Chris Manthos serves as executive director of the American Watercraft Association. When not riding, he dedicates his time to educating regulators and other officials on the realities of personal watercraft, in contrast to the fantasy world of the no-access crowd. He mows his own lawn, washes his own truck, served his country, pays his taxes, picks up trash on public roads, opens his own beer bottles, reads books, hunts, feeds his own dogs, doesn’t need government to tell him right from wrong, and deplores sanctimonious hypocrites, bullies, and know-it-alls, particularly the political kind.

Wiley Russell Jr. is the dealer coordinator of the AWA and works closely with personal watercraft dealers nationwide, promoting PWC access for all enthusiasts, as well as promoting dealerships. He is a Virginia native and enjoys riding PWC as much as possible.

John Donaldson is not the longest serving PWC government relations guy, but he’s close. He had been in the power sports industry for over a decade when his then employer decided his gift for gab and ability to write completely confusing letters were a perfect match for dealing with politicians and legislators. Since the course change in his work history, Donaldson has worked for two of the biggest PWC manufacturers as well as having a turn at running the Personal Watercraft Industry Association. Donaldson says that these government relations experiences have helped him understand that it sure isn’t the government one learns about in a text book. Further in Donaldson’s past was his service in the U.S. Coast Guard and a few years as owner of a major power sports dealership in Southern California. This diversity of government, manufacturer, and retail experience qualifies Donaldson to help keep AWA members and others informed on the latest activities of government impact on the use of PWC in the PWC Nation.

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Friday, May 23, 2008

Boating Advisory Update
posted by John Donaldson

Beginning May 23, 2008 all vessels entering four Santa Clara County reservoirs will be subject to a vessel inspection.

Based on new protocols, park staff will perform visual inspections on every vessel entering Anderson Lake, Coyote Lake, Calero Reservoir and Stevens Creek Reservoir. All other county reservoirs will be closed to boating.

Inspections at the four reservoirs will begin on May 23, 2008 and will continue until December 31, 2008. All water craft, including but not limited to, power boats, jetskis, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and float tubes will be subject to inspection. Current vessel registration documents are required at the time of inspection.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO STAY CLEAN AND DRY!

Remember when you plan your visit to any Santa Clara County Waterways to prepare your vessel – powerboats, kayaks, canoes and jetskis - by having them clean and dry for inspection. What is clean and dry?
• Wash the hull of each vessel thoroughly.
• Inspect all exposed surfaces – small mussels feel like sandpaper to the touch.
• Drain plugs pulled, no water in bilge, live well or integral coolers.
• No mud, debris, aquatic weed or algae on hull, trailer or motor.
• Lower units on vessels should be dry – when lowered they should not contain water.
The future of boating in Santa Clara County waterways depends on your cooperation and support.

PLEASE KEEP OUR WATERS CLEAN AND ACCESSIBLE.

A printable flyer is available here.

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