, DISTURBING THE PEACE (covers a wide spectrum), drunk in public, nudity, NO WAKE, rowdy behavior and so forth. Just do it and the word will get out. Another point, go to the channel during spring break, not many boaters at all and the place is so out of control it's amazing, so dont put all the blame on boaters, sure there are a few but I'll bet 80% of us are law abiding citizens. AGAIN, ENFORCE THE LAWS WE HAVE IN PLACE, Amen, sermon over! NSF

[shadow]

This isnt brain surgery, ENFORCE the laws we already have for LITTERING, DISTURBING THE PEACE (covers a wide spectrum), drunk in public, nudity, NO WAKE, rowdy behavior and so forth. Just do it and the word will get out.
Another point, go to the channel during spring break, not many boaters at all and the place is so out of control it's amazing, so dont put all the blame on boaters, sure there are a few but I'll bet 80% of us are law abiding citizens. AGAIN, ENFORCE THE LAWS WE HAVE IN PLACE, Amen, sermon over! NSF
Headed down to the channel now.

[INSman]

So, why don't they think of some space "permit" system where you could control the number of spaces available and issue and know exactly who is in and should be using the spot, just like a campground ??
I of course would want heavy priority given to LHC property owners that pay taxes to support various city services. We need to eliminate or minimize the idiots that show up to the channel without any boat, not (2) nickels to rub together and leave their area in total shambles when they leave !!!
Does anyone besides me notice how nice it is to pull into Park Moabi, pay a couple of bucks and not be standing on trash and empty beer cans ??!!??

[Not So Fast]

Headed down to the channel now.
leaving in a couple of minutes, as soon as the Panthers score! NSF PS There has to be underlying forces and reasons at work here dont you think :idea:

[Kilrtoy]

So, why don't they think of some space "permit" system where you could control the number of spaces available and issue and know exactly who is in and should be using the spot, just like a campground ??
I of course would want heavy priority given to LHC property owners that pay taxes to support various city services. We need to eliminate or minimize the idiots that show up to the channel without any boat, not (2) nickels to rub together and leave their area in total shambles when they leave !!!
Does anyone besides me notice how nice it is to pull into Park Moabi, pay a couple of bucks and not be standing on trash and empty beer cans ??!!??
Never happen.
You can not exclude people from public parks basis on what they own or lack of.....

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Does anyone besides me notice how nice it is to pull into Park Moabi, pay a couple of bucks and not be standing on trash and empty beer cans ??!!??
Shhhhhhhh, don't let the secret out.

[Big Warlock]

I am a boater and resident of Phoenix, Az.
Just a quick note of support for the above issue. I believe the current laws should be enforced. Creating new laws and / or ordinances will not improve the situation. The city needs balance between their return on investment and the investment of business owners that serve the boating community. Enforcement of the current laws would be an acceptable alternative for all invloved. Heck, deputize some of the boaters!
Thanks you for the support and efforts on the boaters behalf.
Rob (last name)

[That Guy]

We/You are all entitled to opinions as to why the channel has become a source of contention. Just because you own that hi dollar ride, that means your not gonna get drunk, leave trash ? How long have you been going to Havasu ? You haven't seen the decay of the channel ? I have met a bunch of the people from the forums, they were very cool. I have been going to havasu since 1972, and i'm sorry if I offened you, but I have seen the decay, just my opinion, disagree if you will, or your just blind to whats been happening. Sorry to have hurt your feelings, no I don't want to see the channel closed, just cleaned up FOR ALL TO ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No worries...I just don't think that stopping mooring in the channel is the solution. Enforce current laws and we will all be fine...

[ClownRoyal]

email sent ...

[KoolPop]

Most of the people doing the complaining go to Havasu maybe 2 or 3 weekends a year and judge everything based on the holiday weekends. I live there full time, and use the lake and channel almost every weekend. The complainers are blowing this thing out proportion. All that is needed is to enforce the existing laws and the problems wil be reduced. It is not the city it used to be and never will be again. So all of you that want it to be like it was in 1970 should probably consider moving to Sun City, where you can drive around in your golf carts, and complain about your neighbors grass, weeds, and trash cans being left out too long! Just my .02 cents. :argue: