[quote=rattlenhum]FWIW....I'm not trying to bash DI authorities or locals. I'm sure that some of their rules and enforcement thereof make it the place I like....not so touristy and crowded. Just want to give Rider some friendly warning: I've been to DI many times as stated before, and had no trouble during most visits. Once a long time ago I launched at a vacant lot (gulf side) and had the police called on me. He said it looks like you're nearly done, so go ahead, but I have to stand here and look like I'm giving you a hard time 'cause the lady who complained is watching us out her window! Another time we carried the boat over the huge old berm (gulf side). No one said anything, but the papers were there and published a picture of my boat with a story about how tourists were destroying the berm. At that time, the City was debating fines for being on the berm. (That berm was a waste of money IMO...it was right next to the waterline and had no vegetation....would obviously be breached by a storm of any decent size, which didn't take long). Three years ago, I hauled out at another vacant lot (sound side)....no real problem, but some lady was taking pictures of me and my truck/tag, and I got the feeling that I just missed another police encounter. Two years ago, we were at a house located similar to yours and had fairly easy access without having my truck wheels leave the pavement. I did have to launch from the street, technically, but it dead-ended right next to our driveway. I was still nervous and planned it out to minimize my time in the street. If you're going to step your mast before wheeling to the beach, MAKE SURE TO TRIPLE-CHECK FOR POWER/SERVICE LINE CLEARANCE! They'd really love you if you knocked out everyone's power while breaking the law. And it would really, really suck to spend your vacation in the hospital AND the pokey in Bayou La'Batre!
Thanks for the info Butch....seems things have changed a lot the last couple of years. I'm having a hard time imagining the use of a berm next to the road....isn't there a break at every driveway?. Hopefully I'll see y'all at OSYC and get the latest info before we go to DI in July.[/quote]
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