Rafting Up

[twaldo]

So Forrest closed the Ginnie thread with this question left un-answered... what is it? how do you do it? and why is it illegal?

[FW]

It doesn't have to be a raft. Anything that floats will work. Ginnie Springs Outdoors owns the land, but not the river. If you come by way of the river, in a raft, canoe. powerboat or whatever, you are legal to dive, as long as you don't set foot on land.

[twaldo]

but it was suggested that "rafting up" was illegal... but not in a boat... whats the difference?

[rddvet]

but it was suggested that "rafting up" was illegal... but not in a boat... whats the difference?

I assumed it inferred you can?t bring something like a kayak up the spring run and tie it to land while you dive.

[kmev]

"Rafting up" is tying a succession of boats gunwale to gunwale - this is what large groups of party boats do on sandbars and beaches and it violates social distancing standards.

Anchor by yourself away from other boats.

[OFG-1]

but it was suggested that "rafting up" was illegal... but not in a boat... whats the difference?

You are not supposed to be within 25 feet of another boat. "Rafting" is a term for tying several boats together, I am not sure if it applies to tubes, canoes, floating logs, inflatable unicorn floats...

[MarkR]

Does anyone know if the FWC is likely to be challenging divers out in the river? The info I read said: “religious activities, Hiking, fishing and hunting” were still allowed.

So should make sure to bring a Bible, and fishing rod, as well as a dive flag?

[twaldo]

You are not supposed to be within 25 feet of another boat. "Rafting" is a term for tying several boats together, I am not sure if it applies to tubes, canoes, floating logs, inflatable unicorn floats...

THAT was the answer I was looking for.... and it makes sense.

[MarkR]

I have seen it posted that boats need to be 50’ apart. As silly as that sounds.

https://www.pnj.com/story/news/2020/...rt/5088562002/

[Kelly Jessop]

I have seen it posted that boats need to be 50? apart. As silly as that sounds.

https://www.pnj.com/story/news/2020/...rt/5088562002/

If you want 5 , ask for 10. Tell people 50ft and you might get a 10ft compliance