Yes, that is true. We don't have the authority to arrest/enforce.
I've recieved the same basic response ("piss-off buddy") from people encountered on the water,
so I don't critique others anymore unless they request I do so.

I was talking about while on Connyak paddles. I don't think removing the requirement for a PFD is a wise idea.
However if we state that:
- State/Federal law requires a vessel to have a PFD on board readily available, and that
- State Law requires the boater to wear it between the dates of XX/XX and YY/YY, and that
- We expect someone joining in on a Connyak paddle will have the courtesy to comply with these laws.

Doug D.

: Doug - all good points but I still feel we lack the ability to
: enforce - and if it can't be enforced what's the point of making
: it a requirement?

: Lets say a kayaker is spotted on the water who you believe is
: lacking one of the a requirement. You paddle up and state he has
: to go to shore as he is unsafe and breaking a requirement. The
: kayaker replies 'Piss off'. What is a club suppose to do ? - How
: do you force (enforce) someone on public access water to do
: something against their will?

: There's more impact in education than enforcement.